There are several financial arrangements that apply to situations such as extreme weather "Hans". Municipalities that have been severely impacted can apply for discretionary grants through the state administrator, however district communes can apply directly to the Ministry of Local Government and Districts. Private house owners and business owners can benefit from natural damage insurance, which means you won't be left without help if your home is destroyed by natural damage. Farmers and other landowners are eligible for the natural damage program, which covers, among other things, farmland, bridges and roads.

Discretionary Funds (Ministry of Local Government and Counties)

Through discretionary funds, municipalities and county councils affected by natural damage can receive partial compensation incurred expenses. The program guarantees quick compensation for municipalities and county councils that have suffered serious damage.

Expenses that may be covered include clean-up costs, acute phase costs and reconstruction costs infrastructure repairs city ​​to the original standard.

Natural disaster insurance (Ministry of Justice and Emergency Preparedness)

Buildings and movable property insured against fire damage are automatically insured against natural damage. It is ordinary insurance companies that pay compensation for natural damage after the damage. In many countries, there is a risk that you will be left to fend for yourself if your home is destroyed by natural disasters. In Norway, the system ensures the safety of the individual.

Natural Damage Insurance when you have to move because of landslides (Ministry of Justice and Preparedness in case of Crisis Situations)

Principles of damage insurance natural provisions apply in the event that a building covered by fire insurance is destroyed as a result of a natural disaster and the municipality does not issue a permit to repair or rebuild the building at the site of the damage due to the risk of further natural damage.

Od 1 January 2018, the scope of natural damage insurance was extended to better to take care of it for victims who have to move due to the risk of natural damage.

Natural Damage Program (Ministry of Agriculture and Food)

The government's Natural Damage Scheme provides compensation for personal property damage that cannot be covered under the regular insurance scheme. This applies to e.g. farmland, bridges and roads.

Infrastructure renovation (Ministry of Transport)

The transport authorities are responsible for the repair of state roads, bridges and railways.

Security measures and prevention (Ministry of Petroleum and Energy)

In addition to the above programs, there are support programs preventive actions.

Municipalities and individuals can approach the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) for support in implementing safety measures in built-up areas where they have been identified and mapped as a hazardous area.

Security measures are physical measures that either protect against landslides and flood waters, prevent erosion or reduce the likelihood of triggering landslides.

NVE currently receives approximately 500 million NOK to prevent flood and avalanche damage. This is primarily aimed at prevention related to the existing buildings.