Major risks
We're all resilient in the face of major risks and threats! Like most cities in France, the commune of Montpellier can be subject to various major risks: flooding, forest fires, heatwaves or the transportation of hazardous materials.... The prevention and management of such events is a responsibility shared between the public authorities and every citizen.
Useful documents
Le Document d'Information communale sur les Risques Majeurs (DICRIM)
The purpose of this practical guide is to inform you about the risks and threats in Montpellier, but also about the right reflexes to adopt in case of danger.
L'Affiche Communale sur les Risques Majeurs
The purpose of this poster is to make premises users aware of the major risks to which they may be exposed, by reminding them of the basic good behavior to adopt in the event of an event.
You must display this document in full view of all occupants if you are:
- Owner or manager of an ERP (Etablissement Recevant du Public) with more than 50 people,
- Owner or syndic of a condominium with more than 15 dwellings, especially those with underground parking in flood-prone areas
Regulatory source: articles R. 125-12 to R. 125-14 of the Code de l'environnement and the arrêté du 9 février 2005 relative à l'affichage des consignes de sécurité devant être portées à la connaissance du public.
Major risks in Montpellier
All major risks:
Mapping risks and threats in Montpellier
Montpellier 2023-2024 winner of the Label Résiliences France collectivités
After a first label in 2022, Montpellier is once again a winner in 2024. The label, awarded by the French High Committee for National Resilience, assesses the preparedness of local authorities, with a particular focus on:
- the main pillars of risk management: protection, prevention, information and crisis management.
- public policies and activities related to civil security: natural, technological and health risks, threats (cyber-security, attack), public safety, large-scale gatherings.
The City of Montpellier has been awarded 3 stars for its level of preparedness and resilience.
The Label rewards a collective, long-term effort by City and Metropole staff in risk prevention and management. It will become a tool for monitoring and continuously improving collective resilience, with a label that is reviewed every year.
