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