A prefect appointed to supervise the reconstruction of the Riviera valleys

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threaten to collapse in Saint-Martin-Vésubie -

It will have to "manage the current emergencies linked to the devastating effects of bad weather, as well as the entire reconstruction process".

A prefect responsible for the reconstruction of disaster areas in the Alpes-Maritimes has just been appointed to the Council of Ministers.

Xavier Pelletier, member of the prefectural body and current director general of the Lyon Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI), will take up his duties "in the days to come" said this body.

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Colossal work to be done

According to the LR deputy of Alpes-Maritimes Marine Brenier, Xavier Pelletier is assigned to the prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes and will ensure "the interministerial monitoring of the consequences of the storm Alex".

The floods of October 2 literally devastated parts of the Vésubie and Roya valleys.

Colossal reconstruction of roads, bridges, water and electricity networks are now necessary at a cost of at least one billion euros.

The disaster left at least five dead.

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