Power cut? Extreme weather? Cyber attack?

You should have enough to eat and drink in the house. With a stock of food and drink for 2 weeks, you are well equipped.

You should be aware of this:

• Keep about 14 litres of liquid per person per week in stock. Suitable drinks are mineral water, fruit juices and drinks that can be stored for longer.
• All food should have a long shelf life without refrigeration. Pay attention to the best-before date. Label food without labelling with the purchase date.
• You should store food in a cool, dry and dark place. Make sure the packaging is airtight.
• Newly purchased supplies belong at the back of the shelf. Use up the older food first.
• Frozen food also counts as emergency food. They can easily be used up in the event of a power cut. Do not refreeze food once it has defrosted.
• Cooking without electricity and natural gas? There are many alternatives on the market, such as camping cookers.
• When stocking up, also think about special foods - for example for diabetics, allergy sufferers or babies.
• Keep sufficient quantities of the necessary medication on hand.
• Do you have pets? Cover their needs too!

Warendorf district checklist: Basic provisions for 14 days per person

Notes on the water supply:

• In the event of prolonged water supply failures, you should collect water in all available larger containers: Bathtub, sink, buckets, pots, water canisters, etc.
• Use water sparingly. Use disposable crockery and cutlery when water is scarce for longer periods so that water does not have to be used for washing up.
• Make water last longer by using sterilising agents. These are available from camping shops.

• Torches and spare batteries
• Candles, matches, lighters
• Battery-operated radio or comparable crank radio
• Fully charged smartphone and a power bank

• Of course, the fire and rescue services are still on duty for you around the clock.
• Emergency call centres are set up that you can contact directly if the landline and mobile networks fail.
• If necessary, there will be support points. Here you can warm up and recharge your batteries if necessary. In the event of a crisis, the fire brigade will inform you via loudspeaker.
• A central info point will also be set up.
• Simple pinboards are set up at central locations for private help and requests for assistance.