Overview

• BBK advises keeping a Notfallrucksack ready to grab, listing essentials such as personal medication, first-aid supplies, cash, two days of sealed food, a water bottle, utensils, can opener and knife, flashlight with spare batteries, sleeping bag or blanket, weatherproof clothing, hygiene items and a basic protective mask.
• For home reserves the agency reiterates food and drink for ten days, recommending two liters of water per person per day—20 liters per person in total—with a small gas or camping stove suggested for cooking during power outages.
• The BBK urges a dedicated documents folder with originals or certified copies of vital records and financial papers plus simple copies of IDs and vehicle documents, with secure digital copies in encrypted cloud storage recommended to prevent loss.
• Official resources include free BBK checklists and downloads such as the Ratgeber for emergency preparedness and a no-power recipe cookbook, while the NINA app delivers nationwide MoWaS alerts and provides offline access to preparation tips.
• Additional tips highlight everyday essentials that can’t be pre-packed—keys, smartphone, laptop or tablet—as well as phone-readiness measures like carrying a solar-rechargeable powerbank, lowering screen brightness and using flight mode when networks are down; for children, the BBK suggests a breast pouch or SOS capsule with name, birthdate and address.