Riga Municipality has implemented a project, within the framework of which stands with lifelines have been installed in five places near the city canal.
The project is implemented by the Environmental Board of the Housing and Environment Department of Riga Municipality in cooperation with the Civil Protection and operational information Board. This is one of the civil protection measures put in place in response to the tragic accidents on the water in the city canal in recent years.
The stands ensure lifebuoys are readily accessible if a person in the water needs to be helped.
Prior to the installation of the stands, possible deployment sites were surveyed and preparatory work was carried out in the selected areas. The design of the stands follows the guidelines for the visual identity of the Riga City Council and the presentation of information stands, so that the information placed on the stands is clear and easy to understand.
The municipality plans to continue such measures next year.
Information prepared by: Antra Gabre, Project Coordinator, Riga Municipality External Communication Department, e-mail: antra.gabre@riga.lv