Heatwave + Transport Disruption — Vulnerable Residents

Coventry & Warwickshire · Riverside Care Cluster / Central Borough

Signal Summary

Amber heatwave warning combined with 48-hour transport strike. 285 vulnerable residents in care cluster face compound heat and power failure. Festival site adds 25,000 attendees with limited shade.

Amber heatwave (35C+, 36hr)

Rail & bus strike (48hr)

Localised grid failure

25,000-capacity music festival

Confidence: High — Met Office amber confirmed; strike action confirmed; grid operator notified

Policy: RWI-POL-07

Caveats

- Generator fuel timeline depends on supplier response

- Festival attendance may be lower due to transport disruption

- Heat forecast confidence reduces beyond 36 hours

Authority & Policy

Lead authority: resilience officer

Current authority: resilience officer

Governing policy: RWI-POL-07

Shared assessments: 4 of 5