Question 1

How much emergency stock does the German government recommend?

Accepted Answer

The BBK recommends supplies for 10 days: per person approx. 20 l of drinks, 3.3 kg of grain products, 4 kg of vegetables and 2.5 kg of fruit — the calculator scales this recommendation to your household.

Question 2

How much water do I need per person?

Accepted Answer

2 litres per person per day (1.5 l drinking + 0.5 l cooking) according to BBK/BLE. Children up to 12 need approx. 1 litre. Utility water for hygiene comes on top.

Question 3

Which foods are suitable for an emergency stockpile?

Accepted Answer

Long-life foods: rice, pasta, canned goods (vegetables, fruit, fish, meat), UHT milk, oil, rusks and crispbread. Sauerkraut and canned fruit provide vitamin C.

Question 4

Is the calculator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the stockpile calculator is completely free and requires no sign-up. The result can be printed, saved as a PDF and shared.