Question 8992 — overseas

Summary

Mrs. Ramlati Ali alerts the Minister of State, Minister of the Interior, to the recent earthquakes experienced by the territory of Mayotte. In fact, since May 10, 2018, the earth has shaken more than once. More than 800 tremors were recorded, the strongest reaching 5.8 on the Richter scale representing an unprecedented phenomenon. To discuss this significant seismic activity, state institutions, the prefecture and the Office of geological and mining research (BRGM) describes the phenomenon as seismic swarms. Several theses have been put forward, including the presence of volcanic activity off the coast of Mayotte, a thesis not refuted by the BGRM. To date, it seems that the production zone of these earthquakes remains unknown. In addition, in addition to official information, there is false information fueled by fantasies which has the effect of increasing public concern. Mahorese population generating a state of panic or even psychosis. The Mahorais are in uncertainty and the system put in place by the prefecture is the subject of criticism, particularly in terms of coordination with the various local authorities. To compensate for this, groups of residents are being formed, organizing local solidarity, especially as the first damage appears, schools have had to close and Precarious housing, significant on the island, is threatened. It is urgent to strengthen cooperation between all the actors concerned, state services, local authorities and residents - in order to establish an accurate inventory of the damage caused and plan material repairs. The request for the establishment of a special mission including seismologists who would study these phenomena in order to put in place a plan anti-earthquake present and future is more than legitimate and essential. Also, in order to reassure the population and better regulate information, she would like to know the measures that the Government intends to take in terms of security, research and prevention to respond effectively to this seismic crisis.

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