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STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SITUATION REPORT 05-343 (as of 11:00 AM, December 9, 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
05 Nov Southeast Storm: DHS&EM teams have completed on-site damage assessments in Juneau, Haines, Angoon and Hoonah. An assessment team is in Sitka today. Communities submitting local disaster declarations to date include Juneau and Haines Borough. Communities in the process of submitting local declarations include Sitka and Pelican. Impacted communities contacted by DHS&EM include Skagway, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Tenakee Springs, Port Alexander, Hyder and Klawock.
Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks continues winter storm warning for the Chukchi Sea Coast including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina and Espenberg. A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 pm this afternoon. Snow and blowing snow with areas of low visibility will continue today along with areas of freezing rain. Another 2 inches of snow is expected today. Ice accumulation will be less than 1/10 of an inch.
Travel Advisory
A very hazardous driving conditions has occurred between MP202-226, Trims to Delta Maintenance area. Temperatures of 41, rain and snow mix, black ice, freezing rain and high winds is causing frozen runoff on road and ditches in some sections. Studded tires and/or chains are recommended, road is very slick. Most hills and corners are sanded.
Following are sources for road conditions:
Steese Highway Road Conditions: 907 451-5204
Canadian Road Conditions: 1 867 456-7623
Statewide Road Conditions: 511 or on the internet at: http://511.alaska.gov/
National Situation
A 6-year old boy was killed and about 10 others were injured when a Southwest plane skidded across the runway at Chicago's. More...
Canadian officials called off a search Wednesday after police and military officials failed to find evidence that a plane had crashed in the waters off southwestern New Brunswick, about 25 miles east of the Maine border. More...
A bomb hoaxer who sparked panic in Croydon just two days after the July 7 bombings has been jailed for 16 months. More...
International Situation
Spanish authorities have arrested seven people suspected of financing the activities of Islamic terror groups, a Civil Guard spokesman says. More...
Two Palestinian militants were killed yesterday in an air strike on a house in the Gaza Strip while an Israeli soldier was stabbed to death at a West Bank checkpoint. More...
A farmer who reported an outbreak of bird flu in poultry to China's agriculture ministry has been arrested. More...
Significant Dates
December 9, 1987 – Israel Beginning of the Intifada; today’s date is used to mark the beginning of the Intifada or uprising on the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
December 9, 1961 – Tanzania: Independence of Tanganyika
The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 12, 2005. A significant change in the situation or the threat level will prompt an interim report. Direct questions regarding this report to Wayne Rush 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
State Department: State Department Daily Highlights
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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