STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 05-356 (as of 11:00 AM, December 22, 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. Seismic data indicate that small explosions and/or vigorous venting of volcanic gasses have occurred over the last 24 hours. Web camera and satellite views were cloudy yesterday. 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. Yesterday's field work was successful. Four additional seismometers were installed on Augustine and gas concentrations were measured. Data from the gas flight are currently under analysis. Volcano Information On The Internet: http://www.avo.alaska.edu Recording On The Status Of Alaska's Volcanoes: (907) 786-7478 International Situation Gunmen killed four police commandos and wounded six others Thursday morning at an Iraqi police checkpoint in southern Baghdad, police said. More... Significant Dates December 22, 2000 – West Bank: HAMAS suicide bombing at restaurant near Mehola kills 1 and wounds 3 Israeli soldiers. December 22, 1999 – India: Grenade blast wounds 12 civilians at crowded road crossing in Kashmir. Moslem militants blamed. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 23, 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 | ||