Graubünden storm causes significant economic damage, prompting support measures

The recent storm in Misox, in canton Graubünden, has resulted in severe economic damage, affecting SMEs, tourism, and agricultural land. Authorities are now implementing various support measures for those impacted. Graubünden cantonal authorities reported on Monday that the storm's consequences for the local economy, tourism, and agriculture have become clear a month after the event. While the full extent of the damage and costs remains uncertain, departments are in contact with local authorities to offer "rapid and pragmatic" solutions. Tourism support At the request of Graubünden Ferien, the Office for Economy and Tourism has allocated CHF20,000 ($22,522) for a special tourism communication campaign to mitigate the economic damage in areas directly affected along the A13 motorway. Cantonal parliamentarian Marcus Caduff confirmed the contribution to the Keystone-SDA news agency. +Swiss storm damage estimated at up to CHF200 million Graubünden Ferien, in collaboration with the ...