This Tuesday, September 22, the prefect of Alpes-Maritimes acknowledged the state of natural disaster that affected the hinterland of Nice in a press release. No fewer than five municipalities are concerned by the 2019 and 2020 weather events.
The scar is still fresh and the damage still visible
Storm Alex, which struck France and more specifically the Southwest two months ago, caused significant flooding in the Nice region. By a domino effect, the heavy water flow swept away everything in its path. Landslides displaced and destroyed houses and roads and claimed lives. The scar is still fresh and the damage is still visible.
The affected municipalities
The municipalities of Saorge and Tende for the landslides (excluding geotechnical drought) on October 2 and 3, 2020. For floods and mudslides, three municipalities will receive aid. In chronological order, they are: Spรฉracรจdes from November 23 to 24, 2019, Castagniers on October 2 and 3, and Valderoure only on October 2.
And for individuals
Regarding individuals, it is important to note that to benefit from the compensation scheme, victims have a total of 10 days from the publication of the expedited decree to submit an estimated statement of their losses. This should be sent to insurance companies.
