Recommended emergency storage at home (for 7 days)

• Drinking water 3L per person per day

• The body's water requirement is 28-35 ml per kilogram body weight.
• The water requirement depends on age, the nature of work and activities, the state of health, the surrounding climate, increased sweating (hot weather, heavy physical activity) and increased salt intake

• The food store recommended for adults:
  • various kinds of canned food (canned fish, canned meat, mixed cans, canned legumes);
  • dehydrated soups/powdered purees, flakes that are easy to prepare;
  • Prepared pasta, vegetables, cereals or pulses, with meat, the product to be consumed heated or not heated;
  • cereal product (crispbread, cookies with savory or a neutral flavor);
  • carbohydrate rich product (sweet biscuits, caramel, canned fruits, dried fruits, halva, condensed milk).

• The food store recommended for infants:
  • breast milk substitute (follow-on milk powder), covering the daily milk intake of at least a healthy 6-month-old infant (1 liter per day)
  • cereal products that are easy to prepare;
  • powdered purees,  flakes that are easy to prepare;
  • Ready-made dishes with meat for infants, product to be consumed heated or unheated;
  • A neutral-flavored cookie as an add-on cereal product with the main course;
  • carbohydrate rich products (sweet biscuits, coffee cream, condensed milk, jelly), which do not contain preservatives and other unsuitable additives for infants;
  • suitable water packaged in the required amount.

When purchasing food for the storage, follow the principles below:

• The food must be safe and of good quality;
• The food should be safely packaged;
• When opened, the food should be suitable for consumption within one day;
• The food should be stored at 0°... + 25°C, and the product must withstand temperatures of -30° .. + 40°C for a short time. The expected preservation conditions for food at room temperature are essential for ensuring food safety and for long-term preservation of the food product;
• The shelf life of the food should be at least 6 months;
• Preferred is dry food for home cooking. The food packaging could be durable enough, convenient to handle and maintain;
• Choose the food your family normally eats.
• Think about cooking without electricity and heating (kerosene stove)!

Sample emergency menu

• A pack of crispbread 175 grams, 558 kcal
• Meat preserves 300 grams 866 kcal
• Candy 100 grams 517 kcal
• Water 3 liters
• Total: 1941 kcal

Source:Ministry of Rural Affairs

• Flashlight and backup batteries (light source)
• First aid kit and important medicines for you
• Battery operated radio
• Battery bank for charging mobile devices
• Candles and matches
• Kerosene stove - for heating/cooking food, water, etc.
• Wet hygienic tissues
• Cash