Short answer. AFAD's "Disaster and Emergency Bag" (Afet ve Acil Durum Çantası) is meant to cover the first 72 hours after an earthquake 1. It contains enough drinking water for each family member, high-calorie long-keeping food, photocopies of key documents including the DASK earthquake insurance policy, clothing, hygiene items, a first aid kit, a sleeping bag or blanket, basic tools, and a battery radio with a flashlight and spare batteries 1.
What does the official AFAD list contain?
Each line below comes from AFAD's guidance page 1. The list gives no quantities, except for water.
Water and food
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Drinking water | Enough for each family member | 1 |
| High-calorie, long-keeping food containing vitamins and carbohydrates (canned food, dried fruit, tahini and molasses, fruit juice) | Not specified | 1 |
Documents (photocopies)
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ID cards (national ID, driving licence) | Not specified | 1 |
| Title deed, insurance and licence documents | Not specified | 1 |
| Compulsory Earthquake Insurance policy (DASK) | Not specified | 1 |
| Diplomas, passport, bank book; pet health record | Not specified | 1 |
Clothing
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Underwear and socks | Not specified | 1 |
| Raincoat and clothing suited to the climate | Not specified | 1 |
Hygiene
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Soap and disinfectants | Not specified | 1 |
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | Not specified | 1 |
| Wet wipes, toilet paper, sanitary pads | Not specified | 1 |
First aid, sleeping and tools
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| First aid kit | Not specified | 1 |
| Sleeping bag or blanket | Not specified | 1 |
| Pocket knife, whistle, small scissors | Not specified | 1 |
| Paper and pen | Not specified | 1 |
Light, power and information
| Item | Quantity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Battery radio, flashlight and spare long-life batteries | Not specified | 1 |
What does AFAD add about the bag?
- Dependants and pets. The bag should also cover babies, elderly people, people with disabilities and pets 1.
- Location. Keep it somewhere easy to reach 1.
- More than one bag. A bag belongs at work and at school, not only at home 1.
How do I fill in the missing quantities?
AFAD does not give quantities beyond "enough" water for each family member 1. If you want reference figures to plan with, our guides on water per person, the 72-hour kit, first aid kits, emergency radios and emergency lighting compare what other agencies publish. Those figures are background, not Turkish rules.
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 long is the AFAD bag meant to last?
The first 72 hours after an earthquake, until rescue teams arrive 1.
Why is a DASK policy on the list?
AFAD lists a photocopy of the Compulsory Earthquake Insurance (DASK) policy among the documents to keep in the bag 1.
Does the AFAD list include medication?
The list includes a first aid kit 1. It does not list personal medication as a separate line in the source we used.
Should children have their own bag?
AFAD says the bag should cover dependants and that bags belong at school too 1.
Sources
- AFAD - Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı — Afet ve Acil Durum Çantası Nasıl Hazırlanmalı? — https://www.afad.gov.tr/afet-ve-acil-durum-cantasi-nasil-hazirlanmali (accessed 2026-10-20)
Turn this into action
Your plan for Turkey, worked out for your household.
- Water, food and equipment counted for each person and pet
- The nuclear plants and zones around your home
- Phaenyx Safe: one tap to tell your people you are safe
Sources
- AFAD - Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı · Afet ve Acil Durum Çantası Nasıl Hazırlanmalı? checked 2026-10-20