Verhalten bei Ereignissen

• Keep calm
• Stay at home and look after your family and those close to you
• Only call emergency numbers in an emergency and avoid making unnecessary calls (Risk of network overload)
• Stay away from any areas where damage has occurred
• Follow instructions from the local emergency management team and emergency services
• Information on the current situation can be obtained from the emergency meeting points (Tourist Office)

Emergency information sheet from the municipality of Lauterbrunnen

• Switch off all mains-powered appliances. Once the power has returned, switch the appliances back on one by one to avoid overloading the mains supply.
• Only dial emergency numbers in an emergency and avoid making unnecessary calls.
• Get information from the radio (battery-powered).
• In winter, wear warm clothing in case the heating fails.
• Use up food from the fridge and freezer first, followed by unchilled supplies.
• Store drinking water in large containers, as the water supply may be disrupted.
• If necessary, go to the nearest emergency meeting point.

• Keep a mobile phone (and possibly a battery-powered radio) and a landline telephone to hand.
• Keep a power bank, charging cable, torch, spare batteries, candles and matches to hand.
• Keep important personal medication and documents in a safe place.
• If necessary, obtain a spare battery for your mobile phone and laptop.
• Emergency food supplies.
• Cooking facilities: gas stove, barbecue, open fire, etc.
• Download the Alertswiss app.