In the commune of Pamandzi on the island of Petite Terre off the main island of Mayotte, gendarmes patrol the streets to enforce a 10 pm curfew imposed on the French overseas territory to limit the risk of looting and disorder. "We're worried that things could change very quickly, especially in Mayotte. Things can quickly get out of hand here," says Suleiman, a gendarme. The Indian Ocean archipelago was devastated by Cyclone Chido with preliminary toll from France's interior ministry showing that 35 people have been confirmed killed and 2,500 injured. But officials say that, realistically, a final death toll of hundreds or even thousands is likely. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES