Tammikuussa 2009 Lounais-Ranskaan iski myrsky, joka aiheutti vakavia vahinkoja ja antoi siten Ranskalle mahdollisuuden hakea rahoitusta Euroopan unionin solidaarisuusrahastosta. ###>in writing. - During January 2009, the south-west of France was hit by a storm which caused severe damage and therefore allows France access to funds in the EUSF.