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French kit d’urgence (72 hours) in plain English
Searches for kit d’urgence 72h, se préparer à une situation d’urgence, and emergency kit France all refer to the same public advice: build a grab-and-go kit for about 72 hours, keep it accessible, and check it once or twice a year. We mirror info.gouv.fr — Se préparer à une situation d’urgence in calm topic pages—always check official sources when you act.
72-hour kit checklist
French guidance focuses on the first three days of a major disruption. Open each topic for what to pack and why.
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Official French preparedness pages
Survival365 is a companion guide, not a government site. For the authoritative wording and any updates, use the official source.
info.gouv.fr — Se préparer à une situation d’urgenceCommon questions
- What is the French kit d’urgence 72h?
- It is the official household emergency kit recommended for the first 72 hours after a major disruption—whether you stay at home or leave quickly. Guidance is published via info.gouv.fr and Sécurité civile.
- How much water should I store?
- French kit guidance commonly cites about 6 litres of bottled drinking water per person for three days. Scale up for every household member and pets.
- What food belongs in the kit?
- Non-perishable food that needs no cooking or refrigeration—tins, baby food if needed, pet food—plus a can opener or multitool.
- Where should I keep the kit?
- Somewhere easy to grab and out of flood risk—not a basement. Review expiry dates on food and medicine, and replace batteries, at least once or twice a year.
- What else is on the official list?
- Battery radio, torch, warm clothes or survival blanket, phone charger, first aid and medicines, spare glasses, cash, document copies in a waterproof pouch, spare keys, and something to pass the time.