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Behaviour in case of incidents

Behaviour in case of incidents

  • Keep calm
  • Stay at home and look after family and people nearby
  • Only call emergency numbers in emergencies and avoid unnecessary calls (risk of network overload)
  • Stay away from any damaged areas
  • Follow the instructions of the municipal management team and rescue services
  • Information on the current situation is available at the emergency meeting points (Tourist center Meiringen)

Important emergency numbers


Lauterbrunnen Municipality Emergency Information Sheet

Listen to the radio for signs

Radio BeO (Bernese Oberland)
Frequency: Brienz-Meiringen 95.9 Mhz

Radio SRF 3 (national events)
Available on DAB

In the event of a power failure

  • Switch off all mains-powered appliances. As soon as the power is restored, switch on one appliance at a time (risk of mains overload).
  • Only call the emergency number in emergencies, avoid unnecessary calls (risk of mains overload). Listen to the radio for information (Internet, battery-powered).
  • In winter, wear warm clothing in case the heating fails.
  • Consume food from the fridge and freezer first, then open uncooled supplies.
  • As the fresh water supply may be affected, collect drinking water in all available larger containers.
  • If help is needed, go to the nearest emergency meeting point.

Preventive measures

  • Have mobile phone (possibly radio with batteries) and analogue phone ready
  • Have a power bank, charging cable, torch, spare batteries, candles and matches ready
  • Keep important personal medication and documents in a safe place
  • Possibly get a spare battery for mobile phone and laptop
  • Emergency supply of food
  • Cooking facilities: gas fire, barbecue, fireplace, etc.
  • Download the Alertswiss

Alarms in case of an incident

  • Listen to the radio
  • Follow the instructions of the authorities
  • Inform neighbours
  • Leave endangered area immediately
  • Seek higher ground
  • Follow the instructions of the authorities