France - Preparing your household
French public guidance asks households to prepare for the first 72 hours of a major disruption—power, gas, or water cuts, blocked roads, or a sudden evacuation. These pages follow the official emergency kit and personal plan themes in plain English.
Source: info.gouv.fr — Se préparer à une situation d’urgence
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Emergency kit (72 hours)
- Kit d’urgence for three days
Water
- Drinking water (about 6 litres per person)
Food
- Non-perishable food that needs no cooking
Light and warmth
- Torch, candles, and fire lighting
- Warm clothes and survival blanket
Communication
- Battery radio and spare batteries
- Phone charger
First aid and medicine
- First aid kit
- Personal medication
Documents, cash, and keys
- Copies of essential documents
- Cash and spare keys
- Basic tools and something to pass the time
Personal emergency plan
- Meeting points and numbers to know
- How to secure the home