AVIAN INFLUENZA: EMBASSY ANKARA CONTINGENCY

UNCLAS ANKARA 007221 SIPDIS SENSITIVE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AMED AMGT ASEC CASC CMGT SUBJECT: AVIAN INFLUENZA: EMBASSY ANKARA CONTINGENCY PLANNING REF: A) STATE 219189 B) ANKARA 06594 C) ANKARA 06838 D) ANKARA 06884 ¶1. In response to reftel A, Ankara submitted its AI tripwires (reftel B) on 11/08/05. No further changes are recommended at this time. ¶2. Ankara tripwires will be entered into TRIPS on the classified network by 12/31/05. Designated employees for entering tripwire data: Jason Griffin, ARSO; second reporter identified and log in request will follow septel. ¶3. Post is reviewing and updating its list of essential personnel. ¶4. Incirlik AFB was on distribution list of Embassy Ankara's tripwire cable. Incirlik's Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response Plan is in the process of development. ¶5. As per reftels C and D, post continues to engage the GOT and monitor its AI response strategy. Wilson