This is the sixth and the last exercise conducted by LOT2 MODEX Consortium within Cycle 11. The aim of the module field exercise is to give the opportunity to water-related modules and capacities to have a functional exercise at European level, according to Union Civil Protection policies and procedures.
In October 2023, a severe storm affected whole Czech Republic. In several regions of the country local floods were reported. The most affected is the eastern part of the country (Moravian-Silesian Region – MSR) near the border with Poland. It has been reported unusual and abnormal intensity of rainfall in the MSR triggered landslides and severe flooding. According to weather forecasts, the level of rivers, lakes, dams etc.in MSR is stationary at a very high level. There is a huge risk of flooding several cities. Main roads in region have to maintain rideable/open due to the ongoing evacuation of the population in MSR.
EU Assistance was requested through UCPM, following the consequences of the weather conditions. Participating modules from six countries will put their skills to jointly cooperate in a scenario of significant water-related incidents, in an EU nation. The accepted modules arrived on 17th of October, in the morning.
This water-related exercise hosted by Czech Republic will benefit of the participation of 6 specialized modules from 6 countries: Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina (High Capacity Pumping - HCP) and Netherlands (Extreme High Capacity Pumping – EHCP).
All the teams will put their skills, protocols and gear to the test, but the most important thing will be seeing how well they can coordinate with one another in the field.
The international modules arrived in the affected area and registered at Reception and Departure Centre (RDC).
They installed the BoO (Base of Operations), attended the meetings with the local emergency authorities, assessed the affected areas, drawn up a joint plan of action and started the field operations.
