The landslide in Blatten (VS) caused significant damage. Fortunately, residents had been evacuated on 19 May. In the face of this tragedy, we express our solidarity and stand ready to support those affected through our permanent fund for disasters in Switzerland.
Funds available for emergencies
Thanks to this fund, Swiss Solidarity can respond quickly to disasters such as the one in Blatten. At this stage, no national appeal for donations is planned, as the available resources should be sufficient to cover the needs not covered by insurance, the Fonds Suisse and public authorities. However, we are continuing to monitor the situation very closely and will adjust our assistance in line with the actual needs of those affected.
Assistance for those affected will be coordinated with the Swiss Red Cross and Caritas, with whom initial discussions have already taken place. We will provide regular updates on our support on our website and in our annual report.