Saint-Étienne-du-Grès requests natural disaster status after floods

The municipality has officially filed a request for natural disaster recognition following exceptional bad weather on October 19 and 20, 2026.

Generic image of the town of Saint-Étienne-du-Grès after severe weather, showing the aftermath of flooding.
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Generic image of the town of Saint-Étienne-du-Grès after severe weather, showing the aftermath of flooding.

The Municipality of Saint-Étienne du Grès has officially submitted a request for recognition as a natural disaster to the Ministry of the Interior, following the exceptional bad weather on October 19 and 20, 2026.

The request pertains to the floods and mudslides that affected the Bouches-du-Rhône department. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to process this file through an accelerated procedure.
All affected individuals are invited to report to the Town Hall. This census is essential to accurately assess the number of households affected, the impacted areas, and the extent of the damage within the communal territory.
In parallel, victims must declare damages to their insurer within 5 working days of the incident. It is recommended to document the damage with photos and keep all supporting documents. Reporting to the town hall does not replace this declaration to the insurance company.
The Town Hall has also requested a weather certificate from 'La météo du 13'. This certificate can be obtained by downloading it from the town hall's website, via email (with 'Demande de certificat d’intempérie' in the subject line), or directly at the town hall's reception during opening hours.
The Municipality assures its continued commitment and will keep residents informed upon the publication of the ministerial decree.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Saint-Étienne-du-Grès (22/10/2026)