Mārtiņš Baltmanis
Mārtiņš Baltmanis is the head of the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) in Latvia, known for his leadership in implementing the new cell broadcasting technology for emergency alerts. On a recent occasion, he addressed public concerns regarding the naming of alerts on mobile devices, clarifying that the 'Presidential Alert' designation on iPhones is a result of programming by the device manufacturer. He emphasized the importance of keeping mobile devices updated to ensure residents receive timely emergency notifications, especially during severe weather conditions.
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Mārtiņš Baltmanis acknowledged that the flood situation this year in Latvia could be significantly more complicated than in recent years.
Bauskas novadā iedzīvotājiem plūdu apdraudētajās teritorijās gādās smiltis / Diena
Latvia· 2026-03-03Mārtiņš Baltmanis acknowledged in an interview that the flood situation this year in Latvia could be considerably more complicated than in recent years.
Plūdu risku dēļ VUGD aicina visā Latvijā sasaukt pašvaldību civilās aizsardzības komisiju sēdes / DienaLatvia· 2026-03-02
Mārtiņš Baltmanis indicated that the state early warning system consists of several tools that can be used separately or in combination.
Galvenais iemesls šūnu apraides paziņojumu nesaņemšanai ir saistīts ar viedtālruņu ražotāju uzstādījumiem / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-26
Mārtiņš Baltmanis stated that the work on the full implementation of the system is still ongoing.
Šūnu tehnoloģijas trauksmes paziņojuma nosaukums un valoda ir atkarīga no mobilo telefonu operētājsistēmas izstrādātāja / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-11
