Today, November 13, the Lithuanian Fire and Rescue Department is conducting a test of the outdoor emergency notification system across Lithuania. The test is scheduled for 11:52 a.m.
During this test, residents may hear outdoor sirens accompanied by the verbal announcement, “Perspejimo sistemos patikrinimas” which translates to "Warning system check." This will last for approximately three minutes. Alongside the activation of sirens, Lithuanian authorities plan to send text messages to cell phone users as part of this warning system test.
In an actual emergency situation, residents are advised to monitor public media for instructions. For more details on preparing for emergencies in Lithuania, individuals can visit the Lithuanian government website LT72 at https://lt72.lt.
For further information, U.S. citizens can contact the U.S. Embassy in Vilnius at Akmenu g. 6 or call +(370) (5) 266-5600 during office hours and +(370) (5) 266-5500 after hours for emergencies. Additional resources are available through ConSec@state.gov and https://lt.usembassy.gov/.
The U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs can be reached at +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 for more assistance regarding Lithuania Country Information.
U.S. citizens are encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and facilitate location tracking in case of an emergency. Updates are also available via Facebook and X.