Call for new flood alert warning system

A NEW national flood alert system has been demanded as the country braces itself for further chaos sparked by severe weather.

Fine Gael environment spokesman Phil Hogan said people had been let down by arrangements and only a major overhaul would bring hope of avoiding similar scenes in the future.

“We need a new national system of flood alert codes that results in co-ordinated, preventative action from local authorities, civil defence, the Office of Public Works and the emergency services.