French police reinforcements being posted to Guadeloupe . The island of Martinique is also under a state of emergency as the hurricane threatens its main port, Saint-Pierre. Protest leader denies encouraging violence . Guadeloupe is French overseas territory .
French police reinforcements being posted to Guadeloupe . Island wracked by a month of sometimes violent protests over living conditions . Protest leader denies encouraging violence . Guadeloupe is French overseas territory .