Swiss Solidarity launches campaign for people affected by storms
Several people lost their lives and hundreds had to leave their homes due to recent storms.
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Swiss Solidarity has launched an appeal for donations for 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 organisation announced on Monday.
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Swiss Solidarity was able to provide an initial amount of funding as emergency aid. This will help bridge the most difficult bottlenecks for affected families, it continued.
In a second step, any remaining costs for damaged houses or other material damage will be paid out once the insurance companies have settled their accounts. Swiss Solidarity is in contact with various municipalities to coordinate the aid.
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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 efficiently.
If the donations received by Swiss Solidarity exceed the needs, the remaining amount will be allocated to the Swiss Severe Weather Fund. This fund covers storm damage affecting private individuals in the event of minor incidents in Switzerland.
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Donations to Swiss Solidarity can be made via the website www.swiss-solidarity.orgExternal link or via the Twint payment system, as well as at any post office counter with the note “Unwetter Schweiz”.
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