STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 06-352 (as of 11:00 AM, December 18, 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) State of Alaska Situation FEMA 1669-DR (’06 October Southern Alaska Storm) Effective December 8, 2006, a notice of Presidential Declaration of a major disaster for the State of Alaska was signed for the October 8-13, 2006 storm that caused severe flood damages in certain southern areas of Alaska under the authority of the Stafford Act. State disaster assistance 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 during the October 2006 flooding. Following the December 8, 2006 Presidential Disaster Declaration for the October 8-13, 2006 Storm, SBA has now also declared for the Chugach REAA, Copper River REAA, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. 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 two Federally-Declared Disasters A FEMA Joint Field Office in Anchorage is in support of applicant briefings, kickoff meetings, and project worksheet development for two federally-declared disasters: 06 Hooper Bay Fire (FEMA 1666-DR-AK) and 06 August Southcentral Flooding (FEMA 1663-DR-AK). Boaters Must Not Operate 121.5/243 Mhz EPIRBs After 31 Dec 06 The US Coast Guard reminds all boaters that beginning January 1, 2007, both 121.5 and 243 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are prohibited from use in both commercial and recreational watercraft. Boaters wishing to have an emergency rescue beacon aboard their vessel must have a digital 406 MHz model. For more information, see the USCG press release: http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/786/139352/ Significant Dates December 18, 1999 – Sri Lanka: Suicide bomber at election rally kills 23 and wounds 100, including the President; bomb attack at opposition rally kills 11; LTTE blamed on both cases. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 19, 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 _ | ||