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STATE OF ALASKA
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY
AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
SITUATION REPORT 06-039 (as of 11:00 AM, February 8, 2006)
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 2: 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
Augustine Volcano
Current Level of Concern Color Code: Orange. The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) has provided the following report for today, Wednesday, February 8, 2006 11:30 AM AKST. Seismicity at Augustine remains at low-levels but is still above background. Low-level ash plumes and occasional pyroclastic flows on the island's flanks continue. Satellite data from last night show a persistent thermal signal and occasional light ash emission. A glow at the summit and upper north flanks was visible from Homer last night and early this morning with low-light cameras and high-powered binoculars. Dependent on weather and level of volcanic activity, two field crews plan to visit the island today by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft to observe thermal features, measure gas release, collect ash samples, make visual
observations of new deposits, and download imagery from a still camera. Further explosive activity producing ash clouds to altitudes over 25,000 feet may still occur with little or no warning. AVO is monitoring the situation closely and the observatory is staffed 24/7. For up-to-date Ashfall Advisories and wind trajectories, please refer to the National Weather Service website: http://pafc.arh.noaa.gov/augustine.php. The telephone recording on the Status of Alaska’s Volcanoes is (907) 786-7478.
For Ashfall and Air quality Information:
- Steps to take in the event of ashfall, visit the Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Quality Division, Volcanic Ashfall page at http://www.dec.state.ak.us/air/volcano.htm.
- Air quality in Anchorage, contact the Anchorage Municipality’s Air Quality Hotline at 907-343-4899, or visit their webpage at http://www.ci.anchorage.ak.us/healthesd/air.cfm.
- Most recent public health bulletin, go to: http://www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/bulletins/catlist.jsp?cattype=Volcanoes
Travel Advisory
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Fairbanks District Maintenance & Operations, has issued a travel advisory that is in effect for the Steese Hwy at Eagle Summit. Strong winds are causing poor visibility due to blowing snow and drifting snow. Fairbanks District M&O advised to use caution when traveling through this area. Updates will be issued as conditions change.
National Situation
None to report
International Situation
None to report
Significant Dates
None to report
The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, February 9, 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.
Terrorist Groups: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20119.pdf
Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups. Hyperlink:
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