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Today’s incident showed that part of the community responds slowly or does not respond at all to announced threats. We would like to clarify the information regarding safe behavior upon receiving a warning: Upon receiving a notification instructing you to take shelter, immediately move to the safest areas within University buildings (in all campuses/buildings): basements, semi-basement premises, windowless rooms with solid double walls, lower stairwell floors, corridors between lecture halls, offices, or dormitory rooms – as far away from windows and doors as possible. Do not panic. Stay calm, avoid unnecessary stress, focus, and compose yourself. Warn your relatives and neighbors. It is not recommended to go outside. Do not leave your home/workplace without a serious reason, and avoid walking in streets or open areas. Turn on LRT Radio live broadcasts and follow the apps: 72.lt and the Vilnius app “Kovas.” Check notifications on your mobile phone. Pay attention to the importance of alerts received on your phone (“YELLOW” generally means a threat is likely but not yet occurring; “RED” means seek shelter immediately). We ask all department heads to remind their teams of emergency procedures and to set a proper example by responding quickly. Lecturers conducting classes must also react promptly and guide students to a safe location. If the civil safety signal “Air Raid Alert” catches you on the street or elsewhere, seek shelter immediately (a ditch, trench, underground pedestrian crossing, tunnel, basement, etc.). If you are driving, stop in a safe place where you are protected from above (for example, under a bridge or roof) and remain in your vehicle. Additional important information: If instructed to take shelter, assess whether you can reach the nearest designated wartime shelter within a few minutes. If not, use the safest available room in the current building (a basement, semi-basement room, or another windowless room with solid walls and ceilings). If the shelter is reachable quickly, get dressed and proceed there immediately. Bring documents, money, non-perishable food, drinking water, personal protective equipment if available, essential medication, toiletries, a portable radio with spare batteries, and a mobile phone capable of sending and receiving messages. If you remain at home, take protective measures: switch off lights, close curtains, tape windows if possible, bring pets indoors, and stay in a windowless room (if available) or shelter in a basement or other protected area. If hiding in a basement, inform neighbors or friends so rescuers can locate you in case of collapse. In a car, turn on the radio and follow official announcements and recommendations. If instructed to evacuate or leave, switch off electricity, shut off gas and water valves, close windows and shutters, lock doors, and complete all usual preparations you would make before leaving for several days. Avoid making unnecessary phone calls to relatives, friends, or acquaintances using mobile or landline phones so communication lines are not overloaded or blocked. Call only to report urgent assistance needs, injuries, or unexpected danger. We are attaching the Emergency Situation Management Plan. You can find it here: Emergency Situation Management Plan If you notice a suspicious or unidentified drone: Do not approach fallen or spotted drones – they may be dangerous. Do not attempt to catch or destroy the drone. Observe the drone’s direction and movement from a safe distance. If possible, record information discreetly and report it by calling 112. Do not share recorded footage on social media – this could assist the enemy. Follow instructions from responsible authorities and monitor official announcements. Protect children, seniors, and animals – help them reach a safe place. Close doors and windows to reduce the risk of injury from shrapnel or shockwaves. Keep an emergency kit ready (water, first aid supplies, documents) in case of a prolonged situation. Inform people nearby about the danger posed by the drone. More information is available at 72.lt.If you have any questions, please call +370 52745036.

On the 11th of May, a general meeting of the Faculty of Transport Engineering community was held, during which Dean Prof. Dr. Olegas Prentkovskis presented the 2025 activity report and outlined the planned future directions of the faculty’s development. The report reviewed the faculty’s main areas of activity related to the implementation of the 2025 strategic plan, included a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats), and highlighted the faculty’s most significant achievements in 2025. Particular attention was given to improving the quality of studies, scientific achievements, strengthening internationalization, regional impact, communication, alumni cooperation, and student accomplishments. An overview of the faculty’s financial situation and staff structure was also presented, along with plans for 2026. Dean Prof. Dr. Olegas Prentkovskis identified the main strategic directions for the faculty in 2026: research, studies, international cooperation, and increasing the faculty’s visibility. Ambitious goals have been set in these areas: to prepare highly qualified specialists who meet the needs of the national labor market and the transport sector; to actively participate in shaping and implementing Lithuanian and EU transport policy; to improve the Transport Engineering and Logistics and Transport Management study programs and develop new ones; to enhance lecturers’ qualifications and improve teaching methods; to increase the internationalization of studies and research by expanding the range of courses taught in English and encouraging exchanges, internships, and traineeships abroad; to achieve greater commercialization of research results and the use of intellectual property; to actively participate in international projects and competitive funding programs in order to increase the faculty’s visibility and financial sustainability; to develop lifelong learning opportunities according to the needs of social partners; to expand doctoral studies and joint research with foreign scientific institutions; to strengthen the faculty’s public image and encourage alumni involvement in faculty activities. According to the Dean Prof. Dr. Olegas Prentkovskis, the faculty aims not only for academic excellence but also for stronger partnerships with business and society, striving to become an important center of knowledge, innovation, and expertise in Lithuania’s transport sector.