Drought episodes can lead to ground movements related to the shrinking and swelling of clay soils. These movements can cause damage to homes, particularly the appearance of cracks on walls, facades, or floors.
If you have noticed cracks or damage to your home following a drought episode, it is recommended to report them quickly to the Gaillac town hall.
This inventory of damages allows the City to have an overview of the reported incidents in its territory. It is essential for building a case to request recognition of a natural disaster state from state services.
Such recognition may enable affected individuals to claim from their insurance under the natural disaster guarantee, subject to the conditions stipulated in their contract.
A reporting form is available at the technical services reception, 58 place d’Hautpoul, or online. It is advisable to report damage as soon as it appears and to keep dated photographs of the observed cracks and damages.
Based on the collected reports, the City can initiate proceedings with state services to request the recognition of a natural disaster state for the phenomenon of drought and soil rehydration. If an inter-ministerial decree is published, affected individuals will have a deadline to file their claim with their insurance company.
