Other needs
Pets, health, transport, tourism: short tips and links to the right contacts.
Pets (1)
Pets
For unmet care needs or offers of help (pets / livestock), the préfecture lists: [email protected]. Confirm on the official FAQ.
Health (3)
Vulnerable people, care homes, medical needs
Contacts listed on the préfecture FAQ (updated 10/08): facility management; at home, Conseil départemental 05 56 99 66 99 (press 1) / [email protected]. Confirm on the FAQ.
Air quality
We do not show a daily index. Check Atmo Nouvelle-Aquitaine and ARS guidance for the current situation.
Psychological support
The préfecture FAQ (updated 10/08) lists a CUMP line at 0 800 719 912. Confirm hours on the FAQ. Life-threatening emergency: 15 / 18 / 112.
Transport (1)
Roads & travel
Check Gironde Inforoutes for closures. The 20/08 communiqué states that human presence remains forbidden in sectors affected by the fires.
Documents (1)
Attestations, booklet and insurance claims
Attestations and booklet: “useful information” page (updated 21/08). Exceptional insurance-claim deadline 31 August 2026 (20/08 release). Abusive soliciting: do not sign under pressure; SignalConso 0809 540 550.
Tourism (1)
Access to forests and burned areas
Since 20/08, forest-fire alert is orange until further notice. Human presence remains forbidden in affected sectors. Check the communiqué and FR-Alert — we do not say whether a campsite or commune is “open”.