Following the explosion that occurred on Wednesday afternoon June 21, at 277 rue Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement, in a private building, the City of Paris immediately activated the crisis unit. In addition to the reception unit opened in the town hall of the 5th arrondissement, several accommodation solutions are offered to disaster victims.
Faced with this tragedy, the City of Paris sends its thoughts to the victims and their loved ones and stands by their side to provide them with help and assistance.
The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of 5e borough, the secretary general of the city and the municipal teams immediately went to the site on Wednesday at the end of the afternoon.
A reception cell in the town hall of 5e
In connection with the City of Paris, a reception unit has been opened in the town hall of 5e district in order to welcome, take care of and inform the victims and the residents affected.
The social landlords of the City of Paris were also mobilized. All of the residents and victims with proof of a need for rehousing were taken care of the same evening by the City. Thus, Wednesday evening, ten people without accommodation, and who requested it, were able to be relocated: five by the services of the City of Paris and five by social landlords, in municipal structures or in hotels. .
Legal and psychological help for disaster victims
In order to support the victims and the residents concerned, the City of Paris has set up an aid unit and a dedicated channel on 39 75.
Legal and psychological support is offered by Paris Aid to Victims. The hotlines are held at the town hall of 5e from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., by phone on 01 83 62 25 05 and 07 88 70 70 38 and by email [espaceinformatif.pav puis pav75.fr après le signe @][email protected][espaceinformatif.pav puis pav75.fr après le signe @]
In addition, 40 people were taken care of by the medico-psychological emergency unit of the City of Paris, which maintains this aid system.
Securing the perimeter, helping traders
The Paris municipal police are deployed on the ground to provide assistance to the national police, in particular to secure the perimeter of the disaster.
Regarding municipal equipment, the nurseries of Port-Royal were able to reopen this morning, with information sent to parents and educational staff.
Affected merchants are also supported. Security measures, in particular for those whose windows were blown up by the explosion, are in progress. Mediators from the municipal police go to meet traders in the area of the disaster.
In order to centralize the feedback of information on the ground and to coordinate the interventions of the services of the City, a meeting chaired by Emmanuel Grégoire, first deputy to the mayor of Paris, is held regularly between the elected officials, including the mayor of 5e borough, representatives of city services and social landlords for an update.
Health recommendations
If you have been exposed to the noise of the explosion and if you feel discomfort, buzzing or pain in your ears, do not wait to consult your doctor or an ENT specialist, in an office or in a specialized centre. You can also contact the 15 or the ENT emergencies of the Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris without delay on 01 49 95 65 65.
Signs that should alert if they worsen or persist:
– Your ears are ringing or ringing (tinnitus).
– You feel like your ears are always blocked.
– Your ears hurt.
– You hear sounds even in a quiet environment.
– You have headaches.
– You experience hearing loss or hypersensitivity to noise.
In the event of violent and persistent pain, specialized ENT emergencies are provided at CH Lariboisière for adults and CH Necker for paediatrics.
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