The storm that hit Corsica on Thursday could mean the start of a risky season on a meteorological level. Every year, from late summer to mid-December, many stormy episodes accompanied by heavy rains occur everywhere in France and especially in the south-east and around the Mediterranean. This phenomenon may be particularly strong this year due to the scorching summer that has affected all of France.
If the public authorities (municipalities, prefectures, general services, etc.) do everything to predict and limit flood risks, then it.It is important to remember that everyone must be an actor in their own safety“, emphasizes the Ministry of Ecological Transition. A short, non-exhaustive summary of key behaviors to protect yourself and others.
Be informed
Flood risk forecasts are regularly reported. They are available to the general public via the website (www.vigicrues.gouv.fr) or via the Vigicrues app. This free app allows you to receive personalized alerts on your phone.
There is also Météo-France’s automatic warning service APIC (warning of intense rain at the commune scale), which signals in real time the exceptional nature of the rainfall occurring at the commune scale. Note that this service is available in metropolitan France, as well as Reunion, Martinique, Guadeloupe and New Caledonia.
Adopt the right reflexes
After the bad weather in Cannes in October 2015, which left 16 dead and 3 missing, Mayor David Lisnard did not hesitate to express his regret to the people.not always disciplined“and”seem very attached to their cars“. Many of the victims were indeed found in underground parking lots. More responsible behavior would have avoided such a tragedy.
A few basic rules should be followed to avoid putting yourself in danger and others (neighbors, firefighters, etc.) in the same situation. The first is therefore not to take your car and postpone your trips. In general, it is recommended not to go out and take shelter in a building, high and not in basements and cellars.
You should also stay away from waterways. This means not seeking shelter on bridges or banks. Likewise, and it is well known, never take shelter under a tree in case of a storm. In case of heavy rain, tunnels, roads and underpasses should be avoided.Less than 30 cm of water is enough to transport a car“Warns Wari Prefecture, which adds ‘don’t go'”pick up his children from school, they are safe.On the other hand, it is important to take care of loved ones, neighbors and vulnerable people.
Prepare an emergency kit
For the population of the most at-risk areas, it is strongly recommended to prepare a “72-hour emergency kit”. “This kit, which includes essential items (such as a radio and lamp with batteries, non-perishable food and drinking water, medicine and warm clothing if necessary) will allow you to survive on your own for 3 days. impossible to evacuate eg“, we provide details from the Ministry of Ecological Transition.
“Attitudes increasingly understood and practiced by the population“We are delighted that the municipality of Saint-Laurent-du-Var has undergone a change of behavior since the 2015 floods. However, this period continues to be feared by the population despite its cyclical nature. “As soon as it rains, people worry,” observes Jean-Francois Perilloux, the far-right mayor of Vaison-la-Romain.
Source: Le Figaro
