Areas bordering Serb-held territory in Bosnia, e.g. Dubrovnik and Orasje, are also subject to shelling. The city of Rijeka and the Istrian Peninsula in western Croatia remain largely unaffected by the fighting, and are accessible by road from Slovenia and by ferry from Italy. Visitors who stay abreast of developments and familiarize themselves with local protective shelters, police stations, and hospitals reduce the risk to their safety. Crossing Serb lines or checkpoints may be dangerous. Health facilities in Croatia, although generally of Western caliber, are under severe strain.
Some medicines are in short supply.
Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical coverage is not always valid outside the United States. Travelers have found that supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proven to be useful. Such crimes are more likely to occur in bus or railroad stations. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.