As of 1 July 2025, the Crisis Management Center has taken over the functions of the Secretariat of the Crisis Management Council. Its mission is to prepare the documents required for decision-making, as well as to coordinate the work of institutions involved in civil crisis management and crisis communication.
The Crisis Management Center works closely with ministries and municipalities, helping institutions improve their crisis management processes and strengthen interinstitutional cooperation capabilities.
A significant innovation in Latvia's civil crisis management system will be the establishment of a Situation Centre (SITCEN). In cooperation with the country's emergency services, its aim will be to provide 24/7 monitoring of the situation and information gathering, enabling the identification and objective assessment of potential threats and allowing Latvia to prepare for crisis situations as proactively as possible.
