Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: September 2005 DoS Correspondence

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From: rrntkatrina-io [rmtkatrina-io@ofda.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13,2005 6:57 AM
To: SES-0; TaskForce-1
Subject: -
For Immediate Action USAlD Katrina Update #8
Attachments: 09.13.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 0600.xls; 09.13.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response
Update &doc
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Administrator Natsios has requested that the attached documents be
distributed to the following people:
Secretary Rice
Deputy Secretary Zoellick
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Thank you for your assistance
Sarah McNiece
Information Officer
Hurricane Katrina RMT
rmtkatrina-io@ofda.net
(703) 526-2202
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From: rmtkatrina-io [rmtkatrinajo@ofda.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 6:38AM
To: SES-0; Katrina Working Group
Cc: rmtkatrina-io
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAID Katrina Update #23
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.28.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 0600.~1~;

09.28.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response
Update 23.doc
09.28.05- Katrina 09.28.05 -

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Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Please note: This is the final USAID Katrina Morning Update from the USAID RMT.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sarah McNiece/~oniBock
Information Officers
(703) 526-2202
From: rmtkatrina-io [rmtkatrina-io@ofda.net]
To : SES-0; Katrina Working Group
Cc: rmtkatrina-io
Importance: High
Attachments: -
09.27.05 Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart O6QO.xls; 09.27.05 - Hurricanes Katrina Response
Update 22.doc
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Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah McNiece/~oniBock
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(703) 526-2202
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 6:10 AM
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAlD Katrina Update # I 8
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.23.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 0600.xls;09.23.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response
Update 18.doc ,
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OFDA Logist... lurricane Katrina R..
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah McNiece/Yoni Bock

rrntkatrina-io@ofda.net
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Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 6:29 AM
Subject: -
For Immediate Action USAlD Katrina Update # I 7
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.22.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response Update 17.doc; 09.22.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0600.xls
09.22.05- 09.22.05 - Katrina

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Administrator Natsios has requested that the attached documents be distributed to the
following people:
Secretary Rice
Deputy Secretary ~ d e l l i c k
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah ~ c ~ i e c e / ~ oBock
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(703) 526-2202
Sent: Wednesday, September 21,2005 6:29 AM
Cc: rmtkatrina-io
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAlD Katrina Update # I 6
Importance: High
Attachments: -
09.21.05 Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 06DO.xls; 09.21.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response
Update l6.doc
09.21.05 - Katrina 09.21.05 -

OFDA Logist... iurricane Katrina R.'.
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
~ s i s t i nSilverberg
Karen Hughes

(703) 526-2202
From: rmtkatrina-io [rmtkatrina-io@ofda.net] .
Cc: rmtkatrina-io
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAlD Katrina Update #15
Attachments: 09.20.05- Hurricane Katrina Response Update 15.doc; 09.20.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0600.xls
09.20.05 - 09.20.05 - Katrina

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Administrator Natsios has requested that the attached documents be distributed to the
following people:
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah ~cNiece/YoniBock
~urricaneKatrina RMT
Sent: Monday, September 19,2005 6:47 AM
To: SES-0; TaskForce-I
Cc: rmtkatrina-io
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAlD Katrina Update #14
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.19.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 050O.xls; 09.19.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response
Update 14,doc
09.19.05 - Katrina 09.19.05-

OFDA Logist ... lurricane Katrina R.
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
~ristinSilverberg
Karen Hughes
(703) 526-2202
Sent: Monday, September 26,2005 6 2 0 AM
Cc: rrntkatrina-io
Subject: -
For immediate Action USAID KatrinalRita Update #21
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.26.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 0600.xls; 09.26.05 - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Response Update 21.doc
09.26.05 - Katrina 09.26.05 -

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~dministratorNatsios has requested that the attached documents be
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean Mccormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Thank you for your assiseance.

(703) 526-2202
Choi, Martino I
From: rmtkatrina-io [rmtkatrina-io@ofda,net]
Sent: Sunday, September 25,2005 8:54AM
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAID KatrindRita Update #20
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.25.05 - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Response Update 1 9 . d ~ 09.25.05

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Logistics Chart 0600.xls
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Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah M c ~ i e c e / ~ o nBock
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(703) 526-2202
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From: rmtkatrina-io [rmtkatrinafo@ofda.net]

Sent: Saturday, September 24,2005 8:50 AM
Cc: rrntkatrina-io
Subject: For Immediate Action - USAlD KatrinaIRita Update #I
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Importance: High
Attachments:, 09.24.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 06130.xls; 09.24.05 - Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Response Update 19.doc
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Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
(703) 526-2202
Sent: Sunday, September 18,2005 8:54AM
To: SES-0; Taskforce-1
Cc: rrntkatrina-io
Subject: -
For Immediate Action USAlD Katrina Update #I
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Importance: High
Attachments: -
09.18.05 Hurricane Katrina Response Update i3.doc; 09.18.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0500.xls
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Administrator Matsios has requested that the attached documents be
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns ,
Henrietta Fore
: Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes

( 7 0 3 ) 526-2202
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Sent: Saturday, September 17,2005 855 AM
To: SES-0; Taskforce-I
Subject: -
For Immediate Action USAlD Katrina Update #I2
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.17.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics Chart 0500.xls; 09.17.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response
Update ? 2.doc
09.17.05 - Katrlna 09.17.05-

OFDA Logist... iurrlcane Katrina R..
.distributed to the following people:
Secretary Rice
~ e p u Secretary
t ~ Zoellick
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
~ r i s t i nSilverberg
Karen Hughes
Thank you for your aasistance.

(703) 526-2202
From: rmtkatrina-io [qtkatrina-io@ofda.netJ
Sent: Friday, September 16,2005 6:48 AM
Po: TaskForce-I; SES-0
Subject: -
For Immediate Action USAlD Katrina Update # I 1
Importance: High
Attachments: 09.16.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response Update II.doc; 09.16.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0500.xls
iurrlcane Katrina R.. OFDA Logist...

Secretary Rice
Ambassador sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
~ i n aPowell
~ r i s t i nSilverberg
Karen Hughes

Sarah ~cNiece/YoniBock
(703) 526-2202
From: Shvetz, Brendon J
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 757 AM
To: S-SpecialAssistants; Martilotta, Lisa M; Paschall, Richard C; Sofen, Melinda J(PAIF0);
Duckett, Charlotte W; ECA (Front Office); 10 Staff Assistants; Barnett, Cheryl E; PRM-
Hurricane Katrina; Robinson, Maggie E
Cc: SES-0; TaskForce-I
Subject: FW: For Immediate Action - USAID Katrina Update #I 0
Attachments: 09.d5.05 - Hurricane Katrina Response Update 1O.doc; 09.15.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0600.xls
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From: rmtkatrina-io [mailto:rmtkatrina-ioOofda.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6 : 5 1 AM
To: TaskForce-1; SES-0
~dministratorNatsios has requested that the attached documents be distributed to the

following people:
Secretary Rice
Deputy Secretary zoellick
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Hurricane Katrina RMT .
(703) 526-2202
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To: TaskForce-I; SES-0
Attachments: -
09.14.05 Hurricane Katrina Response Update 9.doc; 09.14.05 - Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0600,xls
09.14.05- -
09.14.05 Katrina
iurricane Katrina R.. OFDA Logist..,
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy.
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah McNiece
Information Officer
(703) 526-2202
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From: Shvetz, Brendon J
Sent: Wednesday, September 14,2005 7:Ol AM
f 0: S-SpeciafAssistants; Martilotta, Lisa M; Bass, John R (OPS); Robinson, Maggie E; 10 Staff
Assistants; PA UNGA Team; ECA (Front Office); PRM-Hurricane Katrina; Barnett, Cheryl E
Subject: FW: For immediate Action - USAID Katrina Update #
Attachments: - -
09.14.05 Hurricane Katrina Response Update %doc; 09.14.05 Katrina OFDA Logistics
Chart 0600.xls
09.14.05- -
09.14.05 Katrina
iurricane Katrina R.. OFDA Logist...
Secretary Rice
Ambassador Sullivan
Deborah McCarthy
John Bass
Nick Burns
Henrietta Fore
Richard Green
Sean McCormack
Dina Powell
Kristin Silverberg
Karen Hughes
Sarah McNiece
Information Officer
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(703) 526-2202
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From: CMS TaskForcel -Director
Sent: Saturday, September 03,2005 229 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-DutyDeputies; TaskForce-I
Subject: For Robert Sanders
Robert: As we start to break loose authorizations for acceptance of technical assistance

and equipment provided by foreign governments, we will need to respond to the question
already posed by several embassies (Israel in particular) as to the customs treatment of
such donations. In other,words, will DHS allow duty,free entry of donated equipment and
supplies. A collateral issue will be the procedures for any inspections normally provided
by U.S. regulatory entities such as USDA.
Please ask the OFDA TF1 rep to pass these questions to the OFDA folks who will be working
with FEMA/DHS on logistics so that they can begin to develop answers for us to pass to
foreign missions and to our embassies. Thanks, Eileen
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATEICASE ID: 18 OCT 2006 200503991
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Oliva, Amber M
From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce3B
Tuesday, September 13,2005 9 5 8 AM
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To: 'Lisenby, Nancy'; CMS TaskForcel -Director
Cc: SES-0-CMS
Subject: Wiring Instructions for International Donations to the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund
Nancy ,
Per our conversation yesterday, we received your e-mail on wiring instructions for
international donations to the Bush.Clinton Katrina fund. we will pass this information
on to people interested in sending donations to the fund.
Thanks for your assistance.

UNI'I'ED STATES DEPARTiMENT OF STATE
Heidi Gomez REVlEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMlNIA
Special Assistant DATEICASE ID: 19 OCT 2006 200503991
Hurricane Katrina Task Force
U.S. Department of State
From: Lisenby, Nancy [mailto
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9 : 2 5 AM ,
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director

Cc: Becker, Jean
Subject: FW: test
Ambassador Malloy,
Jean Becker asked me to send you the following wiring instructions for international
donations to the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund.
I
To transfer cash internationally, please wire to: 1

Arnegy Bank of Texas
Houston, TX
Swift No. :
For credit to: ~ r e a t e rHouston Community Foundation
Account # :
If I can be of any further assistance, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Nancy Lisenby k
Office of George Bush
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From: CMS TaskForcel-Director [mailto:1TFDIRQstate.qov]

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 2:40 PM
To : Becker, Jean
Cc: TaskForce-1
subject: RE: test
Hmm, I do not believe.that the info on the SWIFT number reachkd me but may have been
received by sorneone on the task force. Could your assistant re-send it to me and I'll
double check that it has been added to our fact sheet. Many thanks, Eileen
From : Becker, Jean [mailto :
Sent: Thursday, September $8, 2005 1 0 : b 2 AM I
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director
Subject: RE: test
I did get this. Thanks,so much.
I have asked my assistant to send you immediately the SWIFT number for our
Bush-Clinton account, that is needed for overseas wire transfers. that was missing from
the information I sent you last night.
Thanks again for being in touch. 41 was fascinated by our conversation.
jean
From: CMS TaskForcel-Director [mailto:1TFDIR@State.gov]

Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 5:27 PM
To : Becker , Jean
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: test
From Eileen Malloy

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From: Lee, Carrie K (SIES-0)

Sent: Friday, March 17,2006 4:39 PM
To: Morrow, Michael K
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: Dept. of Education press package
X E press guidance State-Ed MOA on

(2).doc .. Mike,
Katrlna Donatl.
This is the latest version we had. Deborah discussed it with u/S Fore .who wanted to hold
off on making an announcement until the selection of schools to receive aid was finalized.
Regards,
Carrie
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>From: McCarthy, Deborah A (S/ES-0-CMS)
>Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 10:03 AM-
>To: OIKeefe,John M; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Sullivan, Joseph G; Lee, Carrie K
(S/ES-0);-Razick,Nazima H; Dent, Lynwood M
>Cc: Bass, John R (OPS)
>Subject: DOING PRESS IN NEW ORLEANS
NEXT WEEK R E FOREIGN DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS/ M OK? i
>Lynn, OK to do Press in New brleans?

' I assume the U/S wobld want this.
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includins the MOU which qives in the appendix an outline of how the funds will be
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATEICASE ID: 29 JAN 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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DOS 23 Sep Cable on International Support for Rita
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TAGS: PREL, EAID, PINS, AEMR, CASE, PGOV, ECON, EAIR
SUBJECT: TFUSO1: HURRICANE RITA: INTERNATIONAL OFFERS OF
ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 164132; B) STATE 164429; C) STATE 175147; D )

State 164963 and previous
1 (U) This cable provides guidance to posts regarding possible offers of

international assistance in anticipation of Hurricane Rita. As posts are
awa're, we are processing current offers of international assistance proffered
to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. we have received offers from 145 -
governments, political entities and international organizations. We have
accepted offers from 106 international donors. 44 flights have arrived with
donations that are being distributed.
2. ( U ) Posts should not rpt not solicit any assistance or donations for
Hurricane Rita relief efforts. If host governments inquire, posts should
indicate that no specific material needs have been identified and we
anticipate we will be able to meet the vast majority of needs via domestic
resources. (Note: We have asked certain posts to collect information on
certain food items from specific private vendors). We now have an
established mechanism to receive requests from emergency relief officials in
FEMA through OFDA (USAID) which will be the means through which we are
informed of possible needs.' Any specific international assistance will then
be communicated to the appropriate posts.
3. (U) For those governments who express an interest in helping,.posts

should note that the burden of caring for displaced persons will, once again,
fall to a large extent on non-governmental relief organizations. If a
government or citizens would like to make a donation to an organization
providing hurricane relief, we ask that Missions inform that they do so by
contacting such organizations directly.
4. (U) In the possible event that a government may wish to make a cash
contribution directly to the United Sates Government, we urge that the
Missions follow the guidelines outlined in reftel D for authorization to
accept such offers.

RE\'IEW AIJTfIORITY: FRANK TI'kIKIIN1,l
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5. (U) For those posts who have not yet received a definitive reply to their
generous offers of assistance post-~urricaneKatrina, we expect to complete
the review of the offers and respond in the very near future. Given.the
enormous amounts of assistance received, it is possible that some offers may
not be accepted but we are awaiting further assessments in the wake of the
dynamic situation on the ground to provide final answers.
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From : Gisvold, Lisa C

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 3:48 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F
Cc: SES-0-CMS
Subject: Colombian and Mexican mental health workers
I
As we weren't able to resolve this issue today, I wanted to make sure you have contact
information and that this issue doesn't fall through the cracks. OFDA (Tony Stitt
7 0 3 - 5 2 6 - 2 2 1 0 ) tried to reach someone at HHS today to push the acceptance of the mental
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health workers. However, HHS has been in a retreat all day. The contact person at HHS is
Dr. David Smith, 3 0 1 - 6 7 5 - 1 9 2 0 . David is supportive of the visit so he will be helpful. I
also had the matrix team add this information to the matrix. Call me if you have any
questions. Lisa /
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
Operations Center
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640

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From: CMS TaskForcel F

Sent: Friday, September 16,2005 11:06 AM
To: Levine, Bernadette E
Cc: TaskForce-I
Subject: Channelling offers to NGOs
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Re: your question of a few minutes ago
We've just been told that the best way for foreign countries to donate goods that are not
being accepted on a government-toygovernment basis is to work with the local Red Cross or i
affiliated assistance organizations I
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.
* * * TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 * * *
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT O F STATE 1

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To: State Department Katrina Task Force
From: Grey Frandsen @OS - SICRS) liaising at FEMA
RE: Reporting from F'EMA: ~ e s ~ o k sto

e sForeign Offers of Support
I am currently working at FEMA attempting to coordinate information collection and

distribution related to ground-level requirements and assistance offers from foreign
countries and international organizations. John Bass, Denny Offit, and I attended a
FEMA-hosted meeting and I stayed behind to help sort out and "scrub" the list of .
international offers of assistance with FEMA-generated requirements.
The following bullets may be helpfhl to include in an outgoing cable concerning general
offers of support £?om foreign countries and organizations. The thrust of the cable should
include the clear indication that current shortfalls and total requirements have not yet
been identified in hll, that there are serious shortfalls at this time, and that sourcing
requests andlor information relating to offers of assistance for these commodities would
be helpfhl.
The following list w& generated by FEMA and represents a first-cut at those goods that
are in high demand in the areas of concern.
NOTE: Shortfalls are still being determined; preliminary sourcing is valuable at

this time so that when shortfalls are determined they can be matched to specific
resources. . .
Desired Donations andfor Offers of Assistance (In General):
Cash (Ref State cable #?)

MREs
Water and ice
Generators (large and small; 110 and 220 acceptable; 60 hertz required; note that
many other countries utilize 50 hertz)
Tarps and plastic sheeting
Bedding (sheets, pillows)
Medical supplies (first aid kits, bandages, crutches, wheelchairs)
Comfort kits
Baby formula and diapers
Coolers
Large tents
Logistics crews
Forklifts, pallets, arid other shippingllogistical supplies
Veterinarian supplies
Cleaning supplies

DATEJCASE ID: 18 OCT 2006 200503991
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Note that USAID/OFDA is establishing an Operations Center in Arlington, Virginia, that

will soon be the hub for collecting FEMA-generated requirements and DOS-received
offers of assistance, Still, while the above list will change over the course of time,
instructions to Posts may benefit from including generic guidance should countries like to
refine or offer new forms of assistance.
We are currently analyzing the "International Offers of Assistance" matrix that you have
provided (latest edition as of 3: 12pm) and will have answers back to you at
approximately 5pm today (may be a bit late).
If you have questions, please call y l o r the Ops Center.
Thanks.
Grey Frandsen
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To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); Offutt, Denison K; sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov;Gottiieb, Greg;
joboyfe@ofda.net
Subject: FEMA to State: Guidance on Generally Acceptable Types of Assistance
Attachments: Initial FEMA DocSeptember 3.doc
Initial FEMA
Wpternber 3.do..
To TF Director, Deputy Director (Alison):
Team,
Quick update from FEMA:
The attached is what I've generated with FEMA on types of assistance generally needed at
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this time. We'll continue to work it. This may be fodder for a cable that could outline
what types of offers would be generally acceptable. FEMA understands that we have
political pressures and requirements to get back to udonorlfnations on their offers. FEMA
has also indicated that shortfalls will exist, although the size of the shortfall in which
sector/category of assistance is still unknown.
we're continuing to work on the "International Offers of Assistancen matrix (3:12pm
version) that you sent to us a few hours ago. We're hoping to have a sufficiently detailed
response to each offer, although I doubt we'll have the entire list vetted by early
evening. I'll keep you posted. '
Note that the new OFDA-sponsored.operations center should quickly turn in to the place to
digest both the requirements (FEMA-generated) and offers (State-received).
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sonja Nieuwejaar in FEMA's international office is key and is available at 646-2925.
Grey

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From: Reside, Julie M(PA1PRS)
Sent: Tuesday, October 04,2005 1027 AM
To: Katrina Working Group; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Davidson, Terry R; Hartley, Linda J; Keener, Geraldine F; Morrow, Michael K; Edwards,
Harry(LPA/PR)(RRB, 6.10-032); Sheridan, Kevin (LPA)(RRB, 6.10-006); PA PO Group
Subject: Final NATO Airlift of Donated Assistance to Hurricane Victims
Katrina Working Group -

Following up my ongoing phone call t'o the Working Group:
Deputy Spokesman Adam Ereli was told the final NATO flight into Little Rock, Arkansas, is
taking place today, and asked for some points from which the Spokesman can draw to
highlight the NATO effort at the top of today's press briefing:
Today marks the arrival'of the final flight delivering NATO assistance to
Hurricane Xatrina victims.
Great support from and cooperation with our allies in this effort
Today's flight will be the # th flight bringing NATO aid to Americans, having
delivered (specific numbers and items) - that were used to (for what
purpose?) -
Anything else we want to draw attention to? Specific NATO nations?
This gives us a good opportunity to bring further American and international attention to
the generosity and support of our European allies in our time of need. We will appreciate
any details you can send to us (PA PO Group) before 12 noon today so the Spokesman can
lead his briefing with thanks to NATO nations.
Many thanks for your cooperation.
Julie

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From: B6
Sent: I Tuesday, September 3,2005 11;16 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: Acceptance of'~irliftOffersiNATO (Draft) I!
John,
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Below is the e-mail I was going to send to Deborah. j
I would also courtesy copy:

CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator; Bass, John R-(OPS); SES-0-CMS; sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov;
rmtkatrina-nato@ofda.net
A thought as I was typing this...would we want to put out word to all our NATO members (and
partners?) about offering airlift assets as an offer of assistance? Just a quick review
only turned up 2 or 3 countries specifically offering use of transport aircraft. I
Bill
.............................
Deborah,
With FEMAfs concurrence, we'd like to use offered airlift offered by NATO countries to
help NATO's EADRCC coordinate delivery of FEMA-accepted materiel offers of assistance.
To make that happen, we'll need a cable to go out to our posts in those NATO countries I
wholve offered that airlift assistance. I don't have that list, but I'm sure ~atrinaTask
Force has it: '
,
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I'd recommend something like:
"The United States gratefully accepts' (government's name) offer of airlift assets on a
non-reimbursable basis. Please have the Government of (name) coordinate with W R C C
(~uro-Atlantic Response Coordination Centre) (phone: +32-2-707.2670;fax: +32-2-707.2677;
e-mail: eadrcc@hq.nato.int) to flow schedule and route airlift of accepted materiel
assistance. Courtesy copy taskforce-l@state.gov and rmtkatrina-nato@ofda.net."
Respectfully requesting review and editing to neaten it up, and then transmit.
Mll Ad
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From: B6
Sent: ITuesday, September 06.1005 6:52 AM
Subject: FW: EUCOMlNATO Coord for European Offers
John, FYI
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From:
Sent:ITuesday, September 06, 2005 5:12 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelD-DepCoordinator; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD;
TaskForce-1; Timberman, Thomas F(Main State Rrn); Pozorski, David R(Main State Rm 2422A);
PM-~ction~eam; 7 PM-POW-DL; IIMG, STATE
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EUCOM~NATOCoord for European Offers
Heads up
Deborah,
Just a heads u p . . j ]is exploring the possibility of activating the NATO
Response Force C2 assets to better coordinate European offers of aid. As of now, he's just
checking if it is politically feasible and helpful--whichwill include a call to1 1
I \ Thoughts?
Dep. Poiltlcal Advisor to the CoJrnander

Unlted States European Command
DSN 314-430-8165 Comm 49-711-680-8165
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Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 12:26 PM
To: I
USNORTHCOM POLAD
I~oltonDeborah A FE-MC NORAD
Cc : McConnell Bear SES-5 NORAD USNORTHCOM IC

Subject : International donation 'picture1
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I drew a picture that, I hope, shows 'the system,' attached. Ms. Bolton, you
know how Army folks are, we need cartoons! Can't answer for the Air Force : ) .
MG Volchef f, please feel free to feed to 55 folks and use if it works
Very Respectively
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Interagency Coordination
NORAD-US NORTHCOM
DSN 692-8194/7070
COM 719.554.8194/7070
FAX 719.554.9122
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Sessums, Michael D RELEASED IN FULL
From: Pekala, Mark A
To: Sessums. Michael D; Flachsbart, Kathryn L; Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS); Cook, Nerissa J
CC: EUR-NCE-DL I
Subject: RE: Forensics experts I
So does this supersede the guidance we got

on forensic experts two days ago?
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From: CMS Tas&FomlF(S/ES-OnF)

To: Sessums, Michael D; Flachsbart, Kathryn L; Fisher, David L (EUWAGS); Co&, Nerissa 1
Cc: EUR-NCE-DL;Hillas, Kenneth M; Pekala, Mark A; TaskForce-1
SubjeG Forensics experts
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,This issue has become a great deal more complex during the course of the day. The basic guidance remains to get
information about the.skills of forensic experts who might wish to provide assistance. HHS, however, has advised the I
task force that forensic examinations are a state issue;and the states involved have not -- at least as of now -- requested '
federal assistance, much less foreign assistance. There could also be a substantial delay before it becomes clear what ,
the requirement for forensic services will be. State will be discussing this with HHS in the coming days, but for the
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moment no firm information is available.
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From: Sessums, Michael D
Sent: Thursday, September 08, ZOOS 1:12 PM , I
To: . TaskForce- 1
Cc: EUR-NCE-DL; Hillas, Kenneth M; Pekala, Mark A
Subject: El: for John Becker re: forensics experts
TF-11John:
I spoke with David Smith at DHHS who is coordinating the forensics piece of the recovery. Here
is what he told me about international offers:
I
The criteria you outlined below are correct, with an additional one. Offers of forensics equipment :
need to include equipment specifications.
Donor response to the questions below should be funnelled through the task force to
rmtkatrina-gh@ofda.net. This is an HHS person at the RMT who is there largely to help sort
through these offers. I
Current forensic capacity on the ground is sufficient to handle the load. Only once rescuers turn
in earnest to the task of finding and recovering the dead will HHS have a sense of its real need.
That point remains days away. Smith reports that once HHS does know what its needs will be, it
will still likely be at least two weeks before it will be need the extra capacity.
David B. Smith's coordinates are:

. . .
, 301-443-6279 .
dbsmith @osophs.dhhs.gov
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Regards, !
Michael
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Oliva. Amber M ad//io
From: cliff Feldrnan [CFeldrnan@FoodforthePaor,co~] RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, December 07,2005 6:42 PM
To : Horne, odd; Singer, Marsha L; Chan, Carol; Morrow, Michael K; Offutt, Denison K; Bass,
John R (OPS)
Cc: Cohen, Harold(GC/DCHA)(RRB, 6.06-051); Katchka, Elizabeth; Gutherie, Peter A;
Nieuwejaar, Sonja
Subject: RE: MREs -summary of this mornings discussion
Yeahlplanes are only an option if DOD wants to pick up the tab with-some C-5 S (laughing)
Cliff
From: Horne, Todd [mailto:thorne@USAID.GOV]
Sent: Wed 12/7/2005 2:26 PM
To: Singer, Marsha L(HST); Chan, Carol; Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-O/CMS); Offutt,
Denison K(s/Es-o/CMS); Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-0); Cliff Feldman
Cc: Cohen, ~arold(GC/Dc~~); Katchka, Elizabeth; Gutherie, Peter A(3422 ~ a i nState);
Nieuwejaar, Sonja
Hello,
I just wanted comment on one point in this email which I've highlighted below.
Sushi1 advised that the best case scenario would be one plane out of Arkansas bound
for Haiti, which would probably just require filing of a shipper's export document in
Arkansas.
The quantity of MRE's comes to approximately 1,000 pallets weighing 930 metric tons
(over two million pounds).
To move this cargo from Little Rock to Haiti via air would probably require 7 x 747
freighters!
I would estimate that each 747 would cost approximately $ 200,000 each, for a total
of 1.4 million.
If the cargo were to move via surface, it would probably require 50 x 40 foot
containers. The cost per container would probably fall in the $ 2,500 to $ 3,000 range
for a total cost in the $ 125,000 - $ 150,000 range.
Please note that the transport charges are estimates but they should be in the
ballpark.
I just want to make sure everyone is on the same page and that everyone realizes the
scope of the project.
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Thanks,
Todd Horne
USAID/OFDA Logistics
From: Singer, Marsha L(HST)
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 12:39 PM
To: Chan, Carol; Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-0/CMS); Offutt, eni is on K(S/ES-O/CMS); Bass,
John R (OPS)(S/ES-0); cfeldman@foodforthepoor.com
Cc: Cohen, Harold(Gc/~CHA);Katchka, Elizabeth; Gutherie, Peter A(3422 ~ a i nState);
Horne, Todd; Nieuwejaar, Sonja .
I have spoken with the FSIS officer, Robert Collazo and the Customs Officer, Tim
Sushil. They advise as follows:
FSIS: We need to send Robert Collazo an e-mail (to roberto.collazo@fsis.usda.g~~)

explaining what we intend to do with the MREs, both in terms of needing to take out a box
for inspection and in terms of the ultimate goal of turning the MREs over to Food for the
Poor, more specifically:
Inspection: Our information should include how much product would be taken out,
when it would be taken out, what laboratory it would go to, and what would be done with
the food that had not been tested.
Ultimate disposal: Explain the details of what will ultimately be done with the
MREs, i . e . , that State will assume ownership of the MREs, which would then be given to
Food for the Poor, which intends to take all of them to Haiti for distribution. Include
details on how and when Food for the Poor would take possession and transport to Haiti,
incl time frames, if known.
He will send the info up his chain so that he can approve release of the MREs
Carol, can you work on this?
CUSTOMS: Customs would like more details on how Food for the Poor intends to
transport the MREs to Haiti. Sushil advised that the best case scenario would be one
plane out of Arkansas bound for Haiti, which would probably just require filing of a
shipper's export document in Arkansas. However, if the shipment is to be broken up and
sent out of different ports, other requirements, such as use of bonded shippers, may be
imposed. Tim had no problem with taking a box out for inspection, so long as FSIS
approves it .
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Cliff, please send an e-mail with more detailed plans for shipment of the MREs and I
will forward to Sushi1 for a response.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Marsha
From: Singer, Marsha L
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2 0 0 5 6 : 0 3 PM
To: Chan, Carol; Morrow, Michael K; Offutt, Denison K; Bass, John R (0~s);
cfeldman@£oodforthepoor.com
Cc: Cohen, Harold(GC/DCHA) (RRB, 6.06-051); Katchka, Elizabeth; Gutherie, Peter
A; Horne, Todd; Nieuwejaar, Sonja
Just want to clarify that I leave following up on whether Haiti will or will
not allow importation of the MREs due to BSE or other food safety concerns, to Cliff
Feldman. I had previously researched the issue, received a response that it would not,
and attached the e-mail received from the USDA officer in Haiti in my prior e-mail, so
that Cliff can pursue this issue himself. 1 will followup with F S I S , which has detained
the MREs, and Customs as to procedures for release.
Marsha
From: Chan, Carol
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 5 : 3 9 PM
To: Morrow, Michael K; Singer, Marsha L; Offutt, en is on K; Bass, John R
(OPS); cfeldman@foodforthepoor.com
Cc: Cohen, Harold (GC/DCHA)(RRB, 6.06-051); Katchka, Elizabeth; Gutherie,
Peter A; Horne, Todd; Nieuwejaar, Sonja
Subject: MREs -summary of this mornings discussion
Telcon 9:00 a.m
Attendees: Denny Offutt, Cliff Seldman, Marsha Singer and Carol Chan
The purpose of the meeting were:
I. Clear up any misunderstandings
2. Articulate concerns related to the MREs
3. Next steps
Essentially, it is understood the concerns associated with the MREs

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which were donated by the UX. The meat products were deemed impermissible by USDA and some
of the MREs will begin to expire in arch of '06.
Food for the Poor stated they are willing to accept the MREs.
The following actions need to be done in order to finalize the movement

of the MREs.
1 - Denny Offutt will talk to John Bass regarding diplomatic protocols

for the MREs to enter Haiti.
2. Marsha will follow up on importation of the meat products. Pls see

email attached
3. Carol will find out the following: a) Are the MREs separated by date,
answer no. When the MREs arrived they were offloaded as is, no separation was performed
since it was envision,ed they would be quickly redeployed; b) provide weight and volume of
the MREs, pls see attach email from Logistics Officer; c) Will the contractor extend the
lease by about 2 weeks, answer, the office assistant said it would not be a problem
however the big boss will be in tomorrow and he can provide the final decision.
4 - Transfer of the ownership of the MREs, from FEMA to State to Food for
the Poor. State and FEMA legal will need to work this out. Hal Cohen reminded me that
there were two options that were discussed earlier: a) FEW transfers ownership to State
who issues an in-kind grant to Food for the Poor, or b FEMA rescinds (not sure if this is
the correct term) their custody/ownership, State takes custody and issues an in-kind
grant.
Recent developments: I have an ernail from FEMA indicating State will

take over the lease. Does this mean that State will also take custody of the MRES too? Who
has the authority to allow an MRE package to be tested by Food for the Poor so they can
prove due diligence?
Pls provide comments/corrections/additions,if necessary. Thanks to all

that participated. Regards, Carol
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From: Singer, Marsha L RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Tuesday, January 17,2006 5 0 6 PM
To: Horne, Todd; Morrow, Michael K; Chan, Carol; Cohen, Harold(GC/DCHA)(RRB, 6.06-051);
Stitt, Tony
Cc: Gutherie, Peter A
Subject: RE: MREs and USDA Record-keeping Requirements
Once we know the dates for loading, we should let FSIS know, in case they want to have an
inspector on hand.
From: Horne, Todd

Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 4 : 4 6 PM
To: Morrow, Michael K; Chan, Carol; Cohen, Harold (GC/DCHA) (RRB, 6.06-051) ; Stitt, Tony
Cc: Gutherie, Peter A; Singer, Marsha L I
Subject: RE: MREs and USDA Record-keeping Requirements 1
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Mike,
The shipping requirements outlined by FSIS will not be a problem as it is pretty standard
stuff. This office will coordinate closely with the shipper and the warehouse to ensure
these requirements are met.
Please note that the containers will be sealed at the warehouse in Little Rock. It's
possible that US Customs could break the seal at the port of departure in order to inspect
the container(s1. If this is the case, customs will normally advise the freight
forwarder who in turn would tell us. If this is the case, we would notify all parties of
the new seal number.
Please note FSIS is more than welcome to oversee the loading in Little ~ o c k . It would
like likely take 4 days to load the proposed amount of 75K MRE1s in 11 x 40' containers.
Regards,
Todd
From: Morrow, Michael K(s/ES-O/CMS)
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 3 : 2 9 PM
(GC/DCHA); Stitt , Tony
To : Horne, Todd; Chan, Carol ; Cohen, ~ a r o l d
Cc: Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State); Singer, Marsha L(HST)
Subject: MREs and USDA Record-keeping Requirements
USAID colleagues:
Please see the attached from USDA. It outlines the basic recordkeeping and shipping
requirements for moving the MREs to a third party. Would USAID be able to provide USDA
with the required "ShipperN records once we go forward with this? We're also checking
with Customs to see if there are any additional requirements.
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Thanks,
Mike
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From: Singer, Marsha L

Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 3:45 PM
To : Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Cc : Visek, Richard C; Gutherie, Peter A
Subject: RE: DRAFT MOA for Convoy of Hope
The following is the
Attached is a proposed course of action that I received from Ken Goin of FSIS (Food Safety I
Inspection Service) which requires a combination of thorough record keeping at the
shipping warehouse and at the receiving end as well as verification by FSIS inspectors.
Ken Goin will be in charge of supervising MRE disposition for FSIS. He advised that
Peter's proposed language would be fine, but it seems to me that since FSIS is requiring
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the recordkeeping as shown, we should also require that the receiving ~GOs/agenciesfollow
the required record keeping procedure until the MREs leave the country. I am still
checking with Customs. CCMRE PEER.doc>>
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To: K!lly. Stephen R cKellySR@state.gov>; Bryan, Judith L cBryanJL@state.gov!; Yoder,
Michael(Nuevo Laredo) cYoderMBstate.govz; Jacobson, Roberta S <JacobsonRS@state.gov>; I
Martin, Nicole M <MartinNlstate.gov>; Donahue, David T < D o n a h u e D T @ s t a t e . g o v z ; ~
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Sent: Wed Sep 07 13:42:13 2005
Subject: RE: SEDENA border crossing
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Sir,
I concur. We have also been working top,down at DHS/CBP in the hopes that overkill is
better than an issue arising tomorrow. I am hearing the same on pre-coordination and I
processes in place to facilitate movement. It may or-maynot be pretty but I am confident
we can get everyone through and 5th Army has a good plan to make things happen on the US
side.
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Sent:
Kelly, Stephen R [ <mailto:KellyS~@state.gov> mailto:KellySR@state.gov]
Wednesday, September 07, 2005 1:35 PM
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To : Bryan, Judit; L; Yoder, Michael(Nuev0 Laredo); Jacobson, Roberta S; Martin Nicole
M; Donahue, David T;:1 Renee J Harris (E-mail);
Walter, Sari {us~r~/Mexico/DrR)(Mexico); skinnerl.
@ d h ~ . g ~bradd.skinnerBdhs.gov;
~; Boltin Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM P O W ; n
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Cc: . TaskForce-1.
Subject: SEDENA border crossing
Our CBP attache tells me things are looking very good for tomorrow's crossing by the
SEDENA convoy at Laredo, TX. He has spoken with the Laredo port director; Gene Garza, who
clearly has excellent liaison with 5th Army personnel on the scene. He estimates he will
have as many as seven inspectors at work when the convoy arrives at 9 a.m., and estimates
he can handle them in two hours or less. I believe we are working to insure that all the
SEDENA personnel will have filled out applications to waive the visa and passport
requirement before they arrive. The GOM will ensure the port - - Columbia, just West of
Laredo - - will be closed to any other travellers when the convoy arrives. In short,
things are looking good. Let me know if any of you see things differently.
Steve
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From: CMS TaskForcel G

Sent: Saturdav, Se~tember03, 2005 2:30 PM .
To:
Cc: Tasktorce-1
Subject: FW: Offers of international Assistance RELEASED IN PART
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> - - - - - Original Message-----
> From : CMS TaskForcelE
>Sent : Saturday, September 03, 2005 2:19 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
>Subject: Offers of International Assistance
>
>Please review and let me know if you see anything missing or inconsistent.
>The next version will go out to the main distribution list at 16:OO.
>
>One that needs to be added is general offer of assistance from Hungary.
>
>Regards,
>Todd Horne
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E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US
SUBJECT: USG PRIORITY AREAS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: state 163278, state 163729
1. Night Action required due to the need for immediaFe response to

Hurricane Katrina.
2. (U) This is an action request.
3. (U) The ~epartmentinstructs Chief of Mission to deliver the

following list of priority needs to appropriate host government
officials who are seeking guidance on the most pressing
needs connected with Hurricane Katrina relief operations.
4. (U) Begin points:
In donsultation with uSG emergency management officials, we have

determined we will need the following forms of assistance in
conjunction with Hurricane Katrina relief operations:
a. Cash
b. MREs
c. Water and ice
d. Generators (large and small; 110 and 220 acceptable; 60 hertz '
required; note that many other countries utilize 50 hertz)
e. tarps and plastic sheeting
f . Bedding (sheets, pillows)
g. medical supplies (first aid kits, bandages, crutches, wheelchairs,
not/not pharmaceuticals)
h. Comfort kits
i. Baby formula and diapers
j. Coolers
k. Large tents
1. Logistics krews
m. Forklifts, pallets, and other shipping/ logistical supplies

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n. Veterinarian supplies
o. Cleaning supplies
* Please review the requirements we have listed and let us

* know if you can meet any or all of these needs and if you can
* deliver them to the affected area by your own means or if
* delivery of these items will require U.S. assistance. '
- - Total requirements and shortfalls have not been identified in full,

the above list represents those goods that are in high demand in the
areas of concern. .
- - On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all

Americans, I want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your
consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you in
expediting offers of assistance for those who are so greatly in need.
End points.
RICE
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From: rmtkatrina-lc [rrntkatrina-lc@ofda.netj
Sent: Tuesday, October 04,2005 6:43 AM
To : rmtkatrina-lc;)
UsCH@dh~.gov;kS I -k
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francisg@state.gov; Giuse
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Scheurer, Kebecca; Steve Stevens; (
Subject: IFINAL USAlD OFDA Transportation Summary and Wa
Katrina USAID JSAID-OFDA FINAL

)FDA Movements-S., Uttle Rock W...
Attached is the USAID-OFDA final transportation and warehouse reports. LRAFB received its
last flight on Sunday, 2 Oct. All remaining items for distribution have been dispatched.
OFDA closed Little Rock, Arkansas operations on 3 Oct. All personnel have returned to
regular posts.
For any lingering inquiries, please refer future questions to:
OFDA Logistics,.
Ph: 202-712-5471/0234
Fax: 202-216-3399

DATEICASE ID: 08 SEP 2006 200503991
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APPR: DM ....
DRAFT: DH ok
CLR 1: PM
CLR 2 : KA ok
CLR 3 : AL ok
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CLR 5: PG ok
CLR 6: HT ok
CLR 7: MN ok
TFUSOl: DMCCARTHY CLR 8 : DB 0k
06/29/06 7-6611 CLR 9: TE ok
TF'USO 1 : DHENEFIN CLR 10:EM ok
S/ES-0:PMAYER TF:KALLEGRONE PA:ALYONS CLR 11:CP
AID/OFDA:TSTITT L:PGUTHERIE S/ES: HTHOMAS CLR 12:AW
P:DBAME + CLR 13:RSB
CLR 14':JH Info
IMMEDIATE ALDAC, DUSHANBE, TRIPOLI, BELIZE,
GEORGETOWN
E.O. 1 2 9 5 8 : N/A
TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, U S , KHLS
SUBJECT: TFUSOl: Response to New Offers of Material
Assistance; New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created
REFS: REF: State 1 6 4 4 6 8 and previous
2. (U) All posts should deliver the following points to
host governments, at th'e highest appropriate level:
- - Worldwide response to help Americans affected by
Hurricane Katrina continues to be overwhelming and
generous.
- - The United States is sincerely grateful for this
outpouring of support from the international community.
- - U.S. emergency management authorities have now
determined.that there is no need for new offers of
material assistance or personnel.
- - We will keep your government apprised if we determine
that long-term reconstruction needs require additional and
specialized international assistance.
3. (U) Additional point for countries that have already
offered assistance and are awaiting USG response:
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existing offers in order to best match them to relief
needs. We will get back to you as soon as a determination
is made regarding need for the materials and/ornpersonnel
you have so generously offered.
4. (U) If raised,point for all posts:
- - Additional offers of ca-shassistance will be gratefully
accepted, and can most effectively be transmitted via non-
governmental organizations providing assistance directly
to victims, such as the American Red Cross or the
Salvation Army. (See guidance in xeftels.)
5. ( U ) Posts should also be advised that a new
unclassified collective has been established on the
Department Global Address List for the State Department
field office in Baton Rouge. Please use the "Katrina
Baton Rouge Collective" on OpenNet to contact this office
directly, if necessary (but do not/not share this email
address with host government or the general public unless
otherwise specificaily instructed to do so). State's
Baton Rouge field office is primarily engaged in the
following:
- - coordinating with local relief/rescue officials;
- - facilitating foreign officials' access to their New
Orleans consulates (nine countries); and
- - assisting foreign embassies in identifying and
recovering the.remains of their citizens.
6. (U) MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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From: Scalzo, Christopher R

To: Dent, Lynwood M(M)
Cc : McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAIF0); Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State); Kaplan, Sid L
(RMISPP); Thessin, James H(L); Visek, Richard C(L-LM); Millette, James L; Tyckoski, James
E(RMlBP1RPBI); Anderson, Roger W; Flaggs, Chris H(RMlDCF0)
Subject: Katrina IWG Conference Call Summary
Lyn -
The Katrina IWG met by way of conference call this afternoon. The discussion focused on:
1) Moving the foreign donations for Katrina recovery from State's custodial Treasury account to an interest-bearing
account where additional funds may accrue to support recovery efforts. Of the more than $748 million committed to
Katrina recovery, roughly $113 million has been received.
- Because FEMA's gift fund has the broadest authorities to both earn interest and direct funds to a wide array of
Federal and state agencies as well as other non- governmental organizations involved with the recovery, it has
emerged as the best positioned and near consensus choice to receive the funds from State.
- State's gift fund does not have authority to accept funds for this purpose.
- It was agreed that once the policy decision has been made to transfer funds to the FEMA gift fund, the transfer
could be initiated relatively swiftly to begin earning interest as soon as possible.
2) Next steps to take to facilitate moving the funds from State to FEMA
- Coordinate with other interagency efforts at the DC andlor PC level to assure that moving the funds to FEMA is
consistent with their discussions concerning the ultimate disposition of these funds and to identify the appropriate
process for finalizing this decision.
- Consult with the Katrina lawyers group to ensure that all necessary legal steps are taken in this process and that
the decision of moving the funds is consistent with all legal authorities granted to each agency.
- State will coordinate with the Under Secretary for Management to formalize the final, internal authorization to
move the funds to FEMA.
- Some anecdotal information reflects past issues, particular to Muslim nations, in placing donated funds in
interest-bearing accounts. Of the donations received to date, the $100 million donation from the United Arab
Emirates is the most notable example of where such concerns may exist. However there are other smaller
donations and several other pledges of equal or greater magnitude where such a concern may be relevant. However,
there is also reportedly ample precedent, in moving these funds into interest-bearing accounts as long as the
interest earned is used for the purpose for which the funds were donated. State will consult with NEA and
other regional bureaus as appropriate to ensure that donor nations have no objection to placing their donations in an
interest- bearing account.
3) While not discussed during today's conference call, it should be noted that due to end-of-fiscal-year processing, unless
the funds are transferred by the close of the fiscal year tomorrow, State will not be able to transfer funds to FEMA until
Treasury re-opens for FY 2006. The actual date is being confirmed with Treasury, but will likely be toward the end of next
week.
4) Another conference call is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, September 30 at 5 0 0 p.m. to discuss progress on the next
steps.
5) Attached is the most recent summary of donations committed and received.

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Christopher R. Scalto
Office of the Assistant Secretary and CFO
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington. DC 20520
scalzocr@state.gov
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMhlINIA 1
DATEICASE ID: 16 AUG 2005 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
United States Department of State

RELEASED IN FULL
Washington, D.C. 20520
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UNCLAS SIFED
MEMORANDUM FOR JOEL BAGNAL

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY !
HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL
I
SUBJECT: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO HURRICANE
KATRTNA: STATE DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT AND
LESSONS LEARNED
This communication provides the fmal version of the State

department,^ general assessment of the Department's performance, and the
lessons learned, in responding to Hurricane Katrina. Also included is the I
final version of the chronology of significant actions taken during the

disaster and aRennath.
Harry K. Thomas, Jr.

Executive Secretary
Attachments
Summary Assessment of State's Performance
Lessons Learned
Chronology

DATEICASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M %/@.
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
LEASED IN PAR'I'
Sent:
To:
Tuesday, sgptember 13; 2005 7:07 PM B6
UNGA P; Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Arnadeo,
Stefanie; Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise V; Areias, Allison V; Bame, David J; Barks-
Ruggles, Erica; ~eecro-ff,Robert S; Beecroft, Robert S; Bockner, Matthew A; Boluda, Gladys;
Bradley, Tobin J; Brewer, Maria E; Brose, Christian D; Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A;
Chagnon, Natalie L; Cohen, James A; Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dilworth,
Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A; Duffy, William J; Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan
M; Erath, Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fritz, Jonathan D;
Fuhrer, Mary Jo; Gisvold, Lisa C; Gunderson, Brian; Harnbrick, Barbara K; Hardy, Elsie;
Harris, Michelle F; Hayden, Caitlin M; Horton, Brenda D; Hughes, Inez I; Irey, Kelley K;
Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Johnson, Jennifer L; Kilroy, Bernadette A; Lacey,
Edward J; Levy, Philip I; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A;
Markey, Daniel S; Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, I Jean;
Meyer, Susan M; Mills, Richard; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris; PATH D;
PATH M; PATH P- PATH SP. PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Perez, Carol Z; Perina, Rudolf
V; P-EUR Duty;
G&2
Jennifer L; Robe on,
Plowden, Marisa L; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana,
c neider, Caroline M; SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line
Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April C;Sokolsky, Richard D;
B6
Spratlen, Pamela L; SES-Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY; TF1 - Telegrams; TF2 -
Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina; Waller,
Robert P; Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul S; Wicks, Daniel H; Wilkinson, James R; Winter,
Roger P
Subject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION REGARDING HURRICANE
KATRINA RE: MIC ACTIVATION
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO EUROPEAN COMMISSION REGARDING

HURRICANE KATRINA RE: MIC ACTIVATION
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO COMMISSIONER BENITA FERRERO-
WALDNER. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT
HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED
ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MADAM COMMISSIONER:
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE EUR0P.W COMMISSION'S ROLE IN ACTIVATING THE EU'S CIVIL PROTECTION
MECHANISM (MIC) TO FACILITATE EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES' MANY GENEROUS OFFERS OF
ASSISTANCE TO THE UNITED STATES IN THE AFTERMATH OF KURRICANE KATRINA, AND WELCOME THE
APPOINTMENT OF A MIC FIELD COORDINATOR IN WASHINGTON. THE COMMISSION HAS BEEN AND WILL
CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEF EFFORT.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.

SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
END TEXT.
RICE
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TAGS : OPDC, PREL, BE, USEU
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForcel- LogA
Sent: Friday, September 09,2005 11:27 AM RELEASED IN PART
To: Cekuta, Robert F(Ber1in)
Cc: TaskForce-I B6
Subject: FW: HURRICANE KATRINA, ACCEPTING OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
This should be useful.
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David F.
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 1:12 PM
To: Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Anthony, Tanya M;
Archer, Louise V; Areias, Allison V; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft,
Robert S; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner, Matthew A; Boluda, Gladys; Brose, Christian
D; Buangan, ~ichardL; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L; Cohen, James A; Davidson,
Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dewan, Linda L; Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan,
Jason A; Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan M; Erath, Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D;
Fitzsimrnons, Elizabeth N; Friedrich, Mary K; Fritz, Jonathan D; Gisvold, Lisa C;
Gunderson, Brian; Hardy, Elsie; Harley, Caroline E; Horton, Brenda D; Ingvoldstad, Kirk;
Irey, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Kilroy, Bernadette A; Lacey,
Edward J; Levy, Philip I; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz); Manning, Robert A; Markey, Daniel S;
Marshall, Campbell B; Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, I
Jean; Meyer, Susan M; Mills, Richard; Newhouse, Stephen P; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda;
Padilla, Chris; PATH D; PATH SP; PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Perez, Carol 2; Perina, Rudolf
Plowden, Marisa L; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Roberton, Craig L; B6
elaer, cXTDi~nrM;' SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams;
Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April C; Sokolsky, Richard D; SES-Line
Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY; TF1 - Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams;
TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina; Turekian, Vaughan C; Waller, Robert P; Ward,
Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul S; Weigold, Eva A; whiton, Christian P; Wicks, Daniel H;
Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P; Wojtasiewicz, Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, ACCEPTING OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT:'HURRICANE KATRINA, ACCEPTING OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 164132
1. (U) The Department asks that post deliver the following points to appropriate host
government officials regarding host government's offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina
relief operations.
- - Worldwide response to help Americans devastated by Hurricane Katrina has been
overwhelming and the United States is grateful for the many generous offers of assistance.
- - U.S. response agencies are trying to match the offers with the needs in affected areas
and to ensure that proper assistance reaches the site where it will do the most good.
It may take some time to make these assessments and we ask for your government's patience
in allowing us the time to accomplish this. To facilitate this process, it will be
helpful if your government identified an English speaking technical level expert to serve
as a point of contact for our experts as we consider the offers of assistance.
I
-- The outpouring of domestic assistance and existing international offers appear
sufficient to meet our immediate critical, technical needs. Having said that, we
recognize that the long-term reconstruction needs may well require additional
international assistance and we will keep your government advised as these specific needs
are clarified.
UNCLASSIFIED
1. Risk Assessment
Audits of costs incurred and goods/services delivered

Testing and monitoring of controls in operation Major contracts are audited on interim
Special Fraud awarenessmeasures
Immediate access to FEMA purchase

Spkcial audit processes and t~meframes for significant mission support agencies
Data mining capabilities for coordinated review of procurements
Standardized audtt procedures and
guidelines for review of procurements
Timely access to purchase card data,
ACL support, adequate processing
sufficientnumber of supervisors and
Office space, lodging, and office

support for approximately 30 OIG
AIlegation HOTLINE
Agreements reached with GAO, other
OlG's, and state and local audit
organizations for audit support and
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLAS STATE 164429
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS : PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, PGOV
UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
ELEASEL> IN PART
Sent: Friday, September 16,2005 10:44 PM B6
To: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Ball, Jacqueline A; Barnett, Cheryl E;
Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Boggs, Gladys D; Bracken, Joseph M; Brady, Cynthia A; Busse,
Mark D; Casey, Thomas H; Chagnon, Natalie L; CMS - Telegrams; Crock, Jonathan M;
Dilworth, Alison E; Fotovat, Katrina I; Friedrich, Mary K; Gisvold, Lisa C; Hambrick, Barbara K;
Hardy, Elsie; Higgins, Justin; Hironimus, Janelle S; Homer, Jamie L; Horton, Brenda D;
Jacobs, Morris E; Miller, Ronald W; Neumann, Virginia R; Neumann, Vir inia R; PATH DS;
PATH PA; PATH PAPLIGA; PATH SWCI; Pellegrini, Keith A;k/~rosPer. B6
Pierre R; Reynolds, Rodney M; Rogers-Harper, Amanda D; oss, ennl er uppe, Adele E;
Sagor, Andrew E; SES-CR Sec and Pres Corresp; Sloan, Linda A; Smith, Robin A; Sofen,
Melinda J; Thomas, Harry K; Thompson, Nicole A; Turekian, Vaughan C; Vasquez, Edgar J;
Volker, Karen E; Welch, Gretchen G; Whiton, Christian P; Wildermuth, Mark J; Wojtasiewicz,
Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE
KATRINA FROM UN OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN
ASSISTANCE (OCHA)
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM UN

OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (OCHA)
i . PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO UNDER-SECRETARY GENERAL JAN
EGELAND FROM THE UN OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS (OCHA). THE
DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO
OBJECTION IF OCHA WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. EGELAND:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY
HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE
OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN U.S. HISTORY. IT IS
.COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS
TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE OCHA'S OFFER TO PROVIDE SUPPORT PERSONNEL AS PART OF A UNITED NATIONS
INTER-AGENCY LIAISON TEAM IN SUPPORT OF USAID/OFDA AT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY'S REGIONAL COORDINATION CENTERS.
WE ARE PLEASED TO ACCEPT YOUR GENEROUS ASSISTANCE AND KNOW THAT OCHA HASBEEN AND WILL
CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEF EFFORT.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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TAGS: OPDC, PREL, UNHCR
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UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M 109.
From: ONeill, Sean K
Sent: Friday, September 02,2005 3:41 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: Bass, John R
Subject: Hurricane Task Force ALDACS B2
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WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE DEPT OF ENERGY WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS : PREL,ECON, AEMR, ASEC, CASC, MARR, AMGT, US
SUBJECT: TFUSO1: TASK FORCE FORMATION TO DEAL WITH THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA.
C 0R R E C T E D C 0 P Y (VICE STATE 162226)
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STATE PASS USAID/OFDA
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DHS FOR FEMA/OIA
1. This message contains an immediate action request in para 3 for missions in countries
I
that already have offered the USG assistance. It also contains broader action requests
for all missions.
2. At 0700 EDT on September 2, the Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be
established in the Operations Center to support the Department of Homeland Security and
Federal Emergency Management Agency in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina-
The Task Force's main mission is to provide a central clearinghouse and coordination point
1
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for international offers of assistance and welfare/whereabouts queries. The Task Force
will operate daily from 0700 to 2300 EDT until further notice. Contact information for
the Task Force is below at para 8.
OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
3. The Department, in consultation with other cabinet departments, has decided to

immediately accept in principle all/all offers of foreign assistance will be accepted in
principle. In those countries who already have formally offered assistance, Chiefs of
Mission are instructed to convey the following interim reply by COB Friday September 2 to
senior host government official(s) :
-- We are grateful for your generous offer and we accept it in principle.
- - U.S. agencies are still evaluating the situation to determine the most critical
immediate needs. Our disaster management experts will include your offer in their
planning of evolving disaster response efforts.
- - We will advise you as soon as we can on whether and how we would like to implement your
generous offer.
In those countries that have not yet made specific offers, Chiefs of Mission should
immediately respond to any forthcoming offers with the preceding interim reply.
Note: we expect to provide more formal thanks in the coming days.
4. Addressees should convey all offers of,assistance to the Task Force, preferably by
front channel cable, but by other means if necessary. It is not necessary to repeat
offers already conveyed prior to 2100 EDT September 1.
Please be as specific as possible. These offers of assistance will be reviewed by FEMA
and other USG entities before a determination of acceptance will be made. The Task Force
will convey these decisions to posts.
5. Missions are authorized to open condolence books if they believe it would be helpful
and appropriate. Any other displays of mourning, including lowering of the flag at U.S.
Missions; will be communicated via septel.
6. The Department is periodically briefing representatives of the diplomatic community in
Washington on the developing USG response and our efforts to address their numerous
whereabouts inquiries. We also are providing daily electronic updates to local missions.
WELFARE AND WHEREABOUTS ISSUES
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7. Posts that receive welfare/whereabouts inquiries from host government officials should
convey this information to the Task Force, which is working directly with foreign missions
on tracing issues. Please flag any high profile or special circumstances cases.
8. Private foreign citizens should be urged to direct their inquires to the appropriate
foreign mission in the United States if they cannot first contact their loved
ones/associates directly. The Department will follow up with the foreign missions as
appropriate. Post may also refer private foreign citizens to the various public websites
listed in ALDAC State 161077 of 9/1/05. In addition, posts may refer private foreign
citizens to the ICRC website www.familylinks.icrc.org. This "Family News Network of the
ICRC" includes a specific tab for Hurricane Katrina, allowing users to consult a list of
names of persons affected by the hurricane who have managed to register themselves on the
site.
TASK FORCE CONTACT INFORMATION
..............................
9. For internal State Department business or other official business, call (202)
647-6611. Unclassified fax is (202) 647-7094.
During non-Task Force hours, calls may be directed to the Operations Center at (202)
647-1512.
The unclassified email address for the Task Force is lTaskForcel@State.gov'; The
classified email address for the Task Force is iTaskForcel@State.sgov.gov'.
Department of State personnel may email the Task Force at the 'Task Force 1' email
collective address on both the classified and unclassified email systems.
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10. The Task Force is under the direction of Amb. Eileen A. Malloy. The Task Force
includes representatives of the following bureaus and offices: S/ES-O/CMS, CA, DS/OFM,
EAP, EB, EUR, M/DGHR/FLO, USAID/OFDA, OES, PA, PM, PRM, WKA.
11. The Task Force is the center of all Department activity concerned with this I
situation. All reporting related to the Task Force should include the same indicator
which appears at the beginning of the subject line.of this message:
- TFUSO1; rpt TFUSO1.
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SECURITY CENTER WASHINGTON DC 0000 DEPT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON DC DEPT OF
ENERGY WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS STATE 162226
INFORM CONSULS, STATE PASS USAID/OFDA, DHS FOR FEMA/OIA
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS : PREL, ECON, AEMR, ASEC, CASC, MARR, AMGT, US
SUBJECT: TFUSO1: TASK FORCE FORMATION TO DEAL WITH THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE KATRINA
1. The Executive Secretary directed that a Task Force be established in the Operations
Center beginning 0700 EDT on September 2 to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
The Task Force will operate daily from 0700 to 2300 EDT until further notice. Contact
4
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UNCLASSIFIED
--At the same time, we all recognize that the burden of caring for displaced persons will
fall to a large extent upon non-governmental relief organizations. If your government or
citizens would like to make a donation to an organization providing hurricane relief, we
ask that you do so by contacting directly the non-governmental organization of your
choosing, such as the American Red Cross or The Salvation Army. i
End Points.
3. As you relay our appreciation of all offers of assistance to host governments, please
reinforce to your host governments that all aircraft and ships carrying relief supplies
must obtain prior U.S. diplomatic clearance before loading and departure from the country
of origin.
4. PM/ISO can issue diplomatic clearance only after the request has been approved
formally by the task force. .
5. Minimize considered.
RfCE
UNCLASSIFIED
Additional Addresees:
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
AMEMBASSY W T O U M
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
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UTED-00 FDRE-01 FSI-00 OBO-00 H-00 TEDE-00
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NEA-00 NSAE-00 OIC-00 OIG-00 OPR-00 PA-00
PER-00 PM-00 P-00 SCT-00 IRM-00 SSO-00
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DSCC-00 PRM-00 ALM-00 NFAT-00 SAS-00 PMA-00
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UNCLASSIFIED
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information for the Task Force is below at para
8.
OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS

.............................................
2. The Department has determined that all offers of foreign assistance will be accepted
in principle. Chiefs of Mission are authorized to respond as follows to such offers from
host governments:
-- We will convey your offer to Washington, where our disaster management experts will
assess it in light of our possible needs.
- - We will advise you as soon as we can on how and whether to move forward to implement
your offer.
3. Addressees should convey all such offers to the Task Force, preferably by front
channel cable, but by other means if necessary. Please be as specific as possible. !
These offers of assistance will be reviewed by FEMA and other USG entities before a
I
determination of acceptance will be made. The Task Force will convey these decisions to
posts. I
I
4. Missions are authorized to open condolence books.
Department guidance on any other displays of mourning, including lowering of the flag at
U.S. Missions, will be communicated via septel.
5. The Department is periodically briefing representatives of the diplomatic community in

Washington and is providing them daily electronic updates.
WELFARE AND WHEREABOUTS ISSUES
6. Posts that receive welfare/whereabouts inquiries from host government officials should
convey this information to the Task Force, which is working directly with foreign missions
on tracing issues.
7. Private foreign citizens should be urged to direct their inquires to the appropriate
foreign mission in the United States if they cannot first contact,their loved
ones/associates directly. The Department will follow up with the foreign missions as
appropriate. Post may also refer private foreign citizens to the various public websites
listed in ALDAC State 161077 of 9/1/05. In addition, posts may refer private foreign
citizens to the ICRC website www.familylinks.icrc.org. This I1FamilyNews Network of the
ICRCu includes a specific tab for Hurricane Katrina, allowing users to consult a list of
names of persons affected by the hurricane who have managed to register themselves on the
site.
TASK FORCE CONTACT INFORMATION
8. For internal State Department business or other official business, call ( 2 0 2 )

647-6611. Unclassified fax is (202) 647-7094.
During non-Task Force hours, calls may be directed to the Operations Center at (202)
647-1512.
The unclassified email address for the Task Force is "raskForcel@State.gov'; The
classified email address for the Task Force is ~TaskForcel@State.sgov.gov~.
Department of State personnel may email the Task Force at the 'Task Force 1' email
coltective address on both the classified and unclassified email systems.
9. The Task Force is under the direction of Amb. Eileen A. Malloy. The Task Force
includes representatives of the following bureaus and offices: S/ES-O/CMS, CA, DS/OFM,
5
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
EAP, EB, EUR, M/DGHR/FLO, USRIDIOFDA, OES, PA, PRM, WHA.
10. The Task Force is the center of all Department activity concerned with this
situation.. All reporting related to the Task Force should include the same indicator
which appears at the beginning of the subject line of this message:
- TFUSO1; rpt TFUSOI.

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Oliva, Amber M T43=
From: Newhouse, Stephen P
Sent: Monday, October 17,2005 4:18 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Bass, John R
Cc: Greenwood, C Lawrence(Main State)
Subject: FW: Urgent clearance, pis: Omnibus Katrina donations memo for M
17 oct 05 draft AM
for M re ma,..
John :
I don't want to hold this up, but I again offer one contrarian comment in this process
(noted in the text). I
R/
Stephen Newhouse
Special Assistant, E
Room 7256
X 7-9038
. (fax 7-9763; secure fax 7
>
>From : Bass, John R
>Sent : Monday, October 17, 2005 3t06 PM
>TO: Greenwood, C Lawrence (Main State); Scalzo, Christopher R (RM/CFO)(RM/CFO); Coffey,
Marguerite R; Newhouse, Stephen P; Davies, Christine H
>Cc: Gutherie, Peter A(Room 3422 Main State); McCarthy, Deborah A(MS Rm 6912); Dent,
Lynwood M; Thessin, James H(Main State'Room 6423)
Subject: Urgent clearance, pls: Omn.ibus Katrina donations memo for M
>
>Folks - '
>
>Just a reminder that we still need your chop on this broader memo to explore how we
should manage the bulk of the Katrina cash donations. I need to hear back from you by
1630 today, pls. U/S Fore needs the memo this evening.
>
>Many Thanks - - JB
>
>

UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M --n?)3%
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From: Chagnon, Natalie L
Sent: Wednesday, October 26,2005 11:40 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To : Martinez, Eduardo J(MS rm 3248); Bass, John R
Cc: Norman, Alain G(Main State); Yu, Alan K(Main State)
Subject: Clearance request on letter re: Hurricane Katrina .
10209407.tif S Katrina
rrespondence StV&C
Ed, John -
Please clear on the attached ltr to Ambassador John. When Michelle was here - - she was
the one to clear. She wanted to make sure the donation/cash offer was correct .....
Natalie
Correspondence off ice;, S/ES-CR, 647-8461 Based on definitions provided in E.O. 12958,
this e-mail is v U N C L ~ S ~ ~ ~ I ~ ~ . u

UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva. Amber M
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RELEASED IN PAR
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3351 *
From: . PATH Telegram Delivery B6

Sent: I Thursday, September 08,2005 4:19 AM
To: Agor, Christina J; Areias, Allison V; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft,
Robert S; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner, Matthew A; Boluda, Gladys; Brose, Christian D;
Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L; Cohen, James A; Davidson,
Lynne A; Deatherage, 6 . Todd; Dewan, Linda 1;Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty;Donovan,
Jason A; Dunne, Char\esW; Elliott, Susan M;Erath, Tara F; Feeley, John D; Fitzsimmons,
Elizabeth N; Fotovat, Katrina I; Friedrich, Mary K; Frib, Jonathan D ; Gisvold, Lisa C;
Gunderson, Brian; Hardy, Elsie; Horton, Brenda 0;Ingvoldstad, Kirk; Irey, Kelley K; Jackson,
Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Kilroy, Bernadette A; Lacey, Edward J; Levy, Philip I; Lineberry,
Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A; Markey, Danie\ S; Martinez, Elizabeth
L; Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, I Jean; Meyer, Susan M (SIES-S); Mills,
Richard; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda' Padilla Chris. PATH D; PATH SP; PATH SS; PATH
SWO; Perez, Carol Z; Perina, Rudolf V;
Rasamimanana, Jennifer I ;
Roberton,L&GJ Plowden, Marisa L;
c nel er, Caroline M; SES-Line OffrceR
TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith, Taiya M;
B6
Snyder, April C; Sokolsky, Richard D; SES-Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY; T F I -
Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson,
Christina; Turekian, Vaughan C; Walter, Robert P; Watzlavick, Paul S; Weigold, Eva A;
Whiton, Christian P; Wicks, Daniel H; Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P; Wojtasiewicz,
Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: TFUSO1: UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS ON CASH DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
RELIEF OPERATIONS
SUBJECT: TFOSO1: UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS ON CASH DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
OPERATIONS
REF: STATE 163278
I. Summary. This cable reiterates reftel guidance on how posts should respond to offers
of assistance from foreign governments and on how foreign governments can transmit
financial donations to the U.S. federal government for Hurricane Katrina relief
operations. It adds information on how governments, organizations or individuals can
donate funds to the Bush-Clinton Katrina and Houston funds (paras 6-9). End summary.
.............................................
2. As stated in reftel, the Department has indicated that all offers of foreign
assistance will be accepted in principle. Chiefs of ~issionare authorized to respond as
follows to such offers from host governments:
- - We will convey your offer to Washington, where our disaster management experts will
assess it in light of our possible.needs.
- - We will advise you as soon as we can on how and whether to move forward to implement
your offer.
3. Addressees should convey all such offers to the Task Force, preferably by front
channel cable, but by other means if necessary. Please be as specific as possible.
These offers of assistance will be reviewed by FEMA and other USG entities before a
determination of acceptance will be made. he Task Force will convey these decisions to
posts.
CASH DONATIONS FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
.......................................
4. Some foreign governments have offered cash donations.
In these cases, post should advise host government to transmit these donations via NGOs
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMlNIA
UNCLASSIFIED
such as Red Cross/~edCrescent. UNCLASSIFIED
5. In those cases where host government is prepared to make, and perhaps insists on
making, cash donations directly to the USG, posts are instructed as follows:
- - Posts should convey the offer of foreign government financial assistance to the task
force.
-- Post should await guidance from the Department Task Force on whether to accept the
donation and provide payment instruction.
- - Upon receipt of confirmation from the task force for the host government to transmit
funds, post shall advise Post government to transmit the funds -in U.S. Dollars only - -
via wire transfer using tne following information:
RECEIVER (BENEFICIARY) FINANCIAL INSTITCITION ABA R O W I N G
NUMBER: 02010-3000-4
BENEFICIARY BANK: TREAS NYC
BENEFICIARY NAME: 19000001
AMOUNT: $
The donation must be in U.S. Dollars rather than foreign currency to prevent difficulties
with the transmittal of funds.
BUSH-CLINTON KATRINA F'UND
.........................
6. The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund is the national fund formed by Presidents Bush and
Clinton. All of this money will be distributed to the governors of Louisiana, Alabama and
Mississippi, and will be used for rebuilding within those states. For more information,
visit the website www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org.
7 . To donate online, go to www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org.
To donate by mail, send your check or money order to:
Bush- linto on Katrina Fund, P.O. Box 4624, Houston, TX 77210-4626. Note: please make your
check out to "Bush- Clinton Katrina Fund.)' 8
BUSH-CLINTON HOUSTON HURRICANE RELIEF FUND

..........................................
8. The Bush-Clinton Houston Hurricane Relief Fund will benefit the thousands of hurricane
evacuees that are now living in Houston. President Bush and Houston philanthropist Jim
McIngvale will be encouraging Houstonians specifically to donate to this fund to help with I
the huge needs of these people.
9. TO donate online, go to www.ghcf.org. To donate by mail, send your check or money order
to: Bush-Clinton Houston Hurricane Relief Fund, P.O. Box 4624, Houston, TX 77210-4626.
Note: please make your check out to "Bush- Clinton Houston Hurricane Relief Fund.Ii
FOR FURTHER INFO
---------------- I
10. Questions regarding donations should be sent via unclassified e-mail to the Task Force
at taskforce- l@state.gov. Or by calling the TF at 202-647-6611.
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UNCLASSIFIED
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE IMMEDIATE
USLO TRIPOLI IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY BELIZE IMMEDIATE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN IMMEDIATE
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UNCLASSIFIED
ENERGY WASHINGTON DC
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CIA WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE 0000 HOME WASHINGTON DC 0000 DEPT OF
UNCLAS STATE 165032
INFORM CONSULS
DHS FOR FEMA/OIA
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, ECON, EFIN, AEMR, KPAO, CASC, MARR, AMGT, US
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Fram: CFAS TaskForceZE

Sent: Tuesday, September 06,2005 3:40 PM B6
To: Yamamoto, Donald Y(AF/FO); AF CAT; Benson, James H;C; Camp, Donald A (SNFO);
Curran, Ben; D; Dowdy, Felix A; E; Finney, John; Gastright, John A; Goldberg, Robert;
Gottlieb, Greg; Gray, Gordon (NENFO}; Greene, Richard L; Grey Frandson; Harty, Maura
e z z I I
A CAY Hirsch Michael: Isaacs, Ken; JOC Team Chief; John Allen; John Simon; jsac.j5lo;
Smith; M; Marmaud, Karen; NAVY CAT Cell; Navy CAT cell;
Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Norman, Aiain G;NSC; nsc-whsr@nsc.eop.gov; OFDA RMT; P; PA Sfvi
B6
GROUP; plans@pentagon.of.mil; PM-ActionTeam; PRM-Hurricane Katrina; R; Ranneberger,
Michael E(AF Front Office); Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS); Rocca, Christina B; Satches, Penny C;
SES-CR; Shapiro, Charles S; STATE,lirng; Stephens, D Kathleen; Stilt, Tony; Stuart
Nightingale; TaskForce-I; Turner, Libby; Volker, Kurt D; Ward, Celeste J; Wayne, E Anthony;
WHA-Staffers
Cc: TaskForce-I; Michael Niles; BRUCE HOWARD; Thomas, Harry K; Bass. John R (OPS);
Boyse, Matthew G; CA-Staffers Mailbox; Ponds, Fernandez L(Main State Rm 2422); Brown,
Bruce A; Lakhdhir, Karnala S (EAPIFO); OFDA Katrina Ops; PRM;Ruppe, Adele E;
SES-DutyDeputies; SES-Line-Only; SES-0-CMS; TFI
Subject: Matrix - International Offers of Assistance as of 9/06/05 @ 1500 EDT
International Offe!s;urnmary of Foreign

of Assist... Offers Acce. ..
[ISITED STATES DEPARTAIEST OF STATE 1

RE\'IE\Y AUTHORITY: FRAh K TUXlhllSJA
DATEJCASEID: 22 JAN 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: I I
Sent: Wednesday, September 14,2005 2:09 PM RELEASED I
N PART
To: TaskForce-1 B6
Cc: CMS TaskForcel C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForcel -Director I
Subject: FW:Declining New Offers of Material Assistance; New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created 1
FYI.
;Use.M.Niles as our clearance from DOD, please.
From: Niles, Michael, QV, OSD-POLICY [mailto:Michael.Niles@osd.mil]
Sent: Wednesday, September 14,2005 2:02 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelG; CMS TaskForce3E; Bass, John R (OPS)
CC: Long, MaryBeth, CIV, OSD-POUCY; Rowell, Scott, CN, 0 - w ~ ~ Lagan, y ;
Kristofer, CN, OSD-POUCY; Shanahan, John, COL (USAF), OSD-POUCI
Subject: Declining New Offers of Material Assistance; New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created
Dear Folks:
a
OSD clears the draft state cable. with comments, see attached. Thank you.
Cheers,
Mike
Coalition Affairs
614-3731
From: Rowell, Scott, CN, OSD-POLICY
'To: Niles,'Michael, CIV, OSD-POUCY
Subject: FW: Declining New Offers of Material Assistance; New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created
----Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcelG [mailto: lTFG@state.gov]
To: Scott.Rowell@osd.mil
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Declining New Offers of Material Assistance; New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created
From: CMS ~ a s k ~ o r c e l ~
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:16 AM

DA;~"&&&% ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
to: ' 'Scott.Rowell@osd.miI'
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Declining New Offers of Material Assistance; New Kabina Baton Rouge Collective Created
Importance: High
-----Original Message----
From: CMS TaskForcelG
To: 'ScottRowell@osd.smiI.mil'
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: Declining New Offers of Material Assistance; New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created
Importance: Hlgh
Sir,
Attached you will find a "draft" cable to begin the action of dedining additional international assistance for
Katrina. Please review and return your approval andlor comments. Thank you for your time.
<<Declining New Offers-New Katrina Baton Rouge Collective Created 3.doc>>
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Oliva. Amber M
From: Gisvold. Lisa C RELEASED IN PART
Sent: ~ u e s d a yJanuary
, 10,2006 9:25 AM B6
To: Morrow, Michael K
Subject: FWT: TFUSO1: RESPONSE ON OFFER OF SEARCH AND RESCUE
Guidance to selected countries on search and rescue offers.

To: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; sibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Brady, Cynthia A; Brewer, Maria E;
Cabus, Julie S; Carter, Pat A; CMS - Telegrams; Crock, Jonathan M; Dilworth, Alison E;
Duffy, William J; Fotovat, Katrina I; Fowler-Capel, Jackie L; Friedrich, Mary K; Furrow,
Deborah T; George, Le L; Gisvold, Lisa C; Green, Reginald J; Harris, Michelle F; Hawkins,
Toni B; Hughes, Inez I; McDonald, Deborah B; Miller, Ronald W; Mooney, Aisha M; Motley,
Cynthia J; Naputi, Jesse T; Neumann, Virginia R; PATH DS; PATH M; PATH SWCI; PATH SWO;
- 1 Prosper, Pierre R; Raphael, Lois; Rice, Ovanda D; Rowland, George C;
Sagor, Andrew E; Shaw, Andrew; Thomas, Harry K; Turekian, Vaughan C; VoLz, Jennifer P;
Wallen, Henry C; Weigold, Eva A; Whiton, Christian P; Wildermuth, Mark J; Wise, Sheila;
Wojtasiewicz, Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: TFUSOl: RESPONSE ON OFFER OF SEARCH AND RESCUE
SUE3JECT: TFUSO1: RESPONSE ON OFFER OF SEARCH FND RESCUE
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see para 3.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to host Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina in the form of search and rescue teams. Embassy should
deliver the points in para 3 at the highest appropriate level on Wednesday, September 14
or as soon as possible.
3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:
- - Thank you again for your generous contribution to relief efforts.
- - The U.S. Government is'extremely grateful for the generous offer of search and rescue
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assistance from the Government of host country in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- - The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.
Government emergency response authorities continue to determine what is required most
urgently to meet the immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
I
- - We recognize the valuable experience of search and rescue teams in these circumstances,
and thank you for your extreme generosity. State and local governments initially feared
the death toll from Katrina would exceed 10,000. Happily, that has not come to pass and a
reassessment was done reducing the need for these services. Upon consultation with USG
emergency management officials, we do not have a need at this time for the personnel you
have offered to send to the stricken areas. If that situation changes, we will contact
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you as soon as possible.
- - The USG has received an outpouring of support from many nations and international
organizations. On behalf the united States Government, and all Americans, I want to
express heartfelt appreciation for your assistance and expressions of concern in this
difficult time.
End points.
RICE
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Norman, Alain G
&-nZSD
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAIF0)
Sent: Monday, September 19,2005 3:A8 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Scalzo, Christopher R; Katrina Working Group
Cc: Moore, Elizabeth E; Kaplan, Sid L
Subject: RE: Katrina Spending Stewardship OMB TASKER IN SHORT ORDER
Just saw this today. Task force was not aware. On the new virtual working group we have two RM representatives who
would be, in'my view, tasked with this working with whomever is appropriate. I would need
. to clear along with others. The
reps are: Donna Bordley and Frank Ponds.
Donna1Frank, are you aware of this?
--
From: Scalzo, Christopher R

To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: PN: Katrina Spending Stewardship OMB TASKER I N SHORT ORDER
Importance: High
This was forwarded to RM for info purposes, but recent email traffic seems to suggest that a State response may be in
process. Obviously, RM has been involved with the receipt of foreign assistance for relief efforts. Can someone please
respond to let me know if the task force is coordinating or involved with a response to the request below. This has a short
turnaround time associated with it.
Email by reply or phone at ~78093.

Thanks
Chris Scalzo UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
-----Original Message----- REVIEW AUTHORZTY: FRANK TUMMINIA
From: Coffey, Marguerite R(M/P) DATEICASE ID: 22 AUG 2006 200503991
Sene: Friday, September 16, 2005 4:57 PM
To: Kaplan, Sid L; Flaggs, Chris H
Subject: FW: Katrina Spending Stewardship
Importance: High
See latest from Clay Johnson ...

From: Johnson 111, Clay [mailto:Clay~JohnsonjII@omb.eop.gov]
To: Janet.hale@dhs.gov; Chu, David, CN, OSD-P&R; Law, Steven - OSEC; Roy-A.-Bernardi@HUD.GOV;
stephen.perry@gsa.gov; peacock.marcus@epa.gov; chuck.conner@usda.gov; Maria Cino; Azar, Alex (HHSJOS);
Paul.R.Corts@usdoj.gov
Cc: Friedman, Greg; Skinner, Richard; Safavian, David; Combs, Linda M.; Smythe, Augustine T.; Yanes, Raul F.; Conant,
Alex; Haun, David 3.; Ebner, Eugene M.; Milburn, Scott; Bolten, Joshua B.; Kaplan, Joel; House, Emily A.; Alex Azar; .
'
Angeta Mathwig; Ann Gray; Annabella Mejia; Barbara Cederborg; Beverly Nemeth; Brenda Williams; brendkh@ucia.gov;
Bruce Carnes; Burton, Robert A,; Zangari, Carolyn; Carman Todd; Carol Yates; Caryn Wagner; Charles Havekost; Chip
Andrews; Christine Morris; Christine Wylie; Chuck Conner; cia-exec; Claudia Tomblom; Clay Sell; Combs, Linda M,;
, Conant, Alex; Conswella Hackney; Copley, David J.; Cote, Stephen M.; Craig Freer; Damaris Kendall; Dan Blair; Darlene
Prather; David Chu; David Sampson; Debbie Gershman; Deborah Bittinger; Debra Carter; Diane Haeger; diannpt;
Wertrnan, Douglas A; Duryea, Kathryn J.; Eileen Gilligan; Elizabeth Rhodes; Eric Hargan; Espinosa, Diana; Evans, Karen;
Wilson, Edith M(A/AID)(RRB, 6.09-027); Ferne Cooper; fgregory; Schieck, Frederick; Gambatesa, Linda M.; Gordon
Mansfield; Gretchen Taylor; Fore, Henrietta H; House, Emily A.; Ingrid Kolb; Isabel Milan; Jack Martin; jahl; James
Lockhart; Janet Hale; jbordogn; Jennifer Cervantes-Eggers; jgibbs; Jim Parenti; Joan Lapara; Joanna Rorn; John Blair;
Juana Quinteros; Julie Jacobson; Julie Mulvee; Karen Honh; Kathie Olsen; Katrina Fuller; Linda Springer; Lu-ann
Kleibacker; Luis Luna; Lynn Scarlett; Marcus Peacock; Coffey, Marguerite R; Maria Cino; Mark Mulger; Marlene Minix;
Ma.m Perez; Martin Howard; Martin Skahen; Mary Beth Shaw; Mary Gutierrez; McCormick, Noelle E.; McGrath, Charles
D.; Meghan Espinoza; Mick Kicklighter; monhay; Barnett, Nancy; Nancy Plata; Otto Wolff; Pat Piuella; Patrice Kortuem;
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Paul Corts; Paul Curry; Phyllis Jones; Phyllis Scheinberg; Quintin Kendall; Rawnette Murray; Brinkley, Robin; Robin
Henderson; Rochelle Bell; Rossman, Elizabeth L.; Roy Bernardi; Safavian, David; Sandy Pack; sfenn; Shea, Robert 3.;
Sholars, J. Kent; Smith, Heidi M.; Stephen Perry; Steve Galvan; Steven Law; Straub, John; Suzanne Hilding; Ted
McPherson; Tom Bowman; Tricia Hollis; Wes Foster; White, Shenon R.; Zeff, Kenneth R. '
Subject: Katrina Spending Stewardship
You are the PMC members for the agencies most involved in Katrina activities. You all, of course, agree that we want to
hold ourselves accountable for spending Katrina monies on real (and authorized) needs, buying it right, and getting what
I
I
we pay for. And we want to do everything possible to prevent problems (waste, fraud and abuse) instead of just
uncovering them. And we will do this while not impeding the pace of our rescue, response and recovery activities.
To this end, the Office of Federal Financial Management and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy are asking your
CFOs and CAOs to develop/communicate your procurement and internal control plans to achieve the goals above.
Similarly the PClE has talked to its membership to develop IG-related plans to achieve our common goals. The
components we believe need to be included in an adequate stewardship plan are laid out in the attached.
We are telling them to developlcommunicate the plans withithrough you or the official you steer them toward. I propose
that: i
You communicate your preliminary plans to us by COB, Tuesday, 9/20.
We review your plans for adequacy and consistency, and communicate suggested edits, if any, by COB,
Wednesday, 9/21. I
You return your revised plans to us by COB, Thursday, 9/22.
The plans should indicate what special resources and protections will be established to allow us to meet our Katrina .
stewardship goals, and by when. The plan details should be such that agency management and its IG can monitor and
ensure we are doing what we said we were going to do, when we said we were going to do it, and that it is having the
desired effect.
The plans should also indicate which senior agency official is to be held accountable by the SecretarylAdministratorfor I
the successful implementation of the stewardship plan.
The plans should be sent to me via Emily House (EHouse@omb.eop.gov), with copies to David Safavian
(DSafavian@omb.eop.gov) and Linda Combs (LCombs@omb,eop.gov). The IG plans will be sent to Rick Skinner
(rick.skinner@dhs.ga), for subsequent transmittal to OMB.
We welcome any and all questions, and early submissions.
\
PS: We reserve the right to tweak the language of the attached templates; so they read similarly.
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O'Herron, Petra C
1
From: ~ i s v o l dLisa
, C{S/ES-OICMS)
To: TaskForce-I
Cc: CMS TaskForcel -Director; Katrina Working Group; SES-0-CMS
Subject: FW: Mental Health Workers
Importance: High
WHA rep: Please see change in contact information for HHS. Please make change in cable and then send to
HHS contact for clearance. Please let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks, Lisa
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
Operations Center
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640
From: Stitt, Tony [mailto:tstitt@ofda.net]
To: Gisvold, Lisa C
Cc: ntkatrina-gh; rmtkatrina-rm; rmtkatrina-dmr
Subject: Mental Health Workers
Importance: High
' . Lisa: I think we have movement on the mental health worker issue.
SAMHSA believes they will be able to place the mental health workers on the cruise ships and in Mississippi.
The three cables should list.David Smith as the POC (301-675-1920). There should not be a reference to the
USAlD Ops Center as a contact point. The cables should go to Charles Curie (SAMHSA) for HHS clearance.
With the above included, USAlD Ops Center clears the cables.
Thanks,
Tony
Tony Stitt
Deputy Manager for Operations
USAlD Katrina Operations Center
(703) 526-2210
tstitt@ofda.net

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From:
Sent:
rmtkatrina-lo1 [rmtkatrina-lot @ofda.net]
Saturday, September 24, 2005 5:34 AM
22/71:
To: 136
Subject: USAIDJOFDA Movements Summary and Warehouse Report 24th Sept 0515
~ttachments:Katrina USAlD OFDA Movements-Summary.xls; USAID-OFDA Little Rock Warehouse report 23 Sept
2100H.xls
Good Morning,
Attached is the USAID / OFDA Movement Summary and Warehouse report as of 24 Sept 0515Hrs
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Arrivals:
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09-20-NO08 NATO: ATA 23/21 11z

09-20-NO09 NATO: ATA 23122542
PERU: Commercial Freight to Dallas Ft. Worth - ETD 23/0130L (Lima Peru) - ETA 24/0800L (DFW)
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PLANNED AIRRAND MOVEMENTS FOR TODAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2005
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NONE I
Also note: Four more NATO flights are in the pipeline, transporting the remainder of the commodities outlined in the previous
NATO flights,
Of Note: Warehouse Report

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+ Two NATO B707 cargoes delivered. Inventory is reflected in the incoming spreadsheet. I
+ NATO cargo is subject to verification. Actual counting of cargo not completed due to lack of manpower and in order to
avoid weather constraints we preferred to keep some a/c pallets strapped and closed.
4 trucks have been loaded and dispatched, mostly containing incoming cargo (Blankets). This movement is reflected infhe
outgoing spreadsheet.
The ba!ance spreadsheet reflects the previous stock plus the approximate quantity of the items received with the above
Regards,
mentioned airlifts.
By tomorrow we should be in a position to count, confirm, add or modify the existing stock report.
i
Pat Long
7 , 1 ~ ~ g ~ ~ ~
ID: 07 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Logistics Specialist
7035262206
ofdaloaisticsQ usaid.gov
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Hart, Geneva R B6
From: rmtkatrina-lo1 [rmtkatrina-lo1 @ofda.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 8:40 AM
To: 36
Subject: USAIDIOFDA Movements Summary 25th Sept 0845H

Attachments: Katrina USAID 0FDA.Movements-Summary.xls; USAID-OFDA-LittleRock Warehouse report 24 Sept
,I 200H.xls
Best Sunday to you all,
Attached is the USAID IOFDA Movement Summary and Warehouse report as of 25 Sept 0845Hrs
Arrivals:
PERU: Commercial Freight to Dallas Ft. Worth - ATA 2410826L (DFW) - Will go via ground transport to Little Rock
PLANNED AIRtLAND MOVEMENTS FOR TODAY 25th SEPTEMBER 2005

.. i
NONE
Also note: Logistics is in the process of determining exactly what commodities are still due via NATO consolidation flights.
Of Note: warehouse Report
Due the instable weather and risk of rains, we are still keeping closed some aircraft pallets from 09-20-NO08 and 09-20-
NO09
As such, counting is not finalized yet.
Regards, I
Pat Long
7035262206
ofdaloaistics6 usaid.aov

DATE/CASE ID: 29 AUG 2006 200503991
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' O'Herron, Petra C' -I
From: rmtkatrina-state3 [rrntkatrina_state3@ofdamet]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 I:I 'I PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Chainsaws??
Bruce, Are we relaying back to donor countries via cables to Embassies needs that do arise such as this one? I
note other requests on the international offer list with language like "Embassy would like to know what's needed"
Audu
A u d u M. Besmer
DOS EB representative
R M T Katrina
703 526 2095
rmtkatrina-st.ate300fda.net .
From: Wilhelm, Phil

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 12:25 PM I
To: RMT-KATRINA
Subject: Chainsaws??
The MEMA donor manager has asked me to convey that there is a very large need for Chainsaws.
If we can relay this request to any of our donor nations, we would appreciate it.
Phil

DA-ID: 20 SEP 2006 200503991
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: - CMS TaskForcel M RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Tuesday, September 13,2005 1:57 PM
To: Bame, David J; Bradley, Tobin J
Cc: TaskForce-I
Subject: -
FW: Clearance Request from Task Force Cable template decline offer (by 1500 hours if
possible)
i
Jim Theissen asked us to get P clearance on the attached cable, in light of what P said at today's morning staff meeting
about being careful in turning down offers of assistance.
i
Appreciate your clearance by 1500, if possible.
Thanks, ,-.-+'% n*.nr*)r ? b x r
Sara
Sara Stryker
TF-1 (Shift It rep.)
7-6611
----Originat Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcelM
Sent: Tuesday, September 13,2005 lO:17 AM
To: Thessin, James H
Cc: Holman, Beverly S; TaskForce-1
Decline Cable
Template Forensi...
Please review and clear attached cable for TFI. Please direct questions to Coordinator Don Shemanski
or Deputy Coordinator John Ritchie.
Thanks,
Sara
Sara Stryker
TF-I (Shift 11)
7-6611

DATEICASE ID: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Anderson, Roger W RELEASED IN FULL
From: Anderson, Roger W
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:57 AM
To: CMS TaskForcel LoggerA(S1ES-OTTF); TaskForce-1
Cc : Millette, James L; Carrico, Randy C; Ivy, Richard J; Kmetz, Debra 13; Rush, Manly H;
TaskForce-I
Subject: RE: FW: (UN) TFUSOI: UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS ON CASH DONATIONS FOR
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF OPERATIONS
I clear for RM. Bank Routing # is correct.

Thanks,
Roger Anderson
From: CMS TaskForcelLoggerA(S/ES-Om) ,

To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); TaskForce-1
Cc: Millette, lames L(Charfeston); Carrico, Randy C(Char1eston); Ivy, Richard J(Char1eston); Kmetz, Debra D(Charlestan); Rush, Manly
H(Charleston); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: FW:(UN) TFUSO1: UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS ON CASH DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA REUEF OPERATIONS
Corrected version for your clearance.

Thanks, Jennifer Spence
.cc File: Cable-Corrected Information on Transmittal of Financial Donations From Foreign Governments For Hurricane
Katrina Relief Operations.doc >>
-----0rigtnal Message-----
From: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Mlllette, James L(Charleston); Carrim, Randy C(Char1eston); Ivy, Richard J(Char1eston); Kmetr, Debra D(Chadest0n); Rush, Manly
H(Charfeston)
Subject: FW: FW: (UN) TFUSO1: UPDATED INSRUCTIONS ON CASH DONAnONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA REUEF OPERATIONS
Latest instructions (9108) on Foreign Government Cash donations in SECSTATE 165032 (attached below)
repeated
incorrect bank routing number originally transmitted in SECSTATE 163278. Corrections to 163278 were
transmitted
via 164490 on Sept. 07. Please add RMJGFS DAS James Millette to cable clearance list for communications on
this topic
so that we can review financial details for accuracy. Will you be sending a correction to 165032 ?
Thanks,
Roger Anderson
Managing Director, RMIGFSIF
From: Anderron, Roger W
To: Anderson, Roger W
Subject: FW: (UN) TFUSOl: UPDATED IN!5TRUCTIONS ON CASH DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA REUEF OPERATIONS
<< File: (UN) SECSTATE 165032 >>

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E; Waller, Robert P; Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul S; Welch, Gretchen G; Wicks, Daniel
H; Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P
Subject: TFUSOI: RESPONSE ON OFFER OF FORENSICS
SUBJECT: TFUSOI: RESPONSE ON OFFER OF FORENSICS

1. (SBU) This is an action request - - see para 3.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to host Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina in the form of forensics teams. Embassy should deliver the
points in para 3 at the highest appropriate level on Wednesday, September 14 or as soon as
possible.
3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:
- - Thank you again for your generous contribution to relief efforts.
-- The U.S. Government is extremely grateful for the generous offer of forensics
I
assistance from the Government of host country in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- - The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.
Government emergency response authorities continue to determine what is required most
urgently to meet the immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
- - We recognize the valuable experience of forensics teams in these circumstances, and
thank you for your extreme,generosity. State and local governments initially feared the
death toll from Katrina would exceed 10,000.
Happily, that has not come to pass and a reassessment was done reducing the need for these
services. Upon consultation with USG emergency management officials, we do not have a
need at this time for the personnel you have offered to send to the stricken areas. If
that situation changes, we will contact you as soon as possible.
- - The USG has received an outpouring of support from many nations and international
organizations. On behalf the United states Government, and all Americans, I want to
express heartfeIt appreciation for your assistance and expressions of concern in this
difficult time.
End points.
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AMEMBASSY OSLO IMMEDIATE
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S, D, E, T, M, G, C, R, TFUSO1, S/ES-3, EUR, M, P, S/ES-

O/CMS, PM, S/ES-0, HHS, EAP, S/ES-EX, A-5, A, ECA, AF,
NEA, PA, SA, CA
IMMEDIATE ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS COLLECTIVE
IMMEDIATE JOINT STAFF WASHDC, SECDEF WASHDC IMMEDIATE,
DHS IMMEDIATE, USAID/OFDA IMMEDIATE, NORTHCOM IMMEDIATE
FOR AMBASSADOR
TAGS : PREL,-__
ECON, E F I b AEMR, _KPAO,pC_A_SC,MARR,-AMGT, US
SUBJECT: CORRECTED INFORMATION ON UPDATED INSTRUCTIONS ON
CASH DONATIONS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF OPERATIONS
REF: A. STATE 165032
1. (U) This cable corrects specific guidance contained in
paragraph 5 of Reftel ALDAC cable on how foreign
governments can transmit financial donations to the U.S.
Federal Government for hurricane relief operations. As
applicable, Department asks that posts deliver the
corrected ABA routing number information contained in
paragraph 2 of this cable to appropriate host government
officials regarding host government,'^ offer of cash
assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief,operations. End
summary.
2. (U) Upon receipt of confirmation from the Department
Task Force for the host government to transmit funds, post
shall advise host government to transmit the funds - in
U.S. Dollars only - via wire transfer using the following
information:
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUiLlMINIA
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From: Carrico, Randy C B2

To: Britt, Shari P; Hussey, Dawn; Green, Brett
Cc: Anderson, Roger W
Subject: FW: Informational Broadcast 410757: Instructions For Processing Collections for Donations
To Benefit Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
Shari, Dawn, Brett

Hate to bother all of you, but I need to know if you intended the coitection for Katrina Relief Fund donations to be a 12 R or
a 12 L collection
I originally thought 12 R but normally, a 12 L is used with an SDA account.
Randy
From: Blevin, Catherine(Paris)
To: Carrico, Randy C(Charlest0n); Bates, Carol P(Charteston); Beiman, Silvla K(Charleston); Blanding, Donna J(Char1eston); Uausen,
Melissa A(Chadest0n); Dawson, Parniece(Charleston); Engh, Chades F(Charfeston); Fritch, Kenneth W(Charleston); Gowdy, James
B(Charleston); Hoover, Sherri S(Chariest0n); Mastin, James(Charleston); Tuttie, Heidi A(Charleston); Walker, Myrtice(Charfeston);
Cervier, Olivier P; Nelson-Lorenzo, Diane M; Pasteau-Matthias, Dorothea; Ramach, Kadija; Vanmlster-Droza, Gabriel
Cc: De Bell, Jean-Pierre
Subject: RE: Informational Broadcast 410757: Instructions For Processing Collections for Donations To Benefit Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
Randy, I
Could you please confirm if the correct collection type code in WINACS is 12L (SDA) for these donations. Thanks.
Best regards
Catherine Blevin
Cashier Monitor
FSTO DtPARlS
Blevin,
Catherine.vd
From: Carrico, Randy C(Charlest0n)
sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 1:43 PM
To: Bates, Carol P(Char1eston); Beiman, Silvia K(Charleston); Blanding, Donna J(Charleston); Clausen, Melissa A(Char1eston); Dawson,
Pamiece(Char1eston); Engh, Charles F(Charleston); Fritch, Kenneth W(Char1eston); Gowdy, James B(Charleston); Hoover,
Sherri S(Charfeston); Mwtin, James(Char1eston); Tultle, Heidi A(Char1eston); Walker, Myrtice(Charfeston); Blevin, Catherine;
Cervier, Olivier P; Nelwn-Lorenzo, Diane M; Pasteau-Matthias, Dorothea; Ramach, Kadija; Vancolster-Droza, Gabriel
Cc: De Bell, Jean-Pierre
Subject: FW: Informational Broadcast 410757: Inshuctions For Processing Collections For Donations To Benefit Victims Of Hurricane Katina
Importance: High
Just in case anyone missed this broadcast

Randy
From : CFSC Post Support Desk
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:54 PM
Subject: Informational Broadcast 410757: Instructions Fur Processing Coliections for Donations To Benefit Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
This message is being sent on behalf of the RM/GFS Center in Charleston.
UNITED STATES DEPfiRTMENT OF STATE

UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
This broadcast is intended to provide initial instructions for processing collections of donations to benefit victims of
Hurricane Katrina. Official cables will be following the broadcast. All offers of foreign government assistance should
be conveyed to the Task Force.
1. The attached spreadsheet covers those scenarios where the department can best facilitate overseas contributions
using our infrastructures. It does not cover contributions to assist State Department employees. More information will
be coming to post in septets that will cover these procedures as well as procedures for contributions for State
Department employees.
2. It is strongly recommended that both government and private donations be made directly to Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs), i.e., American Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc. A list of organizations that are providing
disaster relief assistance is contained at ~htt~:llwww.fema.aovInews/newsretease.fema.However, recognizing that
direct contributions may not be possible for everyone at overseas locations, the Department has determined that it will
facilitate donations from overseas for one or more of the major governmental or NGOs involved in the relief effort.
3. For check donations received by post, the check should be made out to the American Embassy or the Department
of State. The OF-158 should note that it is for a donation to the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts and recorded in
accordance with the instructions in the spreadsheet, using the obligation number in paragraph 4. If the post receives a
check for which the payee is the American Red Cross or some other nongovernmental relief organization, post should
forward the check directly to the designated organization.
4. The obligation number in collection vouchers should be a six digit number comprised of the following: the 1st digit
represents the fiscal year; the 2nd through 4th digits will be the post code; the 5th and 6th digits should be a sequential
number starting with 01.
5. The total amount of donations deposited each month must be reported to RMIGFSIF by the tenth day of the next
month. Any donations fhat exceed one thousand dollars should be reported separately as soon as deposited. Please
be aware that this is a one-time extraordinary use of the SDA account and is authorized only through September 30,
2006.
6,Instructions for donations from foreign governments were provided in State 163278 dated September 3, 2005.
However, the instructions for processing cash donations contained in reftel contained an incorrect ABA routing B2
number j These donations must be approved by the Task Force.
7. For questions concerning the propriety of financial donations to this fund, please contact RMIFPRAIFPMC, Eileen
Angle at An~leE@state.gov~mailto:An.~~eE@state.gov~~
For questions concerning donations to the Employee
Emergency Fund, please contact Donna Bordley at BordlevDS@state.aov <mailto:BordlevDS@state.qov>.
8. For questions regarding processing of collection vouchers into WinACS or RFMSIM, please contact Post Support
at DeskPS@lstate.gov <mailto:DeskPS@state.~ov>or your RMlGFS Cashier Monitor. For questions regarding the
processing of these collections into Central Financial Management System (CFMS), please contact Dwayne McKelvey
at McKelvevDT@state.aov ~mailto:McKelveyDT@state.~ov~.
<< File: katrinacontributions.~~~>>
Please contact the RMIGFS Post Support Desk with any other questions.
Thank you,
Post Support Desk

RMlGFS Charleston
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OrHerron, Petra C
From : CMS TaskForcel D-DepCoordinator
Sent: Monday, September 05,2005 10:45 AM
To:
Cc:
Subject: International Offers of Assistance - 090505 0930 EDT shared.xls
RELEASED IN PART
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International Offersstate 163366 FEMA

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of Assist Approved Nee...
Carol -
S o r r y for the d e l a y - took a while to get the documents to behave.
Regards,
Robert S a n d e r s
Deputy Coordinator, TF1
UNITED S T A T E S I)EPrIR'TI\IEKT OF S T A T E 1
RE\'IERr At"IXX9RiTlr: F h I h ' K T t : h l h i i h i A
DATEICASE ID: 22 J A N 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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OnHerron,Petra C
From: ' CMS TaskForcel G RELEASED IN
Sent: Monday, September 05,2005 679 AM
To: PM-ActionTeam
Cc: TaskForce-I
Subject: FW: Matrix - International Offers of Assistance 9/5/2005 as of 0500 EDT
From: CMS TaskForce3E
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 5:08 AM
To: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-3
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Matrix - International Offers of Assistance 9/5/2005 as of 0500 EDT
International Offer;
of Assist.. .
Regards,
Christo and Amy

OES and PRM Reps
UNITED STATES DEPARTiMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TLJMMINIA
DATEICASE ID: 04 DEC 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C - Dy.4q
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From: CMS TaskForce31
Sent: Monday, September 05,2005 3:33 PM
To: 'state.iirng@hq.dhs.gov'
Cc: Tas kForce-I
Subject: International Offers of Assistance - 090505 1226 EDT.xls
International Offers
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of Assist.
Tom,
As requested, the latest version of the matrix.

DATEICASE ID: 04 DEC 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
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From: CMS TaskForcel -Director
To : Thessin, James H; Hembree, Eric L
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS);SES-0-CMS
Subject: NEED CHOP ON PROPOSED E-MAIL TO NGOS TO GET ROUTING INFORMATION FOR
BANK TRANSFERS
It appears that individuals who wish to contribute to Hurricane Katrina relief

efforts are being encouraged to go to the.FEMA website for a list of NGOs. We have
discovered that these organizations accept contributions via credit cards which can be a
problem for individuals or schools or villages who wish to send money but have no credit
cards. To assist, we propose to send an e-mail from the Task Force to the NGOs listed on
the FEMA website to obtain bank transfer routing information below which, upon recceipt,
we would send out in cable form to posts. We obviously need FEMA chop but I want to run
this by you first. WE do not want to appear to endorse any organization but are simply
providing additional information to those who inquire via our missions how they can
contribute privately. The proposed e-mail is attached below.
z -----OriginalMessage-----
>From : CMS TaskForce3B
>Sent : Sunday, September 11, 2005 1:49 PM
>To: CMS ~ a s k ~ o r c e l - ~ i r e c t o r
>Cc: SES-0-CMS
Subject: FOR DEBORAH MCCARTHY: Routing numbers for NGOs e-mails
>
>Dear x x x ,
>
>Many individuals from around the world have contacted the U . S . State Department
expressing a desire to provide financial assistance to Hurricane Katrina victims through
the organizations listed on the FEMA website. They have inquired as to how they can wire
transfer donations.
>
>The Federal Emergency Management Agency's website lists your organization as one that is
working in the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. We ask that you provide the following
information as soon as possible, addressed to XXXXXXXXXXX so that we may pass this on to
interested foreign donors:
>
>* Name of receiver (beneficiary) financial institution;
>* Receiver (beneficiary) financial institution's ABA routing number or Swift number;
>* Name of beneficiary to receive credit;
>* Any necessary additional cash transfer instructions.
>
>This information will be provided to the public internationally. Thank you for your
assistance.
>
>Hurricane Katrina Task Force
>United States Department of State
UNITED STATES DEPARTRIEIVT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMhlINIA
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: Butcher, William S(Main State ~ r 2422)
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To: CMS TaskForcel G
Cc: CMS TaskForcel E; TaskForce-I ; Harris, Paula Y(Main State Rm 2422); Ponds, Fernandez L
(Main State Rm 2422); PM-ActionTeam
. Subject: FW: Flight Procedures for Team
Importance: High
REF OFDA Logistics email of 0249 this morning (Tuesday 13 Sep 05) and my email to you a few minutes ago:
Now that OFDA has assigned Control Number (per OFDA Logistics email of 0249 this morning, 13 Sep - Control
#09-10-M028 - Russia). we are awaiting TF-I authorization message to proceed with aircraft dip clearance
processing.
Below is agreed procedural guidance exchange with OFDA Logistics. TF-1: Please note examples cited below of
authorization messages, e.g., for NATO flight TF-I sent following email authorization at 1244 p.m. Sunday 10 i
Sep: " TF-1 confirms acceptance of this request and authorizes approval of this diplomatic . ,
clearance." (sent from TF-I G, PM rep)
1
Please advise.
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PMIISO - PMAT x79000
From: rmtkatrina-lo1 [mailto:rmtkatrina-lol@ofda.net]

To: Butcher, William S
Cc: CMS ~ a s k ~ o r c e l c - ~ o o r d i n a t o r ( ~ / E ~CMS
- o mTaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF);
); CMS ~askForcelE(S/ES-OrTF);
PM-AdionTeam; OFDALogistics; Harris, Paula Y; I I Ryan, Timothy G; B6
I
I Subject: ~ t t-11gnt
: Procedures for Team
Hi Scott,
Thank YOU for the clairfication. We will add these to our internal processes and request that Task Force will assist
us with the UPDATED Step 5 as you have listed below.
Thank you.
Tresja
From: Butcher, William S [mailto:ButcherWS@state.gov]

To: rmtkatrina-lo1
Cc: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator(S/ES-OFF); CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-OflF); CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF);
PM-ActionTearn; OFDALogistics* Harris, Paula1Y; - Ryan, Timothy G;
I I
Subject: RE: Flight Procedures for Team

: SEP 2006 200503991
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Importance: High
1 Another one.
Roger
From: Martin, JG(Rome)
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
Subject: FW: Questions from Rome
Roger,
I hope your doing well. I poised the following question to Donna Bordley and
she suggested I contact you.
11 Hurricane Katrina - The Econ Officer received an Italian Euro

check made payable to "the Mayor of New Orleans", although written
in Italian. The amount is 300 Euro and it does not specifically state the
Mayor's name Ray Nagin. What can we do with this check?
a) Forward to the Mayor - Do you have an address?

b) Kindly ask that it be returned and reissued in the name of the
American Embassy or Department of State?
Currently it is a three party check and I don't see how we can accept
it. I do have the September 7th ALDAC cable in front of me. I have
already inquired whether this is a donation from a foreign government
or personal donation.
I do miss everyone in Charleston. Please Advise. Thanks. James

Martin.
From: Bordley, Donna
To: Martin, JG
Subject: RE: Questions from Rome
Hi James; Thanks for your query(s): How ironic that your email arrived on the day that the
office is taking Fran out for her "farewell" lunch! We will miss her immensely - she brought
such a fresh approach to our otherwise staid office, particularly since the loss of Mr.
Burnham's jovial personality.
When you get the answers as to whether the donation is a personal or gov't-to-gov't, just
send your question to Roger Anderson who is the POC on cash collections. Needless to say
his section is working fast and furious to record all the donations.
Regarding, your establishing a wearitear fee which is similar to a user fee, I don't believe that
you can do it absent any specific authority to retain the funds. We did get authorization to
establish a surcharge for outside events at Blair House and the 8thFloor to assess the fee
and retain it. Why don't you check w/ Roger Simpson to see if other large EUR missions
want to set one.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Scensny, Leonard F
To: Rogers, Heather
Subject: fW: Feedback on cable re Katrina
From: Curtin, Jeremy F(R)
To: R-PPDirs
Cc: Welch, retche en G; Volker, Karen E; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden, Caitlin M; Jacobs, Monis E; TaskForce-1
Subject: -.RE: Feedback on cable re KaMna
Refinement on this: Please sent your input directly to TaskForce-1 slugged for Siri Sitton or PA f F Duty. CC us,
please. Thanks again and sorry for the last minute request. Jeremy
Fmm: Curtin, Jeremy F
To: R-PD-Din
Cc: Welch, Gretchen G; Volker, Karen E; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden, Caitlin M; Jacobs, Moms E
Subject: Feedback on cable re Katrina .
The hurricane task force has been tasked by H to pull together material for a Senate briefing tomorrow. We are
asked for feedback to the cable we sent asking ambassadors and PAOs to express our appreciation to media and
otherwise in public for foreign assistance offered in the wake of hurricane Katrina. Can you summarize with a
coupe of examples feedback from posts on what they have done? Task Force can help coordinate the final
3 \
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Tresja -
Just had a chance to review your email from fate yesterday. My significant proposed change (step 5 below) may
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already covered by our earlier conversations and emails today.
Because of the key role of the State Hurricane Katrina Task Force (TF-1) in assuring coordination, and
fact we only act after we receive written authorization from the Task Force, at step 5 below the OFDA rep
on TF-I should, with OFDA control # in hand, initiate the TF-I email authorization for PMllSO to proceed
with the processing of the diplomatic flight clearance request. Good examples of the emails to PMllSO
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(via PMllSO PMAT) were the 1006 AM TF-I email yesterday (I1Sep) on Sweden Flight OFDA Control #09-
04-m006and the 1244 PM TF-1 email yesterday re NATO Flight 9-10-NO01 Request.
Let us know if you have any questions/comments.
All the best,
Scott
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PMIISO - PMAT
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From: rrntkatrina-lo1 [maiito: rrntkatrina-lol@ofda.net]
Sent: Sunday, September If, 2005 5:46 PM
To: Butcher, William S
Cc: CMS ~ask~orcelc-~oordinator(~/~~-OPF); CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF); CMS
PM-AdionTeam; OFDALogistics; Harris, Paula Y ; I I
Ryan, Timothy G;
Subject: RE: flight Procedures for Tea
Hi Scott and Everyone,
You are correct with your understanding.
i have written up the steps for flights from donor countries flying into LRAFB:
I.OFDA logs receives copy of cable approval to donor country from Task Force. PMAT should also receive this
notification. We also receive an ernail notification. The cable and ernail informs donor to contact us to start the
process.
I
2. Donor country POC contacts OFDA logs.
3. Logs sends out Movement Request Form and Procedures letter.
4. Donor POC fills out (or NATO) and sends back to Logs.
5. If the form is completed properly and consistent with States Approval Logs assigns a control number (informs
Donor)and sends Request form with control number to: PM Action Team, I 1 Dave
Killingsworth and group, State Taskforce, LRAFB, I(am I missing anyone?)
6. The donor and Logs receives notification of dip omatlc clearance trom PMA i .
7. Logs receives landing slot openings from land informs Donor on ETA. .
8. Logs updates summary report and lets Nbrthcom/Lt+AtB ot t IA.
9. Logs tracks flight.
The commerical flights will not.be flying into LRAFB. Todd has seperate p~oceduresfor these flights.
I think that is everything. If I have missed something let me know. 1 know this is short but thought this might help
all of us.
I
I
We have officalty started this procedure today now that donor countries have been receving cables. It is a bit
slow and we are working out the kinks.
Cheers,
I
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
Tresja
Logs
From: Butcher, William S [mailto:ButcherWS@state.gov]

Sent: Sunday, September 11,2005 8:34 AM
To: rmtkatrina-103; OFDALogistics
Cc: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator(S/ES-O/TF);CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-OJTF); CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF); I
PM-ActionTeam; Harris, Paula Y; 1
Ryan, Timothy G
Subject: RE: Sweden Flight OFdA Control #09-04-MOO6
Importance: High
For OFDA Logistics:
According to PMAT's understanding of procedures, to assure no slipups PM/ISO does not finalize Dip Clearance
until approval received IN WRITING from State Department Hurricane Katrina Task Force (TF-1) reflecting
concurrence by FEMA through OFDA of specific offer, or, in case of Mil-Mil assistance offers, when NORTHCOM
notifies TF-1 of its concurrence and TF-1 in turn notifies PMlfSO in writing. The relevant regional bureau also
receive these written (email) notifications from TF-I so they can notify their embassy contacts. I
Please liaise with TF-1 on this.
Thanks.
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PMllSO - PMAT 202-647-9000'
From: rmtkatrina-lo3 [mailto:rmtkatrina-lo3@ofda.net]

Sent: Sunday, September 11,2005 7:04 AM
To: PM-AT-TEAM@state, gov
C c : y b ~~~~iogistics
Subject: Sweden Flight OFDA Control #09-04-MOO6
This flight has been coordinated through OFDA logistics and is now ready for Dip Clearance.
8.R.s
Steve Gowing
OFDA Logs Team
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 163278
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, ECON, EFIN, AEMR, KPAO, CASC, MARR, AMGT, US
SUBJECT: TFUSOI: CASH DONATIONS FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELiEF OPERATIONS
STATE 00163278 001.3 OF 002
DHS FOR FEMNOIA
REF: STATE j62226
1. SUMMARY. THIS CABLE REITERATES REFTEL GUIDANCE ON HOW

POSTS SHOULD RESPOND TO OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FROM FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS. 'IT ALSO PROVIDES SPECIFIC GUIDANCE ON HOW
FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS CAN TRANSMIT FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO
THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
OPERATIONS. END SUMMAR
2. As stated in reftel, the Department has indicated that

all offers of foreign assistance wit1 be accepted in
principle. Chiefs of Mission are authorized to respond as
follows to such offers from host governments:
-- We are grateful for your generous offer and we accept

it in principle.
-- We will convey your offer to Washington, where our

disaster management experts will assess it in light of our
possible needs.
-- We will advise you as soon as we can on how and

whether to move forward to implement your offer.
3. Addressees should convey all such offers to the Task

Force, preferably by front channel cable, but by other
means if necessary. Please be as specific as possible.
These offers of assistance will be reviewed by FEMA and
other USG entities before a determination of acceptance
will be made. The Task Force will convey these decisions
to posts.
UNCLASSIFIED
CASH DONATIONS FROM FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
C-------------------------------L--C--
4. Some foreign governments have offered casti donations.

In these cases, post should advise host government to
transmit these donations via NGOs such as Red CrossIRed
Crescent.
5. In those cases where host government is prepared to

make, and perhaps insists on making, cash donations
directly to the USG, posts are instructed as follows:
-- POSTS SHOULD CONVEY THE OFFER OF FOREIGN GOVERNMENT
STATE 00163278 002.2 OF 002 ,
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE TASK FORCE.
--POST SHOULD AWAIT GUIDANCE FROM THE DEPARTMENT TASK

FORCE ON WHETHER TO ACCEPT THE DONATION AND PROVIDE
PAYMENT INSTRUCTION.
-- UPON RECEIPT OF CONFIRMATION FROM THE TASK FORCE FOR

THE HOST GOVERNMENT TO TRANSMIT FUNDS, POST SHALL ADVISE
-
HOST GOVERNMENT TO TRANSMIT THE FUNDS IN U.S. DOLLAR
ONLY -- VIA WIRE TRANSFER USING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
RECEIVER (BENEFICIARY) FINANCIAL 1NSTlTUTlON ABA ROUTING

NUMBER: B2
BENEFIC ;rr \ T u n i u n . I nt,r g 11r L
BENEFICIARY NAME: 19000001
AMOUNT: $
THE DONATION MUST BE IN US. DOLLARS RATHER THAN FOREIGN

CURRENCY TO PREVENT DIFFICULTIES WITH THE TRANSMITTAL OF
' FUNDS.
6. QUESTIONS REGARDING DONATIONS SHOULD BE SENT VIA

UNCLASSIFIED E-MAIL TO THE TASK FORCE AT TASKFORCE-
' l@STATE.GOV. OR BY CALLING THE TF AT 202-647-6611
(
RICE
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#3278
U-NCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Hart, Geneva R
From: Lakhdhir, Kamala S (EAPIFO)
Sent: Thursday, September 01,2005 8:07 PM
To: Atkinson, David R
Subject: FW: Hurricane Katrina Task Force
. RELEASED IN FULL
From: Sanders, Robert P(S/ES-O/CMS)

To: Heien, Debra P(CA); May, Kent(WF0); Petrush, Liza(CA); Barnes, Faye.G; Ritchie, ~ a o mF; i Van Valkenburg, David R (OES); Pitts-
Malone, Sandra L (OES); Butzgy, Christopher H; Sofen, Melinda J(PA/FO); Trivett, Paige S; Lyons, Anne L(PA/M); Hays, Clay
D(DS/OFM/VTC/V); Piech, Sandra J(DS); Reams, Joanne(DS); Boyse, Matthew G; Stanley, Cathy 2 ; Lakhdhir, Karnala 5 (EAP/FO);
Day, Shaana T; Barkhouse, Nolan E (EAPIFO); Cardenas, lose R; Quigley, Brian S; Otallah, Nicole I;Arrnentrout, Jean .W; Ruppe,
Adele E; Miller, Lisa M; Collins, Ronald; Home, Todd;-Lindenfeld, Seth J(DS/DO); Krug, William A(Main State Rm 2422)
Cc: SES-0 CMS
Subject: ' ~urric&e ~ a t i n aTask Force
All:
The Executive Secretary has directed the Operations Center to form a task force to coordinate ail State
Department activity to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, effective 0700 EDT Friday,
September 2. The task force will serve as a:
- central clearing house on welfare and whereabouts inquiries from foreign missions.
-
The task force will run from 0700 2300 daily, including through the holiday weekend, in two shifts:
- -
0700 1500 and 1500 2300. We are asking that your bureau/office provide one volunteer per shift through
COB September 9. In addition, we will need one OMS per shift (from all bureaus total, not from each).
Please identify one volunteer from your bureau to work on each of the scheduled shifts, and provide CMS with:
their names, office, title, and after-hours contact information. Please do the same for OMS volunteers. We ask
that your bureau provide us this information through one point of contact as opposed to volunteers
calling us directly. Email your response to the CMS collective (SES-0-CMS in the GAL), copied above,
or call CMS at 647-7640.
Please let us know ASAP who will represent your bureau on the shift beginning tomorrow morning at 0700.
Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for you collaboration.
Robert
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STAT@ 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK. TUMMINIA
DATEICASE ID: 28 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
r uar 1 "A i.
UNCLASSIFIED
Fro=: CPJS TaskForceSE

Sent: Sunday, September 04,2005 3:28 PM
RELEASED IN PART
To: 'Grey Frandsen'
Cc: TaskForce-I
B6
Subject: RE: Donor Matrix
Grey -
Here's the updated spreadsheet with tabs as discussed. Yellow means new offers since 70:00 am. Please let me
know if there's anything else. %
Thanks,
Anish
From: Grey Frandsen [maiitol
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 3:18 PM
To: CMS TaskForce3E
PskForce-1
.
a-~ .e uonor
' ~~~dcr~x
ok, thanks.
what we need, though, is a purely alphabetical list, and a list organized by ESF (on the left hand
side...).
thx.
I
On 9/4/05, CMS TaskForce3E <3TFE@state.u> wrote: . i
Grey -
Here is the spreadsheet again sorted by ESF category. Amb. Malloy says that we are still working on the
short list of priority donations. Should be forthcoming shortly. ..
<<International Offers of Assistance - 090405 1400 XIS>>
i
I
From: CMS TaskForce3E i
Sent: Sunday, Segtember 04, 2005 2:56 PM
ii Subject: Oonor Matrix
I As requested:
UNITED ST.\TES D E P \R'T\IE\T OF ST.\TE

REVIEW .\CTIIORITY: FR.\IU1< TLT%lA:I1'l.\
DA~&~/~S@$D: 22 JAN 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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VZCZCXR08834
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DE RUEHC #3366 2470138
ZNR UUUUU ZZH ZZK
0'P 0401362 SEP 05 ZFF4
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS COLLECTIVE NIACT IMMEDIATE
INFO RHMFISS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY 7878
RHEFHLC/HOMELAND SECURITY CENTER WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY 2494
RHMFIUU/HQ USNORTHCOM//J-3// 'PRIORITY
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UNCLAS STATE 163366
FOR AMBASSADOR OR PRINCIPAL OFFICER

.STATE PASS USAID/OFDA
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US
SUBJECT: USG PRIORITY AREAS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: state 163278, State 163729
1. Night Acti
Hurricane Katr
3. ( U ) The ~epartmentinstructs Chief of Mission to deliver the

following list of priority needs to appropriate host government
officials who are seeking guidance on the most pressing
needs connected with Hurricane Katrina relief operations.
In donsultation with uSG emergency management officials, we have

determined we will need the following forms of assistance in
conjunction with Hurricane Katrina relief operations:
a. Cash
b. MREs
c. Water and ice
d. Generators (large and small; 110 and 220 acceptable; 60 hertz '
required; note that many other countries utilize 50 hertz)
f. Bedding (sheets, pillows)
g . medical supplies (first aid kits, bandages, crutches, wheelchairs,
not/not pharmaceuticals)
h. Comfort kits
i. Baby formula and diapers
j. Coolers
k. Large tents
1. Logistics crews

UNCLASSIFIED
* Please review the requirements we have listed and let us

* know if you can meet any or all of these needs and if you can
* deliver them to the affected area by your own means or if
* delivery of these items will require U . S . assistance.'
. .
- - Total requirements and shortfalls have not been identified in full,

the above list represents those goods that are in high demand in the
areas of concern.
- - On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all

Americans, I want to express oux heartfelt appreciation for your
consideration of this request. We look forward to working with you in
expediting offers of assistance for those who are so greatly in need.
End points.
RICE
BT
#3366:
UNCLASSIFIED
, UNCLASSIFIED
September 4,2005 RELEASED IN FULL 1

I
Jn consultation with USG emergency management officials, we have determined we will need
the following forms of assistance in conjunction with Hurricane Katrina relief operations:
a. Cash
b. MREs (Meals Ready to Eat)
e ~ g ~ ~' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i c ~ *
&eneratp.(large and small; 1 10 and 220 acceptable; 60 hertz
%?4w
required; note that many other countries utilize SO hertz)
f. Bedding (sheets, pillows)
g, medical supplies (fmt aid kits, bandages, crutches,
wheelchairs, notfnot pharmaceuticals) + &$%&$;2
h. Comfort kits L. Xd, d.E%f.
$ 7 ~ /$ . $8i& */--
i. Baby formula and diapers .
*&
j. Coolers e t l h ~ 3 T j - > - $ r 7 , X , ~ =~
k. Large tents
1. Lopjstics crews +- &iq+ .. !!&a?,
* Please review the requirements we have fisted and let us know if you can meet any or aU of
these needs and .&ou can deliver them to the affected area bv your own means or if delivery of
these items wiII require U.S. assistance.
-- Total requirements and shortfalls have not been identified in full, the above list represents
those goods that are in high demand in the areas of concern.
-- On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all Americans, I want to
express our heartfelt appreciation for your consideration of this request. We look forward to
working with you in expediting o'ffers of assistance for those who are so greatly in need.,
Secretary Rice

UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Harris, Michelle F
From:
Sent:
Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-0)
Monday, September 19,2005 5:56 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Harris, Michelle F
Subject: RE: Katrina pending items/ SPOKE too soon
Let's go w/ 945 if that works for you and 1'11 flip something else ar'd
From: McCarthy, Deborah A
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Bass, john R (OPS)
Cc: Harris, Michelle F
Subject: RE; Katrina pending Items/ SPOKE too soon
Am due to make a presentation on our CT policy in the Hemisphere at 11 am. Can we meet earlier or after I??? I
I
i
From: McCarthy, Deborah A I

Subject: RE: Katrina pending items
Sounds good.
From: Bass, John R (OPS)

To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Harris, Michelle F; Morrow, Michael K; Offutt, Denison K
Subject: RE: Katrina pending items
How 'bout 10:45?
-----Original Message----
From: , McCarthy, Deborah A
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 3 5 3 PM
So bject: RE: Katrina pending items
Ready to meet any time tomorrow as we have 4 pm of new group and it took us all day to set up. Agree with
division of labor issues -yes got specs from INL which I will dig up. Trying to clarify money matrix. Went to NSC
meeting and gave you readout. What works for you tomorrow morning?
From: Bass, John R (OPS)

To: McCaehy, Deborah A
Subject: Katrina pending items
Deborah --
I'd like to talk with you this afternoon or tomorrow am regarding how we can best together tie up some remaining
loose ends and,deterrnine what support you'll need from us going forward. Some of it will take a white -- perhaps
a couple weeks -- to close out, but if we can sort out our strategy for managing them, I think we'd minimize the
DATEICASE ID: 21 AUG 2006 200503991 &CLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
amount we're constantly scrambling to sort things out. Happy to do at your convenience. Here's my list:
E disposition: we need to pin down an interagency-agreed strategy to get bulk of the MREs transferred
their government or agent and figure out what to do with the (hopefully small) remainder.
Since I've been deepest in weeds on this, I'll plan to bang out a notional strategy for sorting this out that 1 will ask
MSC to then manage, with an idea that we get interagency agreement on plan forward by week's end.
2) Hpusing: Two pieces to this: a) INL's TDY village offer, and b) broader issue of whether we will seek int'l help
to eet immediate shortfall in housing, Issue for latter is some continued discussion at NATO of trying to get
A$s to pony up some prefab housing or equivalent that could be shipped on NATO ROlRO shipping. That's still
live and OSD still working, so at a minimum we need to keep up with that.
Were you able to get any specifics on INL's offer of the TDY "villages?" If this looks to be an attractive option, then
we conceivably could use NATO shipping to move this back. But we'll first need to have a detailed set of what's
available to feed into FEMA including, perhaps, via Joe's contacts on the ground.
3) Int'l donation management: this seems to be moving forward under NSC direction and that's fine by me. Would
be helpful if we could establish a State POC for the NSC to contact when they need info about the current status of
donationsl; perhaps that came out of Jed's mtg this AM.
4) Supporting Mlsenior rep in gov't-wide review of Katrina response. We'll have to see how quickly the HSC-
coordinated review proceeds, but I'd think they will want to get fast off the mark. Strikes me that the KWG is best
positioned to assemble and synthesize for U/S Fore or the other designee the dept.-wide input to this exercise,
with my staff providing input and historical continuity from the pre-McCarthy portiori as needed.
I
5) Closing out remaining standing offers: this one seems firmly in the KWG's orbit, with us providing support or
historical record as necessary. Seems to me we will want to wind this up before the RMT and State-South close
UP.
6) Misc: want to make sure you're getting the info you need for wrapping this up (for ex the agendas and such for
the HSC mtgs that require briefing materials).
Pls. give me a call at your convenience. Many thanks!

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To: CMS TaskForcel-Director

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From: Lee, Carrie K (SIES-0)

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

UNCLASSIFIED STATE 00 176102

E:O. 12958: N/A

REF: STATE 164132; B) STATE 164429; C) STATE 175147; D )

1 (U) This cable provides guidance to posts regarding possible offers of

3. (U) For those governments who express an interest in helping,.posts

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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From : Gisvold, Lisa C

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

From: CMS TaskForcel F

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT O F STATE 1

From: Grey Frandsen @OS - SICRS) liaising at FEMA

RE: Reporting from F'EMA: ~ e s ~ o k sto

I am currently working at FEMA attempting to coordinate information collection and

NOTE: Shortfalls are still being determined; preliminary sourcing is valuable at

Desired Donations andfor Offers of Assistance (In General):