––Do not overestimate your own capabilities ––Have sufficient quantities of drinking water with you ––Do not fall asleep on your air-bed ––Do not venture into the sea (on an airbed or a small vessel) in the event of Bura wind (the wind which blowf from land towards the sea)
––In case of failure to eliminate the fire hazards, or failure of firefighting, promptly notify the fire department about the event on telephone number 112 ––Inform the people in the area about the dangers of fire before the arrival of firefighters REMEMBER: For non-compliance of fire protection, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will submit a criminal complaint.
Important telephone numbers International country code for Croatia: +385 Ambulance: 194 Fire Brigade: 193 Police: 192 National Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea: 195 State headquarters for protection and rescue (unique European number for all emergency services): 112 General information: 18981 Information on local and intercity numbers: 11880 and 11888 Information on international numbers: 11802 Weather forecast and road conditions: 060 520 520 (automated service) Weather forecaster on duty (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.): 060 616 666 Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) Road rescue: 1987 (If you are calling from abroad or from a mobile phone dial +385 1 1987) Road traffic information: 062 777 777 User services: 0800 9987 +385 1 46 40 800 E-mail: info@hak.hr Web: www.hak.hr
On the road ––Avoid traffic jams during the peak tourism season and driving at weekends and holidays ––Be well rested when driving ––Adjust your speed to the conditions on the road and the speed limits ––In the event of a traffic jam, be patient and take sufficient quantities of water with you At sea ––In case of an accident or sea pollution, call 195 (National Headquarters for Search and Rescue at Sea) or 112 ––Before setting sail, inform yourself of the weather forecast, especially for the Adriatic ––While swimming, stay in sight of other swimmers ––Inform family and friends of the approximate location in which you will be diving and mark the area appropriately ––Moderate your exposure to the sun and use protective mediums
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