STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 04-361 (as of 11:00 AM December 26, 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-An Event Has Occurred 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 Winter Storm Warnings The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued the following: Southeastern Brooks Range including Arctic Village, Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar, D.O.T. Camp and Iniakuk Lake. Winter storm warning extended until 4 pm this afternoon from the Dalton Highway westward. Snow has tapered off in the area. Local southwest winds gusting to 35 mph continue to produce local blizzard conditions Upper Koyukuk Valley including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, and Gobblers Knob. Winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 pm today. Snow has tapered off in the area. However, above tree line southwest winds to 40 mph with blizzard conditions continue. Winds and blizzard conditions will diminish late this afternoon. Yukon Flats and surrounding uplands including, Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circe, Stevens Village, Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit and Twelvemile Summit. Winter storm warning in effect through 4 pm today for areas above tree line, Blizzard conditions above tree line continue this afternoon. Snow and blowing snow, whipped by west winds to 50 mph will locally reduce visibilities to near zero. The winds and blizzard conditions will diminish this afternoon. Central Interior, Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina and Livengood. Winter storm warning continues through 4 pm today for areas above tree line north of the Tanana River.  Blizzard conditions above tree line north of the Tanana River will continue today. Snow and blowing snow, whipped by west winds to 40 mph will reduce visibilities to near zero. The winds and blizzard conditions will diminish this afternoon. Oil Spill, Unalaska Island - M/V Selendang Ayu 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 AK Department of Environmental Conservation’s (ADEC) Public Information Lynda Giguere, cell (907) 321-5491; Bob Flint, cell (907) 240-2517; ADEC in Anchorage (907) 269-3063. USCG, Dutch Harbor, Sara Frances (907) 581-7600, ext 4046. Photographs, press releases and other spill information are available at: http://www.state.ak.us/dec/selendang The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 27, 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. Maps:           United Nations Cartographic Section                 University of Texas Library Map Section. 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