Floods: Situation update in Saint-Martin-de-Crau

The town publishes a summary of messages disseminated since the activation of the Communal Safeguard Plan following recent bad weather.

Generic image of flooded streets in a Mediterranean town, with waterlogged roads and damaged infrastructure under an overcast sky.
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Generic image of flooded streets in a Mediterranean town, with waterlogged roads and damaged infrastructure under an overcast sky.

Following recent floods, the Town of Saint-Martin-de-Crau has published a summary of the information disseminated since the activation of the Communal Safeguard Plan (PCS) on Tuesday, October 20th. As the town's website was temporarily inaccessible, communications were primarily relayed through the mobile app and Facebook page.

The Communal Safeguard Plan (PCS) was activated on Tuesday, October 20th, at 5:20 AM. Official communications were relayed via the town's mobile application and Facebook page due to the temporary inaccessibility of the municipal website. Messages disseminated since the start of the crisis have been compiled to inform the public.
The following days saw a series of updates regarding crisis management. On Friday, October 23rd, situation reports on pumping operations and electricity were issued, along with the opening of the Town Hall for the weekend and the organization of solidarity efforts. On Saturday, October 24th, the reception of a volunteer jurist, the collection and distribution of donations, support for rescue forces, and aid from the State and the Department were mentioned.
The week of Monday, October 26th, was marked by continued solidarity, with the distribution of essential goods in collaboration with the CCAS, and responses to residents' questions about the bad weather. On Tuesday, October 27th, information on the accessibility of public buildings was shared, while on Wednesday, October 28th, the end of the PCS was announced, following a moment of conviviality organized by the Red Cross.
The days preceding the PCS activation also saw significant actions. On Thursday, October 22nd, a request for natural disaster recognition was filed with the State, pumping operations began, and information on road traffic and power outages was updated. On Wednesday, October 21st, damage declaration and insurance certificates were facilitated, reception for affected individuals continued, generators were delivered, and a situation report was provided under the authority of sub-prefect Cécile LENGLET and Mayor Séverine DELLANEGRA.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Saint-Martin-de-Crau (28/10/2026)