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62 countries

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62 of 62 countries have a emergency-supplies page; 60 are verified against their sources; the others are still in review or carry points to confirm. Each row links to the page, with the official source behind it.

Europe · 34

CountryEmergency supplies
AustriaAustria advises a 14-day household stock and at least 2.5 litres of water and other drinks per person per day.
BelgiumBelgium's NCCN asks households to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours, with 3 to 10 litres of water per person per day.
BulgariaBulgaria's GDPBZN asks households to keep food and water for 72 hours in a disaster backpack.
CroatiaCroatia's Civil Protection Directorate asks for water and food for at least 2 days, with 1.5 to 2 litres of water per person per day.
CyprusCyprus Civil Defence asks for a 3-day kit with 3 litres of water per person per day.
Czech RepublicThe Czech '72 hodin' campaign: be self-sufficient for 72 hours, with at least 2 litres of drinking water per adult per day and a week of medicines.
DenmarkDanish authorities ask households to manage alone for three days: 3 litres of water per person per day, three days of food and medicines.
EstoniaEstonia's Rescue Board asks every household to get by alone for at least a week, with 3 litres of drinking water per person per day.
FinlandFinland asks every household to keep supplies for at least 3 days (72 hours), longer if possible, with at least 5 litres of bottled water per person.
FranceFrance's SGDSN guide asks households to be self-sufficient for 72 hours, with 6 litres of bottled water per person and a kit checked twice a year.
GermanyThe BBK asks German households to cover 10 days on their own if possible, with 2 litres of water per person per day.
GreeceGreece asks households to be self-sufficient for at least 3 days: 4 litres of water per person per day and 3 portions of dry food.
HungaryHungary sets no multi-day stock target; for nuclear sheltering BM OKF counts 3-4 L of water per person per day.
IcelandIceland asks every household to manage alone for at least 3 days, with at least 3 litres of water per person per day and cash for 3 days.
IrelandIreland sets no fixed number of days.
ItalyItaly asks households to keep water and food at home and a kit, but sets no number of days or quantities.
LatviaLatvia's booklet: cope alone 72 hours, stock 3-7 days, about 3 litres of drinking water per adult a day (4 in heat) plus 10-12 litres for hygiene.
LithuaniaLithuania's LT72 advice: 72 hours of food and water, 12 litres of drinking water per person, and an evacuation bag of about 45 litres per family member.
LuxembourgLuxembourg's HCPN advises a home emergency kit for living on your own for "a few days", with at least 6 litres of water per person.
MaltaNo official Maltese household supply list or number of days could be confirmed. to confirm
MoldovaMoldova's IGSU asks households to last 72 hours alone: on average 3 L of water per person per day (4 L in hot weather), long-life food and medicines.
NetherlandsDutch households should cope 72 hours without power, water or internet: 3 L of water per person per day, EUR 70 cash per adult, EUR 30 per child.
NorwayDSB recommends one week of self-sufficiency in Norway: about 20 litres of water per person, a week of food and 7 days' extra medicine.
PolandPoland's 2025 Safety Guide asks households to keep supplies for at least 3 days, with at least 3 litres of water per person per day.
PortugalANEPC advises water and canned food for two or three days.
RomaniaRomania's DSU asks households to be ready to stay home for at least 3 days, with preferably 4 litres of water per person per day.
SerbiaSerbia sets no stockpile duration or quantities.
SlovakiaSlovakia advises 3-5 litres of water per person per day, and at least 14 days of food and drink, with 4 litres a day, for a long blackout.
SloveniaSlovenia lists food for one adult for 30 days and asks for at least 7.5 L of drinking water per person per day, stored for at least 3 days.
SpainSpain's national plan names a 72-hour kit without quantities; Catalonia asks for 1.5-3 L of water per person per day for 3 days and food for a week.
SwedenSweden's MCF asks households to manage alone for at least one week: 3-5 litres of water per adult per day, a month of medicines, 1,000 SEK cash.
SwitzerlandFONES recommends food for about one week and at least 9 litres of water per person, one six-pack of 1.5 L bottles, for three days.
UkraineUkraine has no national stockpile list; civil-protection guidance asks for an alarm suitcase with 1-2 days of water, food for days and a week of medicines.
United KingdomGOV.UK/Prepare asks households to plan for an emergency lasting a few days, with 2.5-3 litres of drinking water per person per day.

Americas · 9

CountryEmergency supplies
ArgentinaSINAGIR asks Argentine households to keep an emergency backpack with water and food for one day, documents, first aid kit, flashlight and cash.
BrazilBrazil has no national stockpile rule.
CanadaPublic Safety Canada asks households to be self-sufficient for 72 hours or more.
ChileSENAPRED asks Chilean households to keep basic supplies for 48 to 72 hours, with 2 litres of water per person per day.
ColombiaUNGRD asks Colombian households to keep an emergency kit with a reserve for at least 5 days, plus sealed bottled water renewed every year.
Costa RicaCosta Rica's CNE asks households for a light, waterproof emergency case: no set duration, medicines for 72 hours, a half-litre water bottle.
MexicoCENAPRED asks for an emergency backpack covering the first 48 hours for two people, plus a reserve box for two more days.
PeruINDECI asks Peruvian families for a Survival Combo: a 24-hour emergency backpack (about 8 kg, one per two people) plus a reserve box for days 2 to 4.
United StatesReady.gov sets no fixed number of days: keep enough for several days, with one gallon of water per person per day and a several-day food supply.

Middle East and Central Asia · 7

CountryEmergency supplies
GeorgiaGeorgia's Emergency Management Service: keep a ready bag for the first 72 hours, with 3 litres of water per person per day, food, radio, torch, first aid.
IsraelIsrael's Home Front Command asks households to prepare 72 hours of emergency equipment: water, sealed food, light, radio, first aid, cash and documents.
KazakhstanKazakhstan's MChS recommends an alarm suitcase with what you need for three days, including 3-4 litres of water per person.
KuwaitKuwait's Civil Defence advises 5 litres of bottled water per person per day and long-life canned food for at least 2 days in a home shelter.
QatarQatar publishes no official household stockpile list.
TurkeyAFAD asks Turkish households to keep a Disaster and Emergency Bag for the first 72 hours after an earthquake, with enough water for each family member.
United Arab EmiratesNCEMA's guide gives an example of two weeks of basic food per person and one week of water and food in an earthquake kit.

Asia-Pacific · 11

CountryEmergency supplies
AustraliaAustralia plans for 3 days at home: at least 3 L of water per person per day (Get Ready), 10 L per person minimum in Queensland; more if remote.
IndiaNDMA asks Indian households to keep a disaster emergency kit ready.
IndonesiaBNPB: a 72-hour bag per family, at least 2 litres of drinking water per person per day, kept by the exit and checked every 6 months.
JapanJapan's benchmark: food and water for at least 3 days, ideally 1 week, with 3 litres of water per person per day for drinking and cooking.
MalaysiaMalaysia recommends a 72-hour emergency bag (Beg Kecemasan) for flood-risk households.
New ZealandNEMA asks NZ households to manage at home for three days or more, with at least 9 litres of water per person and a grab bag for each person.
PhilippinesThe OCD Go Bag: ready-to-eat food for 3 days and sealed drinking water, one bag per person, checked every 3 months.
SingaporeSCDF advises a two-week supply of essential non-perishable food at home and a portable Ready Bag.
South KoreaSouth Korea asks households to pack a survival backpack but sets no national quantities; a Seoul district advises 15 to 30 days of food for wartime.
TaiwanTaiwan asks each household to store at least 7 days of supplies, with 3 litres of water per person per day, plus a 1-3 day go-bag.
ThailandThai guidance relayed by PRD: a 72-hour survival bag with at least 3 litres of water per person per day. to confirm

Africa · 1

CountryEmergency supplies
South AfricaCape Town asks households to hold at least three days of supplies, with five litres of water per person per day.

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