Drought episodes in 2026 may have caused damage to some homes in the Le Beausset municipality, including wall cracks, ground subsidence, soil movements, structural deformations, or other damages linked to clay shrinkage-swelling. To assess the extent of the damage within the communal territory and consider filing a request for natural disaster status due to the 2026 drought, the Town invites affected residents to come forward promptly.
This applies to property owners who have observed damages on their homes or real estate likely related to the drought, such as the appearance or worsening of cracks in facades or interior walls, ground subsidence or settling, deformation of doors, windows, or partitions, or damage affecting foundations or the building's structure.
The recognition of natural disaster status is a procedure initiated by the municipality with state services. It is essential for activating the 'natural disaster' guarantee in insurance contracts covering property damage. Following the dossier's review by state services, an inter-ministerial decree may be published in the Official Journal.
Affected residents are asked to submit to the town hall a letter or email describing the observed damages, dated photographs of the issues, the precise address of the property concerned, and any relevant supporting documents. It is also recommended to declare damages to your insurer and keep all supporting evidence.
If the municipal request leads to the publication of a natural disaster recognition decree, affected individuals will have 30 days from publication to file or complete their claim with their insurance company. Potential compensation will then depend on the subscribed policy guarantees, the nature of the damages, and regulatory conditions.
The desired reporting deadline is November 30, 2026. For information, concerned individuals can contact the relevant Town service at: secretariat.general@ville-lebeausset.fr.
