Short answer. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) lists 8 essential Ready Bag items (torchlight, spare batteries, medication and hand sanitiser, copies of documents, whistle, first aid kit, childcare items, N95 mask) and 7 optional ones, including cash, a radio and a power bank 12. At home, it advises a two-week supply of essential food such as rice, noodles and canned food 2.
What is on the official list?
Ready Bag: essential items
| Item | Quantity given | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Torchlight, without batteries inside | Not specified | 2 |
| Batteries for torchlight and radio, kept out of the devices until needed | Extra batteries, not quantified | 2 |
| Essential personal medication and healthcare supplies (e.g. for asthma or heart conditions), and hand sanitiser | Not specified | 2 |
| Waterproof folder with photocopies of important documents (e.g. NRIC, insurance policies) | 1 | 1 |
| Whistle | Not specified | 2 |
| First aid kit | Not specified | 2 |
| Childcare supplies and other special care items (e.g. for infants) | Not specified | 2 |
| N95 mask | Not specified | 2 |
Ready Bag: optional items
| Item | Quantity given | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Not specified | 2 |
| Pocket radio, without batteries inside | Not specified | 2 |
| Pre-charged portable power bank, recharged every two to three months | Not specified | 2 |
| Bottled water and dry foodstuff | Not specified | 2 |
| Spare clothing (e.g. T-shirt and track pants) | 1 set | 2 |
| List of essential service numbers (e.g. utility and insurance companies) | 1 | 2 |
| List of personal contact numbers, including family members | 1 | 1 |
Home stockpile (two weeks of essential food)
| Item | Quantity given | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rice (e.g. raw or cooked instant rice) | Part of a two-week supply | 2 |
| Uncooked noodles (e.g. pasta or instant noodles) | Part of a two-week supply | 2 |
| Canned food (e.g. assorted cans of meat, vegetables and beans) | Part of a two-week supply | 2 |
The handbook illustrates the stockpile list with pictures; only these three foods could be read from its text 2.
What is specific to Singapore's list?
- Batteries are stored outside the torch and radio until needed 2.
- An N95 mask is an essential item 2.
- The power bank is recharged every two to three months 2.
- No water quantity is given; bottled water is an optional Ready Bag item 2. See How much water to store per person per day?.
How long should the kit last?
SCDF states no duration for the Ready Bag, which is for evacuation 12. The home food stockpile should cover two weeks 2. The handbook advises rotating stocked items regularly and buying a reasonable amount, consuming only what you need 2. More on Emergency supplies in Singapore.
Our guides cover several lines in more depth: What should be in a home first-aid kit?, Which documents and how much cash to keep for an emergency? and Which radio and alerts do you need when networks are down?.
Turn this list into your plan
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Frequently asked questions
Is there one official kit list in Singapore?
Yes: SCDF's Ready Bag list, on its website and in the Civil Defence Emergency Handbook (2026), plus the handbook's two-week food stockpile 12.
How much water does the official list require?
None is specified. Bottled water is an optional Ready Bag item, without a quantity 2.
Why keep batteries out of the torch?
SCDF lists the torchlight and radio without batteries, with batteries kept separately until needed 2.
Which documents go in the Ready Bag?
Photocopies of important documents, such as your NRIC and insurance policies, in a waterproof folder 1.
Sources
- Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) — Ready Bag for Emergency — https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/community-and-volunteers/fire-emergency-guides/ready-bag-for-emergency (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) — Civil Defence Emergency Handbook (10th edition, 2026) – English — https://www.scdf.gov.sg/docs/default-source/comm.---volunteers-(docs)/2026-scdf-emergency-handbook(eng)_16-oct.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) · Ready Bag for Emergency checked 2026-10-20
- Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) · Civil Defence Emergency Handbook (10th edition, 2026) – English checked 2026-10-20