Short answer. No official household supply list or recommended number of days could be read for Malta as of 20 October 2026. In April 2026 the Home Affairs Minister announced that every household in Malta and Gozo would receive an emergency manual covering fire prevention, first aid and response to emergencies including natural disasters 1. Its content has not been checked.
Does Malta set a number of days for household supplies?
Phaenyx found no Maltese figure, such as 72 hours or one week. The Civil Protection Department's own page describes its role and contact numbers but no household supply list could be read there 2. The Civil Protection Act (Cap. 411) sets up the department and its functions; it is not a household checklist 3.
Several government websites returned access errors on 20 October 2026, so an official list may exist that could not be consulted. This page will be updated when one is confirmed.
What is the emergency manual announced in 2026?
On 13 April 2026, according to press coverage by TVMnews (PBS), the Home Affairs Minister announced a national safety initiative: every household in Malta and Gozo would receive an emergency manual and a fire blanket, to be collected from Civil Protection fire engines and fire stations 1. The manual was described as covering fire prevention, first aid and responding to emergencies including natural disasters 1.
Its official title, a download link and the actual distribution have not been confirmed from a government source. Phaenyx does not state what the manual recommends.
Who promotes preparedness in Malta?
The Civil Protection Department (CPD) is tasked with promoting public awareness of civil protection issues and prepares contingency plans 2. For updates, the CPD uses its official Facebook page, Civil Protection Malta 2.
What can I use in the meantime?
Without an official Maltese figure, our general guides set out what international agencies recommend, each with its own sources:
- How much water per person in an emergency?
- What goes in a 72-hour kit?
- Two weeks of supplies: what does it take?
- First aid kit and important documents
These are not Maltese government recommendations.
Frequently asked questions
Does Malta recommend a 72-hour kit?
No Maltese recommendation for a number of days was found as of 20 October 2026.
Will I receive an emergency manual?
The government announced in April 2026 that every household would receive one, with a fire blanket, collected from Civil Protection fire engines and fire stations 1. Distribution has not been confirmed from an official source.
Who should I ask?
The Civil Protection Department headquarters at Ta' Kandja answers on +356 2393 0000 (non-emergency, open 24 hours) 2.
Sources
- TVMnews.mt (PBS, press) — Every household will receive an emergency manual, fire blanket as part of national safety initiative — https://tvmnews.mt/en/news/every-household-will-receive-an-emergency-manual-fire-blanket-as-part-of-national-safety-initiative/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministry for Home Affairs, Malta — Civil Protection Department (Quality Service Charter) — https://homeaffairs.gov.mt/civil-protection-department/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Government of Malta, legislation.mt — Civil Protection Act (Chapter 411 of the Laws of Malta) — https://legislation.mt/eli/cap/411/eng/pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- TVMnews.mt (PBS, press) · Every household will receive an emergency manual, fire blanket as part of national safety initiative checked 2026-10-20
- Ministry for Home Affairs, Malta · Civil Protection Department (Quality Service Charter) checked 2026-10-20
- Government of Malta, legislation.mt · Civil Protection Act (Chapter 411 of the Laws of Malta) checked 2026-10-20