Norway - Preparing your household
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) asks as many people as possible to be self-sustained for about one week—so help can go first to those who cannot manage alone. These pages follow the official egenberedskap themes in plain English.
Source: DSB — Advice on emergency preparedness (English brochure)
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Self-preparedness (1 week)
- Be ready for about one week at home
Water
- About 20 litres of drinking water per person
Food
- One week of room-temperature food
Heating and lighting
- Stay warm and see in the dark
Information and radio
- Battery, solar, or wind-up DAB radio
Medicines and first aid
- Medicines, first aid, and iodine tablets
Hygiene
- Hygiene without running water
Payments and cash
- Cash and several payment cards
- Paper list of important numbers
Pets
- Food and water for pets
Warnings and shelters
- Emergency alerts and public warning sirens
- When to seek shelter
If you must leave
- What to take and where to go