STATE OF StateplaceALASKA DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 06-347 (as of 11:00 AM, December 13, 2006) Homeland Security Advisory System – National Level:  Yellow-Elevated 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 ’06 October Southern Alaska Storm On October 8, a strong storm caused severe flood damage on the southern areas of Alaska.  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.  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 FEMA team has set up a Joint Field Office in Anchorage 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). National Situation More than 1,200 people were arrested in meatpacking plants in six states during raids that federal officials said amounted to the largest-ever workplace crackdown on illegal immigration. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff said Wednesday the investigation uncovered a disturbing front in the war against illegal immigration, in which illegal immigrants are using the identities of U.S. citizens to obtain jobs. More... International Situation Bomb blasts killed at least 23 people in Iraq on Wednesday, including seven Iraqi soldiers, in a day of apparently sectarian violence that overshadowed preparations for a conference intended to promote national reconciliation. In the worst blast, a car bomb exploded near a bus shelter and a crowd of Shiite day laborers in a busy street in eastern Baghdad, killing 10 people and wounding 25, the police said. More... Palestinian gunmen ambushed a Hamas commander outside a Gaza courthouse Wednesday, forcing him to his knees and killing him gangland-style in an attack that threatened to push Hamas and Fatah closer to civil war. More... Significant Dates December 13, 2001 – India: Attack on the Indian Parliament. Five gunmen attacked the Indian Parliament in New Delhi shortly after it had adjourned. Before security forces killed them, the attackers killed 6 security personnel and a gardener. Indian officials blamed Lashkar-e-Tayyiba and demanded that Pakistan crack down on it and on other Muslim separatist groups in Kashmir. December 13, 1994 - Organization of the Islamic Conference adopts code of conduct for combating international terrorism. The code states terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances.          The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, December 14, 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                 University of Texas Library Map Section. Terrorist Groups:       http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20119.pdf                         http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20120.pdf