General European emergency number
For emergencies in Croatia and the EU.
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Safety & Orientation in Croatia
Important official emergency and safety links for stays, travel and matters in Croatia.
In an acute emergency: 112
The following information is for general orientation. In an acute emergency, please contact the relevant emergency and rescue services directly.
Important numbers
Please always verify current information through official sources. Depending on the situation, numbers may be supplemented or contextualised by the relevant authorities.
Official and reliable links
Croatian Government: Emergency help
Overview of important emergency numbers.
Open official sourcegov.hr: 112
Information on the European emergency number 112 in Croatia.
Open official sourceRavnateljstvo civilne zaštite
Croatian Civil Protection Directorate with emergency numbers and public guidance.
Open official sourceHazards, accidents and disasters
Official guidance on how to respond to hazardous situations.
Open official sourcegov.hr: 195 Sea rescue
Information on maritime search and rescue.
Open official sourceDHMZ weather and warnings
Croatian meteorological and hydrological service.
Open official sourceHAK traffic and breakdown assistance
Croatian Automobile Club with traffic and breakdown information.
Open reliable sourceHZJZ: Sigurno u prirodi – zmije
Information from the Croatian Institute of Public Health on snakes and behaviour in nature.
Open official sourceTopics to be expanded later
Weather and nature
Weather warnings, Bora wind, thunderstorms, heat, fire and wildfire guidance.
Traffic and the sea
Traffic, ferries, border crossings, breakdown assistance, boating, diving and sea rescue.
Animals and travel preparation
Venomous snakes, ticks, sea urchins, jellyfish, local behaviour and guidance for owners and holiday guests.
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