# Lithuania civilian evacuation planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lithuania-civilian-evacuation-planning > Updated: 2026-09-20T13:08:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Lithuania has developed a structured civilian evacuation strategy for Vilnius and other areas to prepare for potential military emergencies or large-scale crises. The plan designates three primary routes for the capital, including one heading south toward the Polish border. To facilitate organized movement, Poland’s Podlaskie Voivodeship is being prepared to serve as a transit corridor and hub for residents from the Baltic states. This effort involves coordination among ten Northern European countries to manage logistics and cross-border accommodation. Authorities emphasize that evacuation must occur before active combat or bombardment begins to ensure corridors remain usable. While Lithuanian officials have detailed these preventive measures, local authorities in Poland's Podlaskie region are working to establish specific emergency protocols to manage the potential influx of displaced persons. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Lithuania establishes evacuation routes through Poland for military emergencies Lithuania has developed structured evacuation plans for military emergencies, designating Poland as a key transit hub for citizens, including those from Vilnius, to ensure coordinated civilian movement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-establishes-evacuation-routes-through-poland-for-military-emergencies ### 2026-09-18: Lithuania establishes Vilnius evacuation plan using Poland as transit route Lithuania has established an evacuation plan for Vilnius, designating Poland as a primary transit route for residents in the event of a military crisis or large-scale threat. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuania-prepares-vilnius-evacuation-routes-through-poland --- Cite as: Lithuania civilian evacuation planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lithuania-civilian-evacuation-planning