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Food
Emergency food you can eat without cooking
What to stock so your household can eat for 72 hours without power, gas or a working kitchen, and how much you need.
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Information
Emergency radio: crank, solar or battery?
All 24 European guides list a radio that works without mains power. Here is why, and how to choose one.
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Evacuation
Grab bag checklist: what to pack if you have to leave
Sixteen European guides recommend a bag packed and ready by the door. Here is what goes in it, based on their lists.
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Water
How much water to store for an emergency
Europe's national guides say 2 to 3 litres per person per day. Here is how to work out your household's stock, store it, and keep it fresh.
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Power
Power cut checklist: what you need for the first 72 hours
A long power cut stops heating, card payments, mobile data and sometimes water. Here is what to have ready, and what to do in the first hours.
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Background
Why the EU asks every household to prepare for 72 hours
In 2025 the EU asked every household to be able to cope alone for at least 72 hours. What that means, and how the national guides differ.
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