Date source: 2026-07-22
Emergency aid
Fires and extreme weather: Urssaf and CPSTI mobilize to support businesses Published on July 23, 2026 - Entreprendre Service Public / Legal and Administrative Information Department (Prime Minister's Office)
To respond to recent extreme weather and fires, Urssaf: titleContent and CPSTI are activating emergency measures to support affected businesses. These measures apply in six regions: Rhône-Alpes, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Landes, the Var, Gironde, and Île-de-France. Entreprendre Service Public provides details.
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In a news update published on July 21, 2026, Urssaf indicates that accommodations for businesses affected by fires and extreme weather have been put in place.
Employers can in particular request a deferral of their social security contribution payments. In this case, no penalties or late payment surcharges will be applied automatically.
Self-employed workers can also benefit from a deferral of their contribution payment deadlines, without additional fees or penalties.
The request can be made from the "Messaging" section, then "Declarative Procedure" and "Report an exceptional situation." It is also possible to make the request by phone at 3698.
CPSTI (Independent Workers Social Protection Council) is implementing an emergency plan for self-employed workers affected by fires and extreme weather. This is financial aid that can reach up to €2,000. This aid can be requested by craftspeople, merchants, and liberal professionals covered by CPSTI: titleContent or Cipav: titleContent. A form to make the request is available on the CPSTI website. Once the form is received, the payment processing time is generally 15 days.
See also
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Urssaf and CPSTI supporting entrepreneurs affected by fires and extreme weather Urssaf
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CPSTI EMERGENCY AID Independent Workers Social Protection Council (CPSTI)
Urssaf:
Union for the Collection of Social Security Contributions and Family Allowances
CPSTI:
Independent Workers Social Protection Council
Cipav:
Interprofessional Pension and Retirement Insurance Fund
Source: Service-Public professionals