Emergency preparedness

Hazırız*

A 72-hour checklist for earthquakes, floods, fires, power cuts and other emergencies.

* “Hazırız” means “we’re ready” in Turkish.

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72-hour emergency bag

Basic needs for at least 3 days per person. Keep it somewhere easy to grab, close to the door.

How many people?Water and food for 3 days

How many pets?Added to the water total

Water
Water for 3 days
Total · 1 person12 L
4 litres per person per day: about 2 litres for drinking and 2 for cooking and washing. You need more in hot weather and for pregnant or breastfeeding women and the sick.
Non-perishable food
- Canned food
- Dried fruit / nuts
- Biscuits / crackers
- Energy bars
- Can opener
- Pet foodIf you have pets: 3 days of food and a water bowl.
1 person · suggested food for 3 days
Canned food
3 cans
400 g cans · about 1.2 kg
Dried fruit / nuts
~300 g
Biscuits / crackers
1 pack
Energy bars
3 bars

First aid kit
Buy a ready-made kit or put one together yourself.
- Bandages / gauze
- Plasters
- Antiseptic
- Scissors
Regular medication
- At least 1 week of medication
- Copy of prescriptions
Protection
- Dust mask (FFP2 / N95)For rubble dust, wildfire smoke particles and heavy air pollution. It must fit snugly; a surgical mask does not give the same protection. It does not filter gases or carbon monoxide, so never use it to enter a fire area.
- Work gloves
- Safety gogglesTo protect your eyes from dust and small particles.

Copies of important documents
- ID / passport and residence permit
- Deed or rental contract
- Home insurance policy (DASK in Türkiye)
- Waterproof pouch
Small change and cash
ATMs and card payments may not work

Check your bag every 6 months for expiry dates on water, food and medication. Keep it light enough for one person to carry.

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