Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: Guyana Assistance

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I notice the State TF report goes to a standard distribution that does not include NORTHCOM, the primary
COCOM in this case. For parallel coverage, I would suggest you add some ofthe addressees in the
NORTHCOM SITREP, which I have copied below. .
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TAGS: PREL, PINS. ~EMR, MARR, CASC, US, I<HLS
SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 013 AS OF 1530 EDT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2005
unclassified Telegram Text M Gallagher, Coordinator.
Thursday, September 08. 2005

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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) Three flights from the.UK, and one each from Spain
and Russia landed relief supplies at Little Rock today.
An additional Russian aircraft. as well as one flight from
France and two from Egypt are scheduled to land at Little
Rock later today. Tunisian and Israeli aircraft are
scheduled for tomorrow. (Task Force)
2. (U) The Mexican 45-truck convoy cleared the border at

1032. (Task Force/NORTHCOM e-mail)
3. (U) A total of 105 foreign countries and 11

international organizations have generously offered
assistance to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or
increased offers of assistance have been made by: portugal
-- two percent of its oil reserves (500.000 barrels);
Vietnam -- offered $100,000; Armenia -- increased its
offer to $200,000 from $100,000; Sao Tome -- offered
$18,000, and Guyana -- offered plywood. (Task Force)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
4. (U) Foreign consular officials have located 549

formerly missing foreign nationals, up from 196. (Task
Force)
U. S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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5. (UJ USDA is deploying personnel to Little Rock AFB and
other locations to inspect MREs and other food aid. (Task
Force, Task Force/FEMA e-mail)
6. {UJ Department of State-South has worked out a process

by which consular officials from the nine permanent
consulates in New Orleans may visit their offices. D05-
South will communicate those procedures tomorrow morning.
Procedures will also be provided to allow other missions
to visit New Orleans accompanied by DOS-South personnel
and Louisiana State Police. British Ambassador David
Manning is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge tomorrow. (Task
Force/State-South telconJ
7. {U} NORTHCOM is now coordinating an ID system to track

all foreign relief flights. (Task Force/RMTKatrina e-
mail)
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Anderson, Roger W RELEASED IN FULL
From: Anderson, Roger W
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:20 AM
To: Millette, James L
Cc: Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP); Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
SUbJect: FW: Katrina cash donations to ~SG FOR ATTACHMENT TO S PAPER
Importance: High
Tracking: Recipient Read

Millette, James L Read: 9/22/20059:20 AM
Hembree, Eric L(RM/BP) Read: 9/22/2005 9:21 AM
Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
Jim,
Updated spreadsheet to include today's confirmed receipts. Based on larger task force spreadsheets,
I believe that the Australian $ 7.6 M was donated directly to the American Red Cross (State won't
see this donation in our records, and the Indonesian $ 25 K was a private donation ( I can see this in
Dept. records based on collection at post). Both of these items should be removed from the cash
spreadsheet.
Roger
-----Original Message-----
From: Millette, James L
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 20058:58 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W
Subject: FW: Katrina cash donations to USG FOR ATTACHMENT TO 5 PAPER
Importance: High
Roger is this consistent with your records? Haven't gotten e-mail yet problem with classified system jim
From: Hembree, Eric L ,
Sent: Thursday, september 22, 2005 8:45 AM
To: Kaplan, Sid Li Millette, James l(Charleston); Scalzo, Christopher R
Importance: High
Deborah needs immediate clearance/comments on the paper on the classified side.
This is the basis for the $20 million
Eric
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)
To: Hembree, Eric L
Importance: High
Attached are the calculations on which we based the input to the S Paper.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA!W~ ID: 20 FEB 2007 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of4
From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Wednesday, September 21,20057:17 PM
To: Bass, John R (OPS); Moore, Elizabeth E; Chacon, Amold A
Subject: Katrina cash donatIons to USG
Importance: High
This is the Task Force's best estimate as to pledges with RM figures as to receipts. I am going to attach it to final
of S briefer OOB tomorrow if OK. It has not been sent around.
We have updated the Executive Summary which will go to the usual recipients.
from: Harris, MichelleF

sent: Wednesday, September 21,20057:12 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Katrina Working Group
Subject: FW: urgent for U/S FOre
Importance: High
Deborah - New attachment, reformatted per our conversation - Michelle
From: Harris, Michelle F

Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 20056:16 PM
Importance: High
Deborah -
Total number for Sand/or M paper: Cash pledged to US: $758,578,562 (includes Kuwaiti oil)
Oman: 5,000,000
Total: $763,578,562
Corrected Cash Summary attached.
Summary of changes I made:
Add: Botswana $100,000

Cameroon 450,000
Saudi Arabia 100,000
Delete: Equitorial Guinea $500,000 (for Bush-Clinton Fund)

Ethiopia 100,000 (for Bush-Clinton Fund)
Guyana 15,000 (for Red Cross)
Marshall Islands 10,000 (for Red Cross)
Yemen 100,000 (for Red Cross)
This info/numbers are from the Exec Summary cleared by regional desks this afternoon.
Michelle
From: Harris, Michelle F(Maln State)

sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 5:45 PM
2/7/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
To: Kane, Eileen H; Mccarthy, Deborah A

Subject: RE: urgent for U/S FOre
Got it, thanks. We're catching other things that need to be included in cash summary. Please stand by...
From: Kane, Eileen H

sent: Wednesday, september 21, 2005 5:44 PM
To: Harris, Michelle F; Mccarthy, Deborah A
Importance: High
No: $759,033,562 includes the Kuwaiti oil. I have footnoted Kuwait in the matrix.
Cash pledged to the U.S.: $359,033,562

Oman: 5,000,000
Kuwaiti oil 400,000,000
Total: $764,033,562
-----Orlginal Message-----[Kane, Eileen H] From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)

sent: Wednesday, September 21, 200S 5:37 PM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Deborah - For M and/or S paper: Cash pledged to US: $759,033,562

Oman: 5,000,000
Kuwaiti oil: 400,000,000
Total: $1,164,033,562
(Thanks, Eileen!)
From: Harris, Michelle F

sent: Wednesday, September 21,20053:49 PM·
Responding on behalf of Eileen and I:
From today's cash summary: Cash committed to USG: $361,033,562

Kuwaiti oil monetized: 400.000,000
$761,033,562
Oman contribution:???
Steve Fox - can you confirm Oman donation?
Thanks, Michelle
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

sent: Wednesday, september 21, 20053:34 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: urgent for U/S Fare
Do we have total of what has come into RFC as of now?????

Michelle/Eileen - what is estimate of cash total pledged to US INCLUDING OMAN AND THE 400MM TO
BE MONETIZED BY KUWAIT.
•"! ... ., UNCLASSIFIED WHA-
·RELEASED IN PART
Katrina Task Force
B6
WHA - End of Shift Report
9116105 -1800 hrs
Moises Behar
WHA Action Officer
September 16, 2005
1500-1800
PRIORITYIHOT
Mexico: Offer of Mental Health Experts: One psychologist, Rosa Rodriguez Zubiate,
was accepted. Cable is out for clearance: found on unclass side at
I:{fF IIDOCS/CABLESI Acceptance cable-immediate-Mexico Sept 15.
-Action: OPEN DHHS cleared cable. Received and entered DHHS POC information
(David Smith, Office ofGlobal Affairs) into the cable. Cable should go to Charles Currie
(SAMHSA) for HHS Clearance.
Colombia: Civil defense personnel: four personnel will be accepted.

Cable is out for clearance: found on unclass side at I:ffilIDOCS/CABLES/Acceptance
cable-immediate-Colombia Sept 15.
-Action: OPEN DHHS cleared cable. Received missing DHHS POC information
(David Smith, Office ofGlobal Affairs) and incorporated it into the cable. Cable should
go to Charles Currie (SAMHSA) for BBS Clearance.
Pending/Closed Items
Trinidad & Tobago: Pledge to Charity: Embassy confirmed via email that T&T
pledged $2 million on 09/14 at 09:13. Email sent to WHAiCAR to request cable from
Port of Spain when pledge is fulfilled. (04: 15)
-Action: Closed Cable sent out.
Brazil: Offer 09/09105: WHAlBSC confirmed offer on 09l1~ via email at 10:14. Per
matrix, FEMA needs to vet.
9/15 - OFDA rep confirmed USG will not/not accept offer.
Col Pilcher of S is double-checking with Northcom on offer of National Guard assistance.
-Action: FEMA still needs to vet, follow up 9/16
-Action: Closed. Col Pilcher indicated that NORTHCOM would not accept assistance.
Sent to logger to close out. Desk and embassy cc 'ed. .
Jamaica: Private donations: Question from post on allowing bank to collect donations
then deposit with Emb cashier. E-mail question went to Donna Bordley.
-Action: Still waitingfor Donna Bordley (RM). Follow-up w/RM rep 9/16 a.m.
-Action: Closed. Instructed post to have GOJ make donations via the Red Cross. Sent to
logger, desk andpost.

DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Honduras: Confirm GOR assistance was declined earlier, OFDA rep has confirmed
USG will not accept offers from gov't or manufacturing assoc.
-Action: Pending Still waitingfor response ifwater or partial acceptance is possible;
OFDA asked again for response
-Action: Sent to Matrix keepers. Regarding the private-to-Gov of Honduras. Change the
private Honduras donation to reflect that the donation is to be given to the GOH for
transport to the U.S. via cargo ship per Mandojana e-mail dated 15 Sep, 5:17PM. This is
important because the President of Honduras will be travelling to Louisiana (Kenner) per
Mandojana email dated 16 Sep, 5: 10 PM.
Cuba: Dennison Offut of Op Center tasks a reply to question John Bass took away from
a Hill briefing on the content of CubanIVenezuelan offers of assistance, our responses to
these offers, and about any advice we've given to Louisiana and Mississippi on
Venezuela's offer to these states.
-Action: Denny Offutt of CMS has asked Cuba desk to re-work their submission, due at
1800 hrs 9/15.
-Provided D Offutt Cuba sample
-Action: Pending See CubalVen folder for still in-clearance talking points
Venezuela: Duty officer at Embassy Caracas called with message from DCM: latter had
been contacted by Minister of Interior saying Venezuela was ready to grant ''request'' of
16 850 kw generators; it could ship 2 in one of its own planes, but would need USG air
assets to ship the rest. Minister did not say which USG or state agency had made request.
WHA Action officer checked matrix; GOV offer of generators was registered 9/13, listed
as FEMA vetting pending. I informed Embassy duty offer to sit on this request; nothing
could be done until FEMA accepted or declined the Venezuelan offer. Duty officer
thought GOV was playing with us by making multiple offers and then pressing for
immediate shipment. (23 :05)
-Action: Provided D Offutt w/Venezuela update (generators- spoke to DoS-South to
confirm) andforwarded Ven. Response (Cong. Inquiry)
-Action: Pending See CubalVen folder for still in-clearance talking points
Guyana- Cable accepting Guyana's offer of cash is drafted, still waiting for post to send
cable with governments offer modifications (9/15 11:00 p.m.) .
Action: Closed. Post cable indicated that GOG will send donations to the American Red
Cross and appropriate NGO's. Cable sent via e-mail for clearance. Cable indicates
thanks for the donation.
Panama: 9/16 a.m, shift needs to contact Red Cross to follow up on in-kind donations
from a Panama radio station (see message from post in Panama folder); sent message to
Panama on status of inquiry.
-Action: Closed. Instructedpost to put this private agency in touch with America's
Second Harvest at (800)-771-2303. American Red Cross cannot accept in-king
donations. Sent to logger
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Panama: 9115,1 ~sked for B

assistance in locatmg 37 missing Panamamans across the three a:ffectedstates. '
-Action: CA has been informed and has the lead on this issue. Check in with CA 9/16 a.m.
to ascertain progress.
-Actton.Closed CA now has this for action. Appears to be some confusion within the
Panamanian embassy. CA rep Kim Christman willfollow up. Sent to logger and closed
Costa Rica: Pending 9/16 p.m. shift sent note to TF 3 to update matrix regarding sugar
offer. EB indicates offer will not be accepted. No further action at this time. Old e-mail
in folder. Pending OFDA reports that nurse team to be denied. Contacted Brian
Simmons at post and informed him that cable with decision should be sent next week.
UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
eMS TaskForce1-Director
From:
Sent: Thursday, September 15. 2005 5:46 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Task Force-3
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: GUYANA - status of Offer
Have requested cable from post describing change for the record.
----Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcelN
sent: Thursday, September 15,20052:21 PM
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director
Cc: Taskforce-I; SES-O_CMS; SES-O_CMS; Luftig, Laura; TaskForce-3; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: GUYANA - status of Offer
Post has provided the following update on the offer of assistance by the Government of Guyana:
For logistical reasons (shipping, etc ... ), the GOG decided to adopt a different approach than the one
outlined in Georgetown 960. After consultlnq with the Private Sector, the Government decided to set up a
bank account to solicit donations. The government run television station held a tele-thon last night to raise
funds for Hurricane Katrina Victims. The Ambassador appeared on the program. The GOG has said that it
will match (or at least add to) money donated by the private sector. Then the money will be contributed
through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected area. We are in touch with the GOG
regularly on the matter.
During last night's telethon, roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were contributed (nearly US$15,OOO). Contributions
are still coming in. Therefore, final numbers are not yet available. Please let us know if we can provide you
with any additional information.
1~ ; \ \
Thank you,
Alison Shorter-Lawrence
WHARep
TF1
----Original Message----- .
From: eMSTaskForce1-Director
sent: Thursday, september 15, 200512:29 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForcelN; Luftig, Laura
Cc: Taskforce-I; SES-O_CMS; SES-O_CMS
Subject: GUYANA
WHA REP: PLEASE GET FROM POST ASAP PARTICULARS. RUN IT BY OFDA REP. IF WE CANNOT TAKE
ANYTHING LET ME KNOW ASAP. WE NEED CLOSURE. DO NOT, HOWEVER, SENT OUT ANY CABLE
DECLINING ALL THE ASSISTANCE. .
----Original Message--
From: CMS TaskForcel-Director
sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 12:23 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1N; Luftlg, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O_CMS
Subject: RE: Update on T&T and GuyanaOffers
T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being finalized. Need cable from Post asap on this so we
may respond.
--Original Message-----
sent:: Thursday, september 15, 20054:15 AM
To: Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
Laura,
I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of assistance and an offer of construction materials.
UNlTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE ID: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Have you received any further information on the offer?
Also, piease pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable if it is able to confirm the-payment of the $2 mil
pledge to four charities. If the GOT&T issues a press statement, please send to the Task Force.
Thank you,
Anthony
W HA Action Officer
Katrina Task Force
-----Original Message---·-
From: eMS TaskForcelN
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 AM
To: Wolfson, ElizabethM; Malheiro, Jenny H; PoPP. William W
Cc: Embrey, Edgar L; TaskForce-l
Subject: Donations from T&T and Brazil?
I'm the WHA action officer for TF1. and Ed Embry of WHAlPPC called me a little while ago to see whether we
were aware of donation officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and the Brazilian Foreign
Minister. I just looked at the latest "SUMMARY OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED OR
EXPECTED TO DATE" and note that there is nothing listed for these countries yet.
Liz - would you confirm that the Trinidad and Tobago PM has made the offer of two million dollars of
assistance sent to four different organizations (Habitat for Humanity, the Bush-Clinton fund. the Congressional
Black Caucas, and a fund set up by former LA Senator Breaux)?
Jenny & Bill - would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign Minister has made an offer of an unspecified
amount of water and powdered milk?
Thanks.
Buck Waldrop
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Bentes, Julianna W
From: eMS TaskForce 1-Director(S/ES-OfTF)

Sent: Friday, September 16, 20056:20 PM
To: Katrina Working Group RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: SES-O eMS
SUbject: FW: WHA SITREP, 1500 Sep 16
From: CMS TaskForce1N
sent: Friday, September 16, 200S3:05 PM
To: TaskForee-1
cc: Creamer, John S; TaskForce-1
SubJect: WHASITREP, 1500 Sep 16
Katrina Task Force

9/] 6/05 - 1500 hrs
COL Michael R. Borders

WHA Action Officer
September 16, 2005
0700-1500
PRIORITYIHOT
Mexico: Offer of Mental Health Experts: One psychologist, Rosa Rodriguez Zubiate, was accepted. Cable is
outfor clearance: found on unclass side at I:ffFIIDOCS/CABLES/Acceptance cable-immediate-Mexico Sept
15.
-Action: OFDA asked that J hold on the cable. All clearanced received except OFDA and DHH8.
-Action: Sent email to Tony Stint and DBSmith @DHHS 9/J6 6: 17 a.m. to ask about clearance status. Follow-
up OOB 9/16.
-Action: OPEN As of 1415 on 16 Sep still awaiting answer from.OFDA/HHS
Colombia: Civil defense Personnel: four personnel will be accepted.

Cable is outfor clearance: found on unclass side at I:ffFIIDOCS/CABLES/Acceptance cable-immediate-
Colombia Sept 15.
-Action: OFDA (USAJD) asked that J hold on the cable: all clearances have been received, but HHS
info/clearance is in question .
-Action: Sent email to Tony Stint 9/15 10:36 p.m. to ask about clearance status (in COL file)
-Action: OPEN As of 1415 on 16 Sep still awaiting answer from OFDA/HHS.
Trinidad & Tobago: Pledge to Charity: Embassy confirmed via email that T&T pledged $2 million on 09/] 4
at 09:13. Email sent to WHAICAR to request cable from Port ofSpain when pledge is fulfilled. (04:] 5)
-Action: Waitingfor response, follow up with desk 9/16 a.m.
-Action: l'..l!nding Cable should be coming from post today; Tim Swanson has drafted it already.
Brazil: Offer 09/09/05: WHAIBSC confirmed offer on 091]4 via email at 10:14. Per matrix, FEMA needs to
vet.
9/15 - OFDA rep confirmed usa will not/not accept offer.
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA h TCLASSIFIED
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DATE/CASE In: 15 AUG ,2006 200503991 U l~
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Col Pilcher of S is double-checking with Northcom on offer of National Guard assistance.
-Action: FEMA still needs 10 vel, follow up\9/16
-Action: Closet/. Cui Pilcher indicated that NORTHCOM would not accept assistance. Sent to logger to close
out. Desk and embassy cc 'ed.
Jamaica: Private donations: Question from post on allowing bank to collect donations then deposit with Emb
cashier. E-mail question went to Donna Bordley.
-Action: Still waiting for Donna Bordley (RM). Follow-up w/RM rep" 9/16 a.m.
-Action: Closed. Instructed post to have GO) make donations via,the Red Cross. Sent to logger, desk and post.
Honduras: Confirm GOH assistance was declined earlier. OFDA rep has confirmed USG will not accept offers
from gov't or manufacturing assoc. ,
-Action: Pending Still waitingfor response ifwater or partial acceptance is possible; OFDA asked again for
response
-Action: Sent to Matrix keepers. Regarding the private-to-Gov of Honduras. Change the private Honduras
donation to reflect that the donation is to be given to the GOH for transport to the U.S. via cargo ship per
Mandojana e-mail datedI5Sep.5:17PM.This is important because the President of Honduras will be
travelling to New Orleans. . .
Cuba: Dennison Offut ofOp Center tasks a reply to question John Basstook away from a Hill briefmg on the
content of CubanIV enezuelan offers of assistance, our responses to these offers, and about any advice we've
given to Louisiana and Mississippi on Venezuela's offer to these states.
-Action: Denny Offutt of CMS has asked Cuba desk to re-work their submission, due at 1800 hrs 9/15.
-Provided D Offutl Cuba sample
-Action: pelldillg See Cuba/Ven folder for still 'in-clearance talking points
Venezuela: Duty officer at Embassy Caracas called with message from DCM: latter had beencontacted by
Minister ofInterior saying Venezuela was ready to grant "request" of 16 850 kw generators; it could ship 2 in
one of its own planes, but would need USG air assets to ship the rest. Minister did not say which USG or state
agency had made request .. WHA Action officer checked matrix; GOV offer of generators was registered 9/13, .
listed as FEMA vetting pending. I informed Embassy duty offer to sit on this request; nothing could be done
until FEMA accepted or declined the Venezuelan offer. Duty officer thought GOV was playing with us by
making multiple offers and then pressing for immediate shipment. (23 :05)
-Action: Provided D Offutt w/Venezue/a update (generators- spoke to DoS-South to confirm) andforwarded
Ven. Response (Cong. Inquiry) .
-Action: Pendillg See Cuba/Ven folder for still in-clearance talking points
Guyana- Cable accepting Guyana's offer of cash is drafted, still waiting for post to send cable with
governments offer modifications (9/15 11:00 p.m.) .
Action: Closed. Post cable indicated that GOG will send donations to the American Red Cross and appropriate
NGO's. Cable sent via e-mailfor clearance. Cable indicates thanks for the donation.
Panama: 9/16 a.m. shift needs to contact Red Cross to follow up on in-kind donations from a Panama radio
station (see message from post in Panama folder); sent message to Panama on status of inquiry.
-Action: Closed . Instructed post to put this private agency in touch with America's Second Harvest at
(800)-77 1-2303. American Red Cross cannot accept in-king donations. Sent to logger
Panama: 9/15, Panamanian Embassy Officer Pillar Ortega (202.483.1407) asked for assistance in locating 37
missing Panamanians across the three affected states.
-Action: CA has been informed and has the lead on this issue. Check in with CA 9/16 a.m. to ascertain
progress.
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From: eMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-OITF)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20056:20 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SE8-0_CMS
SUbject: FW: WHA SITREP, 1500 Sap 16
··-ortglnal Message--
From: OJIS TaskForcelN
sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 3:05 PM
To: TaskForee-1
Cc: Creamer, John S; TaskForce-1
Subject: WHA SITREP, 1500 Sep 16
Katrina Task Force

9/16/05 -1500 hrs
IWHA Action officer B6

September 16, 2005
0700-1500
PRIORITYIHOT
Mexico: Offer of Mental Health Experts: One psychologist, Rosa Rodriguez Zubiate, was accepted. Cable is
out for clearance: found on uncIass side at I:rrFIIDOCS/CABLES/Acceptance cable-immediate-Mexico Sept
15.
-Action: OFDA asked that I hold on the cable. All clearanced received except OFDA and DHHS.
-Action: Sent email toTonyStintandDBSmith@DHHS9/166:17a.m.toaskaboutclearancestatus.Fo//ow-
up OOB 9/16.
-Action: OPEN As of1415 on 16 Sep still awaiting answer from OFDA/HHS
Colombia: Civil defense personnel: four personnel will be accepted.

Cable is outfor clearance: found on uncI ass side at I:rrFIIDOCS/CABLES/Acceptance cable-immediate-
Colombia Sept 15. .
-Action: OFDA (USA/D) asked that I hold on the cable: all clearances have been received, but HHS
info/clearance is in question
-Action: Sent email to Tony Stint 9/15 10:36 p.m. to ask about clearance status (in COL file)
-Action: OPEN As of 1415 on 16 Sep still awaiting answer from OFDAIHHS_
Trinidad & Tobago: Pledge to Charity: Embassy confirmed via email that T&T pledged $2 million on 09114
at 09: 13. Email sent to WHA/CAR to request cable from Port of Spain when pledge is fulfilled. (04: 15)
-Action: Waiting for response, follow up with desk 9/16 a.m.
-Action: Pel/ding Cable should be comingfrom post today; Tim Swanson has drafted it already.
Brazil: Offer 09/09/05: WHAlBSC confirmed offer on 09114 via email at 10:14: Per matrix, FEMA needs to
vet. .
9/15 - OFDA'rep confirmed USG will not/not accept offer.
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I ~s double-checking with Northcom on offer of National Guard assistance.
B6
-Action: FEMA still needs to vet, allow u 9/16 .
-Action: Closed. ORTHCOM would not accept assistance. Sent to logger to close
out. Desk and em assy cc e .
Jamaica: Private donations: Question from post on allowing bank to collect donations then deposit with Emb
cashier. E-mail question went to Donna Bordley.
-Action: Still waiting/or Donna Bordley (RM). Follow-up w/RM rep 9/16 a.m.
-Action: Closed. Instructed post to have GOJ make donations via the Red Cross. Sent to logger, desk and post.
Honduras: Confirm GOH assistance was declined earlier. OFDA rep has confirmed USG will not accept offers
from gov't or manufacturing assoc.
-Action: Pending Still waitingfor response ifwater or partial acceptance is possible; OFDA asked again for
response
-Action: Sent to Matrix keepers. Regarding the private-to-Gov of Honduras. Change the private Honduras
donation to reflect that the donation is to be given to the GOH for transport to the U.S. via cargo ship per
Mandojana e-mail dated 15 Sep, 5:17 PM. This is important because the President of Honduras will be .
travelling to New Orleans.
Cuba: Dennison Offut of Op Center tasks a reply to question John Bass took away from a Hill briefing on the
content ofCubanNenezuelan offers of assistance, our responses to these offers, and about any advice we've
given to Louisiana and Mississippi on Venezuela's offer to these states.
-Action: Denny Offutt of CMS has asked Cuba desk to re-work their submission, due at 1800 hrs 9/15.
-Provided D Offutt Cuba sample
-Action: Pending See Cuba/Ven folder for still in-clearance talking points
Venezuela: Duty officer at Embassy Caracas called with message from DCM: latter had been contacted by .
Minister of Interior saying Venezuela was ready to grant "request" of 16 850 lew generators; it could ship 2 in
one of its own planes, but would need USG air assets to ship the rest. Minister did not say which USG or state
agency had made request. WHA Action officer checked matrix; GOV offer of generators was registered 9/13,
listed as FEMA vetting pending. I informed Embassy duty offer to sit on this request; nothing could be done
until FEMA accepted or declined the Venezuelan offer. Duty officer thought GOV was playing with us by
making multiple offers and then pressing for immediate shipment. (23 :05)
-Action: Provided D Offutt w/Venezuela update (generators- spoke to DoS-South to confirm) andforwarded
Ven. Response (Cong. Inquiry)
-Action: Pendillg See Cuba/Ven folder for still in-clearance talking points
Guyana- Cable accepting Guyana's offer of cash is drafted, still waiting for post to send cable with
governments offer modifications (9/15 11:00 p.m.) .
Action: Closed. Post cable indicated that GOG will send donations to the American Red Cross and appropriate
NGO's. Cable sent via e-mailfor clearance. Cable indicates thanks for the donation.
Panama: 9/16 a.m. shift needs to contact Red Cross to follow up on in-kind donations from a Panama radio
station (see message from post in Panama folder); sent message to Panama on status of inquiry. .
-Action: Closed. Instructed post to put this private agency in touch with America's Second Harvest at
(800)-771-2303. American Red Cross cannot accept in-king donations. Sent to logger
Panama: 9/15, Panamanian Embassy Officer Pillar Ortega (202.483.1407) asked for assistance in locating 37
missing Panamanians across the three affected states.
-Action: CA has been informed and-has the lead on this issue. Check in with CA 9/16 a.m. to ascertain
progress.
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-Action.Closed CA now has this for action. Appears to be some confusion within "the Panamanian embassy. CA
rep Kim Christman willfollow up. Sent to logger and closed.
Costa Rica: Pending 9/16 p.m. shift sent note to TF 3 to update matrix regarding sugar offer. EB indicates
offer will not be accepted. No further action at this time. Old e-mail in folder.
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From: Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-O)

Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:33 AM
Cc: Harris, Michelle F; SES..()_CMS; Katrina Working Group
Subject: FW: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries
I
I think this probably started with you, but just to be certain, would appreciate KWG's help to verify the list of WHA
countries that offered assistance. thanks, JB
-----OriglnaJ Message----
From: Simon, John [mallto:John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov]
sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 10:19 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-Q_CMS
Subject: f\N: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries
Just dou6le checking the list below on Hispanic countries that have offered Hurricane assistance.
From: Cronin, Susan P.

sent: Monday, September 26,20052:11 PM "
To:"Spiller, Katherine S.; DL-NSC-Westem Hemisphere Affairs; Simon, John; Meline, Jed
cc: DL-NSC-Executive Secretary; Newton, Julia K.
Subject: RE: Hurricane relief - latin American countries
Didn't ljruguay offer powdered milk and water purification trucks or something. Thought I saw that on the news.
__..Sue.Cronin. .
Western Hemisphere NSC
202-456-9138
---Original Message----
From: Spiller, Katherine S.
Sent: Monday, September 26,200512:49 PM
To: DL-NSC-Westem Hemisphere Affairs; Simon, John; Meline, Jed
cc: DL-NSC-Executlve Secretary; Newton, Julia K.
Subject: FW: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries
@WHA
OPL would like our recommendation on Ambassadors to invite for the Hispanic Heritage Month event.
They have a lisl of Latin American countries that offered relief assistance following the hurricanes. Daniel's
email says 4-5 Ambassadors but I have warned him we might feel that more Ambassadors should be
invited. That being said, please look at the list below and let me know what you think is most appropriate.
Also note that Daniel mentions factoring in support for Iraq into our decision, I leave that up to you if you
think that is a relevant deciding factor.
John/Jed
Please verify that the list of countries from State below is correct when compared to your list of foreign aid
contributions.
Thank you -
Katherine
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-----Original Message--
From: Garza, Daniel
sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 12:38 PM
To: Spiller, Katherine S.
Subject: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries
Katherine: Below is a list of Latin American countries who have stepped up with relief assistance according
to State Dept. Any of these countries overlap with troops in Iraq maybe?
Please recommend 4-5 ambassadors from the listed countries to invite for the Hispanic Heritage event.
imagine Mexico should have one of those slots given their significant commitment.
Please advise ASAP.
Daniel
---Original Message---
-------FFrom:--Rojas,Femando 0 [mailto:RojaSFD@st8te.gov]
sent: Monday, september 26,'200511:05 AM
To: Garza, Daniel
Subject: RE: Anything on the Hurricane relief Latin American countries?
Daniel:
The Latin American countries that offered assistance for Hurricane Katrina are as follows -
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile----.------
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Ecuador
EI Salvador
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Venezuela
Just FYI- Other countries in the Western Hemisphere that also offered (though not of Hispanic heritage):
The Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Trinidad and Tobago.
Also please note - the Organization of Americans States also offered $25,000 and opened a fund for
member countries to donate to.
Finally - While Cuba has made an offer; we should not include it in any White House acknowledgement.
On acknowledgement of Venezuela, I trust NSC will decide.
I've been promised the latest on which offers we've accepted, but I don't want to hold you up. I will send it
as soon as I get my hands on it.
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Best regards.
Fernando
Fernando D. Rojas
SeniorAdvisorto AmbassadorJohn F. Maisto
U.S. PermanentMissionto the Organization of American States (OAS)
Bureau of WesternHemisphere Affairs
U.S.Departmentof State
Washington, D.C. 20520
(202) 647-9482
From: Garza, Daniel [mailto:DanieLGarza@who.eop.gov]

~nt: Friday, september23,20052:14 PM
To: Rojas, Fernando D
Subject: Anything on the Hurricane relief latin American countries?
7/19/2006
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From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Thursday, September 08,2005 iO:51 AM
To: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner,
Matthew A; Boluda, Gladys; Brose, Christian D; CMS - Telegrams; Crock, Jonathan M;
Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dilworth, Alison E; Dunne, Charles Wi Erath, Tara
F; Fotovat, Katrina Ii Friedrich, Mary K; Gisvold, Lisa C; Kilroy, Bernadette Ai Lacey,
Edward J; Levy, Philip Ii Manning, Robert A; Markey, Daniel S; Miller, Ronald Wi Neumann,
Virginia Ri PATH DS; PATH SP; PATH SWCIi perina, Rudolf V; Pilcher, William Bi Prosper,
Pierre R; Roberton, Craig Li Sagor, Andrew Ei sokolsky, Richard D; Thomas, Harry Ki
Turekian, Vaughan Ci Weigold, Eva A; Whiton, Christian P; Wicks, Daniel H; Wildermuth,·
Mark J; wojtasiewicz, Renata Ai Zawitkowski, Emilia J
subject: President Jagdeo's Offer of Assistance for Katrina
SUBJECT: President Jagdeo's Offer of Assistance for Katrina
On Monday, September 5, President Jagdeo called the Ambassador to express his condolences
for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and made a non-specific offer of assistance. In a
follow-up conversation with the Ambassador on Wednesday, September 7, Jagdeo said that his
government was offering in kind assistance and specifically mentioned plywood. 'No details
were discussed regarding quantity or method of shipment. At a public function that
evening, the President publicly repeated his expressions of condolence for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina.
BULLEN
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From: .Embrey, Edgar L
Sent: Wednesday, September 07,20055:19 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Guyana Offer of Assistance
Task Force Katrina: Please see message from WHAJCAR Deputy Director regarding President of Guyana's offer
of assistance in Katrina relief. Should we request a front-channel cable with additional details of the offer?
Edgar L. Embrey
WHAJPPC
7-6365
From: Barclay, Charles V

Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 4:22 PM
To: Embrey, Edgar L
Subject: Guyana Offer of Assistance
Ed .; are you still liaison for Katrina assistance/welfare, whereabouts? Guyana's President Jagdeo told our
Ambassador that his government would like to provide "assistance in kind." Some construction materials _. most
notably plywood for reconstruction -- were noted. Let me know if I need to pass this elsewhere. Thx
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENTOF STATE

REVIEW AUnlORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DAT/B/Q;t:l.5€ lD: 03 NOV 2006 200503991
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Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS TaskForce1N

RELEAsED IN PART
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2065 11:40 AM B6
To:' .Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1; Taskf'orce-t
Subject: For logger RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
The Gov of Guyana is setting up the donations to go directly to the Red Cross. We will send a cable out shortly on this.
Thanks.
Mike. Borders
-----Original Message----
From: Tlantawach, Yodchiwan 0
sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 11:21 AM
To: eMS TaskForcelN; eMS TaskForcel-Director; Luftig, Laura
Cc: Taskforce-I; SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-I; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on T&.T and Guyana Offers
Here you go ...
Y. Dew Tiantawach
Political Officer
Embassy of the United States
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: 226-4309
Fax: 227-0240
UNCLASSIFIED GEORGETOWN 00000989

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DEPT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA TASK FORCE
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, GY
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION OF GUYANA'S OFFER TO HURRICANE KATRINA
REF:'GEORGETOWN 960
1. The GOG has decided to modify its offer of assistance.

After consulting with the Private Sector, the GOG decided to
set up a bank account to solicit donations instead of
offering and in-kind donation. The government run television
station held a telethon on September 14 to raise funds for
Hurricane Katrina victims. The GOG has said it will match
(or at least add money to) money donated by the private
sector. The money will be contributed through the American
Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected area.
During the telethon, roughly 2.9 million Guyana dollars
(nearly U8$15,000.00) was contributed. Final numbers are not
yet available. Post will continue to follow up with the GOG
on the matter.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE 10: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
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2. The Ambassador appeared on the telethon and delivered
brief remaks excerpted from kt~assador Joseph Sullivan's.
remarks delivered on September 10 at the Baton Rouge Joint
Information Center. The Ambassador also discussed relief
statistics and noted that the recovery will involve many
different agencies and people working together in the massive
effort.
BULLEN
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sent: Friday, September 16, 200511:16 AM
To: TIantawach, Yodchiwan D; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers • I
Could you please send me a co'py 9qhe:;~i3bl~--theiih.lghe,~,t~r\e!it~at shows in the system is Georgetown 987. Thanks
---Original Message··_·-" ';;. .' i*;, 'f;
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From: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D . 1 i: -,' ,"

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:45 AM: €' f
To: eMS Taskforce! N; CMS TaskForce1-Director; luttig, laura
Cc: Taskforce-I: SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
It's Georgetown 989
Y. Dew Tiantawach
Political Officer
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: 226-4309
Fax: 227-0240
From: CMSTaskForcelN
sent: Friday, September 16,2005 10:41 AM
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director; Luftig, Laura
Cc: TIantawach, Yodchiwan D; TaskForce-1; SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-1
Just checking with post to see if cable has gone out. Thanks
B6
VVAA rep
---'-Original Message----
From: CMS TaskForce I-Director
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:45 PM
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CMS TaskForcelN; Luttig, Laura ,
Cc: Tlantawach, Yodchiwan 0; TaskForce'"CSES-O_CMS
For the record. please have post send in cable describing modification of offer. Need it by 00,8 tomorrow if
possible to record and respond to.
sent: Thursday, September 15, 200S 2:18 PM
To: Luftig, Laura
Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan 0; TaskForce-l
SUbject: RE: Updateon T&T and Guyana Offers
Dear Laura:
Thank you for the update on the Guyana offer.
Regards.
WHA Rep
TF-1
From: LuNg, Laura
Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 2:11 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1N
Subject: FW: Updateon T&.T and Guyana Offers
See below update on Guyana offer. Please confirm that you are the WHA action officer for the task
force.
From: Simer, Timothy D

sent: Thursday, september 15,20051:41 PM
To: '. "";, :';/ ,(
luftig,'Lit'urai;', ''':~ ~~~:i '"I:'
Cc: Stiorte~-laJ..rence,AlisOn M;Bullen; Roland W

Subject: RE: Updateon T&.Ti·ancJ:Guyana Offers
Laura,
For logistical reasons (shipping, etc ... ), the GOG decided to adopt a different approach than the one
outlined in Georgetown 960. After consulting with the Private Sector, the Government decided to set
up a bank account to solicit donations. The government run television station held a tele-thon last
night to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina Victims. The Ambassador appeared on the program. The
GOG has said that it will match (or at least add to) money donated by the private sector. Then the
money will be contributed through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected
area. We are in touch with the GOG regularly on the matter.
During last night's telethon. roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were contributed (nearly US$15,OOO).
Contribulions are still coming in. Therefore, final numbers are not yet available. Please let us know if
we can provide you with any additional information.
-Tim
From: Bullen, Roland W

sent Thursday, september 15,20051:34 PM
To: Birner, Timothy D
Subject: FW: Update on T&.T and Guyana Offers
FYI
From: Luftig, Laura

To: Sweeney, Eugene P.(Port of Spain); Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; Bullen, Roland W
Cc: Rabby, Avraham(Port of Spain)
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Subject: FW: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
Please see below. The task force would like a cable from Port of Spain on the T&T offer -- or at least
the current state of playof the offer -- as well as an update on the Georgetown offer (Georgetown 'I
960). I'm not quite sure why there would be an update on the Georgetown offer, but they're asking.
Thanks.

sent: Thursday, September 15, 200S 12:23 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelN; LuFtig, Laura
Ce: Taskforce-I; SE5-0_CMS
Subject: _RE; Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being finalized. Need cable from Post asap on
this so we may respond.
-_···Original Message-·---
From: eMS TaskForcelN
sent: Thursday. september 15, 2005 4:15 AM
To: Luftig, Laura
Ce: _TaskForce-l
Laura,
I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of assistance and an offer of construction
materials. Have you received any further information on the offer?
Also, please pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable if it is able to confirm the payment-of
the $2 mil pledge to four charities. If the GOT&T issues a press statement, please send to the
Task Force. -
c Thank you,
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-----Original Message---
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 AM
To: Wolfson, ElizabethM; Malheiro, Jenny H; Popp, William W
ee: Embrey, Edgar l; TaskForce-l
I'm the WHA action officer for TF1, and Ed Embry of WHAlPPC called me a little while ago to see
whether we were aware of donation officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and the
Brazilian Foreign Minister. I just looked at the latest "SUMMARY OF FOREIGN
ASSISTANCE RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO DATE" and note that there is nothing listed
for these countries yet.
Liz - would you confirm that the Trinidad and Tobago PM has made the offer of two million dollars
of assistance sent to four different organizations (Habitat for Humanity, the Bush-Clinton fund. the
Congressional Black Caucas, and a fund set up by former LA Senator Breaux)?
Jenny & Bill - would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign Minister has made an offer of an
unspecified amount of water and powdered milk?
Thanks.
Buck Waldrop
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1
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PATH P; PATH PA; PATH PAPLlGA; PATH SP' PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Perez,
Carol Z; Perina, Rudolf V; P-EUR Duty; I ; Iplowden, Marisa L; P-WHA Duty; B6
Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Ro erton, Craig L; Schneider. Caroline M; SES-
Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; Shaw, Andrew; Smith, Taiya M;
Snyder, April C; Sokolsky, Richard D; 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: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM GUYANA FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
RELIEF
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF.ASSISTANCE FROM GUYANA FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: (A) STATE 163366 (8) GEORGETOWN 989; (e) STATE 163278; (D) STATE 16'5348 ;,: (E) STATE
165349; (F) STATE 165032; (G) STATE 165886; (H) STATE 164963 ' ,:
1. SUMMARY and INTRODUCTION: State 163366 (ALDAC) listed specific areas of need identified
by USGemergency management officials for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. See further
action request at the end of this cable. END SUMMARY.
2. Talking points for use with host government:
-- Thank you for your generous offer of assistance for the Hurricane Katrina relief
effort.
-- U.S. Government appreciates the efforts of the GOG and its offer to make contributions
. via the American Red Cross and other appropriate NGO's.
End points.
3. Action request for Post: Please pass above thanks to GOG. Please refer to ref tel
guidance on transfer of funds, especially Ref H.
4. Minimize considered.
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UNCLASSIFIED
,
Oliva, Amber M
From:
Sent:
To:
SUbject:
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION OF GUYANA'S OFFER TO HURRICANE KATRINA
REF: GEORGETOWN 960

After consulting with the Private Sector, the GOG decided to set up a bank account to
solicit donations instead of offering and in-kind donation. The government run television
station held a telethon on September 14 to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. The
GOG has said ~t will match (or at least add money to) money donated by the private sector.
The money ~ill be contributed through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the
affected area.
During the telethon, roughly 2.9 million Guyana dollars (nearly US$lS,OOO.OO) was
contributed. Finainumbers are not yet available. Post will continue to follow up with
the GOG on the matter.
2. The Ambassador appeared on the telethon and delivered brief remaks excerpted from
Ambassador Joseph Sullivan's remarks delivered on September 10 at the Baton Rouge Joint
Information Center. The Ambassador also discussed relief statistics and noted that the
recovery will involve many different agencies and people working together in the massive
effort.
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TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, BAlD, AMGT, PREL, US, CAR
SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM GUYANA
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2, 4, and

5.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

Guyanese Government assistance offers for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Georgetown should deliver the points in
para 4 at the highest appropriate level on Friday,
September 16.
3. (SBU) Please 'note that USG acceptance of an offer does

not mean immediate transport of the assistance. Post and
host government should work with USAID/OFDA Logistics
team.
4. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:

DATE/CASE II>: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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determine what is required most urgently to meet the

immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's
impact.
We accept your generous offer of nearly G$2,900,OOO.
We encourage your Government to identify a point of

contact for your offer of G$2,900,OOO and to have that
individual contact the Office of Foreign Disaster
Assistance (OFDA) Operations Center. OFDA Coordinator may
be reached at: 703-526-2210.
End points.
5. Action request for Post: Please provide the Hurricane

Katrina Task Force, preferably via front-channel cable,
with:
Name and contact information of host government point

of contact - preferably English-speaking.
--Name and contact info of Post's point of contact on this

matter.
yy
UNCLASSIFIED
·"UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS TaskForce1 N
Sent: Friday. September 16, 2005 11:36 AM
To: . Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D RELEASED IN PART
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers B6
Thanks!
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D
>Sent: Friday, September 16, .. 2005 11:21 AM
>To: CMS TaskForcelN; CMS TaskForcel-Director; Luftig, Laura
>Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS; TaskForce~l; TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
>Here you go...
>
>Y. Dew Tiantawach
>Political Officer
>Embassy of the United States
>Georgetown, Guyana
>Tel: 226-4309
>Fax: 227-0240
>
>UNCLASSIFIED
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>
>DEPT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA TASK FORCE
>
>E.O. 12958: N/A
>TAGS: PREL, GY
>SUBJECT: MODIFICATION OF GUYANA'S OFFER TO HURRICANE KATRINA
>
>REF: GEORGETOWN 960
>
>1. The GOG has decided to modify its offer of assistance.
>After consul ting with the Private Sector, the GOG decided to set . up a
>bank account to solicit donations instead of offering and in-kind
>donation. The government run television station held a telethon on
>September 14 to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. The GOG has
>said it 'will match (or at least add money to) money donated by the
>private sector. The money will be contributed through the American Red
>Cross and other NGOs working in the affected area.
>During the telethon, roughly 2.9 million Guyana dollars (nearly
>US$15,000.00) was contributed. Final numbers are not yet available.
>Post will continue to follow up with the GOG on the matter.
>
>2. The Ambassador appeared on the telethon and delivered brief remaks
>excerpted from Ambassador Joseph Sulliv~n's remarks delivered on
>september 10 at the Baton Rouge Joint Information Center. The
>Ambassador also discussed relief statistics and noted that the recovery
>will involve many different agencies and people working together in the
>massive effort.
>
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TVMMINIA
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>
>
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>
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>
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>
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>=-------=:-::-::,------:=------;-=---:::-:::-:::---~-------'--------
>From: CMS TaskForcelN
>Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 11;16 AM
>To: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
>Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS; TaskForce-I; TaskForce-l
>Subject: RE; Update on-T&T and Guyana Offers
>
>Could you please send me a copy of the cable--the highest one that shows in the system is
Georgetown 987. Thanks
> From; Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:45 AM
> To: CMS TaskForce1Nj CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
> Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMSj TaskForce-l
> Subject: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> It's Georgetown 989
>
> Y. Dew Tiantawach .,
> Political Officer. ,
> Embassy of the United States
> Georgetown, Guyana
> Tel: 226-4309
> Fax: 227-0240
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForcelN
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 200510:41 AM
> To; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
> Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; TaskForce-I; SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-l
> Subject; RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> Just checking with post to see if cable has gone out. Thanks
>
> B~
> WHA rep
> From: CMS TaskForcel-Director.
> Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 5:45 PM
> To: CMS TaskForcelN; Luftig, Laura
> Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS
> Subject; RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> For the record, please have post send in cable describing modification of
offer. Need it by OOB tomorrow if possible to record and respond to.
> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:18 PM
> To: Luftig, Laura
> Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; TaskForce-1
2
UNCLASSIFIED
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> Dear Laura:
> Thank you for the update on the Guyana offer.
>
> Regards,
> Alison Shorter-Lawrence
> WHA Rep
> TF-l
>
>
> -----Original Message----~
> From: Luftig, Laura
> To: CMS TaskForcelN
> subject: FW: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> See below update on Guyana offer. Please confirm that you are the
WHA action officer for the task force.
>
>
> From: Bi rner, Timothy D
> To: .Luftig, Laura .
> Cc: Shorter-Lawrence, Alison Mi Bullen, Roland W
>
> Laura,
>
> For logistical reasons (shipping, etc . . . ), the GOG decjded to
adopt a different approach than the one outlined in Georgetown 960. After consulting with
the Private Sector, the Government decided to set up a bank account to solicit donations.
The government run television station held a tele-thon last night to raise funds for
Hurricane Katrina Victims. The Ambassador appeared on the program. The GOG has said that
it will match (or at least add to) money donated by the priyate sector ... Then the money
".' " will be contributed through the American Red Crossand,ot~er, NGOs wo~kihgin the affected
area. We are in touch with the GOG regularly on the matter.
>
> During last night's telethon, roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were
contributed (nearly US$15,OOO). Contributions are still coming in. Therefore, final
numbers are not yet available. Please let us know if we can provide you with any
additional information.
>
> -Tim
>
>
> From: Bullen, Roland W
>. Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:34 PM
> To: Birner, Timothy D
> Subject: FW: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> FYI
>
>
> Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 1:28 PM
> To: Sweeney, Eugene P. (Port of Spain); Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D;
Bullen, Roland W
> Cc: Rabby, Avraham{Port of Spain)
>
> Please see below. The task force would like a cable from Port of
Spain on the T&T offer -- or at least the current state of playof the offer -- as well as
an update on the Georgetown offer (Georgetown 960). I'm not quite sure why there would be
an update on the Georgetown offer, but they're asking. Thanks.
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForcel-Director
3
UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Thursda~~~~~rSI~I~ 12:23 PM
> To: CMS TaskForcelN; Luftig, Laura
> Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS
>
> T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being
finalized. Need cable from Post asap on this so we may respond.
> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 4:15 AM
> To: Luftig, Laura
> Cc: TaskForce-I
> Subject: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> Laura,
>
> . I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of
assistance and an offer of construction materials. Have you received any further
information on the offer?
>
> Also, please pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable
if it is able to confirm the payment of the $2 mil pledge to four charities. If the GOT&T
issues a press statement, please send to the Task Force.
> l
> Thank you, -,
> Anthony
> WHA Action Officer
> Katrina Task Force
>
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 AM ·1
>
> To: Wolfson, Elizabeth M; Malheiro, Jenny H; Popp, William
W
> Ce.:;: ;.< ·..·Embrey.,. Edgar L; TaskForce-I
> Subject: Donations from T&T and Brazil?
>
> I'm the WHA action officer for TFl, and Ed Embry of WHA/PPC
called me a little while ago to see whether we were aware of donation officers from the
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and the Brazilian Foreign Minister. I just looked at
the latest "Summary of Foreign Assistance Received or Expected to Date"· and note that
there is nothing listed for these countries yet.
>
> Liz ~ would you confirm that the Trinidad and Tobago PM has
made the offer of two million dollars of assistance sent to four different organizations
(Habitat for Humanity, the Bush-Clinton fund, the Congressional Black Caucas, and a fund
set up by former LA Senator Breaux)?
>
> Jenny & Bill - would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign
Minister has made an offer of an unspecified amount of water and powdered milk?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Buck Waldrop
> Task Force 1
UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan 0

Sent: Friday, September 16,2005 11:21 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1 N; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O_CMS; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Here you go...
Y. Dew Tiantawach
RELEASED IN PART
Political Officer
B6
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: 226-4309
Fax: 227-0240

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TAGS: PREL, GY
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION OF GUYANA'S OFFER,TO HURRICANE KATRINA
REF: GEORGETOWN 960

I.
After consulting with the Private Sector, the GOG decided to set up a bank account to'
solicit donations instead of offering and in-kind donation. The government run television
station held a telethon on September 14 to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina victims. The
GOG has said it will match (or at least add money to) money donated by the private sector.
The money will be contributed through the American Red Cross and otherNGOs working in the
affected area.
During the telethon, roughly 2.9 million Guyana dollars (nearly US$lS,OOO.OO) was
contributed. Final numbers are not yet available. Post will continue to, follow up with
the GOG on the matter.
2. The Ambassador appeared on the telethon and delivered brief remaks excerpted from
Ambassador Joseph Sullivan's remarks delivered on September 10 at the Baton Rouge Joint
Information Center. The Ambassador also discussed relief statistics and noted that the
recovery will involve many different agencies and people working together in the massive
effort.
BULLEN
BT
#0989

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Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 11:16 AM
To: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS; TaskForce-I; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update On-T&Tand Guyana Offers
Could you please send me a copy of the cable--the highest one that shows in the system is
From: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D
To: CMS TaskForce1Nj CMS TaskForce1-Directorj Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMSj TaskForce-1
It's Georgetown 989
,Y. Dew Tiantawach

Political Officer
Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: 226-4309
Fax: 227-0240

.sent.. Friday', September 16, 2005 10:41 AM ,,f,'" ['
To: CMS·.:TaskForce1-Director; Luftig, Laura '. v ;~.
Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS; TaskForce-1 , ,.

Subject·: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers -
Just checking with post to see if cable has gone out. Thanks
I."w".HA,..,....-:r="e""p=------- B6
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
To: CMS TaskForce1Nj Luftig, Laura
Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; TaskForce-I'; SES-O CMS
For the record, please have post send in cable describing modification of
offer. Need it by OOB tomorrow if possible to record and respond to.
To: Luftig, Laura
Cc: Tiantawach, YodchiwanD; TaskForce-1
Dear Laura:
Thank you for the update on the Guyana offer.
Regards,
WHA Rep
TF-1
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: . Luftig, Laura
Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 2:11 PM
To: eMS TaskForcelN
Subject: FW: update on T&T and Guyana Offers
See below update on Guyana of f e r . Please confirm that you are the
WHA action officer for the task force.
From: Birner, Timothy D

To: Luftig, Laura
Cc: Shorter-Lawrence, Alison M; Bullen, Roland W
Laura,
For logistical reasons (shipping, e t c . . ), the GOG decided to

adopt a different approach than the one outlined in Georgetown 960. After consulting with
the Private Sector, the Government decided to set up a bank account to solicit donations.
The government run television station held a tele-thon last night to raise funds for
Hurricane Katrina Victims: The Ambassador appeared on the program. The GOG has said that
it will match (or at least add to) money donated by the private sector. Then the money
will be contributed through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected
area. We are in touch with the GOG regularly on the matter. .
During last night's telethon, roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were

contributed (nearly US$15,000). Contributions are still coming in. Therefore, final
-Tim·
".".

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2'005 1:34PM
To: Birner, Timothy D
FYI
From: Luftig, Laura

To: Sweeney, Eugene P. (Port of Spain); Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D;
Bullen, Roland W
Ce: Rabby, Avraham(Port of Spain)
Please see below. The task force would like a cable from Port of
Spain on the T&T offer -- or at least the current state of playof the offer -- as well as
an update on the Georgetown offer (Georgetown 960) . I'm not quite sure why there would be
an update on the Georgetown offer, but they're asking. Thanks.

To: CMS TaskForce1N; Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS .
Subject; RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being

. -----Original Message-----
3
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Luftig, Laura
Cc: TaskForce~i
Laura,
I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of

assistance and an offer of construction materials. Have you received any further
information on the offer?
Also, please pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable

if it is able to confirm the payment of the $2 mil pledge to four charities. If the GOT&T
Thank you,
Anthony
WHA Action Officer
Katrina Task Force
-----OriginalMessage-----
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 AM
To: Wolfson, Elizabeth Mj Malheiro, Jenny Hj Popp, William
W
Cc: Embrey, Edgar L; TaskForce-1
Subject: Donations fromT&T and Brazil?
I'm the WHA action officer for TF1, and Ed Embry of WHA/PPC
called me a little while ago to see whether we were aware of donation officers from the
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and the Brazilian Foreign Minister. I just looked at
the latest "Summary of Foreign Assistance Received or Expected to Date" and note that
there is nothing listed for these countries yet.
",.. :.~.: Liz . .; would you confirm that the Trinidad;\and Toba'qo PM has
made the. offer of two million dollars of assistance sent to four different' organ'.'j..iations
(Habitat fot Humanity, the Bush-Clinton fund, the Congressional~BlackCaucas,and a fund
set up by former LA Senator Breaux) ? ; !
Jenny & Bill - would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign
Thanks.
Buck Waldrop.
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED DLS16
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN FULL
From: Gisvold, Lisa C
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: FW: GUYANA - status of Offer
Just fyi, you weren't on distribution so wanted to make sure you were aware of this great
pr story.
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
crisis Management Support REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
Operations Center
DATE/CASE ID: 18 OCT 2006 200503991
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640
> -----original Message-----

>From: CMS TaskForce1N
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:21 PM
>To: CMS TaskForce1-Director
>Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS; SES-O CMS; Luftig, Laura; TaskForce-3; TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: GUYANA --status of Offer
>
>Post has provided the following update on the offer of assistance by the Government of
"
Guyana:
>
>For logistical reasons (shipping, etc . . . ), the GOG decided to adopt a different
approach than the one outlined in Georgetown 960. After consulting with the Private
Sector, the Government decided to set up a bank account to solicit donations. The
government run television station held a tele-thon last night to raise funds for Hurricane
Katrina Victims. The Ambassador appeared on the program. The GOG has said that it will
match (or at least add to) money donated by the private sector. Then the money will be
, contributed through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected area.
We are in touch with the GOG regularly on the matter.
>
>During last'night's telethon, roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were contributed (nearly US
$15,000). Contributions are still coming in. Therefore, final numbers are not yet
available. Please let us know if we can provide you with any additional information.
>
>
>Thank you,
>Alison Shorter-Lawrence
>WHA Rep
>TF1
> -----Original Message--~-- ,
>From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 12:29 PM
>TO: CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForce1N; Luftig, Laura
>Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS; SES-O CMS
>Subj ect : GUYANA - ,-
>
>WHA REP: PLEASE GET FROM POST ASAP PARTICULARS. RUN IT BY OFDA REP. IF WE CANNOT TAKE
ANYTHING LET ME KNOW ASAP. WE NEED CLOSURE. DO NOT, HOWEVER, SENT OUT ANY CABLE
DECLINING ALL THE ASSISTANCE.
> From:' CMS TaskForce1-Director
> To: CMS TaskForce1N; Luftig, Laura
> 'cc : Ta skForce -1 i SES -0 CMS
>
> T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being finalized. Need cable
from Post asap on this so we may respond.
lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
> From: CMS TaskForce1N
> serit. Thursday, september 15, 2005 4:15 AM
> To: Luftig, Laura
> Cc: TaskForce-1
>
> Laura,
>
> I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of assistance and an
offer of construction materials. Have you received any further information on the offer?
>
> Also, please pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable if it is able to
confirm the payment of the $2 mil pledge to four charities. If the GOT&T issues ,a press
statement, please send to the Task Force.
>
> , Thank you,
> Anthony
>
>' -----Original Message-----
> Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 AM
> To: Wolfson, Elizabeth M; Malheiro, Jenny H; Popp, William W
> Cc: Embrey, Edgar L; TaskForce-1
>
> I'm the 'WHA action officer for TF1, and ~d Embry of WHA/PPC called me a little
while ago to see whether we were aware of donation officers from the Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister and the Brazilian Foreign Minister. I just looked at the latest "Summary
of Foreign Assistance Received or Expected to Date" and note that there is nothing listed
for these countries yet.
>
> Liz - would you confirm that the Trinidad and Tobago PM has made the offer of
two million dollars of assistance 'sent to four different organizations (Habitat for
Humanity" the Bush-Clint?n fund, the Congressional Black Caucas, and a fund set up by
former LA Senator Breaux)?
>
> Jenny & Bill ~ would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign Minister has made
an offer of an unspecified amount of water and powdered milk?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Buck Waldrop
> Task Force 1
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Text:
UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM september 08, 2005
To: SECSTATE WASHOC - ROUTINE

Action: WHA
From: AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN (GEORGETOWN 960 - ROUTINE)

TAGS: PREL, GY
captions: None
subject: PRESIDENT JAGDEO'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR KATRINA
Ref: None
On Monday, september 5, president Jagdeo called the

Ambassador to express his condolences for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina and made a non-specific offer of
assistance. In a follow-up conversation with the Ambassador
on wednesday, September 7, Jagdeo said that his government
was offering in kind assistance and specifically mentioned
plywood. No details were discussed re9arding quantity or
method of shipment. At a public functlon that evening, the
president publ;c'~ repeated his expressions of condolence
for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. '.
BULLEN
Additional Addressees:
None
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Laura R Luftig 091191200506:12:44PM From DBllnbox: Laura R Luftig
Cable TelCt:
UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM September 16, 2005
To: AMEMBASSY GBORGETOWN - IMMEDIATE

origin: SS
FrOlll: SECSTATE HMHDC (STATE 171724 - IMMEDIATE)
TAGS: AEMR. EllID, PREL, GY. US
Captions: None
subject: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FROM GUYANA FOR
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
Ref, (AI STATE 163366 (5) GEORGEToWN 989: (Cl STATE 163278:
(D) STATE: 165348; [EI STATE 165349; (FI STATE l6503:z;
(G) STATE 165886; CM) STATE 164963
1. SUMMARY and INTRODUCTION: State 163366 (ALDAC)

listed specific areas of need identified by USG
emergency management officials for Hurricane Katrina
relief efforts. See further action request at the end
of this cable, END SUMMARY.
2. Talking points for use with host government:
-- Thank you for yo~r generous offer of assistance for
the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.
-- U.S. Government appreciates the efforts of the GOG
and its offer to make contributions via the American
Rea Cross and other appropriate NGO's.
End points.
3. Action request for Post: Please pass above thanks to
GOG. Please refer to refte1 guidance on transfer of
funds, especially Ref H.
4. Minimize considered.
RICE
Additional Addressees'
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DHS WASHINGTON DC
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DATE/CASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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REF: (A) STATE 163366 (B) GEORGETOWN 989; (e) STATE
163278; (D) STATE 165348; (B) STATB lli5349; (F) STATE
165032; (GI STATE 165886; (H) STATE 164963
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Laura R Ll.lftig 09/19J200!i 06:12:44 PM From DBllnbox: Laura R Luftig
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Text: RELEASED IN FULL
UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM september 16 , 2005
To: SECSTATE WASHDC - ROUTINE

Action: WHA
From: AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN (GEORGETOWN 989 - ROUTINE)
TAGS: PREL, GY
captions: None
subject: MODIFICATION OF GUYANA'S OFFER TO HURRICANE KATRINA
Ref: GEORGETOWN 960

After consulting with the private Sector, the GOG decided to
set up a bank account to solicit donations instead of .
offering and in-kind donation. The government run television
station held a telethon on september 14 to raise funds for
Hurricane Katrina victims .. The GOG has said it will match
(or at least add money to) money donated by the private
sector. The money will be contributed through the American
Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected area.
During the telethon, roughly 2.9 million Guyana dollars
(nearly US$lS,OOO.OO) was contributed. Final numbers are not
yet available. Post will continue to follow up with the GOG
on the matter. .
2. The Ambassador appeared on the telethon and delivered
brief remaks excerpted from Ambassador Joseph sullivan's
remarks delivered on september 10 at the Baton Rouge Joint
Information center. The Ambassador also discussed relief
statistics and noted that the recovery will involve many
different agencies and people working together in the massive
effort.
BULLEN
Additional Addressees:
None
cc:
EC CARICOM COLLECTIVE
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DATE/CASE 10: 28 JUL 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
" UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
To: SES-O CMS
Subject: FW: UPdate on T&T and Guyana Offers RELEASED IN PART
B6
>----------
>From: CMS TaskForce1N
>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:16:04 AM
>To: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan Dj CMS TaskForce1-Directori Luftig, Laura
>Cc: TaskForce-1i SES-O CMS'; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
Could you please send me a copy of the cable--the highest one that shows in the system is
>From: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D
>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:45 AM
>To: CMS TaskForce1N; CMS TaskForce1-Directori Luftig, Laura
>Cc: TaskForce-1i SES-O CMS; TaskForce-1
>
>It's Georgetown 989
>
>Y. Dew Tiantawach
>Political Officer
>Embassy of the United States
>Georgetown, Guyana
>Tel: 226-4309
>Fax: 227-0240
>
>
>=F:-r-o-m-:--:C:::M:":'S-=-T=-a-s":"'k~F:-o-r-c-e~1-:N::-'-------------
>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:41 AM
>TO: CMS TaskForcel-Directori Luftig, Laura
>Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan 0; TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS; TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers -
>
>Just checking with post to see if cable has gone out. Thanks
>
1-,
.. u-.- - - - - , B6
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> From: CMS TaskForcel-Director
> Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 5:45 PM
> To: CMS TaskForCelNj Luftig, Laura
> Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan 0; TaskForce-1i SES-O CMS
>
> For the record, please have post send in cable describing modification of offer.
Need i t by OOB tomorrow if possible to record and respond to.
> From: eMS TaskForce1N
> To: Luftig, Laura
> Cc: Tiantawach, Yodchiwan Oi TaskForce-1
>
> Dear Laura:
> Thank you for the update on the Guyana offer.
r
DATE/CASE ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
>
UNCLASSIFIED
> Regards,
> Alison Shorter-Lawrence
> WHA Rep
> TF-1
>
>
> To: CMS TaskForce1N .
>
> See below update on Guyana offer. Please confirm that you are the WHA
action officer for the task force.
>
>
> From: Birner, Timothy D
> To: Luftig, Laura
> Cc: Shorter-Lawrence, Alison M; Bullen, Roland W
>
> Laura,
>
> For logistical reasons (shipping, etc . . . ), the GOG decide~ to adopt
a different approach than'the one outlined in Georgetown 960. After consulting with the
Private Sector, the Government decided to set up a bank account to solicit donations. The
government run television station held a tele-thon last night to raise funds for Hurricane
Katrina Victims. The Ambassador appeared on the program. The GOG has said that it will
match (or at least add to) money donated by the private sector. Then the money will be
contributed through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the affected area.
We are in touch with the GOG. regularly on the matter.
>
> During last night's telethon, roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were
contributed (nearly US$15,000). Contributions are still coming in. Therefore, final
>
> -Tim
>
>
> From: Bullen, Roland W
> To: Birner, Timothy D
>
> FYI
>
>
> To: Sweeney, Eugene P. (Port of Spain); Tiantawach, Yodchiwan D; Bullen,
Roland W
> Cc: Rabby, Avraham(Port of Spain)
>
> Please see below. The task force would like a cable from Port of Spain
on the T&T offer -- or at least the current state of playof the offer -- as well as an
update on the Georgetown offer (Georgetown 960). I'm not quite sure why there would be an
update on the Georgetown offer, but they're asking. Thanks.
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
> To: CMS TaskForce1N; Luftig, Laura
> ec: TaskForce-1; SES-O_CMS
2
UNCLASSIFIED
> Subject:
UNCLASSIFIED
RE: Update on T&T and Guyana Offers
>
> T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being
> Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 4:15 AM
> To: Luftig, Laura
> Cc: TaskForce-1
>
> Laura,
>
> I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of assistance
and an offer of construction materials. Have you received any further information on the
offer?
>
> Also, please pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable if it
is able to confirm the payment of the $2 mil pledge to four charities. If the GOT&T
>
> Thank you,
> Anthony
>
> From: eMS TaskForcelN
> Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:02 AM
> To:. Wolfson, Elizabeth M; Malheiro, Jenny Hi Popp, William W
> Cc: Embrey, Edgar L; TaskForce-1
>
> I'm the WHA action officer for TF1, and Ed Embry of WHA/PPC called
me a little while ago to see whether we were aware of donation officers from the Trinidad
and Tobago Prime Minister and the Brazilian Foreign Minister. I just looked at the latest
"Summary of Foreign Assistance Received or Expected to Date" and note that there is
nothing listed for these countries yet.
>
> Liz -would you confirm that the Trinidad and Tobago PM has made
the offer of two million dollars of assistance sent to four different organizations
(Habitat for Humanity, the Bush-Clinton fund, the Congressional Black Caucas, and a fund
set up by former LA Senator Breaux)?
>
> Jenny & Bill - would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign
>
> Thanks.
>
> Buck Waldrop
> Task Force·l
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SUBJECT:TFUSOI SITUATION REPORT NO. 028 AS OF 0500 EDT

FRIDAY/ SEPTEMBER 16/ 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE OFFERED
1. (U) Guyana set up a bank account to accept private

donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. The government-
run television station held a telethon September 15 that
raised the equivalent of about US $15/000. Guyana said it
will supplement private sector donations. (Task Force) ,
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTED

2. (U) Eighty-six trucks have delivered five million
pounds of iriternational commodity assistance to affected
areas. (State South/Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
3. (U) A NATO flight carrying donations of plastic

sheeting/ beds/ blankets/ first aid kits and soap from
Austria and the Slovak Republic arrived September 15.
More NATO flights are planned for coming days.
Telecommunications equipment from Sweden/ medical supplies
UNCLASSIFIED

DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED 2
from Russia, beds, blankets and personnel from Luxembourg,

and a us $5 million donation, along with blankets and
other supplies from India, were also received. (State
South/Task Force)
VISITS
4. (SBU) UK Minister of State for Consular Affairs
visited Baton Rouge September 15, meeting with State,
FEMA, and Louisiana officials. An hour of his meetings
were held outside when a bomb threat forced temporary
evacuation of the FEMA building. (State South)
MISSING
5. (SBU) The French Embassy provided an updated list of 71

unaccounted-for French citizens. The Polish Embassy
reports nine citizens still missing and Sweden two. (Task
Force)
INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
6. (U) A Hurricane Katrin~ page, is now available at

www.state.gov/katrina. The site provides a current list
of countries and organizations offering assistance,
passport information, and links to FEMA, the Red Cross,
and USA Freedom Corps. (Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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GEORGETOWN
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UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1 N

Sent: Thursday, September 15,20052:11 PM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
From: Luftig, Laura

Sent: Thursday,-septernber 15,20051:11:17 PM
To: eMS TaskForce1 N
Auto forwarded by a Rule
See below update on Guyana offer. Please confirm that you are the WHA action officer for the task force.'
From: Bimer, Timothy D

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:41 PM
To: Luftig, Laura
Cc: Shorter-Lawrence, Alison M; Bullen, Roland W
Laura,
. \
For logistical reasons (shipping, etc ... ), the GOG decided to adopt a different approach than the one outlined in
Georgetown 960. After consulting with the Private Sector, the Government decided to set up a bank account to solicit
donations. The government run television station held a tele-thon last night to raise funds for Hurricane Katrina Victims.
The Ambassador appeared on the program. The GOG has said that it will match (or at least add to) money donated by
the private sector. Then the money will be contributed through the American Red Cross and other NGOs working in the
affected area. We are in touch with the GOG regularly on the matter. .
During last night's telethon, roughly 2.9 Guyana dollars were contributed (nearly US$15,OOO). Contributions are still
coming in. Therefore, final numbers are not yet available. Please let us know if we can provide-you with any additional
information.
-Tim

To: Bimer, Timothy D
FYI
From: Luftig, Laura

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:28 PM ,
To: Sweeney, Eugene P.(Port of Spain): nantawach, Yodchlwan D: Bullen, Roland W
ec: Rabby, Avraham(PoJt of Spain)
Subject: FW: Update on.T&T and Guyana Offers
Please see below. The task force would like a cable from Port of Spain on the T&T offer - or at least the current state of
playof the offer -- as well as an update on the Georgetown offer (Georgetown 960). I'm not quite sure why there would be
,an update on the Georgetown offer, but they're asking. Thanks. .
From: CMSTaskForce1-Director
To: eMSTaskForce1N; Luftig, Laura
DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O_CMS
UNCLASSIFIED
Subject: RE: Update on ThT and Guyana Offers
T&T offer is to three non usg organizations though still being finalized. Need cable from Post asap on this so we may
respond. .
From: eMS TaskForce1N
sent: Thursday, September 15, 20054:15 AM
To: . Luftig, Laura .
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Update on ThT and Guyana Offers
Laura,
I am looking for an update on Guyana's general offer of assistance and an offer of construction materials. Have you
received any further information on the offer?
Also. please pass a request to Port of Spain to send a cable if it is able to confirm the payment of the $2 mil pledge to
four charities. If the GOT&T issues a press statement, please send to the Task Force.
Thank you,
Anthony
WHA Action Officer
Katrina Task Force
···--Origirial Message-···-
sent: Wednesday, September 14,200510:02 AM
To: Wolfson, Elizabeth M; Malheiro, Jenny H; Popp, William W
Cc:: Embrey, Edgar L; TaskForce-l
I'm the WHA action officer for TF1, and Ed Embry of WHA/PPC called me a little while ago to see whether we were
aware of donation officers from the Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and the Brazilian Foreign Minis~er. I just
looked at the latest "SUMMARY OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED OR EXPECTED TO DATER and
note that there is nothing listed for these countries yet. .
Liz - would you confirm that the Trinidad and Tobago PM has made the offer of two million dollars of assistance sent to
four different organizations (Habitat for Humanity, the Bush-Clinton fund, the Congressional Black Caucas, and a fund
set up by former LA Senator Breaux)? . .
Jenny & Bill - would you confirm that the Brazilian Foreign Minister has made an offer of an unspecified amount of
water and powdered milk?
I
Thanks.
Buck Waldrop
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1
UNCLASSIFIED

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Choi, Martino I

HQ FORSOOM-CMD GRP FT MCPHERSON GA

~AF TYNDALL AFB FL

Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty Director

INFO LOG-OO NP-OO AF-OO 1'.10-00 AIT-OO MAD-OO AOP-OO

UNCLAS STATE 165878

E.O. 12958: N/A

unclassified Telegram Text M Gallagher, Coordinator.

Thursday, September 08. 2005

2. (U) The Mexican 45-truck convoy cleared the border at

3. (U) A total of 105 foreign countries and 11

ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

4. (U) Foreign consular officials have located 549

6. {UJ Department of State-South has worked out a process

7. {U} NORTHCOM is now coordinating an ID system to track

Tracking: Recipient Read

Deborah needs immediate clearance/comments on the paper on the classified side.

This is the basis for the $20 million

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: McCarthy, Deborah A

from: Harris, MichelleF

Deborah - New attachment, reformatted per our conversation - Michelle

From: Harris, Michelle F

Corrected Cash Summary attached.

Summary of changes I made:

Add: Botswana $100,000

Delete: Equitorial Guinea $500,000 (for Bush-Clinton Fund)

From: Harris, Michelle F(Maln State)

To: Kane, Eileen H; Mccarthy, Deborah A

From: Kane, Eileen H

Cash pledged to the U.S.: $359,033,562

-----Orlginal Message-----[Kane, Eileen H] From: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)

Deborah - For M and/or S paper: Cash pledged to US: $759,033,562

From: Harris, Michelle F

Responding on behalf of Eileen and I:

From today's cash summary: Cash committed to USG: $361,033,562

Steve Fox - can you confirm Oman donation?

From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

Do we have total of what has come into RFC as of now?????

Colombia: Civil defense personnel: four personnel will be accepted.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Panama: 9115,1 ~sked for B

From: eMS TaskForce 1-Director(S/ES-OfTF)

Katrina Task Force

COL Michael R. Borders

Colombia: Civil defense Personnel: four personnel will be accepted.

Katrina Task Force

IWHA Action officer B6

Colombia: Civil defense personnel: four personnel will be accepted.

From: Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-O)

From: Cronin, Susan P.

Please advise ASAP.

On acknowledgement of Venezuela, I trust NSC will decide.

From: Garza, Daniel [mailto:DanieLGarza@who.eop.gov]

SUBJECT: President Jagdeo's Offer of Assistance for Katrina

INFO EC CARICOM COLLECTIVE

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UNCLAS GEORGETOWN 000960

DEPT FOR WHA/CAR

E.O. 12958: N/A

From: Barclay, Charles V

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENTOF STATE

From: eMS TaskForce1N