Information to be prepared

How to prepare for a power outage: what you can do today in 30 minutes

A checklist to get your home ready before the next blackout, what to do when the power comes back and the mistakes that cause the most accidents.

How much water and food you need for 72 hours (table by household size)

Litres of water and food per person for a three-day emergency, with a table for households of 1 to 6 people, which foods to choose and how to store them.

72-hour emergency kit: what the EU recommends and a full checklist

What the 72-hour kit recommended by the European Union is, what it should contain, where to keep it and how often to check it. A full, no-panic checklist.

What to do in a power outage: a guide to the first 72 hours

What to check in the first few minutes, how to keep your food and phone going, and what to have ready at home to get through three days without power in Spain.

What to carry in your car for snow, flash floods or hours-long traffic jams

What to keep in your car boot at all times in Spain, what to do if you get stuck on the road and when you need to get out of the car.

Go bag: what to pack and where to keep it

One backpack per person, ready to leave home in a minute. What to pack, how heavy it should be and the most common mistakes.