STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 05-353 (as of 11:00 AM, December 19, 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 Winter Storm Warning The National Weather Service Fairbanks has issued winter storm warning for St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. The winter storm warning is now in effect until 6 pm Wednesday. Winds gusting to 60 mph will continue through early Wednesday. Visibility will be reduced by blowing snow. Blizzard conditions will be possible this afternoon through Wednesday as snow spreads into the area. Visibility may be reduced to near zero at times this afternoon through Wednesday. Augustine Volcano There were approximately 6 events of small explosion-like signals that were recorded on Saturday, 17 Dec. Small explosions can still occur with no warning and could affect low-flying aircraft in the vicinity of the volcano. Augustine remains in color code Yellow and AVO continues to monitor the situation closely. Volcano Information On The Internet: http://www.avo.alaska.edu Recording On The Status Of Alaska's Volcanoes (907) 786-7478 Diesel Fuel Spill A diesel fuel spill was reported to ADEC at 4:00pm on 16 December. About 3110 gallons of diesel fuel was released at Richardson Highway, just north of the Tanana River Bridge and approximately 10 miles west of Delta Junction. Diesel was released down 3/10 of a mile of the highway, resulting in the contamination of snow and soils next to the highway. No fuel was observed draining into the Tanana River. more. International Situation The Iran and Syria-backed Hezbollah militia maintains a cell in the Gaza Strip that directs and finances terror operations against Israelis, including several attacks carried out by a group connected to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, a captured Palestinian terrorist told Israeli interrogators. More... An Iraqi militant group posted on the Internet on Monday a video it said showed the killing of a U.S. security consultant it had abducted earlier this month. More... Significant Dates December 19, 2003 – Iraq: A bomb destroyed the Baghdad office of the Supreme Council of the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, killing a woman and wounding at least 7 other persons. December 19, 1998 – Philippines: Libyan-trained Abu Sayyaf leader Ab-durajak Abubakar Janjalani dies in gunfight on Basilian Island. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 20, 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 | ||