Flood action call after Storm Chandra floodingFire chiefs have called for government flood action after Storm Chandra brought flooding, travel disruption and school closures across the UK. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said flood risk in England is rising faster than the legal and funding framework that supports emergency response, leaving fire and rescue services operating without statutory clarity. Funding-backed statutory duty proposed for England flood responseNFCC has called for a public consultation on introducing a statutory duty for fire and rescue services in England to respond to flooding incidents that pose a risk to life. “A public consultation on establishing a statutory duty is an essential first step, but it must be backed by proper investment. Since 2016/17, overall incident numbers have increased by 9.9%, while flooding incidents have risen by 16.4%.