We are continuing to put in place French aid for the victims of the flooding in Mexico's Tabasco state, which is being coordinated by our embassy in Mexico.
With the Mexican authorities' agreement and the support of the Mexican embassy in Paris, priority has been given to the treatment of drinking water, essential for the health of the population, especially given the risks from contaminated water.
The technicians and necessary products for the purification of nine million liters of water arrived in Mexico Thursday, November 8, and were put at the disposal of the Mexican Civil Protection authorities.
In addition four portable water purification units are being flown to Mexico along with technicians to install them on the spot. This is being done in close liaison with the Mexican Civil Protection authorities and with the assistance of Eurocopter (EADS), which will facilitate delivery in areas where access is difficult. The units, which can each treat between 1,000 and 5,000 cubic meters per hour, were donated by Suez and Veolia. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs is providing transport.