Support for those affected by the storm on 7 August 2023 in Dobele and Jaunpils, Latvia.
In response to the damage caused by the storm in Latvia, the charitable organization “Tavi draugi” launched a donation campaign to help mitigate the consequences of the storm, calling on residents and businesses to support those affected by the disaster. The organization assisted more than 100 households by providing support for the installation of temporary roofs, as well as ensuring long-term solutions such as the installation of permanent roofs.
Completed work: removal of damaged roofs, installation of temporary roofs, installation of permanent long-term roofs, and inspection of the surrounding areas. More than 100 households were assisted.
Support for the search for Sergo Tvauri in the Baltic Sea on 14 July 2024.
It was reported that Jevgēņijs Kints and Sergejs Tvauri left Roja (Latvia) at around 10:00 on 13 July, heading toward Ruhnu Island (Estonia) on jet skis, and went missing at sea at approximately 13:40.
Completed work: On the first day, Tavi draugi organized transport to Ruhnu Island to search for both men. After Jevgēņijs was found, he was transported back to Latvia using the same transport. Tavi draugi also organized transport to deliver thermal drone pilots to the island (four drone pilots in total). Although the operation could have started on the first night if the organization had its own drones, the drones were successfully obtained and deployed on the second night.
Tavi draugi assisted in the search for Tvauri by calling on people via social media to help search on land, both on foot and using light vehicles (bicycles, quad bikes, etc.). At the request of Sergo’s parents, a separate donation account was opened to cover search costs, including the involvement of a private helicopter, which cost EUR 1,200 per hour.
Social media post and search team:
Storm in Jūrmala 19 July 2024
Support for those affected by the storm on 19 July 2024 in Jūrmala, Latvia. In response to the damage caused by the storm in Latvia, the organization “Tavi draugi” set up a phone line to report dangerous fallen trees that posed a threat to public safety, as well as other storm-related issues.
Tavi draugi worked closely with the Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring coordinated actions. The Service provided a list of addresses, which the Tavi draugi team checked and confirmed. In locations where they could operate independently, they resolved the situation themselves. In cases that exceeded their capabilities, specialists from the State Fire and Rescue Service were involved.
Completed work: removal of dangerous fallen trees in Kauguri and Melluži (Jūrmala). Approximately 20 households were assisted.
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