I think the point is the French government wasn't prepared for that, either. Their hospitals and medical services were overwhelmed. But th country wan't half underwater.
By the way, where are Doctors Without Borders and all the other do-gooders? Sitting around in their holier-than-thou Ivory Towers laughing.
And by the way, where is Jimmy Carter with his foundation that builds homes for people in Africa and stuff? Have'nt heard a word from him...