Applies to: Spain-wide preparation; follow local emergency instructions during an incident.
Before you start
- A household contact list and meeting point.
- A list of medicines, equipment and accessibility needs.
- Copies of key documents stored securely.
The steps
Plan before shopping
Choose a meeting point, an out-of-area contact and a way to leave if transport is disrupted. Tell everyone where the kit and keys are kept.
Cover essential supplies
Use Protección Civil’s 72-hour family-kit guidance: drinking water, shelf-stable food, torch, spare power, radio, first-aid items, hygiene supplies and practical clothing.
Adapt it to your household
Include baby supplies, appropriate prescribed medicines, spare glasses and power arrangements for essential devices. Ask a clinician about medication storage where needed.
Include the animals
Keep carriers, leads, food, water, medication and pet-identification records accessible. Check where animals can go if your building must be evacuated.
Keep it ready
Review food, batteries and medicine dates regularly. Follow official alerts and use 112 for emergencies rather than relying on neighbourhood rumours.
Important details
What 72 hours means
It is a preparedness target, not a prediction of a disaster or a reason to ignore evacuation orders.
During a warning
Follow the instructions for your municipality and region. Do not drive into floodwater or enter a restricted area to collect belongings.
See the bigger picture
Pair these practical steps with the Spain-wide essentials.
Sources & next steps
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This independent guide provides general information. Requirements, fees and office arrangements can change; the responsible authority’s current instructions control your application. Commercial service links explain products, not official rules.