The Municipal of Anchorage Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will officially
close Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, at 6 p.m. Citizens needing assistance from
the EOC during the weekend can call 343-1401. Calls will automatically be
forwarded on a 24-hour basis to the Anchorage Fire Department dispatch line
for assistance. Dispatch will have access to a 24-hour, on-call emergency
list of Municipal EOC members and forward calls accordingly for immediate
attention.

Anchorage Emergency Operations Center Master Log:
September 14, 2001 LAST UPDATE TIME: 5:19 PM Friday, 9/14/01
Time Event
2:55 PM ARC requested contact for assistance and/or nurse over weekend, will contact Beverly Wooley
1:40 PM ARC closing Grace Community shelter approx. 4:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, 9/15/01. Will open new location approx same time at Faith Baptist on Wisconsin.
1:02 PM All remaining shelter residents going home with church volunteers, any others will be also. Red Cross posting for 24 hours closing of shelter
9:02 AM There was a shooting at 4th and K at 7:49AM. Suspect is in custody, roads open, no injuries.
7:30 AM Shelter report: 10 people there now; 1 checking out/ enroute to airport. Red Cross contemplating finding hotel rooms for remainder of guests

Anchorage Emergency Operations Center Master Log:
September 13, 2001 LAST UPDATE TIME: 5:15 PM Thursday, 9/13/01

Time Event
8:46 PM Offers of housing: Mrs. Morgan 694-3394, Dianne Croney 344-0585, Melissa Fender 644-4710, Donna Gerdepe 243-2850 or 269-6617 have all extended the offer to open their homes to those who find themselves stranded as a result of this incident
8:00 PM Alaska Airlines flight returned 10 minutes after departure unable to "stow" main gear
8:15 PM Shelter Report: Meals = 27 total, Housing = 2 check-outs, 3 check-in, 18 for over night
3:25 PM FAA closes East Coast Airports: Newark (NJ), John F Kennedy(NY), LaGuardia(NY), Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hara, Reagan Intenational(D.C.), and Logan International (MA) are shut down for security reasons. No time has been given as to when these airport will open
3:13 PM APD/FBI investigating report of Alaska Cab Driver with a 747 Evergreen Aircraft Manual
2:28 PM Holland America Cruise Lines will offer cabins on board ships for southbound travel for passengers not able to connect to existing flights. Holland has also reserved several rooms in Anchorage for passengers at their own expense if desired
2:15 PM Red Cross Shelter will remain open for the night of 9/13/01 with approximately 25 people. Nurse will be on call as needed, transportation continued to be provided by Salvation Army
12:56 PM Red Cross Shelter will remain open for the night of 9/13/01 with approximately 25 people. Nurse will be on call as needed, transportation continued to be provided by Salvation Army
12:56 PM State of New York reports there is no additional need for volunteers or goods. The public is encouraged to make financial contributions. New York coordination hotline number is 1-800-801-8092.
12:22 PM Cruise ships at Kenai Harbor are being contacted to determine potential housing needs.
12:00 PM The FAA has approved security changes for transport passenger aircraft for all Alaskan airports.
11:45 AM Deadhorse Airport is operational. All BP/Phillips air charters are operating.
11:45 AM All diverted Korean, Cathay Pacific, Delta and Continental Airlines passenger flights have departed International Airport. Fed Ex will resume flights within the hour. China and ASIANA will begin departures soon.
11:00 AM Cargo flights have resumed from International Airport and Alaska Airlines announced they will have limited service today.
10:00 AM All flights which were diverted to Anchorage International Airport are cleared to depart. North Terminal is extremely busy
10:00 AM All nine major airports in Alaska are certified by FAA and operational
8:00 AM China Airlines will depart Anchorage International Airport at 11 am. Passengers are being picked up from hotels and shelter. Red Cross and Municipal Health and Human Services personnel remain on stand-by. Approximately 15 passengers remain at Grace Community Church

Anchorage Emergency Operations Center Master Log:
September 12, 2001 LAST UPDATE TIME: 7:35 PM Wednesday, 9/12/01

Time Event
10:58 PM FAA reports that all national airspace will be open for commercial and private aviation at 7 a.m. this morning (11 a.m. EDT).  Flights will resume on a case-by-case basis as airlines and airport implement more stringent levels of security
10:30 PM All general aviation operators released for flight within the state of Alaska.  Under no circumstances will any flight be authorized to fly beyond Alaska state boundaries
9:18 PM Airport says one Continental flight will leave at 2 am. Two Northwest cargo flights reported inbound
8:59 PM China Airlines passenger move has been completed.  Shelter remains operational.  Amateur Radio Emergency Services secured
8:57 PM According to State Emergency Coordination Center and the FAA, rescue, recovery, emergency medical, law enforcement and military flights in Alaska are approved.  Under this guidance, flight operations to retrieve hunters and fishermen are authorized.  Pilots must file flight plans under normal procedures
8:00 PM Airport reports possible landing of two Northwest Cargo flights this evening.  Alaska Airlines will not fly Thursday.  Anchorage International and Fairbanks International certified for all operations by the FAA.  If anyone calls EOC regarding outgoing flights, they will be advised that no flights will leave this evening, that they should await announcement from the airport and the airlines concerning possible resumption of operations
7:13 PM China Airlines will move 176 passengers from Grace Community Church to the Holiday Inn and the Northern Lights Inn.  Transportation provided by two buses currently at the shelter.  Grace Community Church will remain open as a shelter with 12 people
7:10 PM Per FAA and AIA:  Aircraft diverted to Mexico and Canada are permitted to resume flights to Anchorage.  AIA reports that there is a possibility that some incoming flights may arrive this evening.  No outbound flights permitted at this time, including flights to the Bush
6:00 PM Shift briefing:  1) China Air to move passengers to local hotels.  Shelter to remain open.  2) Police and Fire departments will go to 150 percent manning this evening.  3) EOC will continue to operate with manning levels determined as situations dictate.  Next briefing scheduled for 6 am Thursday
4:00 PM No flights will depart from Anchorage International Airport tonight.  FAA and Anchorage International Airport staff will meet at 8 am Thursday to determine when airport will open
3:00 PM 9/12/01--13:13 entry: Two bags were determined to be hunting gear. CLOSED
2:45 PM School Update: 1) 2 hour delayed start for elementary schools on Elmendorf AFB and Ft Richardson. 2) 2.5 hours delayed bus pick-up for Aurora Elementary (EAFB) and Central Junior High. 3) 30 minute early bus pick-up on Elmendorf AFB and Ft Richardson for Bartlett High School
2:10 PM Sec of Transportation Mineta said FAA would permit flights today only in special limited circumstances. Flights diverted yesterday will be allowed to continue to their original destinations
1:15 PM 5 buses will be staged at Grace Community Church to take passengers at shelter to airport, hotels, or showers as needed
1:13 PM Joint APD/AIA Safety EOD team working on evaluation and removal of 2 suspicious, untagged bags at airport
12:30 PM Shift Briefing: 1) Approximately 180 personnel are at the Grace Community Church. Tours are being offered at no cost. 2) APD/AFD will go to 150% manning this evening. 3) EOC will continue to operate with manning levels determined as situations dictate. 4) Next briefing will be at 6:00 PM.
10:20 AM China Air will not resume flights today. Attempts are being made to relocate passengers from the shelter to local hotels. Tours are being set up for passengers to visit Alaska Native Heritage Center and/or Girdwood area
9:39 AM Valdez returns to normal operations
9:30 AM Alaska Airlines will not resume flights today. Cargo and Goldstreak packages will not be accepted until further notice
7:45 AM For Alaska Railroad schedule information and questions call 265-2581
7:30 AM The EOC has been advised that the decision to reopen commercial air operations has been delayed until 11 am Alaska Daylight Time. Anchorage will remain in heighten readiness at least until then

Anchorage Emergency Operations Center Master Log:
September 11, 2001 LAST UPDATE TIME: 7:50 PM Tuesday, 9/11/01

Time Event
6:20 AM Emergency Operations Center Activated
6:45 AM Anchorage Police & Fire Units Double Staffed
6:45 AM Anchorage School District Schools Open
6:45 AM Ft. Richardson/Elmendorf on full alert
7:10 AM FAA shuts down all airports
7:20 AM Elmendorf Third Wing Command Alerted
7:23 AM State Emergency Command and Control Notified
7:45 AM Municipal Light & Power Plants 1 & 2 locked down.
7:57 AM FAA closes all air spaces
8:00 AM All airspace closed at Ted Stevens International Airport and all flights diverted to Fairbanks
8:15 AM Additional security added to Anchorage City Hall
8:30 AM All international flights diverted to Canada
9:00 AM Anchorage Fire Department HAZMAT Team double staffed
9:15 AM Report of device on school bus. Bus evacuated. Anchorage Police responded. Check revealed no device
9:30 AM No order has been given to evacuate downtown Anchorage
9:45 AM KAL Flt 85 (inbound) identified and rerouted to Whitehorse. See 11:45 am entry
10:00 AM Passengers from two aircraft at Ted Stevens International Airport are being moved to Grace Community Church. Approximately 700 passengers will be transported on People Mover and School District buses. Public Health. Nurses are being dispatched to assist. Salvation Army, Red Cross and the Municipality Health Department are in need of interpreters. People who wish to assist may call Salvation Army Headquarters, 276-2515
10:15 AM ASIANA Flt 222 (inbound) identified and rerouted to Whitehorse. See 11:45 am entry
10:17 AM FAA reports all flights have reached their destination
10:20 AM Merrill Field diverting all flights to Birchwood or other uncontrolled small airfields
11:30 AM FAA reports all Canada airports and airspace are closed
11:30 AM Shelter activated at Grace Community Church, 2511 Sentry Drive
11:45 AM KLM Flt 85 and ASIANA Flt 222 safely landed in Whitehorse
12:15 PM Alaska Airlines, Anchorage International Airport confirms commercial air operations will resume no earlier than 12 noon Wednesday, Sept. 12
12:15 PM Alaska Railroad north bound passengers will be bused to Fairbanks. South bound traffic OK. Freight will run but will be delayed
12:45 PM Four buses loaded at Anchorage International Airport to transport stranded passengers (177 of approx. 350) to shelter at Grace Community Church
1:15 PM Approximately 197 Continental Airline passengers transported to Grace Community Church
3:25 PM Ft. Richardson plans to stagger work shifts to help traffic congestion. Elmendorf has extra staff on base and at their gates. Traffic is not expected to move quickly.
5:05 PM Port of Anchorage has extra security and patrols.
6:00 PM Fifty-one Continental Airlines passengers moved to Westcoast Hotel, Eagle s Nest and Barrett Inn
7:00 PM People Mover buses provide shuttle service from Grace Community Church to Hanshew Jr. High School for showers
7:50 PM
The military has announced phone numbers that service members can phone to get the latest information about the terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
Family members may contact Service representatives:
Army - 1-800-984-8523 or 703-428-0002
Navy and Marine Corps - 1-877-663-6772
Air Force - 1-800-253-9276
Navy and Marine personnel assigned to the Pentagon are also requested to call
1-877-663-6772 for accountability purposes. A DoD media operations center has been established at Marine Corps Post Henderson Hall. Media representatives may call
703-697-9988
9:30 pm Grace Community Church secured for the night. Passengers sleeping or watching film

Time	Event
2:55 PM	ARC requested contact for assistance and/or nurse over weekend, will contact Beverly Wooley
1:40 PM	ARC closing Grace Community shelter approx. 4:00 PM tomorrow, Saturday, 9/15/01. Will open new location approx same time at Faith Baptist on Wisconsin.
1:02 PM	All remaining shelter residents going home with church volunteers, any others will be also. Red Cross posting for 24 hours closing of shelter
9:02 AM	There was a shooting at 4th and K at 7:49AM. Suspect is in custody, roads open, no injuries.
7:30 AM	Shelter report: 10 people there now; 1 checking out/ enroute to airport. Red Cross contemplating finding hotel rooms for remainder of guests

Time	Event
8:46 PM	Offers of housing: Mrs. Morgan 694-3394, Dianne Croney 344-0585, Melissa Fender 644-4710, Donna Gerdepe 243-2850 or 269-6617 have all extended the offer to open their homes to those who find themselves stranded as a result of this incident
8:00 PM	Alaska Airlines flight returned 10 minutes after departure unable to "stow" main gear
8:15 PM	Shelter Report: Meals = 27 total, Housing = 2 check-outs, 3 check-in, 18 for over night
3:25 PM	FAA closes East Coast Airports: Newark (NJ), John F Kennedy(NY), LaGuardia(NY), Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hara, Reagan Intenational(D.C.), and Logan International (MA) are shut down for security reasons. No time has been given as to when these airport will open
3:13 PM	APD/FBI investigating report of Alaska Cab Driver with a 747 Evergreen Aircraft Manual
2:28 PM	Holland America Cruise Lines will offer cabins on board ships for southbound travel for passengers not able to connect to existing flights. Holland has also reserved several rooms in Anchorage for passengers at their own expense if desired
2:15 PM	Red Cross Shelter will remain open for the night of 9/13/01 with approximately 25 people. Nurse will be on call as needed, transportation continued to be provided by Salvation Army
12:56 PM	Red Cross Shelter will remain open for the night of 9/13/01 with approximately 25 people. Nurse will be on call as needed, transportation continued to be provided by Salvation Army
12:56 PM	State of New York reports there is no additional need for volunteers or goods. The public is encouraged to make financial contributions. New York coordination hotline number is 1-800-801-8092.
12:22 PM	Cruise ships at Kenai Harbor are being contacted to determine potential housing needs.
12:00 PM	The FAA has approved security changes for transport passenger aircraft for all Alaskan airports.
11:45 AM	Deadhorse Airport is operational. All BP/Phillips air charters are operating.
11:45 AM	All diverted Korean, Cathay Pacific, Delta and Continental Airlines passenger flights have departed International Airport. Fed Ex will resume flights within the hour. China and ASIANA will begin departures soon.
11:00 AM	Cargo flights have resumed from International Airport and Alaska Airlines announced they will have limited service today.
10:00 AM	All flights which were diverted to Anchorage International Airport are cleared to depart. North Terminal is extremely busy
10:00 AM	All nine major airports in Alaska are certified by FAA and operational
8:00 AM	China Airlines will depart Anchorage International Airport at 11 am. Passengers are being picked up from hotels and shelter. Red Cross and Municipal Health and Human Services personnel remain on stand-by. Approximately 15 passengers remain at Grace Community Church

Time	Event

10:58 PM	FAA reports that all national airspace will be open for commercial and private aviation at 7 a.m. this morning (11 a.m. EDT). Flights will resume on a case-by-case basis as airlines and airport implement more stringent levels of security
10:30 PM	All general aviation operators released for flight within the state of Alaska. Under no circumstances will any flight be authorized to fly beyond Alaska state boundaries
9:18 PM	Airport says one Continental flight will leave at 2 am. Two Northwest cargo flights reported inbound
8:59 PM	China Airlines passenger move has been completed. Shelter remains operational. Amateur Radio Emergency Services secured
8:57 PM	According to State Emergency Coordination Center and the FAA, rescue, recovery, emergency medical, law enforcement and military flights in Alaska are approved. Under this guidance, flight operations to retrieve hunters and fishermen are authorized. Pilots must file flight plans under normal procedures
8:00 PM	Airport reports possible landing of two Northwest Cargo flights this evening. Alaska Airlines will not fly Thursday. Anchorage International and Fairbanks International certified for all operations by the FAA. If anyone calls EOC regarding outgoing flights, they will be advised that no flights will leave this evening, that they should await announcement from the airport and the airlines concerning possible resumption of operations
7:13 PM	China Airlines will move 176 passengers from Grace Community Church to the Holiday Inn and the Northern Lights Inn. Transportation provided by two buses currently at the shelter. Grace Community Church will remain open as a shelter with 12 people
7:10 PM	Per FAA and AIA: Aircraft diverted to Mexico and Canada are permitted to resume flights to Anchorage. AIA reports that there is a possibility that some incoming flights may arrive this evening. No outbound flights permitted at this time, including flights to the Bush
6:00 PM	Shift briefing: 1) China Air to move passengers to local hotels. Shelter to remain open. 2) Police and Fire departments will go to 150 percent manning this evening. 3) EOC will continue to operate with manning levels determined as situations dictate. Next briefing scheduled for 6 am Thursday
4:00 PM	No flights will depart from Anchorage International Airport tonight. FAA and Anchorage International Airport staff will meet at 8 am Thursday to determine when airport will open
3:00 PM	9/12/01--13:13 entry: Two bags were determined to be hunting gear. CLOSED
2:45 PM	School Update: 1) 2 hour delayed start for elementary schools on Elmendorf AFB and Ft Richardson. 2) 2.5 hours delayed bus pick-up for Aurora Elementary (EAFB) and Central Junior High. 3) 30 minute early bus pick-up on Elmendorf AFB and Ft Richardson for Bartlett High School
2:10 PM	Sec of Transportation Mineta said FAA would permit flights today only in special limited circumstances. Flights diverted yesterday will be allowed to continue to their original destinations
1:15 PM	5 buses will be staged at Grace Community Church to take passengers at shelter to airport, hotels, or showers as needed
1:13 PM	Joint APD/AIA Safety EOD team working on evaluation and removal of 2 suspicious, untagged bags at airport
12:30 PM	Shift Briefing: 1) Approximately 180 personnel are at the Grace Community Church. Tours are being offered at no cost. 2) APD/AFD will go to 150% manning this evening. 3) EOC will continue to operate with manning levels determined as situations dictate. 4) Next briefing will be at 6:00 PM.
10:20 AM	China Air will not resume flights today. Attempts are being made to relocate passengers from the shelter to local hotels. Tours are being set up for passengers to visit Alaska Native Heritage Center and/or Girdwood area
9:39 AM	Valdez returns to normal operations
9:30 AM	Alaska Airlines will not resume flights today. Cargo and Goldstreak packages will not be accepted until further notice
7:45 AM	For Alaska Railroad schedule information and questions call 265-2581
7:30 AM	The EOC has been advised that the decision to reopen commercial air operations has been delayed until 11 am Alaska Daylight Time. Anchorage will remain in heighten readiness at least until then

Time	Event
6:20 AM	Emergency Operations Center Activated
6:45 AM	Anchorage Police & Fire Units Double Staffed
6:45 AM	Anchorage School District Schools Open
6:45 AM	Ft. Richardson/Elmendorf on full alert
7:10 AM	FAA shuts down all airports
7:20 AM	Elmendorf Third Wing Command Alerted
7:23 AM	State Emergency Command and Control Notified
7:45 AM	Municipal Light & Power Plants 1 & 2 locked down.
7:57 AM	FAA closes all air spaces
8:00 AM	All airspace closed at Ted Stevens International Airport and all flights diverted to Fairbanks
8:15 AM	Additional security added to Anchorage City Hall
8:30 AM	All international flights diverted to Canada
9:00 AM	Anchorage Fire Department HAZMAT Team double staffed
9:15 AM	Report of device on school bus. Bus evacuated. Anchorage Police responded. Check revealed no device
9:30 AM	No order has been given to evacuate downtown Anchorage
9:45 AM	KAL Flt 85 (inbound) identified and rerouted to Whitehorse. See 11:45 am entry
10:00 AM	Passengers from two aircraft at Ted Stevens International Airport are being moved to Grace Community Church. Approximately 700 passengers will be transported on People Mover and School District buses. Public Health. Nurses are being dispatched to assist. Salvation Army, Red Cross and the Municipality Health Department are in need of interpreters. People who wish to assist may call Salvation Army Headquarters, 276-2515
10:15 AM	ASIANA Flt 222 (inbound) identified and rerouted to Whitehorse. See 11:45 am entry
10:17 AM	FAA reports all flights have reached their destination
10:20 AM	Merrill Field diverting all flights to Birchwood or other uncontrolled small airfields
11:30 AM	FAA reports all Canada airports and airspace are closed
11:30 AM	Shelter activated at Grace Community Church, 2511 Sentry Drive
11:45 AM	KLM Flt 85 and ASIANA Flt 222 safely landed in Whitehorse
12:15 PM	Alaska Airlines, Anchorage International Airport confirms commercial air operations will resume no earlier than 12 noon Wednesday, Sept. 12
12:15 PM	Alaska Railroad north bound passengers will be bused to Fairbanks. South bound traffic OK. Freight will run but will be delayed
12:45 PM	Four buses loaded at Anchorage International Airport to transport stranded passengers (177 of approx. 350) to shelter at Grace Community Church
1:15 PM	Approximately 197 Continental Airline passengers transported to Grace Community Church
3:25 PM	Ft. Richardson plans to stagger work shifts to help traffic congestion. Elmendorf has extra staff on base and at their gates. Traffic is not expected to move quickly.
5:05 PM	Port of Anchorage has extra security and patrols.
6:00 PM	Fifty-one Continental Airlines passengers moved to Westcoast Hotel, Eagle s Nest and Barrett Inn
7:00 PM	People Mover buses provide shuttle service from Grace Community Church to Hanshew Jr. High School for showers
7:50 PM	The military has announced phone numbers that service members can phone to get the latest information about the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Family members may contact Service representatives: Army - 1-800-984-8523 or 703-428-0002 Navy and Marine Corps - 1-877-663-6772 Air Force - 1-800-253-9276 Navy and Marine personnel assigned to the Pentagon are also requested to call 1-877-663-6772 for accountability purposes. A DoD media operations center has been established at Marine Corps Post Henderson Hall. Media representatives may call 703-697-9988
9:30 pm	Grace Community Church secured for the night. Passengers sleeping or watching film