Ireland
Being prepared in Ireland
What official guidance in Ireland recommends, how much water to store, emergency numbers, and calculators, checklists and food guides.
Ireland's booklet says each person needs 2 to 3 litres of drinking water each day.1
Ireland's Be Emergency Ready booklet doesn't set a number of days. It asks households to keep a supply and do what they can.
What official guidance recommends
- Ireland's booklet says each person needs 2 to 3 litres of drinking water each day.1
What to have in your kit
- Irish kit items include a battery, wind-up or solar radio, power banks, and a paper road map in case GPS fails.1
- Ireland advises keeping important documents in a resealable waterproof bag.1
- Irish households should know how to turn off gas and electricity and note their MPRN and GPRN from their bills.1
How much water to store
Drinking water at the official figure:
| People | 3 days | 7 days | 14 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 L | 21 L | 42 L |
| 2 | 18 L | 42 L | 84 L |
| 4 | 36 L | 84 L | 168 L |
| 6 | 54 L | 126 L | 252 L |
Emergency numbers
| Number | What it's for |
|---|---|
| 112 or 999 | Emergency services1 |
| 1800 372 999 | ESB Networks (power cuts)1 |
| 1800 278 278 | Uisce Éireann (water)1 |
| 1800 20 50 50 | Gas Networks Ireland (gas emergencies)1 |
Staying informed
- Ireland's booklet advises listening to local radio to stay up to date on conditions.1
Calculators
Work out how much water and food your household needs, and how long what you have would last.
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3 Lper person per day (SupKit)
Emergency water calculator
Work out how much drinking water your household needs for 3, 7 or 14 days, including pets.
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2,250calories a day for an adult
Emergency food calculator
Work out how much emergency food your household needs in calories, with a sample shopping list from everyday long-life food.
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1.2 La day for a medium dog
Pet water calculator
How much water to store for your dogs, cats, rabbits and birds in an emergency, from SupKit's estimates by species and size.
Food storage
How much long-life food to store, what's on the label and when to start using it.
Food storage2 min read
315calories per tin (SupKit estimate)
Baked beans in your emergency supplies
How many tins of baked beans your household needs, what the date on the label means, and allergens to check.
Food storage2 min read
280calories per tin (SupKit estimate)
Tinned chickpeas in your emergency supplies
How many tins of tinned chickpeas your household needs, what the date on the label means, and allergens to check.
Food storage2 min read
400calories per tin (SupKit estimate)
Tinned chilli in your emergency supplies
How many tins of tinned chilli your household needs, what the date on the label means, and allergens to check.
Emergencies
What matters most in a power cut, a flood, a heatwave and more.
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7things that matter most
Preparing for a winter storm or cold snap
What matters most in a winter storm or cold snap, what official guidance in Ireland says, and long-life food that suits it.
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6things that matter most
Preparing for a heatwave
What matters most in a heatwave, what official guidance in Ireland says, and long-life food that suits it.
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Preparing for a flood
What matters most in a flood, what official guidance in Ireland says, and long-life food that suits it.
Checklists
Emergency kit checklists shaped around the people and pets you live with.
Checklists3 min read
10 Lof water for 3 days
Emergency kit checklist for cat owners
25 things to have ready for a cat owner, with how much water and food to store for 1 adult and a cat.
Checklists3 min read
18 Lof water for 3 days
Household emergency kit checklist
21 things to have ready for a household, with how much water and food to store for 2 adults.
Checklists3 min read
22 Lof water for 3 days
Emergency kit checklist for dog owners
25 things to have ready for a household with a dog, with how much water and food to store for 2 adults and a dog.
Guides
Calm, practical help for getting your home ready.
Guides2 min read
3 daysthe place to start
How to get your household prepared, one calm step at a time
Getting your home ready for a power cut or a few days indoors is easier than it sounds. Here's where to start, and how to keep it going without thinking about it.
Guides2 min read
£0wasted when you rotate
How to rotate your emergency food so nothing goes to waste
Stored food only saves you money if you eat it in time. Here's a simple way to rotate your reserve through everyday meals, so it stays fresh and nothing ends up in the bin.
Questions
How much water should I store in Ireland?
Ireland's booklet says each person needs 2 to 3 litres of drinking water each day.
What is the emergency number in Ireland?
112 or 999: Emergency services.
Sources
- Be Emergency Ready booklet (accessible version), Department of Defence, Office of Emergency Planning (Government of Ireland). Checked 28 October 2026.
We summarise official guidance in our own words. Always follow advice from your local authorities.
