Support to victims having suffered damage in the storm of 7 August 2023 in Latvia

When a severe storm struck the Dobele and Jaunpils areas on August 7, 2023, the association “Tavi draugi” immediately launched a large-scale support campaign. From August 2023 to August 2024, more than 100 households received both rapid and long-term assistance, including roof dismantling, installation of temporary and new roofs, window replacement, demolition of sheds, tree cutting, and elimination of other damage. Thousands of rolls of protective plastic sheeting were used in the work, and 138 volunteers were involved.

Overall, assistance was provided to 94 private houses, where roofs were removed, asbestos slate was disposed of, damage caused by rain and hail was eliminated, and temporary roofs were installed. Support was also provided to 4 apartment buildings, ensuring roof dismantling and temporary protection with plastic sheeting for more than 400 apartments. In addition, help was provided to 24 farm buildings, using approximately 6,720 m² of plastic sheeting and timber, as well as more than 80 rolls of plastic sheeting. A total of 26 windows were restored or installed, 3 dangerous sheds were demolished, and tree cutting and other damage removal were carried out at 16 properties. In addition to technical assistance, residents received 178 food parcels.