Short answer. Croatia's Civil Protection Directorate does not publish a duration for a home stockpile. Its official list is an evacuation survival kit (komplet za preživljavanje) with plain bottled water and food for at least 2 days, counting 1.5 to 2 litres of water per person per day 1. For 2 days, that is 3 to 4 litres per person.
How much water does Croatia recommend?
The Directorate's wording is: "voda - pakirana, obična, najmanje za 2 dana (1,5 -2 litre po danu)", meaning bottled plain water for at least 2 days, 1.5 to 2 litres per day 1.
| Household | 2 days at 1.5 L per day | 2 days at 2 L per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 3 L | 4 L |
| 2 people | 6 L | 8 L |
| 4 people | 12 L | 16 L |
The table only multiplies the official figure. The Directorate gives no separate amount for cooking or washing 1. Our water per person guide compares this figure with other agencies.
What food should go in the kit?
Dehydrated or canned food for at least 2 days, of the kind you normally eat, and not too salty or too sugary 1. Add a can opener 1. If you have pets, include food and supplies for them 1. The 2023 citizens' brochure adds items for babies, older people or people with disabilities in the household, such as baby food and nappies 2.
See food shelf life and cooking without power for storage and preparation.
Is there an official figure for a longer home stockpile?
No. Croatia's official list is built around evacuation: a kit you can take with you, with water and food for at least 2 days 1. The Directorate publishes no figure for a stockpile of a week or more at home 12. Households that want a longer reserve can read our two-week supplies guide, which draws on other countries' agencies, not on Croatian advice.
What else does the survival kit include?
Beyond water and food, the Directorate lists hygiene items, medical supplies and medicines, a power bank, a battery radio with spare batteries, a torch, a whistle, matches or a lighter, rubbish bags, adhesive tape, money, documents, phone numbers on paper, a sleeping bag or blanket, and a map with evacuation routes marked in advance 1. The 2023 brochure adds warm clothing and footwear, a raincoat, a knife, candles, a notepad and pencil, the health insurance card and medical records, insect repellent and a rubber or PVC ground mat 2.
The full list is on our Croatia kit checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How long should my supplies last in Croatia?
The official survival kit covers at least 2 days of water and food 1. Croatia publishes no official duration for a longer home stockpile 12.
How much water per person per day?
1.5 to 2 litres of plain bottled water per day, according to the Civil Protection Directorate 1.
Can I use tap water I stored myself?
The Directorate's list specifies packaged plain water ("pakirana, obična") 1. For other storage methods, see our guides on water storage containers and water purification.
Where is the official list published?
On the Directorate's "Komplet za preživljavanje" page and in its 2023 brochure "Uloga građana u sustavu civilne zaštite" 12.
Sources
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Komplet za preživljavanje — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/istaknute-teme/upute-za-gradjane-7375/sto-je-vazno-znati-prije-nesrece-za-vrijeme-trajanja-nesrece-i-po-zavrsetku-nesrece/komplet-za-prezivljavanje/7534 (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Uloga građana u sustavu civilne zaštite i kako svojim djelovanjem možete pomoći u izgradnji sigurnijeg društva (2023) — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/CIVILNA%20ZA%C5%A0TITA/PDF_ZA%20WEB/Uloga%20gra%C4%91ana%20u%20sustavu%20civilne%20za%C5%A1tite%20-%20bro%C5%A1ura.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Komplet za preživljavanje checked 2026-10-20
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Uloga građana u sustavu civilne zaštite i kako svojim djelovanjem možete pomoći u izgradnji sigurnijeg društva (2023) checked 2026-10-20