STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 06-355 (as of 11:00 AM, December 21, 2006)
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. Military installations in Alaska are at FPCON A. State of Alaska Cyber Security Alert Level: Guarded State of Alaska Cyber Security World Health Organization Pandemic Phase - Phase 3: No or very limited human-to-human transmission (An Influenza Pandemic situation report, which contains an explanation of the WHO Pandemic Phases, is attached to this situation report and updated every Tuesday) (Note: Because there are no significant changes to the Pandemic Influenza situation - world-wide, national or within the State - we are not publishing a new situation report for the week of 18-24 December. Refer to last week's report and you'll have information that's as current as it needs to be. We'll publish an updated report next week ( the week of 25-31 December.) State of Alaska Situation Heavy Snow Warning - Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island including the City of Juneau. The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a heavy snow warning which is in effect until midnight tonight. Snow will continue into the evening hours, heavy at times. Total snow accumulation will range from 4 to 8 inches with the highest amounts in the Mendenhall Valley. Snow will taper off late this evening and change to snow showers. Road Closure Lifted For Richardson Highway The Richardson Highway was reopened at 9:30 last night to one lane traffic. At approximately 11:00 last night all avalanche debris was removed and both lanes opened to traffic. DOT&PF Road Information: can be found at http://511.alaska.gov/ or by calling 511. North Pole Drainage Issues DHS&EM is monitoring drainage problems occurring around several homes in the Christine Road area near North Pole. Apparently cold temperatures and lack of adequate snow cover are causing problems with ground water flow. DHS&EM is monitoring the situation and will coordinate with the Fairbanks North Star Borough if state assistance is requested. FEMA 1669-DR-AK (06 October Southern Alaska Storm) Effective December 8, 2006, a Presidential Declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alaska was signed for the October 2006 storm that caused severe flood damages in certain southern areas of Alaska. Applicant briefings have been completed for Cordova, Valdez and Kenai Peninsula Borough. State Individual Assistance for 06 October Southern Alaska Storm is available to individuals and families in the Cordova, Glennallen, Valdez and Seward areas who suffered damages to real property (primary residence), personal property and transportation. U.S. Small Business Administration assistance is available in the Chugach REAA, Copper River REAA, and Kenai Peninsula Borough areas. The application period to apply for State Disaster Assistance is November 27, 2006 to January 26, 2007. Persons wishing to apply should call 1-800-921-3682. FEMA in Alaska for Federally-Declared Disasters A FEMA Joint Field Office in Anchorage is in support of three federally-declared disasters: 06 Hooper Bay Fire (FEMA 1666-DR-AK), 06 August Southcentral Flooding (FEMA 1663-DR-AK) and 06 October Southern Alaska Storm (FEMA 1669-DR-AK). International Situation Three more American servicemen have died in Iraq, the U.S. military said Thursday, putting December on track to be among the deadliest months of the year. The surge in U.S. combat deaths comes as Washington searches for new political and military strategies to contain the flood of violence, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates traveled to Baghdad talking to soldiers and Iraqi officials about the possibility of bolstering U.S. troop strength in Iraq. More... Significant Dates December 21, 1988 – UK: Pan Am Flight 103 destroyed by bomb over Scotland; all 259 killed as well as 11 on the ground; Libya was responsible. December 21, 1975 – Austria: Carlos the Jackal kidnaps 11 OPEC minister in Vienna; 3 die. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 22, 2006. 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 _ | ||