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Civil defense EMME builds anticipation: wrestling festival in Root will be a hit!
The ZSO EMME supports the construction of the stands for the Lucerne Wrestling Festival on May 24th and 25th, 2025 in Root.
Civil defense EMME builds anticipation: wrestling festival in Root will be a hit!
On May 23, 2025, there will be a lot of activity in the Lucerne region as the civil protection organization EMME prepares for the upcoming 105th Lucerne Cantonal Wrestling Festival in Root. On the days of the festival, May 24th and 25th, thousands of guests are expected at the festival site. The ZSO EMME, especially the pioneer trains 7 and 8, have already been in action for several days to build the necessary infrastructure such as stands, roofing and music stages. This support not only serves for the major event, but also as valuable training for the set-up and dismantling processes.
Battalion commander Toni Betschart emphasizes the importance of such operations for training civil defense members. After the festival, the entire arena will be dismantled the following week. In addition to the preparations for the wrestling festival, the civil protection officers are also active in Emmen to repair a forest path in the Riffigwald and to equip the Finnenbahn in Mooshüsli with a new wood chip base. In addition, information boards at the Celtic tree circle at Riffigweiher will be replaced.
Civil defense organization support and services
The civil protection organization ZSOpilatus, to which the city of Lucerne also belongs, acts as an emergency aid organization during major events, disasters and emergencies. The goal of this organization is to help the population as well as authorities and other organizations deal with overwhelming situations. As part of the operations, the rapid deployment formation Cobra can provide support for emergency services organizations within 60 minutes.
The civil protection organization has been active since 2001 and works closely with the city of Kriens and the municipality of Horw. As part of the social and security department of the city of Lucerne, it is available to provide support in emergencies and with public works. The professional competence of the militia members is deepened through regular refresher courses.
Important information for the population
The civil defense organization also offers numerous services. The main number can be reached on 041 228 38 38, with various options available for civil shelters, material and repair points and general services. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Should emergencies arise, the Lucerne police operations control center can be contacted on 041 248 81 17.
The dynamics of the allocation of protection places, particularly in relation to Ukraine, shows that planning is handled flexibly depending on the situation. Information on this is provided via various communication channels. The city of Lucerne and the civil protection organization strive to provide the population with the best possible support in crisis situations and to be prepared for all eventualities.
For further information about the civil protection organization EMME and its activities, those interested can visit the websites of Nau.ch, Civil Protection Lucerne and the City of Lucerne: