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STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SITUATION REPORT 05-348 (as of 11:00 AM, December 14, 2005)
Homeland Security Advisory System – National Level: Yellow-Elevated 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 I–Low
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
FEMA representatives met with DHS&EM staff today to kick-off the federal public assistance program for DR-1618 (2005 West Coast Alaska Storm). Project worksheets will be developed for eligible projects.
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks continues blizzard warning for St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast. Blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 pm Thursday. Dangerous high winds gusting to 60 mph combined with blowing and falling snow will produce blizzard conditions today through Thursday. Little change is expected through Saturday morning. Wind speeds are forecasted to diminish gradually Saturday.
The notorious "Nigerian" scam has been Alaskanized. People are getting e-mail solicitations that promise them a 20-percent share of the late Morris Thompson's estate, but the offer is a fraud, said Cynthia Drinkwater, an assistant attorney general in the state consumer protection unit. more...
National Situation
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged a Swedish Islamic militant with conspiring to support terrorism by traveling from London to Bly, Ore., in 1999 to help set up a jihad training camp. more...
Poor communication was the biggest problem that arose during a mock terror attack conducted at five Macomb County high schools this fall, according to a new report. more...
International Situation
One of Iran’s most influential ruling cleric called Friday on the Muslim states to use nuclear weapon against Israel, assuring them that while such an attack would annihilate Israel, it would cost them "damages only." more...
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has described the Holocaust as "a myth" and suggested that Israel be moved to Europe, the United States, Canada or Alaska. more...
International condemnation has greeted comments by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that the Nazi Holocaust was "a myth". more...
Two former members of the Saudi security services have been arrested by the Iraqi border guards as they tried to enter the country illegally to carry out attacks, according to a spokesman for the border guards. more...
Italy has frozen the Iranian embassy’s bank accounts in Italy on terror-related charges, state-run Ettemad Daily reported on December 12. more...
Police and other law enforcing agencies in Bangladesh yesterday recovered bombs, bomb-like objects and explosives in many districts. During police drives, they also arrested some suspected cadres of banned Jama'atul Mujahideen, Bangladesh (JMB) from different parts of the country. more...
Japanese police warned on Tuesday that Islamic extremists may tempt Muslim communities in Japan to turn radical and attack Japan, whose government has been a staunch backer of the U.S.-led war on Iraq. more...
Significant Dates
December 14, 2003 - Iraq
Saddam Hussein. Former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. troops during a raid on a farmhouse near Tikri.
December 14, 1983 - Chile
FPMR Terrorist Group Founded. The Manuel Rodriguez Patriotic Front (FPMR), a leftist terrorist group that announced its abandonment of armed struggle in 1991.
The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 15, 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.
Terrorist Groups: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20119.pdf
Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups. Hyperlink:
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