Short answer. Brazil has no national kit list with quantities; the federal flood leaflet asks only for drinking water, clothes and medicines 3. The detailed official lists come from state civil defence: Paraná's personal emergency kit starts with 2 litres of water per person per day 1, and São Paulo asks for water and non-perishable food for three days 2. Below, every item, with its source.
What is on the official list?
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 2 litres per person per day | 1 |
| Non-perishable food (e.g. dried fruit, cereal bars, crackers) | Not specified; 3 days per São Paulo | 12 |
| Copies of documents | 1 set | 1 |
| First aid kit | 1 | 1 |
| Medicines, and copies of prescriptions for controlled medicines | Not specified | 1 |
| Cash | Not specified | 1 |
| Spare batteries or an alternative power source | Not specified | 1 |
| Matches in a waterproof container | Not specified | 1 |
| Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap | Not specified | 1 |
| Paper plates, utensils, plastic cups, paper towels | Not specified | 1 |
| Battery-powered radio (batteries stored separately) | 1 | 1 |
| Sleeping bag or blanket | 1 per person | 1 |
| Flashlight | 1 | 1 |
| Whistle to signal for help | 1 | 1 |
| Manual can opener | 1 | 1 |
| Local maps | Not specified | 1 |
| Pet supplies | Not specified | 12 |
| Baby supplies (diapers, etc.) | Not specified | 1 |
| Spare pair of prescription glasses | 1 | 1 |
| Plastic film (cling wrap) | Not specified | 1 |
| Bags | Not specified | 1 |
| Clothes, shoes, prescribed medical equipment | Not specified | 2 |
| Extra batteries and phone charging devices | Not specified | 2 |
São Paulo advises checking expiry dates every six months 2.
How should you read this list?
"Not specified" means the official page names the item without a quantity. Adapt those items to your household: number of people, ages, health needs and pets. Duration and water quantities are explained on our Brazil emergency supplies page.
Our guides add detail on several lines: first aid kit, important documents, emergency radio, emergency lighting, infant supplies, pets and water storage containers. Floods are the hazard the federal leaflet addresses; see our flood preparedness guide.
Turn this list into your plan
The official list above is the reference, and you can assemble everything on it yourself. The Phaenyx plan counts each line for your household, adds the risks around your home and comes with the Phaenyx Safe app. Build your Phaenyx plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does Brazil have a national emergency kit list?
No list with quantities. The federal flood leaflet asks for a kit with drinking water, clothes and medicines in case you must leave quickly 3.
How much water should a Brazilian kit hold?
Paraná advises 2 litres per person per day 1. São Paulo asks for three days of drinking water without giving litres 2.
Why store radio batteries separately?
Paraná's list specifies a battery-powered radio with the batteries stored separately 1; it gives no reason.
How often should I update my kit?
São Paulo advises checking expiry dates every six months 2.
Sources
- Coordenadoria Estadual da Defesa Civil do Paraná — Kit de Emergência pessoal — https://www.defesacivil.pr.gov.br/Pagina/Kit-de-Emergencia-pessoal (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Defesa Civil do Estado de São Paulo — Plano familiar de emergência - SP Sempre Alerta — https://www.spsemprealerta.sp.gov.br/orientacoes/plano-familiar-de-emergencia/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministério do Desenvolvimento Regional (MDR) – Secretaria Nacional de Proteção e Defesa Civil — Como agir? Inundações (Saiba como agir) — https://www.gov.br/mdr/pt-br/assuntos/protecao-e-defesa-civil/ComoagirInundaesMDR.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
Turn this into action
Your plan for Brazil, worked out for your household.
- Water, food and equipment counted for each person and pet
- The nuclear plants and zones around your home
- Phaenyx Safe: one tap to tell your people you are safe
Sources
- Coordenadoria Estadual da Defesa Civil do Paraná · Kit de Emergência pessoal checked 2026-10-20
- Defesa Civil do Estado de São Paulo · Plano familiar de emergência - SP Sempre Alerta checked 2026-10-20
- Ministério do Desenvolvimento Regional (MDR) – Secretaria Nacional de Proteção e Defesa Civil · Como agir? Inundações (Saiba como agir) checked 2026-10-20