Short answer. Croatia's Civil Protection Directorate lists a survival kit (komplet za preživljavanje) to take with you if you must leave home: plain bottled water and food for at least 2 days, at 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day, plus hygiene and medical items, a battery radio, a torch, documents and money 1. Its 2023 brochure adds clothing, a knife, candles and a ground mat 2.
What is on the official list?
From the Directorate's "Komplet za preživljavanje" page 1:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Water, bottled, plain | At least 2 days, 1.5-2 L per day |
| Food, dehydrated or canned, of the kind you normally eat, not too salty or sugary | At least 2 days |
| Hygiene items: toothbrush and toothpaste, face mask, paper tissues, toilet paper, sanitary pads, antibacterial gel | Not specified |
| Medical supplies: plasters, disinfectant, bandages, glasses or other medical aids, medicines | Not specified |
| Can opener | 1 |
| Charged mobile phone battery / power bank | Not specified |
| Portable battery-powered radio with spare batteries | 1 |
| Torch, whistle, matches or lighter, plastic rubbish bags, adhesive tape | Not specified |
| Money, documents, and phone numbers of household members, relatives and friends written on paper | Not specified |
| Sleeping bag or blanket | Not specified |
| Map with evacuation routes marked in advance | 1 |
| Food and supplies for pets | If you have pets |
What does the 2023 brochure add?
The Directorate's 2023 brochure "Uloga građana u sustavu civilne zaštite" lists these extra items 2:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Items for babies, older people or people with disabilities in the household, such as baby food, nappies, clothes, toys | As needed |
| Warm clothing and footwear, raincoat | Not specified |
| Knife, candles, notepad and pencil | Not specified |
| Health insurance card and medical records; insect repellent | Not specified |
| Rubber or PVC ground mat | Not specified |
How much water is that?
At 1.5 to 2 litres per person per day for at least 2 days, each person needs 3 to 4 litres; a household of four needs 12 to 16 litres 1. See Emergency supplies in Croatia.
How do I use the checklist?
Tick each line as you pack it. Check expiry dates on food, water and medicines, and replace them as needed. The radio needs spare batteries, as the Directorate specifies 1. Mark the evacuation routes on your map in advance 1.
Our guides help with specific lines: 72-hour kit, first aid kit, emergency radio, emergency lighting, important documents, infant supplies, vulnerable people and pets.
Turn this list into your plan
The official list above is the reference, and you can assemble everything on it yourself. The Phaenyx plan counts each line for your household, adds the risks around your home and comes with the Phaenyx Safe app. Build your Phaenyx plan.
Frequently asked questions
Does Croatia's kit cover 72 hours?
The official kit covers at least 2 days of water and food 1. Croatia publishes no 72-hour or longer figure 12.
Is a battery radio really needed?
Yes, on the official list: a portable battery-powered radio with spare batteries 1. After sirens, instructions are given on radio and TV 3.
Do I need a face mask in the kit?
The Directorate's hygiene list includes a face mask and antibacterial gel 1.
Should I include iodine tablets?
They are not on the survival-kit list 1. Croatia distributes iodine only on official order near Krško; see Iodine tablets in Croatia.
Sources
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Komplet za preživljavanje — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/istaknute-teme/upute-za-gradjane-7375/sto-je-vazno-znati-prije-nesrece-za-vrijeme-trajanja-nesrece-i-po-zavrsetku-nesrece/komplet-za-prezivljavanje/7534 (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Uloga građana u sustavu civilne zaštite i kako svojim djelovanjem možete pomoći u izgradnji sigurnijeg društva (2023) — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/CIVILNA%20ZA%C5%A0TITA/PDF_ZA%20WEB/Uloga%20gra%C4%91ana%20u%20sustavu%20civilne%20za%C5%A1tite%20-%20bro%C5%A1ura.pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite — Znakovi za uzbunjivanje (plakat) — https://civilna-zastita.gov.hr/znakovi-za-uzbunjivanje/143 (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Komplet za preživljavanje checked 2026-10-20
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Uloga građana u sustavu civilne zaštite i kako svojim djelovanjem možete pomoći u izgradnji sigurnijeg društva (2023) checked 2026-10-20
- Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova - Ravnateljstvo civilne zaštite · Znakovi za uzbunjivanje (plakat) checked 2026-10-20