CommunicationPublished on 21 October 2025

Brochure on emergency supplies now also available in English

The brochure containing the recommendations of the NES for emergency supplies is now also available in English. This will enable the information on why and how to build up a private supply for around a week to be disseminated even more widely.

Emergency supplies are a simple preparation measure for a crisis. They enable every household to ensure its own supply of vital goods for a few days . Emergency supplies are therefore a contribution that every individual can do to help overcome a crisis. At the same time, economy and the relevant state authorities would seek solutions to restore the supply as quickly as possible.

The emergency supplies are not intended to last through a prolonged crisis, but serves to bridge a temporary supply bottleneck. Even local disruptions can trigger chain reactions that temporarily affect the supply.

The recommendations of the National Economic Supply (NES) are now available in German, French, Italian and English in the form of a brochure. The brochure can also be ordered free of charge in the four languages from the webshop of the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics.

It is also possible to calculate your personal stockpile requirements using the calculator for emergency supplies.

An educational video shows how emergency supplies can be of assistance in the event of a blackout.