The Kirk Depression still unsettles affected traders. In Seine-et-Marne, more than 140 municipalities were affected. Communities located near Little Morin or Grand Morin particularly suffered. Roads blocked, residents displaced and streets destroyed… At present, some businesses still cannot reopen. To get going again, they can count on significant support: advice from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). A single leitmotif: solidarity, mutual aid and listening.
Crécy-la-Chapelle and Coulommiers, two damaged towns. Passing through the town, the observation is striking. While some stores have regained their audience, some are still closed. In question? The recurrence of floods. Very quickly on site, the CCI of Seine-et-Marne acts. “ There are two phenomena. On the floods, we have been very active because we were the very first to set up crisis units. We put one in Crécy-la-Chapelle and another in Coulommiers. Crisis units which were physical and human. We were present, we accompanied them. ” Today, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry knows his terrain perfectly. Recently, she has managed major crises (notably the riots in Mée-sur-Seine). “ We are starting to be crisis professionals, we are quite reactive. There, we simply put in place our solutions and a complete guide which allows companies to put the first actions in place. (with all the steps to take with insurance). » The CCI can support merchants’ requests. Thanks to the practical guide, elected representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry allowed certain merchants to manage these floods (from managing staff in partial activity to cleaning signs).
The CCI quickly mobilized in an emergency. From Monday October 14, 2024, the measures were launched to support and save our traders. “ We went up a CCI – Floods cellwe tried to be very active. We set up a toll-free number 0800 730 492 and an email [email protected]. The human side is very important, that's why we put these physical points. We are mainly in contact with the Prefecture, we met last week to study all the files which were a little difficult financially. We look very carefully at files that are fragile. ” Today, the CCI remains attentive to entrepreneurs local. Do you have a question? Don't hesitate! “ It's a lot of small businesses, it is mainly restaurateurs who have lost their stocks and their machines… What we need to do is get that turnover back. We are almost looking at possibilities of relocation so that people can resume as quickly as possible. » Personalized and adapted support to accelerate the return to normal.
Have you been affected by the floods? You don't know how to bounce back? Turn to the CCI! It is possible to download the flood guide, right here. The teams remain at your disposal by telephone at 0800 730 492 or by email at [email protected]. More information, right here.
