We're good over here (most of us)

The best kind of contribution I can think of is this : sharing stories and compassion. The nation (and europe) will provide the monetary means to rebuild.

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Hi @Hadriscus, how’s the situation over there now? I hope for the best.

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Hah, I was just thinking about you ! I’ll write. Well, we are okay, thank you. Two days ago a couple towns were flooded by a rainstorm, because the hills are so barren they can’t retain water so well anymore. We (personally) are lucky to be living on a hillside, largely above sea level, and with a concrete slab for a roof. We just learnt about another cyclone set to hit Madagascar later this week, and the rainy season is not over yet. This whole situation starting december 14th has put Mayotte’s longstanding infrastructural issues under the limelight, so it’s good. Everybody I talk to is determined to fight to change the status quo. Perhaps a wakeup call was necessary? I understand better how local politics are where it’s at, especially on such a small territory with such a peculiar history. Thanks for asking

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Oh I can’t imagine why but I still feel sorry for you! :grimacing:

Unfortunately it is often like this, and (almost) everywhere. You know it could happen and, if it does, it will be a disaster but you do nothing to prepare to fight it. Maybe some individuals will do it but society will not. It’s like hoping that humanity will learn from history, it won’t happen.
This is one of the things that disappoints me most about this era and it’s better that I stop here…

Anyway, important thing you all are fine and things get better. And since you are a small community, the chance of doing things right after the disaster is real.

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