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No. In this case, repatriation costs do not form an integral part of patronage benefits. The entire scope of benefits only applies to patrons domiciled in Switzerland or to Swiss patrons living abroad.
…Yes, in exceptional cases Rega can also be contacted on its emergency number 1414 by sending a SMS. However, this only makes sense when the reception is insufficient to establish a phone connection (a SMS does not need such a strong network connection as a telephone call) or the battery is so low that it is not possible to make a telephone call. Wherever…
…If you find yourself in an emergency situation and are not sure on which side of the Swiss border you are, we recommend that you first contact Rega by using the Rega app.
If, on the other hand, you are sure that you are outside Swiss territory, you should call the local rescue services, the European emergency number 112 or the number 911. Experience has…
… animal can be taken along in the helicopter as well. Here, the size of the dog and the medical condition of the patient are taken into account. If this is not possible, Rega will ensure that the dog is either taken directly home or entrusted to the care of a person who knows the patient.
…Your Rega patronage for the current year remains valid until 15 May of the year after. Paying-in slips to renew patronage are always sent out in January and February.
…Yes, Rega patronage is also valid for missions performed in Valais by the local rescue organisations. The Conditions of Patronage are the same as for the rest of the country.
Rega’s ambulance jets are reserved for transporting patients. Therefore, non-infected, healthy persons who wish to return to Switzerland cannot be repatriated by Rega. The travel recommendations of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) with focus on coronavirus can be found on the website www.fdfa.admin.ch.
… raise the alarm by mobile telephone. Therefore, in such locations it is advisable to take with you an emergency radio device, which can be used to establish a link with Rega's radio network.
You can find further information about emergency radios here: Emergency Radio
