STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 05-362 (as of 11:00 AM, December 28, 2005)
Except national mass transit portion of the transportation sector - Orange-High (This only includes regional and inter-city passenger rail, subways and metropolitan bus systems.) 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 1: Responsible Level of Awareness State of Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Maritime Security (MARSEC) Level – Level I – Low. For ferries rated to carry 150 or more passengers and associated support facilities only. 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 Volcano Augustine Volcano: Current Level of Concern Color Code: Yellow. Elevated seismicity continues. Web camera views on December 27 showed continued steaming at the volcano's summit. There is no indication that a large eruption of Augustine is imminent. Small explosions can occur with no warning and could affect low-flying aircraft in the vicinity of the volcano. Volcano Information On The Internet: http://www.avo.alaska.edu Recording On The Status Of Alaska's Volcanoes: (907) 786-7478 Earthquake The Alaska Earthquake Information Center located a moderate earthquake that occurred on Tuesday, December 27th at 3:03 PM in the Unimak Island region of Alaska. This earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was located at a depth of about 16 miles. The magnitude and location may change slightly as additional data are received and processed. No reports of this event being felt or causing damage have been received at this time. Distance to nearby locations: 82 miles SE of Akutan and 213 miles SW of Sand Point. International Situation Leftist rebels ambushed a group of soldiers Tuesday who were protecting civilians in southern Colombia, killing 28 in the deadliest rebel attack in a year marked by hundreds of military deaths, officials said. About 400 rebels with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, surprise attacked 80 troops near Vista Hermosa, 105 miles south of Bogota, said brigade commander Col. Carlos Ramirez. More... Authorities in Saudi Arabia say security forces have shot and killed two wanted terrorists, hours after the fugitives gunned down five police officers in a drive-by shooting. The two dead men are said to have been involved in the al-Qaida terror network's operations in the kingdom. More... Significant Dates December 28, 2000 – Israel: Bombs explode on bus; 2 killed, 16 wounded; Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims responsibility. December 28, 1998 – Yemen: Islamic Army of Aden-Abyan kidnaps 16 Westerners. Four hostages killed during rescue bid by security forces. December 28, 1972 – Thailand: Black September takes hostages and seizes Israeli Embassy; hostages released in return for safe conduct. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 29, 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 1-800-478-2337, 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 | ||