Disaster Administration Commissioner Hadja Lahbib is taking part at this time within the official nationwide commemoration honouring the victims of the Crans Montana fireplace and expressing solidarity with the injured, their households and the communities affected. The ceremony, held in Martigny on the nationwide day of mourning, will carry collectively the Swiss federal and cantonal authorities, worldwide companions and representatives of the nations touched by the tragedy.
Commissioner Lahbib expressed that:
‘ at this time is a second of remembrance and solidarity. We honour those that misplaced their lives, and our hearts are with the injured and with the households whose lives have been modified without end. Within the face of such loss, phrases are by no means sufficient. What issues is presence: honouring the victims, exhibiting respect, and standing collectively in quiet solidarity ’
On this event, the Commissioner’s presence displays the European Union’s solidarity with Switzerland in a second of collective remembrance. The commemoration will embody a minute of silence noticed nationwide and addresses of solidarity.
The European Union offered operational help following Switzerland’s request for help. In shut cooperation with the Swiss authorities, the EU’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) supported the medical evacuation of 38 sufferers to Belgium, France, Germany and Italy, with transport ensured by France, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania and Switzerland. Specialised medical groups from France and Italy, deployed by means of the ERCC, supported Swiss hospitals by finishing up scientific assessments and contributing to choices on remedy and transfers. 2 ERCC liaison officers are deployed on the bottom too, serving to to coordinate the operation. As well as, the EU provided in-kind help within the type of specialised medical blades, offered by Germany and Austria.
The Fee stays in full solidarity with Switzerland because it honours the victims and continues to help these affected by the tragedy.
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