Radiation Warnings in Switzerland
Radiation Warnings for Switzerland (Western Europe) come from MeteoSwiss (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology), Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), Swiss Seismological Service (SED). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Bern.
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At a glance
- countrySwitzerland · Europe
- reference cityBern (46.95, 7.45)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileavalanche, flood, landslide, storm, heat, radiation
What counts as a radiation warnings
Radiation warnings are issued by nuclear regulators and civil protection after a release of radioactive material, or as a precaution around a nuclear facility. Protective measures are specific and ordered: sheltering, closing ventilation, taking stable iodine only when instructed, and avoiding contaminated food and water.
Who issues radiation warnings in Switzerland
- meteoMeteoSwiss (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology)
- civilFederal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP)
- seismicSwiss Seismological Service (SED)
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Switzerland
- Shelter indoors, close windows and switch off ventilation until told otherwise.
- Take stable iodine only on official instruction - never on your own.
- Do not consume fresh local produce, milk or rainwater until cleared.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Switzerland: IAEA, national nuclear regulators, civil protection agencies, CTBTO. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues radiation warnings in Switzerland?
MeteoSwiss (Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology), Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP), Swiss Seismological Service (SED). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Switzerland?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live radiation warnings for Switzerland?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Bern from IAEA, national nuclear regulators, civil protection agencies, CTBTO. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Switzerland
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Heat Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
- Avalanche Warnings
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.