The French President flew straight to the stricken region by helicopter to show his solidarity with those affected by the flooding.<br /><br /> 750 firefighters were mobilised throughout the region. Francois Hollande met some of them in Biot, one of the towns most severely hit:<br /><br /> “I would like to express my support to all the affected families who are today in mourning. I would also like to pay tribute to the work done by the emergency services, firefighters, departmental agents and agents from all municipalities affected.”<br /><br /> Thousands of home were left without power.<br /><br /> Many schools in the area will be closed on Monday.<br /><br /> A statement on the French government’s Twitter account says a state of natural disaster will be declared on Wednesday and compensation for damage will be paid within three months.
