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2 adults

18.0
litres of drinking water
for 3 days

At 3 litres per person per day — 2 people over 3 days.

Optional cooking & hygiene allowance: 12.0 L, not included above

Extra allowance for cooking and hygiene

Optional, and separate from the 3 litres drinking figure.

Litres per person per day

Added on top of drinking water.

2
2 Adults
3 L/day × 3 days
18.0 L
Cooking & hygiene
2 L/person/day × 2 people × 3 days
12.0 L

💡 Storage tips

  • Store water in clean food-grade containers
  • Keep it cool and dark, away from chemicals and cleaning products
  • Check and rotate your supply every 6 months
  • Officials advise building your supplies gradually, as part of your normal shopping
Emergency: 999 or 112Police non-emergency: 101NHS non-emergency: 111

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