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STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SITUATION REPORT 04-352 (as of 11:00 AM December 17, 2004)
Homeland Security Advisory System – National Level: Yellow-Elevated US. Department of Homeland Security
Homeland Security Advisory System – Alaska Level: Yellow-Elevated State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
State Emergency Coordination Center Preparedness Level: 2-Heightened Sense of Awareness State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Military installations in Alaska are at FPCON A.
State of Alaska Cyber Security Alert Level: Guarded State of Alaska Cyber Security
State of Alaska Situation
Unalaska Island - M/V Selendang Ayu Oil Spill
On 7 December 2004, the Coast Guard notified the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) that the M/V Selendang Ayu had lost engine power and was adrift. The vessel grounded on December 8 and broke into two pieces. The vessel had 424,000 gallons of bunker C (IFO380 Intermediate fuel oil) and 18,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. The amount of product spilled is unknown. The M/V Selendang Ayu remains grounded in two pieces approximately 1800 yards offshore of Cape Spray. For additional information contact DEC, Lynda Giguere, PIO, cell 321-5491, U.S. Coast Guard - Roger Weatherall 321-4510, Responsible Party - Jim Lawrence 301-4457. Photographs and other spill information including the ADEC sitrep are available for viewing at the unified command web site: http://www.state.ak.us/dec/spar/perp/response/sum_fy05/041207201/041207201_index.htm
Bering Strait Sea Storm Update
Disaster assistance is being offered by the State of Alaska for individuals and families in the Northwest Arctic Borough, the city of Nome, the city of Mekoryuk, the Bering Strait REAA, the Lower Yukon REAA, the Kashunamiut REAA and the Pribilof Islands REAA who suffered damages to real and personal property during the October 18-24 storm. The 60-day application period started December 1, 2004 and will end January 29, 2005. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is distributing fliers to be posted in the affected communities. Information that was previously gathered on DHS&EM Damage Assessment Forms from these communities was used only to support a disaster declaration and should not be considered as an application for individual assistance. All persons wanting
to participate in this individual assistance program need to call the toll-free tele-registration number, 1-800-921-3682. For a copy of the flier, contact the State Emergency Coordination Center at 1-888-462-7100.
Water Shortage - Nunam Iqua
The saltwater contamination in the source water for the Nunam Iqua water plant has dropped enough to be useable again. The water plant started pumping operations, and has filled the treatment tank. The loop to the storage tank is still frozen and water plant operators are working to thaw the loop to allow filling of the storage tank. The community has enough water left from the deliveries last week to last for a few more days.
Blizzard Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for today for the Western Arctic Coast including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay and Cape Lisburne.
Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for today and tonight for the Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island.
National Situation
The US State Department has designated al-Manar television - the station of Lebanon's Hizb Allah party - as a terrorist organization, a notice published in the Federal Register said. More...
International Situation
Osama bin Laden has urged militants to concentrate their attacks on Iraqi and Gulf oil facilities, saying it was the most powerful weapon against America, said a transcript of a tape played on the Internet. More...
Afghan soldiers have killed two prisoners holed up in Kabul's Pul-i-Charki jail after a day-long siege that started when a group of inmates identified as al Qaeda killed their guards in an attempted jailbreak. More...
The men who attacked the U.S. Consulate in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, on Dec. 6 and killed five non-U.S. employees had planned to take American hostages, U.S. officials told ABC News. More...
Calendar of Significant Events
December 17, 1996 – Peru: MRTA rebels take 700 hostages at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Lima.
December 17, 1981 – Italy: US Brigadier General Dozier kidnapped by Red Brigade.
The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 18, 2004. A significant change in the situation or the threat level will prompt an interim report. Direct questions regarding this report to Wayne Rush at 907-428-7032 or wayne_rush@ak-prepared.com.
How to reach the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:
Phone the State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) by dialing (907) 428-7100 or 1-888-462-7100, 24 hours per day. Information on emergency topics is available on the Division's web site at http://www.ak-prepared.com. Homeland Security information may be found at http://www.ak-prepared.com/homelandsecurity/.
How to reach the Division of Administration –State Cyber Security Program: If you have questions you may contact Darrell Davis, State Computer Security Officer, at darrel_davis@admin.state.ak.us.
For further information:
Being prepared: Ready.gov
Countries: U.S. State Department Background Notes.
Terrorist Groups: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20119.pdf
Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups. Hyperlink: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20120.pdf
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