STATE OF ALASKA DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT 06-03 (as of 11:00 AM, January 3, 2006) Homeland Security Advisory System – National Level:  Yellow-Elevated Except national mass transit portion of the transportation sector - Orange-High (This only includes regional and inter-city passenger rail, subways and metropolitan bus systems.) 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 – Level I – Low. For ferries rated to carry 150 or more passengers and associated support facilities only. 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 Volcano Augustine Volcano:  Current Level of Concern Color Code: Yellow. The level of seismic activity at Augustine Volcano remains above background. However, small explosions can still occur with no warning and could affect low-flying aircraft in the vicinity of the volcano. Web camera and satellite views were cloudy yesterday. There is no indication that a large eruption of Augustine is imminent. Volcano Information On The Internet:  http://www.avo.alaska.edu Recording On The Status Of Alaska's Volcanoes:  (907) 786-7478 National Situation A Mormon missionary going door-to-door was fatally shot Monday night and a fellow missionary was wounded by an assailant who fled, police said. The attacks happened just after 6 p.m. in the Deep Creek area of the city, police said, when a man approached the two, shot them and ran away. More... International Situation Israel launched air strikes in Gaza early Monday, hitting a building it said was being used by Palestinian militants for terrorist activities, an Israel Defense Forces representative said. Militants have been launching rockets from Palestinian territories into Israel. The IDF has said that more than 200 Qassam rockets have been fired at Israel within the past four months. More... Attacks on two military camps in Abidjan left several people dead on Monday, just days after the formation of a new unity government in Cote d'Ivoire had restored hope of a peaceful end to the three-year crisis dividing the nation. More... Nearly 6,000 Iraqi civilians, police and troops were killed in violence last year, data released by the Interior Ministry on Tuesday showed. The figures were lower than those compiled by independent bodies basing their calculations on media reports. Of the 5,736 dead, 4,020 were civilians, 1,241 police officers, and 475 were Iraqi soldiers, the date showed. No comparable figures for previous years were available. In addition, 1,734 people described as terrorists were killed, the ministry said. More... Significant Dates January 3, 2000 – India: Muslim militants blamed for bombing in Kashmir market killing 17, injuring 20. January 3, 1989 – India: Kashmiri Separatist Campaign. Moslem Kashmiri militants began their campaign for independence from India. The Next Situation Report: will be published as of 11:00 AM, January 4, 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 Background Information on Other Terrorist Groups. Hyperlink:  http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/20120.pdf