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Water & food calculator

A rough guide to how much to keep in. Based on official advice of at least 2.5 litres of drinking water per person per day.

15 L
Drinking water
≥2.5 L/person/day
60 L
Total water
incl. cooking & hygiene
18
Ready-to-eat meals
3 per person/day

Store water in clean, sealed containers away from sunlight and check it every few months. Choose food that needs no cooking or refrigeration.

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