Swiss Solidarity launches appeal for donations due to storms in Switzerland
Published: Monday, Jul 1st 2024, 15:40
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Swiss Solidarity has launched an appeal for donations for the people affected by the recent storms in the cantons of Graubünden, Valais and Ticino. Swiss Solidarity's aid will focus on supporting private individuals in the worst-affected areas, the fundraising organization announced on Monday.
Swiss Solidarity was able to provide an initial amount for emergency aid. This aid will bridge the most difficult bottlenecks of the affected families, the statement continued.
In a second step, any remaining costs for damaged houses or other material damage will be paid out after the insurance companies have settled their accounts. Swiss Solidarity is in contact with various municipalities to coordinate the aid.
Swiss Solidarity's aid in the event of natural disasters in Switzerland is a supplement to the aid provided by the public sector and insurance companies. It is primarily used where there are gaps in the system, the effects of the disaster justify it and Swiss Solidarity can use the donations collected efficiently.
If the donations received by Swiss Solidarity exceed the amount needed, the remaining amount will be allocated to the Swiss Severe Weather Fund. This fund covers damage caused by severe weather to private individuals in the event of minor incidents in Switzerland.
In recent days and weeks, storms have caused extensive damage in various regions of Switzerland. Several people lost their lives and hundreds had to leave their homes.
Donations to Swiss Solidarity can be made via the website www.glueckskette.ch or via the Twint payment system as well as at any post office counter with the note "Unwetter Schweiz".
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