Grad Omiš announced on Sunday that PVC roofing sheets will be made available to residents whose homes were damaged in a recent fire, with instructions on how to report damage issued. The city plans to distribute the temporary protective materials on Monday to prevent further damage from anticipated rainfall. Residents who need the sheets must submit their requests via email to [email protected], providing contact information. Details on how to collect the sheets and other essential information will be communicated promptly. The procedure for reporting damage was outlined by the city, which stated that all affected individuals have been notified. Those whose property was destroyed during the catastrophic fire that hit the town on August 13, 2026, will be informed of the process through its official website. The fire was officially declared extinguished. According to the procedure, a municipal committee will conduct an initial assessment of damages caused by natural disasters on-site, followed by submitting a request to the mayor of the Split-Dalmatia County for a decision on declaring a natural disaster. Once the decision is made, the city will call upon all affected parties to report damage using the prescribed form via its official website at www.omis.hr. A portion of the required documentation includes a resolution regarding the condition of the building or a permit, proof of registration in the farmer’s registry if applicable, and photographs of the damaged property before repairs. Additional documents needed include a police report on the damage, invoices for any work, goods, or services purchased to restore the property to its original state prior to the fire, and insurance policies if applicable. Residents are advised not to submit claims until the official call for submissions is published. They are urged to regularly check the city's official website for updates, as claims must be submitted within 15 days of the declaration of a natural disaster. Premier Andrej Plenković confirmed on Saturday that the government will decide on financial support for Omiš and surrounding areas once the extent of the damage from fires affecting approximately 1,000 hectares is known. He praised the swift intervention, coordination, and presence of Croatian firefighters, military forces, and other services. “Everything was done in a few hours. I was on the phone with them throughout the evening and almost the entire night, and I believe they did a miracle together,” he said. He highlighted the investment of around 800 million euros into firefighting equipment over the last decade. “The military has prepared six Canadairs and six Air Tractors to be fully operational. Yesterday, they were in Zagreb, after Omiš, they were in Pelješac, working wherever there were fires,” he added. Numerous houses were burned down, which Premier Plenković described as a great success given the rapid spread of fire in densely populated areas. “People protected the fire sites, protected the HEP transformer station, which was very important for operations. HEP services are functioning, water supply is operating, everyone is engaged to normalize traffic as soon as possible,” he noted. However, many vehicles and auxiliary structures were destroyed, and one person lost their life. The premier expressed condolences to the family. When asked about the cause of the fire, he stated that the police are conducting an investigation and will release everything in the public interest. He also addressed the current tourist season, noting that it is somewhat better than last year in terms of arrivals, nights spent, and revenue. “We hope it will be the same in the high season, which is traditionally good. We have reached around 110 million stays, up to 22 million tourists, this number varies,” he said.
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