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Survival Kit Calculator

How much drinking water, non-perishable food and washing water do you need stored in case of an emergency? Select the number of people living in your house, select how many days you think you’ll need to survive on your own resources and we’ll work out a suggested survival kit shopping list.

Drinking water

Follow these tips for the best way to store drinking water.

Washing water

Alongside drinking water you’ll also need water for washing and cooking food for every meal; washing dishes and utensils after every meal; and washing yourself.

Canned food

Store non-perishable food (canned or dried food) in your survival kit. eg Cans of baked beans, cream corn, tuna, potato salad, green beans, spaghetti and dried food like raisins, muesli bars etc. Best to check and replace food and water every twelve months.

Can opener

Don’t forget the can opener!

BBQ

You’ll need a primus or gas barbecue to cook on.

These Survival Kit items are just the start. The Household Emergency Checklist contains a list of all the items you’ll need at home or at work during an emergency – things like a first aid kit, torch, radio and blankets. Download the Checklist PDF: emergency_checklist_08

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