Météo France has placed the Var department on orange alert for the risk of wave submersion from Friday October 20 at 4:00 a.m.

The greatest vigilance is requested when traveling and to exercise caution near watercourses and the coastline.

Here are some instructions to follow :

General instructions

• Keep up to date with developments by listening to media reports.
• Avoid traveling by the sea on foot or by car.
• If necessary, drive carefully by limiting your speed and do not enter roads exposed to swell or already flooded.
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Residents of the seaside or along an estuary:

• Close the doors, windows and shutters on the seafront.
• Protect your belongings that may be flooded or washed away.
• Bring food and emergency equipment.
• Monitor rising water levels and contact authorities.

Boaters:

• Don't go to sea.
• Do not practice water sports.
• Before the episode, check the mooring of your vessel and the stowage of equipment on board.
• Do not leave anything on board that could cause an accident.
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Sea professionals:

• Avoid going to sea.
• Be careful if you have to go out.
• On board, wear your safety equipment (vests, etc.).

Swimmers, divers, fishermen or walkers:

• Do not get into the water or swim.
• Do not practice recreational water activities.
• Be particularly vigilant, do not approach the water's edge, even from an elevated point (beach, cliff).
• Stay away from structures exposed to waves (port piers, groynes, seafronts).