In Saintes, Charente-Maritime, residents are grappling with significant flooding that has submerged streets and homes, with some areas experiencing up to two meters of water. Municipal agent William Tardy has been assisting residents, including retrieving belongings from his childhood home which, like many others, has been inundated. His mother was evacuated on February 11th, and Tardy continues to help by raising furniture to protect it from the unsanitary water. The flooding has also impacted local infrastructure, forcing two schools to close until the water recedes, with students being relocated. Families are navigating the difficult task of retrieving personal items like school supplies by boat from their submerged residences.