Short answer. Luxembourg's official emergency kit list comes from the High Commission for National Protection (HCPN), in the checklist "Kit en situation d'urgence" on infocrise.lu 1. It covers water (at least 6 litres per person), non-perishable food, tools, a stove, light, a radio, a first-aid kit, documents, cash, clothing and bedding, plus items to grab at the last moment 1. The HCPN calls it a non-exhaustive suggestion 1.
Information verified on 20 October 2026.
What is on the official Luxembourg list?
The kit should let a household live on its own for "a few days", at home if confined or elsewhere if evacuated 1. The items, in the order of the official list 1:
| Item | Quantity given |
|---|---|
| Water, preferably in small bottles | At least 6 litres per person |
| Non-perishable, easy-to-eat food | Not specified |
| Basic tools: multi-function pocket knife, can opener, scissors | 1 set |
| Stove, preferably gas | 1 |
| Torch with two sets of spare batteries, or a battery-free wind-up (dynamo) torch | 1 (+2 sets of spare batteries) |
| Candles or candle holders with matches or a lighter (use responsibly and safely) | Not specified |
| Battery or wind-up radio (a car radio can be an alternative in some cases) | 1 |
| First-aid kit including prescribed medicines: dressings, compresses, disinfectant, paracetamol | 1 |
| Spare keys for the house and car | 1 set |
| Cash | Not specified |
| List of useful phone numbers (family, relatives, doctors, emergency services) | 1 |
| Copies of identity documents, insurance papers and other important documents in waterproof packaging | 1 set |
| Personal hygiene products | Not specified |
| Change of clothes and shoes | One change per person, more for children |
| Sleeping bags and/or blankets | Not specified |
| Board games | Not specified |
What do you add at the last moment?
Three things go in only when you leave or shelter 1:
- Current medicines and any prescriptions.
- Mobile phone and laptop, with chargers.
- Wallet, with cash and credit cards.
How should the list be used?
The HCPN labels it "Liste non exhaustive" and a suggestion to adapt to your household and health 1. Check the kit regularly for completeness and expiry dates 1. Beyond the kit, know where and how to shut off water, gas and electricity, how to stay in touch with family, and which elderly or vulnerable neighbours may need help 1.
For the reasoning behind the main items, see What goes in a 72-hour emergency kit?, What should be in a home first-aid kit?, Which emergency radio should you choose?, Emergency lighting without power and Which documents should be in an emergency kit?. For a gas stove indoors, read How do you cook without power? first. The quantities and duration are discussed on Luxembourg's emergency supplies.
Turn this list into your plan
The official list above is the reference, and you can assemble everything on it yourself. The Phaenyx plan counts each line for your household, adds the risks around your home and comes with the Phaenyx Safe app. Build your Phaenyx plan.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download Luxembourg's emergency kit list?
On infocrise.lu, as the PDF "Kit en situation d'urgence" published by the HCPN 1.
Does the list include iodine tablets?
No. Potassium iodide is handled separately, through preventive distribution; see Iodine tablets in Luxembourg.
Why a wind-up torch or radio?
The HCPN lists battery-free wind-up (dynamo) models as an alternative to battery models, so they keep working without spare batteries 1.
Can I use my car radio?
The HCPN says a car radio can be an alternative in some cases 1.
Sources
- Haut-Commissariat à la protection nationale (infocrise.lu) — Kit en situation d'urgence — https://infocrise.public.lu/dam-assets/contenu/kit-urgence.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Haut-Commissariat à la protection nationale (infocrise.lu) · Kit en situation d'urgence checked 2026-10-20