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From: Harris. Michelle F

Sent: . Tuesday, October 04,20058:53 AM
To: Katrina Working Group; 'adam.isles@dhs.gov'; 'andrew.baukol@do.treas.goY';
'carl.maryott@do.treas.goY': Adams, Dayid R(PPCIDEI)(RRB, 6.08-073);
'Brandon_DaYisson@orrib.eop,goY'; 'elizabeth.Katchka@dhs,goY'; 'michael.hirsch@dhs.goY';
'shorriga@omb.eop.goY'; 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.goY'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.goY';
'jmeline@nsc.eop.goY'; 'John_Simon@nsc.eop.goY'; Moore, Elizabeth E(M); Paschall, Richard
C(M); Thessin, James H(L); Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-O); Tyckoski, James E(RM/BPIRPBI);.
DeMarcellus, Roland F(Main State); Visek, Richard C(L-LM); Scalzo, Christopher R(RM/CFO)
Cc: Anderson, Roger W; Millette, James L; Schaub, Daniel D (Special Use Only); Schaub, Daniel
D(Arlington (SA-15)); Tucker, Kelly J(S/ES-Q/CMS)
Subject: Cash Donation Report update- 10 04 05

The attached includes sensitive Information - please do not forward.

Attached please find the Cash Donation Report including cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 10 04 05.

Summary of changes since last report (100305):

• Added receipt of Taiwan $200,000 .

• Confirmed Indonesia $200,000 - went to the Red Cross. Not reported on the attached.

Thanks,

Michelle Hams
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

cash_donatlonS-9_
to_9_0S_1004....

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY hl'v\ \S \ B
RELEASED IN FULL
International Assistance for Katrina
9/23/2005 1600L
(Changes from yesterday's highlights are italicized)

StatuslHighlights

• A total of 127 countries, '16 international organizations, and 2 foreign parties

(Palestinian Authority and Taiwan) have offered assistance.
o The US to date hasaccepted offers of assistance from 96 countries, 6
organizations and 2 foreign parties.
• To date we have received 48 commodity flights of internationally donated goods
such as food, blankets, generators, school supplies, shelter materials,
telecommunications equipment, and other emergency relief commodities.

• More than 2,430 (+30) metric tons of donated goods have been received at Little
Rock Air Force Base, and 120 truckloads of foreign-donated commodities have
been transported from there to distribution centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, .
Arkansas and Texas.
• NATO Hurricane Katrina Relief:
o.NA.TO Iransportation of European assistance continues to flow in
. ~" t)toorciln'fltion with NORTHCOM and DOS.
o The Etr~peart Atlantic Disaster Relief Coordination Center (EADRCC) at
NATO HQ continues planning and working with DOS, the NATO AMCC,
Joint Command Lisbon and European Nations offering assistance.
o Two flights are scheduled for 23 Sep, and the final four are scheduled
between 28 Sep and 4 Oct.

• Reconstruction Needs
o Ron Shennan, FEMA Housing~ per telecom 21 Sep, asked that efforts to
secure modular housing from European allies cease.
o NSC, OFDA and OSDIISA informed ofFEMA's decision. By mutual
agreement no action will be taken to inform NATO until next week
. (following Hurricane Rita).

Last 24 HourslPending International Assistance Flights

Country Schedule Contents

NATO* 23 Sep (NATO Airlift) Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO* 23 Sep (NATO Airlift) Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUM MINI A
DATE/CASE ID: 20 OCT 2~06 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Peru 24Sep Bandages
NATO* 28 Sep Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO* 30Sep Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO 2 Oct Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO* 4 Oct Remainder of commodities
outlined inprevious flights
* All NATO cargo is subject to redistribution among aircraft. European Countries
contributing include: Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Romania, Norway,
Finland, Slovenia, Slovak Republic

Issues

MREs
o Foreign MREs donated in response to Katrina remain under FEMA and Office of
Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) control.
o Current plans call for storing the non-usable MREs in the OFDAlUK warehouse in
Florida for future use by the UK in other potential disaster' areas. The NSC is working
with FEMA to secure the official turnover of the MREs to the UK AID organization.
o The following article appeared in the European Stars and Stripes on 23 Sep

British MUs J,'eld , i "

JA CKSONVILLE, Ark. -
British ready-to-eat meals donatedfor Hu;ricane Kat;ina'victims are stuck on shelves at
Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, the hub for all international Katrina aid,
because ofstrict US. regulations put in place after a mad cow disease scare. The meals
containing British meat cannot be used because US. regulations prohibit the importation
ofBritish beefand poultry, The prohibition was put in place after the degenerative
disease was found in British cattle. A human form ofthe disease can be deadly.
"We are not saying these MREs are unfit or unsafe, .. u.s. Agriculture Department
spokeswoman Terri Teuber said Tuesday. "We're saying they don't meet the importation
standards, and they are being set aside."
She said the number ofBritish meals involved was not available and that some ofthe
MREs without meat were distributed.
From The Associated Press

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

UNCLASSIFIED
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY RELEASED IN FULL
International Assistance for Katrina
912712005 1600L
(Changes from the last highlights are italicized)

StatuslHighlights

• A total of 127 countries, 16 international organizations, and 2 foreign parties

(Palestinian Authority and Taiwan) have offered assistance.
o The US to date has accepted offers of assistance from 96 countries,.6
organizations and 2 foreign parties,
• To date we have received 51 commodity flights of internationally donated goodls
such as food, blankets, generators, school supplies, shelter materials,
telecommunications equipment, and other emergency relief commodities.

• More than 2,430 metric tons ofdonated goods have been received at Little Rock
Air Force Base, and 127 (+2) truckloads of'foreign-donated commodities have
been transported from there to distribution centers in Louisiana, Mississippi,
Arkansas and Texas.
• NATO Hurricane Katrina Relief:
. 0 NATO Transportation of European assistance continues in coordination
with NORTHCOM and DOS.
o The European Atlantic Disaster Relief Coordination Center (EADRCC) at
NATO HQ continues planning and working with DOS, the NATO AMCC,
Joint Command Lisbon and European Nations offering assistance.
o The fmal four flights will be scheduled before 4 Oct.

• Reconstruction Needs
o Ron Shennan, FEMA Housing, per telecom 21 Sep, asked that efforts to
secure modular housing from European allies cease.
o Await formal interagency decision by NSC, DOS, OFDA and OSDnSA
prior to informing NATO.

Last 24 Hours/Pending International Assistance Flights

Country Schedule Contents

NATO· 27Sep Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO· 29Sep , Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO· TBD Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 22 AUG 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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Choi, Martino I RELEASE~6lp·
From: Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20056:37 PM
To: - CMS TaskForce3B;Kalrina Working Group
ce Gomez. Heidi N; SES-O eMS
SUbject: RE: Summary of ForeignAssistance: Cash Donations·Gov" to Gov'l

I note that this spreadsheet does'not include the Saudi pledge of $100,000,000 or the
(non-public) Omani pledge of $5 million. I believe there may be other Gulf pledges not
reflected here.
Steve Fox
.-. -.-'c--J2~p.'!~Y~Q.t~'~.C;:J;g:t,~.~m;AhJ~~::· :.~ -:;_
Office of Regional Affairs
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Department of'State
Tel: (202) 647-4505
Fax: (202) 647-7837

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>Cc: Gomez, Heidi N; SES-O CMS
>Subject: Summary of Foreign Assistance: Cash Donations-Gov't to Gov't
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>Per L, Taiwan is outside of the matrix as it is not considered a government.
>
>Heidi
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> cc File: cash_donations_g_to_9_05_0916.xls »

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 25 MAY 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED

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Oliva, Amber M TB3?2'
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 20069:12 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K B6
SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

More guidance to field,

-----Original Message-----
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:09 PM
To: Aguilar, Karen; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, stefanie;
Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Ball, Jacqueline A; Bame, David J; Barnes, Susari D; Barnett, Cheryl
E; Beeton, Amy E; Bell, Susan J (S/CT); Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Block, Marc David;
Bradley, Tobin J; Bradley, Tobin J; Brewer, Maria E; BUllivant, N. Lynn; Burk, Susan F;
Busse, Mark D; Chambers, Patricia J; Chandler, Karen R; Cheatwood, Jon P; Cimino, Sandra;
eMS - Telegrams; Coffey, Marguerite R; Crock, Jonathan M; Curley, Susan A; CUrley, Susan
A; Dees, Peter M; Diascro, Matthew N; Dilworth, Alison E; Duffy, William J: Duffy, William
J; Echeverria, Cynthia C; Edmunds, Christine J; Ellrich, Douglas K: Foster, Timberlake;
Franz, David w; Friedrich, Mary K; Fuhrer, Mary Jo; Garcia, Vera; Gisvold, Lisa C;
Glassman, Deborah W; Gordon, Angela J; Harris, Michelle F; Hartley, Brent R; Hart, Shirley
M; Hawthorne, Margaret 0; Hayden, Caitlin M; Hayes, Patrick R; Hayes, Patrick Ri Heffern,
John A; Helton-Floyd, Kathleen L; Holinka, Ann M; Holley, Vanessa A; Hughes, Inez I;
Jablonsky, Michele; Jacobs, Morris E; Jakub, Michael A; Kushner, Todd A; Miller, Michael
!Ii Miller, Ronald W; Nakian, Elizabeth-Ai_Ne..umann, Vit:.g;i,.ni~~-Neumaon.,_v.irginia-R;~~_~ _
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M: Roy, Carlene A: Rye, Erik D; sagor"AndrewJE; Salazar, Edward J; Sandage, John B:'
Schlegel, Sally 'A; Service; Robert E; Shaw, Aridrew; Shore, Rhonda H; Slaven, William A:
Smith, Robin A; Thomas, Harry Ki Trinidad, Wanda A: Truhn, J. Patricki Truhn, J. Patrick;
Turekian, Vaughan Ci Van de Velde, James R; Volker, Karen E; Weigold, Eva Ai Welch,
Gretchen G; West, Robert R; Whiton, Christian Pi Wisniewski, Mark Ei Wojtasiewicz, Renata
A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J; zawitkowski, Andre J
Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.

2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.

3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.

4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance. Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY .FOREIGN OFFERS

Afghanistan
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Canada

China
Djibouti
Finland
France

Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Greece
ICRC
India
Israel
---XtaJy"

Japan

Kuwait
Maldives
Mexico

NATO
Norway
Organization of
American states $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramcoi $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela up to $1 million to Red Cross

6. Minimize considered.
RICE

UNCLASSIFIED

Additional Addresees:

AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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Adefemi, Adebukola T
From: Comfort, Mary RELEASED IN FULL"
. Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 20052:18 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A
Subject: RE: E-mail for clearance reo Taiwan donation

Thanks, Peterl

From: Gutherie, Peter A

sent: Tuesday, september 06,20052:16 PM
To: Comfort.Mary
Subject: RE: E-mail for dearance reo Taiwan donation

One little tweak. I also added a sentence in the end on additional guidance from RM.

From: Comfort, Mary

sent: Tuesday, september 06,20051:16 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A
Subject: RE: E-mail for clearance reo Taiwan donation

Peter-resending. Thanks,
M.

From: Comfort, Mary

sent: Tuesday, 5eptembef 06,200512:10 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A
Subject: E-mail fordearance reo Taiwan donation
Importance: High

Peter,

Thanks very much for your help. How would an e-mail to AITIW along the following lines be?:

Barbara,

You asked whether, under the Taiwan Relations Act, AITIW may receive money from TECRO for Hurricane
Katrina relief. I consulted with Peter Gutherie in ULM. Apparently, a couple of authorities for accepting such donations
are available (e.g. FEMA's gift authority or a separate DOS deposit account already established by Treasury/OMS). Since
such authorities exist, AITIW may receive a donation from TECRO into AITIW's pass-through account. The donation can
then be passed on when the Administration decides how best to use the donation to provide relief. We are expecting
additional guidance from AM to posts concerning what to do with financial donations by the end of the day.

Thanks!

M.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE JD: 29 JUN 2006 200503991
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Hart, Geneva R RELEASED IN FULL
From: Gutherie, Peter A
Sent: Thursday, November03, 2005 4:22 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Atkinson, David R; Comfort, Mary
Subject: RE: URGENT- NEED TO CHECKCASH DONORS

Attachments: RE: E-mailfor clearance reo Taiwan donation

I recall being consulted on Taiwan, which was a peculiar one because of AIT's status and may have not had the normal
cable traffic (see attached). .

Mary, do you recall whether there were additional communications were with regard to the AIT donation for Hurricane
Katrina (cables, e-rnails, etc.)? . .

Thanks.
Peter

RE: E-mailfor
clearance reo T...

From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

Sent: Thursday, November 03,20052:32 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: URGENT - NEED TO CHECK CASH DONORS

GEOGRAPHIC REPS. This report includes numerous non governmentdonations to the USG. Please provide ine with the
cable numbers in which the Missions sent in requests to be authorized to accept, as they were instructed to do, and the
cables that went out with RM clearance authorizing them to accept. I recallcables for Japan and Saudi Arabia but not
others. Countriesto check:
Japan (various) .
Angola
-Malta
Bangladesh
Taiwan
Lebanon

From: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston)

Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 8:03 AM I
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Sung, Ki H(Charleston); Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James LeChar/eston)
Cc: Flaggs, Chris H; Bordley, Donna; scelzo, Christopher R; Hembree, Eric L; Katrina Working Group; McCarthy, Deborah - -
A; James, Donna L(Charleston); Walden, Nancy S(Charleston); Sung, Ki H(Charleston)
Subject: RE: HURRICANE REUEF REPORT.xls, TF Director for HeidiGomez or Michelle Harris.

Today's report, includes update to weekly overseas receipts reporting.

Roger

«File: FEDWIRE HURRICANE RELIEF combined ·REPORT.xls»

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID:'30 AUG 2006 200503991 uNCLASSIFIED
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Hart,_
_ Geneva
__ R _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _B.W.4(B),l.4(D)

From:
Sent:
Levy, James M
Monday, November 14, 20059:53 AM
-, tj)S3+
To: Atkinson, David R
Cc: Hart, Clifford A
Subject: F'N: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-1 0-05. doc.doc
Attachments: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc

Taiwan is just Taiwan, per the TRA and longstanding administration policy. So long as the list is headed "DONOR" not
"COUNTRY" there's no reason to beat around the bush to come up with euphemisms for Taiwan. Thanks.

Office.or Taiwan Coordination

U.S. Department or State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520-4312
Phone: (1'202) 647-n13
Fax: (1-202) 647-0076
E-mail: LevyJM@state.gov

From: Atkinson, David R

Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 9:47 AM
To: EAP-DIRECTORS-AN D-DEPUTY-DIRECTORS-DL
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc

Attached please find a summary of all Hurricane Katrina contributions. Please check carefully for your countries to ensure they
are accurate, as the Working Group information has in many cases lagged. This information is being subinitted to the GAO as
part of their audit. Thanks:

David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
Office of Regional Security Policy
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)

From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

Sent: Thursday, November io, 2005 2:54 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
SUbMNff~f§T~rvEN E~p~'RH~~+ij=i\l~~~Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
CLASSIFIED BY DEPT. OF STATE, L. R. LOHMAN, DAS, A1ISS
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL REASON: 1.4(B), 1.4(D)
DECLASSIFY AFTER: 9 NOV 2014
DATE/CASE ID: 08 FEB 2007 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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I need to give this to the GAO asap through RM.· Pis review and send me back any further changes. I note thatj B1
I lare not listed due to desire for no publicity. I also note that Jordan is not listed as we have declined, correcn

, I

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Choi, Martino I

From: CMS TaskForce1 K

Sent: Tuesday, September 06,20059:35 AM
To: Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312)
RELEASED IN PART
Cc: TaskForce-1 B6
Subject: EAP·Log Summary 9-5 Evening/9-6 Morning Shifts

EAP Issues Taskforce 1

September 5/6, 2005
Midnight Shift (11 pm - 7 am)
EAP Rep: Geri Kam

91612005 8:00
Received from RSP David Atkinson a request for information of two missing Taiwan nationals. Forwarded to CA
TF rep to add to list. Advised desk to direct future inquiries to ICRC website.

9/6120057:45
Embassy Tokyo provides in a cable TOKYO 04756 a list of supplies and equipment that GOJ has available in
storage Florida to be available immediately. Task Force advised Japan desk officer Wendell Albright to advise
Embassy Tokyo to communicate with USAID OpCenter on specifics on generators in Florida, as per advise from
TF Coordinator that all discussions of aid specs be handled at an expert-expert level and directed to USAID
OpCenter.

9/612005 6:19 am
Embassy To!<yo Public Affairs Officer Mark Davidson advises post is sending in a cable requesting urgent Dept
guidance on how to handle financial donations from private citizens to the USG. Embassy suggests that a wire
transfer mechanism be in place to receive private contributions. Embassy Tokyo has received envelopes of cash
arriving at the embassy; offers of cash donation from municipal governments in Japan; and,a private Japanese
citizen who plans to come to the embassy on Wednesday to deliver a $1million dollar donation. The individual
wants to donate to the USG, not the Red Cross or an NGO. Post expects significant press coverage of the
donation and request urgent guidance. Forward to RM for action, with CC to EAP.

91612005 6:09 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan Larson called back and was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide additional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.

91612005 5:04am
Embassy Beijing budget officer Mazhar Ahson emailed TF-1 asking for confirmation of the bank routing number
for financial contributions from foreign govts. EAP rep advised him that TF-1 was unable to verify the correctness
of the ABA routing # as several other posts reported problems: there appears to be one digit too many in the
ALDAC data. SUbsequently, Embassy Abu Dhabi and Manama sent emails to TF-1 with correct information.
Correct routing # emailed to Beijing budget officer at 6:55am by EAP rep.

916120054:57 am
Embassy Bangkok Political Counselor Susan Sutton emailed a Talking Point for S phone call with Thai Foreign
Minister. Task Force emailed the Talker to S staff for action. EAP rep on TF-1 replied to Ms. Sutton of action
taken. .

9/6/2005 3:30 am
Embassy Jakarta budget officer Ralph Hamilton called the Task Force to request guidance on financial
contributions being sent to the embassy. The embassy's Medan office has received a check from a local
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theological school in Medan (approx $25,000, denominated in local currency, rupiah). This is intended as a
reciprocal gesture in response to U.S. assistance to Sumatra following the tsunami. I informed him that the aldac
cable information on financial contributions was geared more toward the receipt of govt-to-govt contributions and
private contributions were being channeled to NGOs or the www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org website. However,
the post was in receipt of this contribution. RM will need to provide guidance on disposition of these funds and
email sent to RM/BP Hembree. CC also sent to EAP/EX budget officer.

916120053:16am
Embassy Bangkok poloff Jim Cole called to report that Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi has a pre-arranged call with
the Secretary at 7:30 am EDT today Sept 6. The Foreign Minister will raise the Thai offer of medical teams for
Hurricane relief, and will be pressing for an official USG response to the Thai offer.

9/612005 1:40 am
Acting DCM Jim Vanlaningham, Embassy Beijing, called to report the Ministry of Commerce has given him a
copy of a short list of supplies which will be carried on the Chinese 747 ready to depart Beijing. The Chinese
have received the USG message to hold off on relief shipments for now, but the Chinese want the plane to depart
Beijing at noon Wednesday, (Beijing time), and report that the FAA has told them that Houston would be the
destination airport. Chinese .offlclals are frustrated with USG delays and have asked post if other foreign relief
flights are being accepted. Post wants a more definitive response to be able to give Chinese officials.

91612005 1:35 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan larson called back and w He was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide addltional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.

916/200512:00 and 12:20 am ,

Chinese Embassy in Washington called to inquire TF fax to send over the manifest of the donated relief materials
. waiting in Beijing. Embassy noted that James Keith has asked them to hold off. Embassy also wants flight
clearance and airport destination info for their relief flight. .
EAP rep gave them TF fax number. Fax received 12:20 am. Copy given to matrix staff. I

Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562 .

I
9/5/2005 11:20 pm
Mr.1 trom the Asia Africa Cooperation Environmental Center, an NGO, called to ask where his B6
I
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organization could send a donation of wheelchairs and medical equipment. Task Force advised him to get in I
touch with the American Red Cross or any of the U.S. charities accepting donations of supplies.

9/5/200511 :05 pm
Mr. Dan Larson, Dep Econ Counselor at Embassy Seoul, called to get a readout of the atmospherics in
Washington as to whether the Korean Govt offer of a reconstruction team would be accepted. Embassy is
meeting with foreign ministry today and wants to know what to .tell them. I told them I would check status and .
they should inquire back before their meeting. Post also wanted to know if S or POTUS would call the Koreans to
thank them for the $30million pledged.

-
EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 5, 2005
Evening Shift (3 - 11 pm)
EAP Rep: Mark Nachtrieb

9/5/2005 3:45 pm .
Mr. Natapanu Nopakun, Political counselor)· ~with the Thailand Embassy in Washington, contacted
EAP Thai Desk and TF-1 to relay an offer 0 to send a mobl e medical team. Noted that EAP desk approved "in
principle." Mobile medical team will consist of 80 - 100 persons; approximately 10 - 20 registered nurses and the

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remainder are Thai Army doctors. Supplies of medicines, rice and other consumables will be sent along with the
mobile medical team. Timeframe of delivery of mobile medical team and supplies is approximately one week;
PolCoun Nopakun noted most likely Saturday, September 10. Nopakun requested information on where team
and supplies should be delivered.

• EAP~ confirm that EAP has approved "ln principle"

• PM- will determine aircraft entry authorization and point of entry.
• CA- reference State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Not relevant as planned travel is after cutoff of
Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok per normal application
process.
• DHS (FEMA)- determine approval; if so, location of entry and set up. EST-ESFOB, EST-ESF08-A
• Recommend Thai Government contact US Embassy in Bangkok via formal channels and propose. Will
then forward proposal as appropriate.

Emailed EAP MLS Deputy Director Robert Rapson and requested that he also follow up with Embassy Bangkok.

Robert- please follow up with this Tuesday- confirm that indeed this offer by GOT is approved in principle as
noted by the Thai Embassy. I've put a call back to Mr. Nopakun to request that the Thai Government formally
offer this to the USG via a note to Embassy Bangkok. This will give us the important details of their offer so that
we can foJ/ow up over the week. Please instruct Embassy Bangkok to approach GOT. A couple of points as of
now 4:40 pm Sunday (subject of course to change):

PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.

CA cited State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Unfortunately, this is not relevant for Thailand's offer as
planned travel is after cutoff of tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok
per normal application process. Please liaise with Taskforce, GOT and Embassy Bangkok to get this in place if
USG decides to accept this offer of help.

FEMA has been given a heads up- official consideration of offer will happen after GOT provides formal proposal.

Response required once delivery point determined.

4.50 pm
Mr. Young Wan Kim, First Secretary in.the Korean Embassy
C t
ailed to inquire if private donations
could also be sent to Treasury NYC Account. Wanted to kno What WoUld b most convenient for relief effort.
Inquired if GOK, and other foreign governments, could donate to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
(www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org). Responded that (per State 163278) host government offers of assistance are
accepted in principal and are to be sent to the Treasury NYC ACCQunt. Private and foreign government donations
.
.may be sent to NGOs inclUding the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief Fund .

5:40 pm . .
Received email from) ~orean Consulate General in Houston with an attached listing of Korean citizens
inquired about. I cal ed consulate and asked why three separate excel spreadsheets. Consulate staffer Cho said
Katie would update list Tuesday morning and specify questions. Checked with CA rep if any new survivor
information on Koreans- none at this point. c'

7:00 pm
Chinese embassy representative called to confirm landing location for two chartered Chinese 747s. Informed him.
that it will most likely be Littlerock AFB, AR (ICAO designator KLRF). I asked the representative to email aircraft
registry information, confirmation of request for diplomatic clearance, and listing of materiel that will be
transported by the 747s. .

8:10 pm
Australian embassy called and inquired if permission had been granted to allow consular access to New Orleans.

9:50 pm
Announcement by Taskforce Coordinator that FEMA has requested that additional shipments of relief supplies be
.postponed. Called David Atkinson to inform bureau. Bob Goldberg and Jim Keith have been notified. Bob will

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call Chinese embassy and explain that, for now, the two 747s (scheduled to depart Beijing September 7 local
time) will need to remain in Beijing for the time being

10:15 pm
Mr. Hu from Chinese Embassy called. Bank of China in Beijing is trying to transfer funds-to Treasury NYC
account and is encountering problems. Routing number cited by bank is consistent with State 163278: 02010-
3000-4. Called RM Duty Officer (cell phone off) and asked them to have RM confirm routing # and inform
taskforce. Note: no other foreign governments appear to be complaining that this routing number is wrong, so
most likely this is a transient technical problem with the Bank of China.

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