Pas-de-Calais is still on red alert for floods on Saturday, rains and floods have been the daily life of residents for around ten days. Nearly 350 houses suffered damage in Saint-Étienne-au-Mont alone, says the mayor of this town.
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“We are reaching the limit of what is bearable”, deplores Saturday November 11 on franceinfo the mayor of Saint-Étienne-au-Mont, in Pas-de-Calais, while the department is still on red alert for floods. The Liane, the Aa and the Canche are always on alert.
For ten days, residents have been living to the rhythm of rains and floods. A “slow decline” began on the night of Friday November 10 to Saturday November 11, recognizes Brigitte Passebosc, but further rain is expected from Monday November 12. “We no longer make predictions”sweeps away the chosen one.
“Between 300 and 350 houses were impacted by the floods”, just in its commune of Saint-Étienne-au-Mont. 200 homes are now empty, according to Brigitte Passebosc. Residents stay with family, friends, or in temporary rentals, covered by insurance.
“We are coming to the end of insurance coverage”worries the chosen one, “now we must find lasting solutions for these people who will not find their housing for several months or who will never find it again”. The mayor calls for “organize with social landlords” And “with the Airbnb network” to restore tourist accommodation “traditional rental”.