Croatia has activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and the Commission has already helped by sending tents, beds, mattresses, heaters and sleeping bags from Slovenia, Hungary, Austria and Italy, Commission spokesman Eric Mamer told a video press conference.
In addition, the EU's Copernicus satellite programme, which provides information based on satellite observation of Earth, is helping map the affected area, he added.
The European Union is here to help Croatia in these difficult times. European aid is already on the way and I thank Slovenia, Hungary, Austria and Italy for their offer through the Civil Protection Mechanism. Our thoughts are with the people affected and with the national services on the ground. We are ready to provide further assistance, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic said.