The government division responsible for solving problems related to flooding is the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and published preliminary information on expenditures over the next four years. Although precise estimates are still being finalized, the final amount to be attributed to flooding and coastal erosion is expected to be less than £ 2160 million (equivalent to an average of £ 540 000 000 per year). In recent years, Defra has invested around £ 50 million each year in the treatment of flood-related problems, but in the current economic climate, are forced to make big cuts (like many other departments).

Planning figures are approximately 8% less than £ 590 000 000 Pa (invested during the last four years) with the savings is offset by the "efficiency in the delivery and supply, and better allocation of risk-based priorities . 'These techniques come in response to the spending review in October 2010, by which government departments have been made to solve the budget expenditure to 2014-2015. In the last 4 years, says DEFRA have passed the flood protection projected increase of 145,000 households (taking into account that the final figure could be around 170 000 properties with more safety) through the work done by the Environment Agency and authorities of operations.

Even the same target (145,000 units) is scheduled for the next 4 years, although this meeting may not be so simple with a small budget. The £ 2.1 billion will be divided approximately one billion pounds in working capital (about £ 261 000 000 per year) and 1.1 pounds to spend on resources. Resources are the maintenance of existing defenses, the ability to forecast floods and the development of incident response, creating a "program" expenses. The costs also include "admin" to pay staff and office operations. DEFRA also stated that "remains fully committed to the financing of local costs under the new law and the management of flood water."

DEFRA plans to give as much as £ 36 million a year to conduct local authorities against floods, but in 2011-2012 the amount will be closer to 21 million pounds during the "phasing." Expenses of local authorities is also covered by the formula of the grant from the Department of Communities and Local Government, and between '08 and '11, £ 2.15 billion invested £ 280 million included in contribution of local governments. Grants and area-based formula grant is left to local authorities to choose how it is used and distributed locally, within the overall limits on local budgets and the possible need to invest in other local priorities.

When it comes to flooding, preparation must begin at home. Making homes and businesses separately flood resilient and resistant to an owner to take intelligent precautions. Although millions of pounds are being reinvested in the flood control infrastructure at the national level, with no guarantees are given by the government, which should be protected from floods. Take precautionary measures to make the structure less susceptible to flood damage is not only going to, so you can protect your home and your family, however, probably contributed to lowering the cost of insurance.

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