Frequently asked questions
About K72+
What is K72+?
A free emergency preparedness guide for Portugal. It has 12 modules with practical guides — water, grab bag, family plan, first aid, communications, power, earthquakes, wildfires, floods, blackouts and more — and quick tools to test what you know. Each guide solves one concrete need and ends with a printable card.
Is it really free?
Yes. All base-level guides are open to everyone, with no account. Some guides recommend equipment with Amazon affiliate links: if you buy through them, K72+ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. More about affiliate links.
Where does the information come from?
From official and technical sources: Portugal's Civil Protection (ANEPC), INEM, DGS, ANACOM, the European Commission, the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), the CDC and the World Health Organization, among others. Each guide lists its sources at the end and shows when it was last reviewed and when the next review is due.
Who is behind K72+?
K72+ was created by Carlos Batista, documentary filmmaker and photographer, bushcraft and survival practitioner, and coordinator of the Montijo and Afonsoeiro Local Civil Protection Unit. About K72+.
Is the site complete?
Not yet. K72+ started in 2026 and is just getting started: the published guides have been checked against official sources, and more are being added. If you miss a topic, email k72plus@gmail.com.
Do the guides replace official guidance?
No. They help you prepare beforehand. In an emergency, always follow the instructions of Civil Protection, firefighters and the police. If lives are at risk, call 112.
I found a mistake. How do I report it?
Email k72plus@gmail.com with the guide's name and what is wrong. If you can, include the source. We'll fix it and update the review date.
Getting started
Where do I start?
With the Start here page: six guides, in this order — water, grab bag, home and car supplies, family plan, first assessment of a casualty and communications. If you prefer, take the 2-minute preparedness test first.
Why 72 hours?
In 2025, the European Commission recommended that every citizen has resources for at least 72 hours of self-sufficiency. These are the first hours of an earthquake, wildfire, flood or blackout, when help may take time to reach everyone.
Do I need an account?
Not to read the base-level guides. A free account lets you save favourites, track your progress and read the advanced-level guides.
Can I print the guides?
Each guide has a quick card at the end, with the essentials on one page. Press “Print card” and stick it on the fridge, by the grab bag or by the radio.
Is the site in English?
Yes. Use the PT button at the top of the page to switch to Portuguese. The content is the same, with a Portuguese context — Portugal's contacts, laws and risks.
In an emergency
Which numbers should I keep at hand?
112 — emergency (free, from any phone, even without a SIM card). 808 24 24 24 — SNS 24, Portugal's health line. 800 250 250 — Poison Information Centre. Official Civil Protection messages arrive by SMS from the sender AvisoPROCIV.
What if calls don't go through?
Send text messages instead of calling, listen to a battery radio and use walkie-talkies or the channel agreed with your family. The Communicating when the network fails guide explains each step.
K72 app and privacy
What is the K72 app?
A free, ad-free emergency preparedness app: lists for your grab bag, home supplies, car and pets, expiry tracking, a family plan with meeting points, what to do in 25 emergency situations, alternative communications and IPMA warnings. It works offline, your data stays only on your phone, and it's in Portuguese, English and Spanish. It's on the App Store and Google Play. Learn more.
What data does the site keep?
The site uses essential cookies only. If you create an account, we keep what is needed for it to work. The details are in the privacy policy.
Still have questions? Write to us. k72plus@gmail.com
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