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January 2002- Like
airports throughout the country, the Alaska airports are subject to federal
rules that mandate perimeter barriers around all facilities and 300-foot
vehicle-free zones around terminals. But these rules imposed after September
11 are having some unintended consequences. [
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November 2001 - Governor
Reports on Homeland Security Efforts -- Arizona has a well-prepared and
coordinated team handling homeland security, Governor Jane Dee Hull told
legislators today. Hull described the state's homeland security efforts
during a hearing for lawmakers hosted by Senate President Randall Gnant
and House Speaker James Weiers. [
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November 2001 - Governor Davis detailed an expanded role for National
Guard at state airports -- Arriving from Sacramento International Airport,
Governor Davis announced the deployment of 245 additional National Guard
members to 23 California airports. The Governor issued this order at the
request of President Bush, who asked for National Guard troops nationwide
to increase security presence at airports, and local airports that requested
additional help through the holiday season. [
November
9 - Siegelman and Sumrall Announce Activation of Alabama National
Guard Troops to Enhance Airport Security During the Holiday Season. Gov.
Don Siegelman and Brig. Gen. Mike Sumrall, adjutant general of Alabama,
announced today that more Alabama National Guard personnel would be activated
tomorrow to augment security operations at six commercial airports in
the state. The personnel will be assigned to airport security at least
through the New Year. [
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November 2001 - Governor
Bill Owens (Colorado) Wednesday announced the creation of his state's
Office of Preparedness and Security. The new state organization will examine
the state's current level of readiness for potential terrorist threats.
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November 2001 - Arkansas
Governor Mike Huckabee discussed his state's efforts regarding homeland
security on a Wednesday radio show. Huckabee observed, “This format
allows Arkansans to ask questions about state government without having
to come to the state Capitol.” [
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November 2001 - Governor
George H. Ryan announced the Illinois National Guard will take a more
visible presence at Illinois Nuclear Plants joining security measures
already in place. This enhanced visible presence will last throughout
the period that U. S. Attorney General John Ashcroft indicated American
citizens should be on a heightened state of vigilance. [
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October 2001 - The
Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Division of Emergency
Management have released a Strategic Plan for Strengthening Domestic Security
in Florida (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader). [
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October 2001 - Governor Tom Vilsack (Iowa) announced
that he has made the identification and protection of Iowa’s critical
assets a top priority of the state’s Homeland Security Initiative
against terrorism. Critical assets may include services like electric,
gas, and water utilities, telecommunications, banking, insurance, as well
as public event venues where large groups of people gather. [
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October 2001 - Governor Frank Keating (Oklahoma)
has announced the formation of a security and preparedness executive panel
in order to craft a statewide strategy for responding to possible terrorist
attacks. The panel will evaluate current security measures while constructing
a rapid response plan for the state. [
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October 2001 - In a continuing effort to ensure
the safety of Montana's citizens in response to the terrorist attacks
of September 11, Governor Martz today established a Homeland Security
Task Force. The task force will improve communication and develop a statewide
strategy for homeland security measures. [
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October 2001 - Governor Ruth Ann Minner (Delaware)
announced that that Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) Director
Sean Mulhern is serving as Delaware's anti-terrorism coordinator. Based
on regularly scheduled drills and training exercises, Mr. Mulhern indicated
he was “confident that our response system is effective.”
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October 2001 - Governor Don Sundquist (Tennessee) Appoints Brigadier
General Wendell Gilbert to Serve as Deputy to the Governor for Homeland
Security in Tennessee [
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October 2001 - Governor Donald DiFrancesco (New
Jersey) signs New Jersey Domestic Preparedness Act into law; forms Domestic
Security Preparedness Task Force [
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October 2001 - Governor Tauese Sunia (American Samoa) establishes
the Territorial Preparedness Task Force. Among the Task Force's responsibilities
are conducting a thorough review of the Territory's state of preparedness
and submitting a three-year comprehensive strategy for Department of Justice
funding. [
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September 2001 - Governor Scott McCallum (Wisconsin)
Establishes Task Force to Review State's Terrorism Preparedness
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November 2001 - Miami Voters Debate Homeland Security Bond, in Upcoming
Elections. In particular, the Initiative would devote $31 million in funding
to public safety equipment, interdiction of threats, and equipment for
city first responders. [
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November 2001 - The City of Orlando has announced plans to improve
physical security at its City Hall and other facilities through a multiphased
process. [
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October 2001 - FAA Order Requires Closing of Short-Term Parking at
Will Rogers Airport (Oklahoma City). The order prohibits any private vehicle
from parking within 300 feet of all airport terminals. 
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October 2001 - Council Member (Los Angeles) introduces legislation
to strengthen security at LA airports. New provisions may include background
checks, identification badges and facial recognition software. [
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October 2001 - Mayor Thomas Menino (Boston) met October 12th with
city public safety and public health officials to help allay residents'
fears based on yesterday’s FBI warning about terrorist attacks and
nationwide concerns about anthrax threats. [
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October 2001 - City of Detroit Announces Increased Security Measures
at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. Included in the new security precautions
are a no-deliveries policy without receipt, metal detectors, and limited
access for employees only. [
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October 2001 - Dallas Convention Center Implements New Security Procedures.
New safety measures include increased security checkpoints, inspection
of all storage areas, and no unattended curbside parking. [
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October 2001 - Mayor O'Malley (Baltimore) Hosts Internet Video Conference
on Bioterrorism. This video conference, sponsored by the U.S. Council
of Mayors, marks the first in an ongoing effort to provide the American
public with up-to-date information and ideas on urban emergency preparedness.
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October 2001 - The National Governor's Association has developed a
best practices page regarding state-level homeland security activities.
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November 2001 - Senators responded to concerns over information sharing
expressed by the U.S. Council of Mayors, by introducing the “Federal
- Local Information Sharing Partnership Act of 2001”. If enacted,
this Bill would amend the Patriot Act to encourage greater Federal - State
sharing of intelligence. (Requires Adobe Acrobat). [
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October 2001 - “Soldiers Are Eyes And Ears Of The Subway”:
from the Brooklyn Bridge to Grand Central Station, New York National Guard
personnel augmented the New York City Police Department's efforts to secure
and protect major transit hubs. [