Short answer. The official Dutch emergency kit (noodpakket) is meant to cover the first 72 hours after a disaster or emergency 1. It lists bottled water at 3 litres per person per day, long-life food, a battery radio, a torch, a first-aid kit, blankets, a whistle, tools, hygiene products, document copies and spare keys 1, plus EUR 70 in cash per adult and EUR 30 per child 2.
What is on the official Dutch list?
Each line below follows the Denk vooruit list 1, with the cash amount from the government's own answer page 2. Where no quantity is given, none is added.
| # | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bottled water | 3 litres per person per day 1 |
| 2 | Long-life food, such as nuts, tinned vegetables and dried fruit | Not specified (72 hours) 1 |
| 3 | Battery-powered radio, and a mobile phone with a power bank | Not specified 1 |
| 4 | Torch with spare batteries, candles and matches | Not specified 1 |
| 5 | First-aid kit with instructions | 1 1 |
| 6 | Blankets to stay warm | Not specified 1 |
| 7 | Whistle, to let emergency services know where you are | 1 1 |
| 8 | Cash | EUR 70 per adult, EUR 30 per child (advice, not an obligation) 2 |
| 9 | Tools, such as a hammer, saw and wire cutters | Not specified 1 |
| 10 | Hand sanitiser, toilet paper, wet wipes, sanitary pads, toothpaste and toothbrush | Not specified 1 |
| 11 | Copies of identity documents and a list of important phone numbers | 1 set 1 |
| 12 | Spare house and car keys | 1 set 1 |
| 13 | Medicines (depending on your situation) | Not specified 1 |
| 14 | Baby food (depending on your situation) | Not specified 1 |
| 15 | Food and water for pets (depending on your situation) | Not specified 1 |
How do I size the list for my household?
Only water and cash are quantified. For water, multiply 3 litres by the number of people and by 3 days 1: two adults and one child need 27 litres. For cash, two adults and one child come to EUR 170 under the government's advice 2. For the rest, think of everyone in the household, including babies and pets 1. Our guides on water per person, food shelf life, first-aid kits, vulnerable people and pets go further.
Where should the kit be kept?
In an easy-to-reach place, in a waterproof bag such as a backpack in case you have to leave suddenly; check it every six months 1. Note the FM and DAB frequencies of your regional public broadcaster, the emergency broadcaster, which are listed on denkvooruit.nl 3. The context behind each item is on the emergency supplies page.
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
How many days does the Dutch kit cover?
72 hours: "With an emergency kit you are well prepared for the first 72 hours after a disaster or emergency" 1.
Does the Dutch list include a whistle?
Yes, one whistle, to let emergency services know where you are 1.
Is the cash amount compulsory?
No. EUR 70 per adult and EUR 30 per child is advice, not an obligation 2.
What radio should I have?
A battery-powered radio, with the frequencies of your regional emergency broadcaster noted 13. See our emergency radio guide.
Sources
- Denk vooruit (NCTV, Rijksoverheid) — Stel je noodpakket samen — https://www.denkvooruit.nl/bereid-je-voor/stel-je-noodpakket-samen (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Rijksoverheid — Wat zit er in een noodpakket? — https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/vraag-en-antwoord/veiligheidsregios-en-crisisbeheersing/wat-zit-er-in-een-noodpakket (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Denk vooruit (NCTV, Rijksoverheid) — Radio — https://www.denkvooruit.nl/bereid-je-voor/zo-krijg-je-een-waarschuwing/radio (accessed 2026-10-20)
Turn this into action
Your plan for Netherlands, worked out for your household.
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- Phaenyx Safe: one tap to tell your people you are safe
Sources
- Denk vooruit (NCTV, Rijksoverheid) · Stel je noodpakket samen checked 2026-10-20
- Rijksoverheid · Wat zit er in een noodpakket? checked 2026-10-20
- Denk vooruit (NCTV, Rijksoverheid) · Radio checked 2026-10-20