Topic Natural hazards

Earthquake - what to do?

11.04.2022 – Those who behave correctly during an earthquake and take the necessary precautions can protect themselves and others.

Here you can find more about the behavioural recommendations in the event of earthquakes.

Bergsturz im Dorf Bondo (GR), 12. September 2017

08.02.2022 – Are you looking for a continuing education in the field of natural hazards?

The natural hazard experts (FAN) and the Flood Protection Commission (KOHS) regularly offer lectures and further education courses on specialist subjects. At this link you will also find a collection of offers throughout Switzerland for further education and training courses on natural hazards.

Hochwasser am Thunersee in Neuhaus (BE), 15.07.2021

Impact of climate change on natural hazards

15.12.2021 - Switzerland is particularly affected by the impacts of climate change. Observations show that climate change is already influencing the natural hazard situation. The Confederation is taking various measures.

Website climate change and natural hazards

European Forum for desaster risk reduction

26.11.2021 - Switzerland participated in the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction from 24 to 26 November 2021. The aim is to make societies more resilient to disasters such as floods, forest fires, earthquakes or pandemics. On this occasion the paper "Switzerland’s focus in disaster risk reduction", which summaries the key elements that Switzerland considers important in disaster risk reduction, has been released.

Switzerland's Focus in disaster risk reduction (PDF, 10 MB, 16.12.2021)

Where are we today?

18.12.2020 - At its meeting on 18 December 2020, the Federal Council took notice of a progress report on the implementation of the integrated risk management system for natural hazards. Major improvements in dealing with natural hazards have been achieved in the last four years, as the report shows.

NEW: Short version of the report to the Federal Council is now online!

At a glance

Recommendations on what to do in the event of a hazard

Taking the proper actions before, during and after a natural hazard helps to keep you and others safe and reduce the damage

Hazard maps

Information about hazard maps, intensity maps and hazard index maps as well as links to the cantonal geoportals

Natural Hazards Portal

News

All news

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