Extreme heat (40°C+ now possible) Fens flooding + storm surge from the Wash Power-cut grid strain in summer Supply chain disruption

Emergency preparedness in Midlands & East England

PlanRefugio UK Team Updated: March 2026

East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England. Combines highest UK heat risk (40°C record at Coningsby Jul 2022, Cambridge), Fens flooding from the Wash, and Brexit-related supply chain vulnerability. Birmingham, Nottingham, Norwich.

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July 2022 set the UK all-time heat record (40.3°C) in Coningsby, with 2,800+ excess deaths nationally. PlanRefugio UK helps households prepare for heat, flooding and supply chain shocks.

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Why prepare in Midlands & East England?

2022

July 2022 heatwave

40.3°C at Coningsby — first ever 40°C in UK. 2,800+ excess deaths. Wennington wildfire in east London.

2020

Fens floods 2020

Bedford, Wellingborough, Northampton flooded by River Nene; mass evacuation of areas around the Fens.

2021

Brexit supply chain

Lorry driver shortage + Suez Canal blocked → empty supermarket shelves nationally for 2-3 weeks.

These events are real and recent. Preparing ahead of time lets you react calmly and protect your family when it matters most.

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Gear checklist for Midlands & East England

Extra water (5 L/person/day at 35-40°C)

July 2022 saw widespread dehydration cases; vulnerable groups at highest risk

Blackout blinds or reflective foil

UK houses overheat without them; passive cooling is critical

Battery fan + power bank

Grid strain during heatwaves can trip your supply

Documents in waterproof pouch (if East Anglia)

Fens flooding requires evacuation-ready paperwork

14-day food supply

Brexit-related supply chain shocks repeated through 2021-2024

Oral rehydration salts

Dehydration treatment without GP; essential for elderly + children

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