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Emergency kit for a house with high flood risk

Living where high water is a real risk? Then sandbags and a waterproof bag for your kit join the basics.

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Your emergency kit

  • 4 people
  • 3 days
  • Economic

Estimated cost (approx.) of what you still need

approx. €643.96 for 16 of 17 items

Estimate based on the lowest prices we saw, excluding shipping. Prices and stock may have changed. The price in the shop is what counts.

17 items

Water

  • Essential

    3 litres per person per day for drinking and cooking.

    Spa Reine still water 6 × 1.5 L × 4 Common still water in handy bottles; a €1.50 deposit is added at checkout.

    compact

    • bolapprox. €13.50 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.

Food

  • Essential

    Food you can eat without a fridge or cooking, such as tins, crackers and nuts.

    Seven Oceans emergency ration, 8 boxes × 2 Plain energy bars, about 2,500 kcal per box; counted as one day ration per box.

    long shelf life · vegetarian

    • bolapprox. €57.50 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    Manual, so you can open tins without power.

    Brabantia Tasty+ can opener × 1 Solid hand-crank opener from a known brand.

    • bolapprox. €11.95 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.

Light and power

  • Essential

    Safe light with no fire risk.

    YONO wind-up torch (dynamo) × 2 No batteries needed, always usable.

    wind-up · solar · compact

    • bolapprox. €11.12 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Essential

    Spare batteries for radio and lamps.

    Varta Energy AA alkaline 24-pack × 2 Cheap stock of AA batteries.

    long shelf life

    • bolapprox. €8.94 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    Keeps your phone working for NL-Alert and family.

    Anker power bank 20,000 mAh 30W × 2 Reliable brand with fast charging and USB-C.

    rechargeable · USB-C

    • bolapprox. €39.99 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    To light a stove or candle.

    BIC Maxi J26 lighters 5-pack × 1 Five lighters, spares or to split across bags.

    • bolapprox. €19.99 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.

Communication

  • Essential

    During a power cut, the regional broadcaster shares information by radio.

    Exortus 5-in-1 crank emergency radio × 1 FM/AM, crank, torch and power bank in one.

    wind-up · rechargeable

    • bolapprox. €29.95 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    To let rescuers know where you are.

    Heble emergency whistle × 1 Loud, light and small whistle.

    lightweight · compact

    • bolapprox. €6.95 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.

First aid and hygiene

  • Essential

    For minor injuries when help is slow to arrive.

    Care Plus Waterproof first-aid kit (72 pieces) × 1 Roomy kit in a waterproof bag that stays dry in a flood.

    waterproof

    • bolapprox. €33.30 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    To wash when there is no tap water.

    Pampers Sensitive wipes 24 × 52 × 1 Large value box of mild wipes, also good for washing yourself.

    family size

    • bolapprox. €33.49 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    Without water the toilet will not flush.

    CareBag dry-toilet bags, 12 pcs × 2 Bags with an absorbent insert that binds liquid; fit a bucket or toilet.

    compact

    • bolapprox. €19.99 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Essential

    Without power the heating often fails.

    Vertrex Tri-Season mummy sleeping bag × 4 A real sleeping bag (comfort 10 °C), warmer than a loose blanket.

    compact

    • bolapprox. €23.95 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.

Documents and cash

  • Essential

    Card payments fail without power. Keep small notes.

    Withdraw this in advance from a cash machine.

  • Recommended

    For copies of passports, insurance and a list of phone numbers.

    Bellatio waterproof document pouch × 1 Small, cheap pouch with a cord for passport copies and cards.

    waterproof · compact

    • bolapprox. €7.49 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.

Flooding

  • Essential

    Keeps your kit dry if you have to leave.

    Travelhawk dry bag 20 L × 1 Simple roll-top bag, cheap for your kit.

    waterproof · lightweight · reusable

    • bolapprox. €16.96 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.
  • Recommended

    To shield doors against incoming water.

    Slurpzak 30 cm, 7 pack (sand-free absorbent bag) × 2 Water-absorbing bags: no sand needed, easy to store.

    compact · lightweight

    • bolapprox. €29.50 (price checked on 2026-11-08)View
    Price may have gone up since this date.