Prague critical infrastructure protection exercises

Authorities in Prague have conducted security drills, such as the SafeGuard HMP 2026 exercise, to test the protection of vital infrastructure. Initial efforts focused on the Flora water reservoir, which supplies over 16,000 customers across several districts. The drills involved coordination between the military, police, the Integrated Rescue System, and Prague Water and Sewerage (PVK) to test command structures and communication.

Subsequent security activities expanded to include testing the protection of national petroleum stocks at the central oil reserve tank farm in Nelahozeves. These exercises utilized advanced technologies, including drone detection systems, unmanned ground vehicles, and underwater robots.

These measures are part of a broader response to heightened threat levels and new legislation requiring resilience planning across twelve sectors, including energy, healthcare, and food production. Additionally, Prague is collaborating with the Czech Red Cross to establish a network of crisis volunteers to support these security efforts.