STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 04-362 (as of 11:00 AM, December 27, 2004) 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
Blizzard WarningsThe National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued the following: Western Prince William Sound including Whittier, Seward, Girdwood and Moose Pass. Blizzard warning beginning this afternoon through Tuesday. North and west winds are expected to rapidly increase this afternoon to 20 to 35 mph gusting to 45 mph at times. The stronger gusts are expected in Whittier, Seward and through Turnagain Pass to Snow River Delta. The combination of the strong wind and the recent moderate to heavy snow fall will result in visibilities frequently reduced to less than 1/4 mile in blowing snow beginning this afternoon. Northeast Prince William Sound including Valdez, and Thompson Pass. Continue blizzard warning to begin this afternoon for Thompson Pass and extend the blizzard warning to include the city of Valdez through Tuesday. North wind will increase to 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts to 50 mph this afternoon. The recent snow fall in combination with the windy conditions will result in blizzard conditions from the pass into town. Expect visibilities to frequently reduce to less than ¼ mile developing this afternoon. These blizzard conditions are expected to last into Tuesday afternoon. Southeast Prince William Sound including Cordova. North wind 35 to 55 mph gusting to 80 mph will develop in the Copper River Delta late this afternoon and continue through Tuesday afternoon. Expect blowing and drifting snow near the Delta as the wind picks up this afternoon to continue into the early evening. Heavy Snow Warning The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued heavy snow warning for Haines Borough and Lynn Canal, Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island and Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island. The winter storm watch has been upgraded to a heavy snow Warning over the north half inner channels of southeast Alaska today and tonight including the communities of Haines, Gustavus, Hoonah and Juneau. The potential exists for snow accumulations of 6 inches ore more today and tonight. Winter Storm Warning The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 pm Tuesday for the Eastern Alaska Range including Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims Camp, Eagle Trail and Mineral Lake. Total snow accumulation of up to seven inches through tonight along with north winds to 30 to 50 mph through the passes tonight and Tuesday will produce blowing snow and lower visibilities to near zero at times. Conditions will improve Tuesday night. Oil Spill, Unalaska Island - M/V Selendang Ayu Photographs, press releases, Spill Response Updates and
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spill information
are available at: http://www.state.ak.us/dec/selendang or 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. International Situation
An Islamist website broadcast a videotape of last week's attack on the mess hall in Mosul that killed 22 people and injured dozens more. The three terrorists shown on the video are believed to be members of the Ansar al-Sunnah Army which is the group that claimed responsibility for the attack. More... In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, Mohammad Yasin Malik and the President of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, have expressed grave concern over the stepped up Indian state terrorism and appealed to the world community to get India stop killing of innocent Kashmiris. More... Spanish police have arrested a fourth terror suspect believed to be linked with a gang trying to buy explosives for an attack. More... Chechen militants are trying to raise money by producing counterfeit videos about alleged terrorist attacks, says a report of the North Caucasus anti-terrorist HQ. More... The suicide bomber who killed 22 soldiers and contractors at an American military base at Mosul last week had inside help from militant sympathizers who infiltrated Iraqi forces being trained by the Pentagon. More... U.S. forces captured two senior figures in al-Qaida's branch in Iraq, the U.S. military said Saturday, and one of Turkey's richest businessmen was reported kidnapped, appearing in a video along with a weeping employee saying they were being held hostage. More... Calendar of Significant Events December 27, 1985 – Abu Nidal group attacks Rome and Vienna airports; 18 dead and 121 wounded. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 28, 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 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 |