Estonia's official emergency kit list, item by item

Short answer. Estonia's official list is built for at least one week of self-reliance ¹. The Rescue Board asks for 3 litres of drinking water per person per day and food for the whole family for a week ¹; the government crisis portal kriis.ee adds canned and instant foods, a radio, light, a power bank, a camping stove, moist paper towels and cash ².

What is on Estonia's official list?

Each line comes from the Rescue Board's "Ole valmis!" page ¹ or the kriis.ee one-week list ². Quantities are given only where an official source gives one.

How do I adapt the list to my household?

Multiply the water by the number of people and the number of days: 3 litres a day for one person over seven days is 21 litres ¹. Add baby food if you have an infant ², and the medicines each person uses ¹. The guides /guides/water-per-person, /guides/food-shelf-life, /guides/first-aid-kit, /guides/vulnerable-people and /guides/pets go further.

The Estonian list does not mention toilets without running water, documents or warm clothing; the guides /guides/emergency-sanitation, /guides/important-documents and /guides/extreme-cold cover these general topics. Why one week rather than three days is explained on the emergency supplies page.

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

How much water for a family of four for one week?

Multiply the Rescue Board's 3 litres per person per day by four people and by seven days ¹.

Does the official list name a radio brand?

No. It asks for a battery-powered or dynamo radio, with a car radio as an alternative ¹².

How much cash should be in the kit?

kriis.ee lists cash but gives no amount ².

Is a generator required?

No. A solar panel or generator is named as one option for alternative power, alongside a power bank and batteries ¹². See /guides/generator-carbon-monoxide before using one.

Sources

1. Päästeamet (Estonian Rescue Board) – Ole valmis! — Emergency supplies — https://www.olevalmis.ee/en/emergency-supplies (accessed 2026-10-20)
2. Government Office – kriis.ee — How can I prepare for possible crises? — https://www.kriis.ee/en/security-situation-europe/preparing-possible-crises/how-can-i-prepare-possible-crises (accessed 2026-10-20)