The Alabri program is helping residents in the Bouches-du-Rhône department protect their homes from flooding. Launched a year ago, it covers five communes near Aix-en-Provence, including Aix Nord, Cabriès, Grans, Pélissanne, and La Barben. These areas are experiencing more frequent and intense weather events, such as heavy rains and sudden floods, especially during late summer and early autumn. According to Météo-France, these episodes have doubled in frequency compared to the 1960s. Pascal Ravel, a homeowner near Aix-en-Provence, has faced major flooding for several years. Last year, his tenant’s house was flooded with up to three centimeters of water, which entered through the garage and spread into the living room. After a free diagnosis under the Alabri program, barriers were installed to prevent future flooding. The program covers up to 90% of the costs, with Pascal paying just over 4,000 euros, most of which will be reimbursed. Since its launch, the Alabri program has diagnosed 170 homes, and about twenty have received protective modifications. These improvements vary and may include sealing vents to stop water from entering walls, raising electrical and mechanical equipment, and installing refuge floors in ground-level homes in high-risk areas. The goal is to minimize damage and help residents return to normal life quickly after a flood. The Alabri program was created by Menelik, a public organization responsible for managing rivers in the Berre Lake basin. Céline Vairon, Menelik's director, explained that building dikes everywhere would be too expensive and impractical. Instead, she emphasized that managing flood risk requires collaboration between public authorities and individuals. The program is now expanding to 57 communes in the region, where around 17,500 households are located in flood-prone areas. The aim is to encourage homeowners to prepare for rising water levels rather than waiting for the next flood to take action.