STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 05-130 (as of 11:00 AM, May 10, 2005)
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: Responsible Level 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
The National Weather Service (NWS) continues their flood watch for ice jam and snowmelt flooding from Akiachak to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River. There appears to be a large amount of water moving downriver; however, no further ice jams are expected for the Lower Kuskokwim River. The joint DHS&EM/NWS River Watch team reports minor to moderate flooding in Kwethluk and Bethel. DHS&EM is also investigating a report from the City of Bethel that the ice and flooding over the past day has damaged a portion of the riverbank protection wall. The high water downriver of Bethel is expected to last another two or three days. NWS also continues their flood warning for village of Buckland along the Buckland River, through tomorrow. DHS&EM continues to monitor the situations regarding the loss of community infrastructure and/or buildings in cities of Deering, Nulato, and Point Lay. Travel Advisory at Dalton/Elliott Highway. MP5 of the Dalton Hwy is open to 2 lanes. The material on the road is soft, reduce speeds, use caution. MP110 of the Elliott Hwy is open to 2 lanes. The material on the road is soft, reduce speeds, use caution. Watch for men and equipment working in the area. Greenpeace was found guilty on two misdemeanors of criminal negligence for entering Alaska waters for an anti-logging campaign. State regulators charged Greenpeace, ship Capt. Arne Sorensen and ship agent Willem Beekman with multiple counts of misdemeanor criminal negligence last July for not filing the spill plan or having proof of financial responsibility in case of a spill. More... National Situation A number of "jihadist returnees" have arrived back in Canada from other countries and some may intend to commit acts of terrorism, according to a declassified intelligence report. More... Federal authorities say members of a violent Mexican gang are using the Arizona border as a corridor to the country. In the past year, Border Patrol agents have arrested about 10 members of Mara Salvatrucha a notorious international street gang in Mexico. Yet according to federal and local law enforcement officials in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Tucson and Yuma, the gang members don't appear to stay in the state. More... International Situation Recent attacks by Colombia's Marxist rebels display the training of IRA members captured in the country in August 2001. Gen Carlos Ospina said there was no doubt Revolutionary Armed Forces (Farc) rebels were using IRA techniques in a counter-offensive launched in February. More... Russian security services have detained a Chechen woman alleged to be a trainer for suicide bombers and another alleged militant in the Caucasus republic. Interior Ministry forces detained the woman in the town of Urus-Martan late Saturday. More... Interior Minister Ophir Pines-Paz announced Tuesday that he intends to revoke the Israeli residency of four members of an East Jerusalem Hamas cell behind the deaths of 35 people in multiple terrorist attacks. More... China has labeled the 2008 Olympics in Beijing a top terror target and vowed to upgrade intelligence gathering with other countries, state media said. The capital has already outlined security plans for the Games, making the most of foreign expertise, setting up an anti-terror force and even enlisting the help of subway, taxi and bus drivers. More... Seven men have appeared in court in Mauritania charged with establishing a terrorist organization. Prosecutors allege the men had been trained in Algeria by an Islamic militant group, the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat. More... Significant Dates May 10, 2002 - Russia, Remote control mine rips through Victory Day parade in Dagestan, leaving 41 dead. Chechens separatist suspected. May 10, 2005 – Spain, Basque youth group, Haika, declared illegal. May 10, 1902 - Cuba Independence Day, Cuba achieved independence as a U.S. protectorate in 1899. This date marks the end of U.S. protection. May 10, (year ?) – Jordan Arab Resistance Day, Also known as Renaissance Day. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, May 11, 2005. 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 |