PREPAREDNESS AT HOME

Food for a week of crisis

AI-translated from Swedish; no human language review has been completed. During an ongoing event, follow the responsible authorities.

Keep enough food at home for your household to manage for at least a week without shopping.

Choose useful food

Choose food you normally eat that keeps well and provides energy. Include food you can eat as it is or prepare quickly with little water.

Build your supply gradually

Buy a little extra when shopping. Use the food in everyday life and replenish it so that it does not become too old.

Adapt to your household

Consider children, allergies, special diets and pets when planning food.

If the power goes out

Plan how to prepare food without your usual electricity. Consider fire safety and follow official advice on safe cooking and food storage during a power cut.

Source and current advice

Swedish Civil Defence Agency: Access to food during a crisis (opens in a new tab)

This is Vinterrustad's summary, not an official translation of the Swedish page. The source was checked on 11 October 2026.

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