In the Month of Patriots, Everyone is Invited to Recognize Their Role in Strengthening the Country's Resilience and Security

On Wednesday at 11 AM, an event dedicated to Latvia's resilience will take place in Zaķusala, where five principles of Latvia's resilience will be presented and a symbolic resilience puzzle will be created. This initiative marks the beginning of a broader campaign in November, where security institutions and other organizations will encourage every citizen to recognize their role in strengthening national security.

Among these organizations are representatives of the State Innovative Capital Companies Initiative (VIKI) including "LMT Group", "Latvijas Valsts Meži", "Sadales Tīkls", "Augstsprieguma Tīkls", and "Latvenergo".

The Chairman of the Board of the joint-stock company "Sadales Tīkls", Vīgants Radziņš, emphasizes in an interview with the Skonto Media Group (SMG) that resilience to crises starts with the responsibility of each individual and company, as well as the ability to prepare for unforeseen situations.

"As an active participant in the State Innovative Capital Companies Initiative and as a critical infrastructure company, we constantly encourage our partners, clients, and society, both at an individual level and at a higher level, to take care of various types of resilience," says V. Radziņš.

He emphasizes that the company itself is also continuously working to strengthen its resilience: "At the same time, we are also very much focusing our attention on being resilient to various crises, because we cannot always rely on the state, nor should we always rely on the state. We also need to give something back to the state, ensuring that we are prepared for various scenarios in different crises."

As an example, V. Radziņš mentions the recent summer storms that showed that due to infrastructure damage, electricity supply can be interrupted for several days. Such situations clearly demonstrate why it is important for every citizen to be prepared for emergencies — including preparing a 72-hour bag or ensuring alternative energy sources.

"If you live, for example, somewhere far from the city center, then make sure that in case of a crisis, you have your own generator that can provide electricity at least at a minimal level — to charge your phone or turn on the TV to watch the news," urges the head of "Sadales Tīkls".

An energy sector expert also reminds about the principle of 'not putting all your eggs in one basket', pointing out that alongside the conveniences provided by the transition to electricity, it is important to maintain alternative solutions for unexpected natural disasters or other types of disruptions.

As part of the November campaign, residents will be invited to engage more actively in strengthening national security and resilience, promoting community cooperation and readiness to respond to any challenges.