Chile's official emergency kit list (SENAPRED)

Short answer. SENAPRED, Chile's national disaster agency, publishes an emergency kit list for 48 to 72 hours of basic supplies ¹; its Plan Familia Preparada manual recommends 72 hours of self-sufficiency ². The core list starts with water, 2 litres per person per day, then light, food that needs no cooking, first aid, a battery radio, cash and document copies ¹². The full list follows, line by line.

What goes in the basic kit?

What does SENAPRED add as extended supplies?

What about pets?

The Plan Familia Preparada manual adds a pet kit: water and high-calorie food for 48 hours, about 1.5 litres of water, and it says the pet kit should cover at least 7 days of self-sufficiency ². Prepare one per pet. See our pets guide.

What goes in the car kit?

SENAPRED also lists a car kit: food that keeps without cooking, bottled water, blankets, a change of clothes, a shovel, a fire extinguisher, plastic bags, flashlights, tools and rubber hose, medicines, wet wipes, maps, a copy of the plan and documents, light signals and a first aid kit ¹². Our winter car kit guide covers cold-weather additions.

How should you use this list?

SENAPRED gives quantities only for some lines; where it says nothing, size the item to your household. Adapt the kit to the people who live with you, including babies, older adults and people with disabilities, which is why the special needs line exists ¹². The kit is one step of the 8-step Plan Familia Preparada, alongside the contact directory and a copy of the family plan ². Related guides: first-aid kit, important documents, emergency radio, emergency lighting, infant supplies and vulnerable people.

Frequently asked questions

Does SENAPRED name specific medicines?

No. It lists a first aid kit with the necessary medicines and prescriptions, without naming drugs ¹².

Why copies of documents in a sealed bag?

SENAPRED lists copies of ID, passport, birth certificate and property deed or lease, kept in a sealed bag ¹². It does not give a reason; our important documents guide covers how to store them.

Is a whistle on the official list?

Yes, in the extended supplies on SENAPRED's kit page ¹.

Are face masks on the list?

The Plan Familia Preparada manual lists disposable face masks ².

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.

Sources

1. SENAPRED — Kit de Emergencia — https://senapred.cl/kit-de-emergencia/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
2. SENAPRED — Manual Plan Familia Preparada: Conoce los 8 pasos de una familia preparada — https://bibliogrd.senapred.gob.cl/bitstream/handle/1671/6482/01_MANUAL%20PLAN%20FAMILIA%20PREPARADA.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y (accessed 2026-10-20)