<sod >âI want to reassure the country that everything possible is being done to help those communities affected by these terrible storms, and work to be prepared for any further bad weather we may see in the days ahead.< eod>< sod > "I want to reassure the country that everything possible is being done to help those communities affected by these terrible storms, and work to be prepared for any further bad weather we may see in the days ahead." Changes to the Bellwin scheme, which reimburses local authorities following disasters, should mean an extra Â£15million is available to cover the costs of defending properties in affected areas.< eod>