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29.10.2025 | SOE ODS
After the earthquake in Blatten in 2025, the Earthquake Damage Organisation (SOE) was quickly on the scene. The film shows how the SOE systematically records, assesses and documents damage to buildings – an important basis for authorities, insurance companies and the affected population. The SOE is active throughout Switzerland to manage the situation after earthquakes…
23.10.2025 | SOE ODS
Following the devastating rockslide in Blatten in the canton of Valais, Swiss insurance companies are using drones on a large scale for the first time. The high-resolution images not only show the extent of the destruction, but also help to respond more quickly, document damage and learn lessons for the future – without the need…
16.09.2024 | SOE ODS
16 September 2024 – If you think that earthquakes in Switzerland pose no risk, then you are wrong: every person in Switzerland experiences at least one earthquake in their lifetime that causes serious damage to buildings. The EDO experts are needed to estimate this damage as quickly as possible. The earthquake risk in Switzerland is considerable….
15.05.2024 | SOE ODS
8 May 2024 – Experiencing an earthquake first-hand without any danger? The simulator at the Centre Pédagogique Prévention Séisme (CPPS) in Sion makes this possible. During our AGM in May, we had the opportunity to visit this fascinating institution. In Sion, we not only experienced the earthquake simulation but also discussed the continuing development of…
25.03.2024 | SOE ODS
“We know that it’s just a matter of time until another earthquake occurs. And we want to be prepared for it with the Earthquake damage organization (EDO).”
24.01.2024 | SOE ODS
Wie gut ist die Schweiz auf Erdbeben vorbereitet? Dieser Frage gingen hochrangige Experten an einer Paneldiskussion der VGK nach.
18.01.2024 | SOE ODS
La Suisse se demande comment financer la reconstruction du bâti après un tremblement de terre
16.01.2024 | SOE ODS
Starke Erdbeben können jederzeit und überall in der Schweiz auftreten. Etwa alle 50 – 150 Jahre ist mit einem Beben mit einer Magnitude von etwa 6 zu rechnen. Erdbeben dieser Stärke können auch bei erdbebengerecht gebauten Gebäuden schwere Schäden verursachen. Wie gut die Schweiz darauf vorbereitet ist, wurde an der «Swissbau Focus» 2024 diskutiert.
13.10.2023 | SOE ODS
The earthquake damage organization has completed the development of its IT platform and is now fully operational. Damage experts can use new mobile applications to quickly record all damage and event information following an earthquake, as well as estimate the costs for reconstruction. The organisation is thus playing a crucial role in facilitating a swift recovery for both society and the economy in the aftermath of an earthquake.
07.03.2023 | SOE ODS
As of 2023, Switzerland has the first national and publicly accessible earthquake risk model. The model was developed by the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich at the request of the federal government, in collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), EPFL and other partners…
01.09.2022 | SOE ODS
The Schadenorganisation Erdbeben (SOE) association was founded in 2021 to ensure earthquake preparedness in Switzerland. The SOE found the right partners for developing the required IT infrastructure with SwissRe. After an earthquake hits, the platform provides all building and incident information to damage experts centrally by means of a mobile application.
01.06.2021 | SOE ODS
The cantons, private insurance and cantonal building insurers are set to work together in the future. On 16 June 2021, they founded the Earthquake damage organization (EDO). This new organisation will play a key role in earthquake management.
Are you a qualified civil engineer or architect, a construction planning technician specialised in architecture or a building construction manager? We are looking for building evaluation and damage assessment experts to support us in the event of an earthquake. You will receive training before being sent out into the field.
