Emergency kit in Poland: what the government recommends
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| Time frame | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Water per person | At least 3 L/day |
| What stands out | National guide "Poradnik bezpieczeństwa", sent to households, covering supplies at home and an evacuation bag. |
| Official source | Government of Poland (Poradnik bezpieczeństwa) |
What every country asks for
- Water: 2 to 4 liters per person per day; the most common figure is 3 liters (drinking and cooking).
- Food: Non-perishable, and edible without cooking or with little heating. Ideally what you already eat, rotated.
- Light: A flashlight (ideally a headlamp) and spare batteries. Candles only with care: several countries advise against them.
- Radio: Battery or hand-crank: in every country it's how warnings get through when the internet goes down.
- First aid and medication: A basic first aid kit and regular medication for the time frame; Canada and Sweden ask for more margin (weeks).
- Cash: In small bills: without power, card terminals and ATMs don't work.
- Documents: Copies of your documents and important phone numbers on paper, in a waterproof pouch.
- Power bank: Charged, with its cable, to keep your phone going.
Build your kit
- 🏠 72-hour home kit: 2-person household · 72 hours
- 🎒 Evacuation go bag: 1 person · leave in 10 minutes
- ⚡ Blackout and power kit: Household · blackouts lasting hours to days
- 💧 Safe water kit: Household · water outages and do-not-drink notices
Figure checked against the official source on November 15, 2026. Always follow the instructions of your country's authorities.
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