Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. The City of Tours votes for exceptional aid of €5,000

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The island of Mayotte was devastated by Cyclone Chido on December 14, 2024. During the municipal council of December 16 of the City of Tours (Indre-et-Loire), a exceptional aid of €5,000 was voted in favor of the Foundation of France – Mayotte Solidarity to support emergency and reconstruction actions.

“This tragedy, after that which struck the Spanish coasts, reminds us of the violence of climatic phenomena which do not spare our country. My thoughts go to the Tourangelles and Tourangeaux who have family or friendly ties on this island in the Indian Ocean. “

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The associations below are already present on site or have nearby logistics platforms and therefore the capacity to intervene as close as possible to the impacted populations.

Emmanuel Macron went to Mayotte on Thursday December 19, 2024. He, who was only supposed to stay a few hours, ultimately spent the night on the devastated island.

During a first day in the poorest department in France which was ravaged on December 14 by the most violent cyclone in 90 years, the Head of State was able to see the extent of the damage and the scale of distress.

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