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Your emergency kit list, made for your home

Tell us who lives with you. We will tell you what you need to get by for 3 or 7 days without power or water, and how much of each thing.

Make my list in 1 minute

Based on official guidance from 6 countries and regions in Europe. Each item says which guide it comes from.

How it works

  1. Tell us about your home

    How many people, babies and pets. Whether your cooker is gas.

  2. Get your list

    With the right amounts for your home. No repeats.

  3. Tick off what you have

    Cross items off as you go. Print it or copy it for your family.

We have read the official guidance from

  • European Commission
  • Germany · BBK
  • Switzerland · BWL
  • Sweden · MCF
  • Finland · 72tuntia
  • Catalonia · Civil Protection

Independent website, not official. We do not speak on behalf of any of them.

Make your list

Step 1 of 3 Who lives in your home?

Press + or −. If nobody in that group lives with you, leave it at 0.

Step 2 of 3 How many days?
Step 3 of 3 What is your home like?

Only tick what is true.

Where this list comes from

Living in the UK? Read the official guide from GOV.UK: Prepare · Be ready (GOV.UK).

We have read the official civil protection guidance from these countries and regions. Each item on your list says which guide recommends it. If an item is not in any guide, we say so.

Official guides from other countries

If you live in another country, also check the official guide there. We have not used them for the amounts on your list.

In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and always follow what the authorities say.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 72-hour emergency kit?

It is what you need at home to manage for 3 days without help from outside: water, food, light, a radio, a first aid kit, medicines and papers. The European Commission recommends that every home can cope for at least 72 hours.

How much water should I store?

Switzerland and Sweden recommend 3 litres per person per day, for drinking and cooking. Germany ideally recommends 2 litres. For 2 people and 3 days, that is 18 litres.

Is this website official?

No. Plan72h is an independent website. It is not run by the government or by civil protection. We read the official guidance and tell you which guide each item comes from, with a link. In an emergency, always follow what the authorities say and call 999 or 112.

Do I have to buy everything on Amazon?

No. You probably already have a lot at home: just tick it off on the list. The buttons take you to Amazon in case you want to buy something. If you buy that way, the website earns a small commission and it does not cost you more.

Do you keep my data?

No. The list is made on your own phone or computer. What you tick is saved only in your browser. There is no sign-up and no forms are sent.