Weather Alert: Var Prefecture Activates Fr-Alert

An automatic message was sent to all phones following orange alerts for storms and flash floods.

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Following the orange alert for storms and flash floods, the prefect of the Var has activated the Fr-Alert system, sending an automatic message to all phones.

The La Garde Town Hall relayed a weather alert on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, announcing the activation of the Fr-Alert system by the prefect of the Var. This measure follows an orange alert for storms and potential flooding in the department.
An automatic message has been broadcast to all mobile phones in the affected area. Authorities are urging the public to strictly follow safety instructions to minimize risks.
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"1/ Postpone non-essential travel. 2/ Do not go into basements, underpasses, or underground parking lots. 3/ Do not enter flooded roads. 4/ Stay away from watercourses."

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It is also advised to stay informed through traditional media (radio, television) and official online platforms. Vigilance is required until the alert is officially lifted by the relevant services.
For more information, you can consult the Météo-France vigilance website: vigilance.meteofrance.fr/fr/var.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de La Garde (20/10/2026)