Hvor lenge anbefaler DSB at du klarer deg selv?

Sju døgn. Anbefalingen ble oppjustert fra tre til sju døgn i 2024. Det er en anbefaling, ikke et lovkrav.

Hvor mye vann bør jeg lagre per person?

Rundt 20 liter per person for sju døgn, basert på omtrent 3 liter per person per døgn til drikke, matlaging og enkel hygiene.

Hva bør et beredskapslager inneholde?

Vann, mat som tåler lagring, en varmekilde uten strøm, lys, varme klær, førstehjelpsutstyr og medisiner, en radio med batteri eller sveiv, samt litt kontanter.

Hvorfor trenger jeg radio når jeg har mobil?

Mobilnett og internett kan falle ut ved strømbrudd. En DAB-radio med batteri, sveiv eller solcelle fungerer uavhengig av begge deler.

Trenger jeg lisens for å bruke walkie talkie i Norge?

Nei. PMR446-apparater er lisensfrie å bruke i Norge.

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Beredskap · Diverse · Inspirasjon ·Mar 15, 2026

Preparedness in the home: checklist for seven days

In 2024, the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Preparedness upgraded the recommendation for self-preparedness from three to seven days. The idea is simple: if electricity, water or supplies go out, the household should be able to manage on its own for a week without outside help. Here's what that means in practice.

How long should you manage on your own?

Seven days. It is a recommendation, not a legal requirement. The rationale is that municipalities, emergency services and voluntary organizations must prioritize those who cannot manage without help in a crisis — the more people who manage on their own, the more resources are freed up for those who need them most.

You don't have to buy everything at once. Start with water and heating, and build out over time.

1. Water

Expect about 3 liters of drinking water per person per day. For seven days, that's about 20 liters per person — four five-liter cans. That covers drinking, simple cooking, and basic hygiene.

Stored water should be changed about once a year. A filter or purification device is a good supplement if you have access to a nearby water source. See hiking food, drinks and water equipment.

2. Food and a heat source that doesn't require electricity

Emergency food should be able to withstand storage and be prepared without a stove. Canned goods, dry goods, and freeze-dried food cover this — the latter weighs little and lasts for years.

Without an alternative heat source, the food is of little value. A storm kitchen or a gas burner, with enough fuel for a week, is what actually makes the warehouse usable.

3. Light

If the power goes out in November, it's dark from early afternoon. A flashlight and headlamp with extra batteries are a minimum, and a headlamp frees both hands — which means more than you think when you're trying to find the fuse box.

Candles are worth having as well: they require no batteries, can be stored for years, and are safe around children.

Light stick 15cm white — light without battery or flame
See the full range of lanterns and headlamps

4. Warmth and shelter

A home without heating will get cold in hours, not days. Woolen clothes, sleeping bags, and blankets are the foundation. A tarp is the most underrated item in an emergency kit — it can seal a broken window, cover equipment, or create an outdoor shelter.

SUPERTARP in polyester ripstop — durable and waterproof
Helikon-Tex poncho US model — functions as both rainwear and emergency shelter
Reversible Swagman Roll — poncho and blanket in one

5. First aid and hygiene

A first aid kit covers minor injuries that you would otherwise take to the emergency room. In addition, regular medications — have enough for a month, not a week, because pharmacies may also be closed.

Hygiene is the part people forget. Wipes, hand sanitizer, and garbage bags prevent illness when tap water is gone.

Bushcraft First Aid Kit in Cordura

6. Information and communication

A DAB radio with battery, crank or solar power is the safest source of information from the authorities when mobile networks and the internet are down.

Walkie talkies solve another problem: contact within the household or neighborhood when the mobile network fails. PMR446 devices are license-free to use in Norway.

Motorola T82 Extreme QUAD — four devices in the same set
Motorola T92 H20 — waterproof version

7. Tools and navigation

A knife or a multi-tool solves countless small problems. Flintstones also work wet, unlike matches. And a compass works when your phone is dead.

Camping set with axe, knife and knife sharpener
Elk Ridge ignition steel with magnesium
Helikon-Tex Ranger MK2 compass
Wire saw — weighs almost nothing

How to get started

This week: 20 liters of water per person and canned food for seven days.
Next week: Lantern, batteries and a heat source that doesn't need electricity.
The month after: First aid, radio and cash in small bills.
When you can afford it: Tools, tarp and communication.

Set a reminder to change the water and check the durability once a year. A storage unit that no one maintains is a storage unit that doesn't work on the day it's needed.

Frequently asked questions about emergency stockpiles

How long does DSB recommend that you manage on your own?

Seven days. The recommendation was adjusted up from three to seven days in 2024. It is a recommendation, not a legal requirement.

How much water should I store per person?

Around 20 liters per person for seven days, based on approximately 3 liters per person per day for drinking, cooking and basic hygiene.

What should an emergency stockpile contain?

Water, food that can be stored, a heat source without electricity, light, warm clothing, first aid kit and medication, a radio with a battery or crank, and some cash.