EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING, AMEMBASSY

UNCLAS MADRID 002567 SIPDIS DEPT FOR DS/IP/EUR E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC PTER SUBJECT: EMERGENCY ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING, AMEMBASSY MADRID REF: STATE 125943 ¶1. On July 07, 2005, as directed in REFTEL, the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) at Embassy Madrid met to discuss the bombing incidents that occurred in London. ¶2. The EAC discussed current conditions and indicators within Spain relating to any recent reporting and law enforcement and intelligence information. Physical and technical security of the Embassy and Consulate General was also discussed. All Section and Agency Heads were advised by the DCM to make sure that all staff and family are kept fully informed and integrated into the Embassy operations and viewpoints to ease their concerns. The EAC concurred that security appears to be at least in-line with current threats and no augmentation or alternatives were suggested. Conditions in Spain currently do not necessitate additional security measures. Local police have temporarily increased attention to the Diplomatic Missions. Nonetheless, evolving conditions will be watched closely. AGUIRRE