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. Please post Sitrep 10 to the Web. It wasn't posted earlier.
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SECRETARIAT
SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

UNITED STATES TASK FORCE
. 0500 EDT Wednesday,September 07, 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The USG identified forensic assistance asa top priority. Several foreign governments offered
forensic assistance, including Gennany, Canada, Israel. Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands. the
Czech Republic. Poland, Hungary and Thailand. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
(U) The USG accepted assistance from Canada, Israel. Mexico. Argentina. and WHO for health and
human services. The USG also accepted aid from Russia, China, Egypt. Thailand, Spain. and Canada
for relief supplies. generators. fuel. and energy expertise. Canada and Mexico also deployed convoys,
including planes. helicopters, ships, trucks. crews. divers. and relief supplies. TRANSCOM will
transport water pumps from the Netherlands and Germany. India and Pakistan offered money and other
relief supplies. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) OS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported all appear to be in good
condition. (TaskForce e-mai\telecons) .
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(U) The number of foreign nationals reported missing is now 879, reflecting a slightincrease due to
updated information from several foreign governments. CA expects that numberto decrease as the lists
are scrubbed and duplicate namesare removed. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
u.s. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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Choi, Martino I .
From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:52 PM
To: . TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)
Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
ACTION ITEMS
• Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and
whether shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to transport
plywood to affected areas. .
• Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report that the Dalai Lama
announced Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation. for relief efforts.
• Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
".
letters.
• Pending items include

o Ha ve we' recei ved L approval from DoS official to accept donations from
Nigeria and Bangladesh? (check wfTF Director- he forwarded offers to L
for guidance on the check's format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and
HHS and Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss
Jordan and additional forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of
cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer
of generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that
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the already departed tug be recalled?'
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable
declining Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA drafted a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of
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bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?
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INFO ITEMS
• CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by
the Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama,
Spain, and Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15.
• Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA
has been able to source all generators locally.
• Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and
health Iogisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
• FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications
equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SmFTS

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In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to minimize (if not
prevent) "dropping" of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:
• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

• Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
• Bureau reps and coordinators should fullybrief replacements on all pending action
items and other pressing issues before departing task force room.
• Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator &
Coordinator. They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for
them as well.
• Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The BUR bureau rep should make sure to
include the boilerplate language for NATO and Partnership for Peace states about
the EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center).
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: rmtkatrina_dmr [rmtkatrina_dmr@ofda.net]

Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 11:35 PM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
Cc: ' rmtkatrina_rm; rmtkatrina_lc; Stitt, Tony B6
Subject: FW: items for follow up
PLEASE PASS TO SHERRY HAZELHURST
~..~ }"~More,follow up action for the TF on items of interest to FEMA. Please advise. Thanks.
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From: Leonardo, Christine ,

sent: Monday, September 05,200510:57 PM
To: Leonardo, Christine; rmtkatrina_dmc; rmtkatrina_lc; rmtkatrina_rm; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina-pc; Stitt,
Tony
Cc: Boyle, John; Salih, Nazik
Subject: RE: items for follow up
A couple more items for follow up and further consideration:
1. Both ESF 3 and 12 are interested in the Russian Electric Power Station. Please ask the donor to' provide
the specifications for this mobile station - age, how much power would it provide, how can it be transported.
compatibility with US system, etc, It is likely that this donation will
be accepted. The Russians have also offered
generators. Again, all offers of generators will be considered and accepted if they meet the tech specs in
the e-mail below.
2. ESF 10 would like more information on Manitoba Chamber of Commerce offer from the Canadian
Association of Petroleum Producers to help with refineries. What type of help?
Follow up on number 12 is below....
More information on the Electrical Teams from Canada. (See number 12 below.) The pac for Canadian crews
will be:
Jim Collins (he is handling mutual aid for Mississippfand Louisiana)

Executive Director
Southeastern Electric Exchange
office: 404-233-1188 ext. 224
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itcolllns@theexch~..oge.QI9
Jim will identify where, to who. and when the crews will report for work.
#12. from previous e-mail exchange:

Regarding 2 Canadian Electrical Teams, its a go (Manitoba and Ontario). I am working on a point of contact
for both teams. ESF 12 is comfortable with Canadian Teams because US and Canadian system are similar and
, they work together under existing agreements. Please go back to Canadians and confirm that labor and the
equipment they bring with them is free (meaning FEMA_doesn't need to reimburse them under
the Stafford Act). The current thinking is that both teams would work on municipal or city power systems
(concentrating on rural areas) in Mississippi or Louisiana (Alabama seems to be making lots of progress). Please
move forward with this Item (but answer my question above). I will get back to RMT with a POC either in
NRCA or American Public Power Association.

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State: Short-list of priority countries based on assistance offered:
The following list has been generated by the Department of State. State
would appreciate answers on.the followinq offers.
France: Aircraft; 2 navy ships for transport; pre-positioned humanitarian

supplies in Martinique offered
Germany: Offer of high-speed water pumps
Israel: Offer of medical supplies
Netherlands: TA with rebuilding levees
Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian supplies
Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps
UN1TEDSTATESDEPAR~ENTOFSTATE
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O"Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1 P
Sent: Monday, September 12, 200510:59 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: SE5-0 SWO
Cc: Task Foree-1
Subject: FW: Decline cables - Please forward to Jed Meline at NSC
EXERCISE **flo TOPOFF 3 flofloflo EXERCISE
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From: eMSTaskFort:elP
sent: Monday, 5eptember 12, 2005 10:54 PM
To: SWO Duty
Cc: TasIcForee-l
Subject: Decline cables' Please forward to Jed Meline at NSC
Attached are the following decline cables that have gone out thus far. For Russia and France I could only find the drafts,
not the final cables. According to the Cable Matrix, these three have all gone out. Please forward these to Jed Meline at
the NSC.
Thanks,
Kim Archea, TF1
Decline table
)RAFT-NIACT-Russ••
Declining Part of Hurricane Katrina Assistance - Russia
Declinetable .
DRAFT- France tu...
Declining Offer of French Tugboat Assistance
C - Israel Declining
Generator...
Declining Offer of Generators from Israel
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

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Hurricane Katrina TF-l Press Guidance

Thursday, September 15, 2005
NATO Relief Flights
Key Points
• NATO and Russian international relief flights are scheduled to arrive at Little Rock
Air Force Base every other day from 15-23 September.
• A Russian llyushin D-76 cargo plan is scheduled to arrive at 1400 with 16 tons of
bandages and a NATO Boeing 707 will arrive at Little Rock 2100Z to deliver relief
supplies. .
• NATO coordinated relief supplies are being sent to Ramstein Air Force Base,
Germany for delivery to the United States.
• The total capacity of a B-707 is 61.2 tons and the capacity for the 11-76 is 30 tons.
Schedule ofRernainirig Flights
15-September: NATO-707 (should arrive later today)

17-September: NATO-707
17-September: Canadian Airbus 310 (on behalf ofNATO)
19-5eptember: NATO-707·
20-September: Ukrainian AN124 (on behalf ofNATO)
21-September: NATO-707 (if necessary)
23-September: NATO-707 (if necessary)

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From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:52 PM
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To: TaskForce-1
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SUbJect: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)
Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
ACTION ITEMS
* Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and whether
shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to·transport plywood to affected
areas.
* Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report that the Dalai Lama announced
Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation for relief efforts.
* Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
letters.
* pending items include
o Have'we received L approval from DoS official to accept donations from Nigeria and
Bangladesh? (check w/TF Director - he forwarded offers to L for guidance on the check's
format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and HHS and
Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss Jordan and additional
forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer of
generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that the
already departed tug be recalled?
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable declining
Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA draf~ed a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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INFO ITEMS
* CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by the
Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama, Spain, and
Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15. .
* Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA has
been able to source all generators locally.
* Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and health
logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
* FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications

equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to m1n1mize (if not
prevent) "dropping" of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:
* See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking
* Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
* Bureau reps and coordinators should fully brief replacements on all pending
action items and other pressing issues before departing task force room.
* Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator & Coordinator.
They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for them as well.
* Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The EUR bureau rep should make sure to include the
boilerplate language for NATO and Partnership for Peace states about the EADRCC (Euro-
Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center) .
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>From: CMS TaErkForcelF
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:00 PM
>To: TaskForce-l
>Cc: CMS TaskForce1- LogA; TaskForce-1
>Subject: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
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>scott Branc:ion
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>
>1530 Ukraine - clarification of offer. ACTION: request sent to Embassy
>Kiev to confirm offer of $200,000 to be drawn.from to procure supplies vice $2,000,000
cash donation. (See emails sent to Malgorzata Bula-Duane, found on unclass side.)
Waiting on answer_from post. Check with Desk Officer (Darren Hutman).
>
>1615 Swiss offer of assistance. FEMA apparently has approved some items, but there's some
discrepancy about what OFDA approved w/ FEMA and CMS. ACTION:
>
>1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the
kit, is the writing in English or are the items easily identified? We confirmed with Desk
that there are no food items, but did not get info on other aspects. Need to go back to
the Desk.
>
>2) Obtain eMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed
since last agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets,-
bedding and comfort kits (no food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not
plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we
accept the tents too? .
>
>See below for draft acceptance cable language.
>
>Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operat€ them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but
it is outstanding, no action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
>
>1642 Georgia offer of $50,000. ACTION: Tomorrow morning Desk Officer will draft dip note
to accept their offer.
>Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check tomorrow (Govt declined to
give to Red Cross, or to a wire transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer (Erin Anna) will
draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check can be written
to "U.S. Department of State" (RM said yes, EUR said-no).
>
>1650 German Ambassador '_B visit to New Orleans. NO ACTION.
>GER Ambassador contacted Senator Frist's office about getting permissiont to travel to
N.O,· A staffer passed an inquiry to State. Guidance on travel was in clearance, but
German Ambassador had already traveled to region.
>
>1710 France - info on $lM private donation. NO ACTION.
>The Executive Summary contained a reference to a $lM private donation - removed as ES
only reflects govt offers. Not found in matrix. France Desk Officer had no knowledge of
the donation. Informed TF3.
>
>1730 Russia offer of bandages. NO ACTION.
>Flight scheduled for Sept. 13. Inquiry from PM Action Team about status.
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>OFDA transport summary - movement count 34 - (marked as blankets, should say bandages) -
marked as APPROVED, but OFDA has not issued a control number.
>
>1815 Greek offers of ships. ACTION: On Sept. 13 need to confirm with FEMA that cruise
ship no longer needed (also, turn back cargo ship which USG has not accepted) .
>Offer and acceptance of cruise ship - Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring
-fees ~-- -taxes Eefore -sendirig-snfp:-- No- nee-d-for snip (apparently two ofner sn~ps are alreaay---
available, and have been found to be unattractive options). There's another offer
outstanding fro~ the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG acceptance, yet it appears ship
departed for U.S. on/around9/B.
>
>1830 European Commission condolence letter. NO ACTION.
>ERA received tasker for response to EC .condolence letter. ERA has no record of such a
letter (question whether the tasker should be a response to letter from president of
European Parliament to POTUS): ERA contact: John G.Robinson.
>
>2015 ALDAC of Ambassador Sullivan's remarks handed to SWO. NO ACTION
>
>
>
>Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
>
>REFS: A) STATE 163461
>
>1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 4.
>
>2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Swiss Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Berne should deliver the points in para 4 at the
highest appropriate level on Tuesday, September 13.
>
>3. '(SBU) Background: OFDA informs State that some of the proposed items previously
accepted (ref) are no longer needed. We are prepared to accept the plastic sheeting,
bedding and comfort kits. The tents, tarps and crutches are simply not needed at this
time. The comfort kits have been accepted with the understanding that they cont a Insno
food items ...
>
>4. (SBU) Begin points:
>
>-- The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance,from the
Government of Switzerland in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
>
>-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S. Government emergency response
authorities continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet the immediate
needs of those suffering from the hurricane'S impact.
>
>-- We very much appreciate your offer of supplies.
>
>-- An analysis of our specific needs indicates that the plastic sheeting, bedding and
comfort kits would be very useful to us. However, we do not currently have a need for
additional tents, tarps and crutches.
>
>-- We repeat our gratitude for the prompt and kind offer and delivery of humanitarian
supplies already sent~
>
>RICE
>
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Falls, Eric G
From: eMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OrrF)

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:06 PM
To: Falls, Eric G
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1 Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700-1500
Eric Falls - EURIUBI

Sept 15,2005
7:00 - 13:00
EUR Activity Log

Saved. as: I:\TFl\Docs\TFl Shift Report- EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 07oo-15oo.doc
To My Successor:
• Leadership wants.to move as many cables as possible

• Suggest you change signature line for emailsonbothclas&unclas(tools._options.maiLformat.
signature)
Greece: Post researching private offer of cruise ship. Cable declining GOG cruise ship in draft (see below)
and needs L clarification on status of ships - are the ships underway? Note emails on clas system -
embassy Athens has trouble receiving some unclas email.
USNATO: (1) For email to NATOIEADRCC, or any NATO-airlift related items, please copy John
Cockrell, Jeff Oppenheim at USNATO. (2) USNATO doesn't support State IOFDA airlift request from
governments (heard Department may ask for help on airlift). EADRCC, a NATO body, is on top of
situation and coordinating airlift.
Lithuania: Scott Woodard, Embassy Vilnius, has two questions: (1) accept or reject offer of 8k MREs? (2)
EU Mechanism list credits Lithuania with offering MREs plus medical supplies - where did offer come
from? In answer, please cc: Nancy Cohen, Thomas P. Kelly.
Turkey, Georgia, Russia: See previous activity log for pending items.
Review matrix on "total declines." Review EUR countries after Greece to confirm they should be on the
list.
Ukraine: See 13:05 email from post, and 14:38 resonse. Post wants us to accept 9 tons of supplies as well as
pJane. Task force is asking for details on suppJies to share with FEMA to encourage accepting some
materials. '
Please send 15:30 sitrep to Alain Norman
Cables status:
Greece (I:\TF1\DOCS\CABLES\DECLINE CABLE GREECE 9-15-05.DOC, need OFDA, L, + FEMA,
Status Of Ship?),

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Ukraine (I:\TFI\DOCS\CABLES\ACCEPTANCE CABLE UKRAINE SEPT IS.DOC, Drafting Cable To

Accept Plane, Clear With EURlRPM), .
Georgia (desk drafting),
Andorra (asked Desk to send TF Barcelona cable, need to reply if we can accept offer)
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From: Dean, Paul
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Sent: Wednesday, August 31,20055:27 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A; Borek, Jamison S
SUbject: FW: eMS Spot Report: Hurricane Katrina (SBU)
see item one.
·----Original Message-----
From: sanders, Robert P
sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:25PM
To: SES-O_CMS-WReport
Subject: eMS Spot Report: Hurricane Katrina (SBU)
SENSITIVE..ft.lLT LLN(LASSIFIED
eMS SPOT REPORT: HURRICANE KATRINA

August 31, 2005
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1700 EDT
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991
OFFERS OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
* Several foreign governments and private entities have offered assistance to the reliefeffort. The
Japanese government offered tents, blankets, and generators, Russia offered aircraft and boats, and
Germany offered high speed pumps. Venezuela and Honduras have also offered assistance. Pri-va-c-te-
entities in Germany offered communications equipment. A French fire brigade and two French
NGGs have offered assistance as well. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), there are currently no unmet needs and they are not seeking foreign assistance at this time.
CMS continues to record foreign assistance offers and forward them to FEMA. (CMS - FEMA
email, CMS te/cons)
INQUIRIES FROM FOREIGN MISSIONS

* State has fielded inquiries from 32 foreign missions regarding the status of their nationals in the
disaster-affected areas: We are working with FEMA and the American Red Cross (ARC) to address
these inquiries, but those organizations cannot predict when sufficient information will be available
to provide answers. State officials, joined by DHS, FEMA and ARC, briefed 113 members of the
diplomatic corps today to share information and field questions. (CMS telcons)
'" . Spanish Member of Parliament Lourdes Munoz and her family have taken refuge at the New
Orleans Convention Center and, according to the Spanish Embassy, are without food, water, or
money. FEMA and ARC are aware. (eMS - Embassy ofSpain te/con)
'" The Russian Embassy reports high-level interest in the fate of thirty Russians stranded in a hotel in
New Orleans. State has reported their location to U.S. Coast Guard representatives handling rescue
operations. .
'" Two Jordanians, the son of a senator and the son of a former Prime Minister, have been relocated to -
the Superdome after having been trapped in ahotel in New Orleans without food or water. (CMS -
Embassy ofJordan telcon)
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From: CMS TaskForce1 a
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:15 AM
To:
Cc:
SA-INDIA-ONLY-DL
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FYI - Michael
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PM has pledged to work this out first thing this morning. They will be working with the Indian Embassy here. Itinerary is as
follows:
9/10 0830 - depart Delhi, refuel and overnight in Oman

9/12 1430 -- arrive Boston
9/12 1930 -- arrive Little Rock, AK
Michael
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LOGGER
0030 Embassy Delhi called to request diplomatic overflight clearance for IL-76 flight loaded with relief supplies. They were
assured the clearance would be worked OOB.
. .
0445 Embassy Tokyo called expressing interest in mil-mil transfers of relief supplies and manpower and were directed to
contact NORTHCOM. . .
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0330 Embassy Paris called EUR rep, requesting that the official acceptance cable for France's offer of a tug boat and
divers be released.
0335 Embassy Moscow advised EUR rep that the Russian Government was looking for acceptance of their offer of tents,
blankets, transformers, and medical supplies by COB Moscow time today, in anticipation of their proposed Sept. 13 flight
Acceptance of the proposed donation and diplomatic flight clearance are both pending.
0350 Embassy Athens phoned Task Force to advise of a private offer of a coroner from Thessalon ica of his services in the
relief effort.
Respectfully Yours,
John Conlon (1100-0700 EST, 9/8-9/9)
EUR Representative .
Task-Force 1

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SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 018 AS OF 0500 EDT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005
Unclassified T~legra~ Text M Warlick, Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. {U} A total of 117 countries and 12 international

organizations have generou~ly offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or increased offers
of assistance have been made by: .
2. Russia offered two additional IL-76 planeloads of

relief goods, including generators, tents, blankets,
bottled water and medical supplies. .
Youngone, a
Korean sportswear manufacturer and the largest
foreign'investor in Bangladesh, ~ffered $100{000 in cash.
Nike is the biggest buyer of Youngone products. (Task
Force)
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE

3. (U) The Task Force has sent additional cables
accepting offers of assistance from Peru, Chile, France,
. Greece, Austria, Finland, and India. We expect more
acceptances from FEMA within the next day or two. (Task
Force)
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DATE/CASE 10: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
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ARRIVALS OF ASSISTANCE
4. (U) Thailand's Prime Minister Shinawatra arrives early

this morning at JFK with a planeload of relief supplies,
including blankets and rice. A second Thai plane already
at JFK will carry the supplies on to Little Rock, Arkansas
as requested. (Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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RELEASED IN FULL
To: Cloud, John A(Berlin); Taplin, Mark A (Bucharest)(Bucharest); Munter, Cameron P(Prague 1);
Webster, Christopher W(Oslo); Godfrey, Anthony F(Yerevan); van Voorst, Carol; Piccuta,
Daniel W(Luxembourg); Lane, James B(London); Kosnett, Philip S(Reykjavik); Decker, Karen
B(Athens); Hyatt, Amy J(Helsinki); Hofmann, Karl W(Paris); Imbrie, William(Brussels); Kaiser,
Sandra L(Copenhagen}; Russell, Daniel A (DCM-Moscow}(Moscow); Blakeman, Chat(The
Hague}; Noble, Stephen V(Stockholm}; Kaidanow, Tina S(Sarajevo)
Cc: TaskForce-1
SubJect: Response to cable on offer of forensics/SAR/search and rescue teams
Importance: High
Dear DCMs/Political Chief:

Please pass to the officer handling Hurricane Katrina relief assistance:
I want to alert you to STATE 169096 which contains talking points regarding host country
offers of Forensics teams/SAR teams/Search and Rescue teams. Please deliver the points in
the cable and get back to the Task Force by email or phone as soon as possible with host
government reactions and concerns. .
Forensics and SAR teams

BeX'l-in
Forensics
Brussels
Sarajevo
Prague
Copenhagen
Paris
Amsterdam
Oslo
Search and Rescue
Yerevan
Vienna
Helsinki
Athens
Luxembourg
Bucharest
Moscow
Stockholm
London
.Reykjavik
Many thanks.
Vernelle Trim
EUR Task Force Representative

DATE/CASE In: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Importance: High
As per discussion.
-----Original Message-----
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Monday, September OS, 2005 6:38 AM
To: Agori Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy
Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie; Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise Vi Areias, Allison V; Andrews,
Constance Ci Bame, David J; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Beecroft, Robert Si Beecroft, Robert Si
Bockner, Matthew Ai Boluda, Gladysi Bradley, Tobin J; Brewer, Maria Ei Brose, Christian D;
Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie Li Cohen, James Ai Davidson, Lynne
A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dewan, Linda Li Dilworth, Alison Ei D-NEA DutYi Donovan, Jason Ai
Dunne, Charles W; Echeverria, Cynthia C; Elliott, Susan Mi Erath, Tara Fi E Telegramsi
Feeley, John Di Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fuhrer, Mary JOi Gisvold, Lisa Ci Gunderson,
Brian; Hardy, Elsie; Harley, Caroline E; Harris, Michelle Fi Hayden, Caitlin M; Heffern,
John. A; Horton, Brenda Di Hughes, Inez Ii Irey, KelleyKi Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson,
Charlie Gi Kilroy, Bernadette Ai Lacey, Edward Ji Levy, Philip Ii Lineberry, Laura E
(Liz)i Lowenkron, Barry Pi Manning, Robert Ai Markey, Daniel S; Marshall, Campbell B;
Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, ~Jean; Meyer, Susan Mi
Mills, Richard; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Lindai Padilla, Chris; PATH D; PATH P; PATH PAl
PATH PAPLIGA; PATH SP; PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Perez, Carol Z; Perina, Rudolf V; P-EUR
Duty; I I Plowden, Marisa Li P-WHA Duty; Raphael, Loisi Rasamimanana, B6
Jennifer L;Roberton, Craig L; Schneider, Caroline M;SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line
Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; Shaw, Andrew; Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder,
April C; Sokolsky, Richard Di SES-Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY; TFl -
Telegrams; TF2 - Tefegrams; 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: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM RUSSIA FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
Importance: High
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM RUSSIA FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: SECSTATE: 163366
1. NIACT precedence due to need for weekend action. Please notify immediately. This is
an action request.
2. SUMMARY and INTRODUCTION: State 163366 (ALDAC) listed specific areas of need identified
by USG emergency management officials for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Some of the
assistance offered by Russia appears to match these needs. Using the talking points
below, posts are instructed to convey to host government
officials:
--We have identified a match;

--we accept host government's offer; and --we will be back in touch with host government
regarding logistical details for delivery of this assistance;
See further action request at the end of this cable. END SUMMARY.
/ 3. Talking points for use with host government:
-- Thank you for your generous offer of assistance for the Hurricane Katrina relief
lMffitD STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE In: 14 SEP 2006 200503991
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UNcLASSIFIED
-- Your offers of MREs, water, generators, tents, bedding, first aid kits, and bandages
have been identified by the u.s. Government as critical needs.
-- We accept these offers. We are reviewing your other offers as part of our ongoing
needs assessment.
-- u.s. Government assessment teams are currently analyzing the specifics of our critical
needs and how your offers can meet these needs.
-- Once our experts make a precise determination of how we can specifically utilize the
material and/or equipment your government has offered, we will be in touch with you
regarding logistical details for delivery of your assistance.
End points.
4. 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 - who has the technical expertise to address follow up technical and logistical
details with u.s. emergency management officials;
name and contact info of Post's point of contact on this matter; and
as much specific information as possible regarding the material and/or equipment being
offered by host government (e.g., if tents are being offered, how many and what size they
arej if generators are being offered, how many and what capacity they are, etc.) RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
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From:
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Subject:
I have a note written from the EUR officer from the previous shift that was not on her typed end of shift report. I just want
to verify that this inquiry has been logged.
Mr. Kirill Mihailov from the Russian Consulate General in Houston called to request information on how Russian children
could provide donations of toys, stuffed animals, etc., that they have collected. They wonder if the US Embassy in
Moscow could assist somehow in receiving these donations. Mr. Mihailov's # is 713-337-3300c=J Email:
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Thanks.
John Crosby
EUR Action Officer

. REVIEW AUTI.I0RITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 20050399] UNCLASSIFIED
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NORTI-ICOM, fyl. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

SUWECT: TFUS01: KATRINA REllEF: RUS5IA.N POINTS OFCONTACT DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
REF: (A) STATE 163419 (8) MOSCOW 11300
1. (U) This is an action request Seeparagraph 7.
2. (U) Embassy conveyed U.S. acceptance of the Russian offer of assistance (refs) to both Russia's Ministryof Emergency Situations
(EMERCOM) and to the Foreign Ministryon September
5. EMERCOM officials continue to stress that they have
aircraft and crews on standby, and would like to depart for
the U.S. as soon as possible. They seek information from
the USG on where and when they can deploy. They underlinedthat they needthIs as soon as possible so they can file a flight plan.
3. (U) EMERCOM officials also have raised with us the issue of what visaarrangementS need to be made for their flight crews (for a IL-62 and
a IL-76) and for the teams who will .
deploywith therelief supplies.. EMERCOM also told us that
,at leastone journalist would accompany. They inquired whether the USG had any objection.
4. (U) EMERCOM identified two English-speaking points of contact who can address technical and logistical details with
U.S. emergency management offidals. Embassy has been In
frequent contact with both of them on this matter. They are:
-- StasAksenov, Special Assistant to EMERCOM's Director of

International Cooperation. He can be reached on either of
two cells phones: I IHe
would be the first polht Of contact.
-- Alexei Avdeyev, Head of Departmentin the International Cooperation Directorate. EitherAvdeyev or another English speaking offlClal of
EMERCOM should be availabler-=2:.,:4...:.h.:,::o:,::ur:.,::s:..::a=-- _
day at the follOWing numberr:: I ~
numbers for Avdeyev are: I :=J
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5. (U) In addition to the specific Information on the Russian offer contained in Ref B, EMERCOM has now detailed
its MRE offer. The offer isfor 10,000 MREs. Each one,
which the Russians call a "travel ration," consists o'f:
-- bread (300 g.)

.- tinned meat (350 g.)
-- tinned cereal with meat (500 g.)
-- sugar (45 g.)
-. dry concentrate for drinks (25 g.)
-- instant tea with sugar (32 g.)
-- jam (45 g.)
-- heater, can opener, napkins.
6, (U) Embassy point of contact on this issueis Political Officer Colin Geary. Emb Phone 70957285339; cell: 7
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7. (U) Action request: Please provide guidance on visa/immigration issues and any further information on logistics, particularly the airport
wherethe Russian might fly in and timing.
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From: Cleary. Colin M(Moscow)
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Sent: Thursday. September 08.200510:19 AM
To: Greenberg. Allen S; TaskForce-1 ,
Cc: I ~ears. Michael J(Moscow); Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow); Augustine, B6
Kirk(Moscow); Spence, Jennifer S
SUbject: RE: Offer of "Electric Power Station"?
I rec'd a clarification on this question today from EMERCOM (Russia's Ministry for Emergency Situations).
"Electric Power station" does indeed refer to the two 20 kw generators the GORhas offered. They are as
described below. However, (contrary to plans EMERCOM had earlier passed us) the two generators were not
shipped on the two planes that will soon arrive in Little Rock.
EMERCOM proposes to fly the two 20 kw generators on a 4th flight. (a 3rd flight would carry medical supplies
and water disinfectant/chemical purlfler.) These flights would talk place after the first two have retumed to
Russia,
As for the smaller generators mentioned below (2kw): EMERCOM is no longer planning to fly those to the US.
EMERCOM will also transport transformers that would be used with the generators.
---~-Original Message----
From: Cleary, Colin M
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 1:49 PM
.' To: Greenberg, Allen S; Donahue, Bruce E
cc~ '. ~askForce1@state.goVI;Sears, Michael J
Su :lea: RE. oller 01 EletCflC ower Station"?
EMERCOM said they would bring two large 20 kilowatt generators as part of the relief package which
departed Wednesday night Moscow time for Little Rock. (This offer was noted in Moscow 11300 in
response to priority listed in State 163366.) EMERCOM told us the generators can operate at 60
hertz and are compatible with the US power system (State 163366 said 110 and 220 generators are
acceptable; generators must be able to operate at 60 hertz.)
Also included in the Russian package were two (possibly four) small 2 kilowatt generators. also
compatible with the requirements above.
I don't have information on the age of the generators. Mode of transport is via Russian IL 76 cargo
aircraft.
----Original Message-··--
From: Greenberg, Allen S
sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 1:50 AM
To: Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow); Cleary, Colin M(Moscow)
Cc: I . ~aSkForcel@state.gov'
Subject: Orrer Of ElectriC POW r Station"?
Task Force has asked for more detail on the Russian offer they say was passed to FEMA of an
"electric power station."
Specifically: age, capacity. compatibility with U.S. power system, and mode of transport.

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Russian Embassy here was unaware of the offer as of 1730 our time.
I recommended to Task Force that FEMA ask these details of whomever it was who offered the
item. (EMERCOM?)
Any information post can develop would be appreciated.
Allen
UNCLASSIFIED
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From:
To: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg, Allen S; TaskForce-1
Cc: Moscow EXEC Section; Augustine, Kirk(Moscow); Miller, Charles F(Moscow); Donahue;
Bruce E(Moscow); Sears, Michael J(Moscow)
Subject: RE: Russian Katrina Aid Flights: What was sent, what they propose to send next B6
Iloaoea 011 palllsts

not in the operational chain of command, but would like to point out that all of the material below was not
which greatly extends the time required to offload and complicates an already difficult logistic problem at
the Airport of Delivery. In view of that and the backlog of other international relief flights, there may be a desire to delay
additional Russian flights.
The Russian aircrews received excellent ground support and were all given rooms for rest shortly after arrival.
----Original Message-····
sent: Thursday, September 08,20057;16 PM
To: Greenberg, AllenS; TaskForce-1
Cc: Moscow EXEC Section; Augustine, KirkL POJiller, Charles F; Donahue, Bruce E; sears, Michael J
Subject: Russian Kabina Aid flights: What was nt, whilt they pro to sendnext
EMERCOM reported to us today that cargo on the two Russian flights that will soon arrive in Little Rock consisted of:
-- 10,000 MREs
-- 4,000 blankets
-- 101 30-person tents
-- 20 10-person tents.
After depositing the cargo in Little Rock, the planes will return to Russia .. EMERCOM would then like to reload them
and, as soon as-possible and with the appropriate clearances, send two more plane-loads of relief.
They propose that the next two flights contain:
plane A:
-- bandages and first aid kits (15 tons)
-- chemical disinfectant to purify water (19 tons)
plane B:
-- 2,304 blankets
-- 2 20 kw generators with transformers
-- 2 tons of bottled water (in 20 liter bottles)
EMERCOM today faxed USAID logistics (fax: 703-526-1963) a letter outlining this in general terms, seeking
concurrence and "a quick response".
This material is at the airport, ready for loading.
Re visas: The Russian crew that is now in the US received 2 month multiple entry' visas. _So they would be good to
. go.
Colin Cleary
. Pol-Mil Unit Chief
Embassy Moscow

DATE/CASE ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O"Herron, Petra C
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To: eMS TaskForce1 F; leary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg,
Allen S; TaskForce-·'"r------------'
Cc: 'Moscow EXEC Section'; Augustine. Kirk{Moscow); Donahue. Bruce E(Moscow); Sears.
Michael J(Moscow); TaskForce-1 .
Subject: RE: Russian Katrina Aid Flights: What was sent, what they propose to send next
Importance: High RELEASED IN PART

B6
Russian IL-76s will depart Little Rock at approximately 1500z and 1530z with a planned arrival in Moscow at
0600z and 0630z.
EMERCOM requests the status of their proposal to deliver subsequent assistance (listed below).
rl
-----Origlnal Message-----
From: eMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-OfTF)
Sent: Frida: 5e~tember ~ 2005 11:29 AM .
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
MO;:EC sectlon~ laeary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg, Allen 5; TaskForce-l
AugUstine, KIrK(MOseow); DONahUe, Bruce E(Moscow); sears, Michael J(Moscow); TaskForce-l
RE: Russian Kabina Aid Flights: What was sent, what they proposeto send next
"* TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***

Just to be clear, are the Russians seeking acceptance on their proposed donations or flight clearance? I understand
they need the first before they can get the second.
Respectfully Yours,
John Conlon (1100-0700 EST, 9/8-9/9)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.
*" TASK·FORCE 1 • HURRICANE KATRINA· TASK-FORCE 1 ***
-----Original Messag..=-e== _
~om: I 1
Sent: Friday, september 09, 20M 3:27 AM
To: I . peary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg, Allen S; TaskForce-l
Cc: Moscow EXEC section; Augustine, Kirk.(Moscow); Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow); Sears, Michael J(Moscow)
Subject: RE: Russian Katrina Aid Flights: Whatwassent, what they propose to sendnext
Importance: High
Russians propose sending their next flights on the 13th and are looking for acceptance by COB
(Moscow Time) today.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT. OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA .
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From: Oeary, Colin M
sent: Thursday, september 08, 2005 7:16 PM
To: Greenberg. Allen 5; TaskForce-1 ,------------,L
Cc: Moscow EXEC section; Augustine, Kirk; ~nahue, Bruce E;Sears,
MIchael J
Subject: Russian KatJinaAid Flights: What was sent, what they propose to send next
EMERCOM reported to us today that cargo on the two Russian flights that will soon arrive in Uttle Rock
consisted of: .
- 10.000 MREs
- 4,000 blankets
-- 101 3D-person tents
- 20 10-person tents.
After depositing the cargo in Little Rock. the planes will return to Russia. EMERCOM would then like to
reload them and, as soon as possible and with the appropriate clearances, send two more plane-loads of
relief.
They propose that the next two flights contain:
plane A:
- bandages and first aid kits (15 tons)
- chemical disinfectant to purify water (19 tons)
plane 8:
-- 62 3D-person tents
-- 48 1a-person tents
-- 2,304 blankets
- 2 20 kw generators with transformers
- 2 tons of bottled water (in 20 liter bottles)
,EMERCOM today faxed USAID logistics (fax: 703-526-1963) a Jetter outlining this in general terms,
'seeking concurrence and "a quick response".
This material is at the airport, ready for loading.
Re visas: The Russian crew that is now in the US received 2 month multiple entry visas. So they would
be good to go. '
Colin Cleary
Pol-Mil Unit Chief
Embassy Moscow
UNCLASSIFIED
Message Page 1 of I
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·O'Herron, Petra C
From: I ,
Sent: Friday, September 09, ?005 8:13 AM RELEASED IN PART
To: 'rmtkatrina-'o1'; RMT_KATRINA
B6
Cc: Taskf'orce-t
Subject: RE: Russian Cargo list
B6
D Thanks,loggies! You guys are doing a greatjobJ
.
-----Original Message---~-
From: rmtkatrlnejot [mailto:rmtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]
sent: Friday, September 09,20058:08 AM
To:1 tMT_KATRINA
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Russian cargo list
Here is what has been reported so far.

t hope this helps.
- Russia - IL76 - 1040L

~ Russia -IL76 - 1126L
Contents'
MRE Food 10,000 box
Blankets Furnishing 2,000 pce
Tents (30 pers) . Shelter 101pce
rTents (10 pers) ~helter 20 pce
Regards,
OFDA Logistics
From: I
sent: F"""'rid"":"'a""'y-,"""Se-p..,..te-m-.b-e-r"0-=-9,-:2::"::0=0=S"""a-::O=1"""'A"""M....------
To: RMT_KATRINA
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Russian Cargo List
Any chance I could get the humanitarian assistance items manifest info from the 2 IL-76s that off-loaded
yesterday, please?

DAfE1'Ci.iOO6D: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
- . "
Williams, Devin M TF\~C6

From: rintkatrinajc [rmtkatrina....:.lc@ofda.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 5:02 AM
To: Krug, William A(Main State Rm 2422); MacPherson Bradley J GS-14 USNORTHCOM J35;
Whiddon David R LTC USA USNORTHCOM J523; I; Gress, Francis R(Main State Rm 2422);
Herr, Donald, CIV, OSO·POLlCY; HK J5LO, JCS J3; John.Becker@first.army.mil; Gomez
John Col CONRIDIRMOBFOR; Williamson, John, CTR, OSD-POLlCY;
Kenneth.Young@first.army.mil; Williams Marcus W Maj USMC USNORTHCOM J5; Henneke
Markus J Lt. Col 314 CESlCC; NC JSG - OMB; North com; OFDALogistics; AFCAT Regional
Plans; PM-ActionTeam; I; rmtkatrina_custorps; Kravinsky, Robert, CIV, OSD-POLlCY;
Stevens, C Steve(Main State Rm 2422); TaskForce-1; Tim Sushil: 314 AW CAT Executive
Officer; Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47; Visted William A LtCol
USMC USNORTHCOM J521; Hailey Berlinda Civ AFIXOo-ARA; McCullough Carl SES
AFIXOO-ARA; Wickman Allen Col AFIXOO-ARA
Cc: Shelstad Kristine I ITC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM IC
Subject: flight coordination concerns--NATO/Russia
Tim-
Our email address is OFDAlogistics@Usaid.gov and goes to the key logisticians both here in
DC and littlerock. Please remove rmt katrina, rmtkatrina dfid, and ~tkatrina customs
from your list--all of these officers are kept informed through RMT logistics of incoming
flights.
This email is a bit of concern for us because OFDA Logistics has not yet received a cargo
list from the NATO flight. Additionally, we are not sure the Russian offers of assistance
havebeen a~cepted by State (I realize that you have not approved these, b~t I am wondering
how they got to you without first goign through the State/OFDA process.) Basically, what
we had set up was once the cargo details are finalized with OFDA logs, we will plan a day
to come into Little Rock and let PMAT know they are coordinated and confirmed by way of an
OFDA Control #. We give this number to the country to put on thier application for
Diplomatic clearance--then my understanding was, after dip clrnce, it goes to you for the
ALAN number (??). We, in the meantime, would have let LRAFB known what we are planning.
I am concerned about flights into LRAFB being given clearance and LRAFB beign directed to
receive a flight without it having first been cqordianted through us. We run into a risk
of flights being cleared who's cargo could be problematic for us on the ground, could put
State in awkward political positions if it has been approved, as well as lack of
visibility for us to manage the # of flight·s into LRAFB. .
Can you please contact me and we can sort out if this procedure is acceptable and/or if
there are further things that need to be considered that could assist you in your role. (I
am in until 1000 Sun am) Many Thanks,
Robin Mays
ofc 703-526-2207/6
cell 571-332-6742
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov
From: wbsexee@littlerock.af.mil [mailto:wbsexec@littlerock.af.mill

Sent: Sunday, SepteIDber 11, 2005 4:29 AM
To: rmtkatrina Ie; rmtkatrina 101
Subject: FW: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
This one originated from OFDA logistics

124
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314 AW CAT Executive Officer

Little Rock AFB, AR
DSN: 731-1034
Fax: 731-8695
The privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) may apply to this document and/or
attachments.
These documents may contain information which should be protected as "For Official
Use Only" (FOUO) lAW DoD 5400.11R and DoD 500.7R, AF Supplement ..
From: Hicks Daniel K Lt Col 314 MSG/CD
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 2:48 PM
To: 314 AW CAT Executive Officer; GRAHAM SHARONDA L Capt 314 LRS/Flight CC
Cc: Moriarty Robert A LTC 314 MXG/CDi Carma~k Lance A Maj 314 CS/CCi Tripi Aaron A 2Lt 314
CS/SCBNi 'dkillinsworth@ofda.net'
'Subject: FW: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
From: Henneke Markus J Lt. Col 314 CES/CC
To: Soto Rhonda M Maj 314 LRS/CC
Cc: Hicks Daniel K Lt Col 314 MSG/CD
Subject: Fw:1Katrina USAlD/OFDA Movements Summary Report
Importance: High
Markus
Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
From: Bennett Tim civ AF/XOO-ARA cTim.Bennett2@pentagon.af.mil>
To: rmtkatrina 101 crmtkatrina lol@ofda.net>i Bill Krug cKrugWA@state.gov>i MacPherson
Bradley J GS-14 USNORTHCOM J35-cBradley.MacPherson@northcom.mil>,i Whiddon David R LTC USA
USNORTHCOM JS23 <David.Whiddon@northcom.mil>i deb~a.Bcott@northcom.mil
<debra.scott@northcom.mil>i francisg@state.gov <francisg@state.gov>; Herr, Donald, CIV,
OSD-POLICY cDonald.Herr@osd.mil>i HK J5LO, JCS J3 <jsac.j5lo@js.pentagon.mil>i
John.Becker@first.army.mil <John.Becker@first.army.mil>i Gomez John Col CONR/DIRMOBFOR
<John.Gomez@tyndall.af.mil>i Williamson, John, CTR, OSD-POLICY.
<John.Williamson.ctr@osd.mil>i Kenneth.Young@first.army.mil I
<Kenneth.Young@first.army.mil>i Williams Marcus W Maj USMC USNORTHCOM J5 .
cMarcus.williams@northcom.mil>i Henneke Markus J·Lt. Col 314 CES/CC
<markus.henneke@littlerock.af.mil>.; NC JSG ~ OMS <nc.jsg.omb@northcom.mil>i North com
<jacqueline.vanovost@northcom.mil>; OFDALogistics <OFDALogistics@usaid.gov>; AFCAT
Regional Plans <plans@pentagon.af.mil>i PM_AT_TEAM@state.gov cPM_AT_TEAM@state.gov>i
Raymond.Torres@first.army.mil <Raymond.Torres@first.army.mil>; RMT Katrina
<rmt katrina@ofda.net>i rmtkatrina customs <rmtkatrina customs@ofda.net>i rmtkatrina dfid
<rmtkatrina_dfid@ofda.net>i Kravinsky, Robert, ClV, OSD-POLICY cRobert.KraVinsky@Osd~mil>;
Steven <stevenscs@state.gov>i Task Force 1 <taskforce-l@state.gov>i Tim Sushi 1
<timothy.sushil@dhs.goV>i 314 AW CAT Executive Officer <wbsexec@littlerock.af.mil>;
Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47 <William.Murphey@northcom.mil>i vis ted
William A LtCol USMC USNORTHCOM J521 cWilliam.Visted®oorthcom.mil>i Hailey Berlinda Civ
.AF/XOO-ARA cBerlinda.Hailey@pentagon.af.mil>; Mccullough Carl SES AF/XOO-ARA
<Carl.McCullough@pentagon.af.rnil>; Wickman Allen Col AF/XOO-ARA
.1~
<Allen.Wickman@pentagon.af.mil>
Sent: Sat Sep 10 14:36:24 2005
Subject: RE: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
The Air Force has 3 new foreign government requests for landings at Little Rock for Relief
support.
1. NATO (-Luxemburg) E-3 to land on 12 Sep/1930z "\
I was advised this one has been approved so I am issuing an ALAN and forwarding it to
Little Rock.
2. Russian Federation IL-76 to land on 13 Sep/2240z
I was advised this one and the one below have not yet been approved. I am waiting to
issue to ALAN for these.
3. Russian Federation IL-76 to land on 13 Sep/2310Z
//Signed//
Timothy W. Bennett
Chief, Civil & Foreign Government Aviation
Headquarters United States Air Force
Washington DC
HQ USAF/XOO-ARA
703-697-1796 (DSN 227)
tim.bennett2@pentagon.af.mil
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina lol@ofda.net]
To: Bill Krug; MacPherson Bradley J GS-14 USNORTHCOM J35; Whiddon David R LTC USA
USNORTHCOM J523; debra.scott@northcom.mil; francisg@state.gov; Herr, Donald, CIV, OSD-
POLICYj HK J5LO, JCS J3j John.Becker@first.army.mili John.Gomez@tyndall.af.mili
Williamson, John, CTR, OSD-POLICYj Kenneth.Young@first.army.mil; Williams Marcus W Maj
USMC USNORTHCOM J5j Henneke Markus J Lt. Col 314 CES/CC; nc.jsg.omb@northcom.milj North
com; OFDALogistics; AFCAT Regional Plans; PM AT TEAM@state.gov;
Raymond.Torres@first.army.mili RMT Katrina; rmtkatrina_customs; rmtkatrina_dfid;
. Kravinsky, Robert, CIV, aSD-POLICY; Steven; Task Force 1; Tim Sushil; Bennett Tim Civ
AF/XOO-ARA; 314 AW CAT Executive Officer; William.Murphey@northcom.mil; Visted william A
LtCol USMC USNORTHCOM J521
Subject: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
Greetings,
Please find attached the latest summary report a bit late this ·morning.
No schedule flights for today. Several flights in the pipeline.
Thanks,
Logs
Logistics Specialist
OFDA Logistics
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov
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REtEASED IN PART
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 1:02 PM B6
To: Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise V; Areias, Allison V;
Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft, Robert S; Bockner, Matthew A; Boluda,
Gladys; Brewer, Maria E; Brose, Christian D; Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A;
Chagnon, Natalie L; Cohen, James A; Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage. B. Todd; Dilworth,
. Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A;, Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan M; Erath, Tara F;
E Telegrams; Feeley, John D; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fritz, Jonathan D; Gisvold, Lisa C;
Gunderson, Brian; Hambrick, Barbara K; Hardy, Elsie; Harris. Michelle F; Horton, Brenda D;
Hughes, Inez I; key, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Johnson, Jennifer l;
Kilroy. Bernadette A; Lacey, Edward J; levy, Philip I; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron,
Barry F; Manning, Robert A: Markey, Daniel S; Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael A;
McCray. I Jean; McCray, I Jean; Meyer, Susan M; Mills, Richard; Oldham, Linda; Oldham,
Linda; Padilla. Chris; PATH D; PATH SP; PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Perez, Carol Z;
Perina, Rudolf V;I .I Plowden, Marisa l; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, B6
Jennifer L; Roberton, Craig L; Schneider, Caroline M; SES-Line Officer2 TOY; SES-line
Officer3 TOY; SESO Telegrams; 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, PaulS; Wicks, Daniel H; Wilkinson, James R; Winter,
Roger P
SUbject:- SECRETARY'S REPLY TO MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM
FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FOREIGN MINISTER
LAVROV
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM LAVROV. THE DEPARTMENT DOES
NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TE~T OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE ' 'c.';.:--
GOVERNMENT OF RUSSIA WISHES'XO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL. ~.: ,
2. BEGIN-TEXT:
DEAR MR. MINISTER:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE REGARDING THE DEVASTATION CAUSED,BY HURRICANE
KATRINA, ONE OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN U.S. HISTORY. IT IS COMFORTING TO HAVE
SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE RUSSIA'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE. WE ARE PLEASED TO KNOW THAT RUSSIA IS
WILLING TO HELP IN THE RELIEF EFFORT.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY, /
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
END TEXT.
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TAGS: OPDC, PREL, RS
UNCLASSIFIED
Page 1 of 1
UNCLASSIFIED"
O'Herron, Petra C
From: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow)

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 5.:49 AM RELEASED INPART
To: TaskForce-1
B6
SUbject:' FW: Offer of "Electric Power Station"?
departed Wednesday night Moscow time for Little Rock. (This offer was noted in Moscow 11300 in response to
priority listed in State. 163366.) EMERCOM told us the generators can operate at 60 hertz and are compatible
with the US power system (State 163366 said 110 and 220 generators are acceptable; generators must be able
to operate at 60 hertz.)
Also included in the Russian package were two (possibly four) small 2 kilowatt generators, also compatible with
the requirements above.
I don't have information on the age of the generators. Mode of transport is via Russian IL 76 cargo aircraft.
----~Original Message----
sent: Thursday, September 08,20051:50 AM
To: Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow)j Cleary, Colin M(Moscow) B6
Cc: I, ' fraskForcel@state.gov'
Subject: Offer of "Electric Power Station"?
Task Force has asked for more detail on the Russian offer they say was passed to FEMA of an "electric
power station."
Specifically: age, capacity, compatibility with U.S. power system, and mode of transport.
Russian Embassy here was unaware of the offer as of 1730 our time.
I recommended to Task Force"that FEMA ask these details of whomever it was who offered the item.
(EMERCOM?)
Allen

DAlt«/(2:~~ ID: 06 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Q'Herron, Petra C
From: Spence, Jennifer S
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:13 AM
To: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-3
Cc: Greenberg, Allen S; Warlick, Mary B
RELEASED IN PART
Subject: EDIT FOR THE DONOR MATRIX - RUSSIA B6
Per Moscow 11302, Russia has also offered 10,000 MREs
Thanks, Jennifer
From: deValcourt-Ayala, UllianG

sent: Tuesday, september06, 2005 9:54 AM
To: EUR-ALL
Subject: ATTENTION: Donor Matrix09-06-05 7:00 am
Desk Officers,
For Your Action -- Review Donor Matrix attached and provide edits/additions to the CMS Task Force.
From: CMS TaskForce3 E(SjE5-0[TF)

sent: Tuesday, September 06, 20057:07 AM
To: EUR-5taff- Assistants; EUR-Spec-Asst; NEA-5taff-Assistants-DL; SA-Staff-Assistants-DL; WHA-Staffers; AF-Staff Assistants-OL; EAP-
Staff-Assistant5-0L; PRM-Hurricane Katrina; PM-AS-Staff-Assistants; Yamamoto, Donald Y(AFjFO); AFCAT; Benson, James H; C;
camp, Donald A (!iNFO); Curran, Ben; D; Dowdy, Felix A; E; Rnney, John; Gastright, John A; Goldberg, Robert;Gottlieb, Greg;
Gray, Gordon (NEA/FO); Greene, Richard L; Grey Frandson; Harty, Maura A(CA); Hirsch, Michael; Isaacs, Ken; JOC TeamChief;
John Simon; jsac.j5Io;I 1M; Marmaud, Karen; NAVY CATCell; NavyCATcell; Nieuwejaar, Sonja;
Norman, Alain G; nsc-whsr@nsc.eop.gov; OFDA RMT; P; PA SM GROUP; plans@pentagon.of.mil; R; Ranneberger, Michael E(AF B6
Front Office); Reside, Julie M(PNPRS); Rocca, Christina B; Satches, Penny C; SES-CR; Shapiro, Charles S; STATE.Iimg; Stephens, D
Kathleen; Stitt, Tony; StuartNightingale; TaskForce-I; Turner, Ubby; Volker, Kurt D; Ward, Celeste J; Wayne, E Anthony
Cc: Michael Niles; Howard, Edward B (OES); CPSmith; JoeChief; Taskforce-I; BRUCE HOWARD; Thomas, Harry K; Bass, John R
(OPS); Boyse, Matthew G; CA-Staffers Mailbox; Lakhdhir, Kamala S (EAP/FO); OFDA Katrina Ops; PRM; Ruppe, Adele E;
SES_DutyDeputies; SES-Une_Only; 55-0_eMS; TFI
Subject: - Donor Matrix 09-06-05 7:00 am
Dear Colleagues,
Attached is the latest version of the Donor Matrix. This document should fulfill two purposes. One, it should provide the
Department a comprehensive list of foreign offers of assistance. The document should also raiselflag issues which need
to be followed-up. .
To keep this document up-to-date, the Task Force requests that Desk Officers review and update the information. Please
do NOT make changes to the excel spreadsheet; instead, edits should be submitted, via email, to the task force. The
email should indicate whether the edit is a new submission or an update. (The subject line should read EDIT FOR THE
DONOR MATRIX - NAME OF COUNTRY.)
Task force requests submissions by NOON TODAY; late submission may not get incorporated in time for the 3 PM
update.
Cheers,
International Offers
of AsSist•••

UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M . RELEASED IN PAIftI S ~
From: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow}
B6
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:46 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Moscow EXEC Section; Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow}; Greenberg, Allen S; Spence, Jennifer S;
Rofman, Amy J; Sears, Michael J(Moscow); Chandler, Michael D(Moscow}
Subject: Latest Russian Katrina Relief Flight: Status
c:=Jreports that latest Russian Katrina relief flight was expected to depart Boston for B6
Llttle Rock around 7 a.m. EST.
MFA told us today that GOR plans no more Katrina relief flights, but would be willing to
offer additional flights if the USG were to request.
(Background: The current flight is Russia's third. The cargo is 16 tons of bandages.)
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DATE/CASE 10: 09 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
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From: Morrow, Michael K
To: eMS Duty RELEASED IN FULL
SUbject: RE: Russian Katrina aid
thanks Peggy
From: eMS Duty
To: Morrow, Michael K; 'Simon, John'; 'Currin, John'; 'Meline, Jed'; Bass, John R
(OPS)
Cc: SES-OCMS; Leader, Damian R; Greenberg, Allen S; Kramer, David J
Subject; RE: Russian Katrina aid
Items received from Russia:

10,000 MRE's (not yet distributed)
2,000 blankets· (distributed to Louisiana)
lOl Large 3D-person tents and 30 Large 10-person tents (distributed to Louisiana and
Mississippi) .
Russia is also sending 16 metric tons of bandages, which are scheduled to arrive
9/16/05.
--Peggy
202-647-7640
-----Original.Message---,-.-,
From: Morrow,·Michael K;.... 0 " .
Sent: Thursday, Septemb~r'i5, ,2005 11:13 AM

To: 'Simon, John' ;.Currin, .John; Meline, Jed; Bass, Joh~ R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS; Leader, Damian R; Greenberg, Allen S; Kramer, David J
Subject: RE: Russian Katrina aid
John:
No problem. Peggy Plunkett of my staff is working this now and will get you
all the info we have on what Russia has sent, and how we're using it.
Mike
From: Simon, John [mailto:John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov)
To: Morrow, Michael K; Currin, John; Meline, Jed; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS
Thanks, keep working it. We also need to know what else Russia sent.
From: Morrow, Michael K [mailto:MorrowMK@state.gov]

To: Simon, John; Currin, John; Meline, Jed; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE ~

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMIVIINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
All: The info below is from State's Baton Rouge office. It confirms
use of the Russian tents. So far I can't find 'confirmation of use of the Russian
blankets.
Mike Morrow
State Ops Center, DepDir for Crisis Management
Also on September 13, USAID field team members visited an Ocean Springs,
MS point of distribution (POD) center, and spoke with Managers Carl King and Karen
McAndrew. At this center, tents from Russia and tents and generators from China were in
the process of being distributed. Three Russian tent systems had already been set up in a
damaged mobile home park, with four others assigned to work crews operating in Ocean
Springs. The Chinese tents are expected to go to other shelters this week. At first, the
Russian, five-person tents were difficult to erect, due in part to the directions not
being in English, but a crew from the local fire 'department have been helping to put them
up.
From: Simon, John [mailto:John Simon@nsc.eop.gov]
Sent: Thursday, september 15, 2005 10:51 AM
To: currin, John; Meline, Jed; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS
I know the Russian stuff was received. John Bass, can you confirm,
it is being used?
From: Currin, John

Sent: Thursday, September' 15,; '2005 10:20 AM
To: Meline, Jed" ,,_r'~-" ,," ., ,~(
Cc: Simon, John ',.- c' .1
Subject: Russian Katrina aid
This line is in the Press Avail with President Putin. We need

confirmed with State that the tents and blankets were received and are being used for the
victims. Also, we need to know the "other critical supplies" that were received from
Russia and are being used. Please respond by 3 p.m. Thanks
Russia has sent shipments of tents, blankets and other critical

supplies that have helped our citizens through difficult days in tragic conditions.
UNCLASSIFIED
From: eMS TaskForce1-Director
sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 8:22 AM
To: SES_DutyDeputies
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: Offer from Ihe Russians
oeM Dan Russell just called from Moscow to report thai the Russians have offered to fly four IL 76's with light helos and
submersible pumps along with equipment operators to the U.S. to help with recovery efforts in New Orleans. FonMin
Lavrov is personally interested in this offer of assistance. Moscow will send in a cable with full details shortly.
FYI: There is a possibility that Lavrov may call S to discuss this offer.
You should also note that Embassy Moscow believes that the Russians may wish to have one of these planes used to
repatriate stranded Russians who have been moved to the Houston area. There is concern that these Russians be
retumed safely home before Putin arrives in New York in two weeks.
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From: Gisvold, Lisa C

'Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 5:45 PM
To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FWT: TFUS01: HURRICANE KATRINA: RUSSIAN OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:09 AM ~
To: Agor, Christina a, Aidekman, David Si A
Anthony, Tanya M: Archer, Louise Vi Areias'l
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Buangan, Richard L; Busse, Mark OJ Chacon, I ·ie L; Cohen, James A;
Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Toddj De~ lison E; 'D-NEA Duty;
Donovan, Jason Ai Dunne, Charles Wj Elliott~Slisan-M;-Era~n-,-i~~~ ~~; E Telegrams; Feeley,
John D; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth Ni Gisvold, Lisa C; Gunderson, Briani Hambrick, Barbara K;
Hardy, Elsie; Harley, Caroline Ej Harris, Michelle F; Horton, Brenda D; Hughes, Inez Ij
Irey, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie Gj Jackson, Charlie G; Jacobs, Morris E; Kilroy,
Bernadette Ai Lacey, Edward J; Levy, Philip Ij Lineberry, Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron, Barry
Fj Manning, Robert Aj Markey, Daniel S; Marshall, Campbell Bj Martinez, Elizabeth·Lj
Matera, Michael Aj McCray, I Jeanj McCray, I Jeanj Meyer, Susan Mj Mills, Richardj
Neumann, Virginia R; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chrisj PATH Dj PATH PAj PATH
PAPLIGA: PATH SPj PATH SS; PATH SWOj PATH T; Perez, Carol Zj Perina, Rudolf Vj Pilcher,
William Bj Plowden, Marisa Lj Raphael, Lois: Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Reynolds, Rodney M:
Roberton, Craig Lj Schneider, Caroline Mj SES-Line Otficer2 TDY: SES-Line Officer3 TDY:
SESO Telegramsj Sidereas, Eugenia Mj Smith, Robin Aj Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April C:
Sokolsky, Richard D: SES-Line Assistant TOY: SES-Line Officer TOY: TF1 - Telegrams: TF2 -
Telegrams: TF-MGT - Telegramsj TF-PDPA - Telegrams: Tomlinson, Christinaj Volker, Karen E;
Waller, Robert Pj Ward, Celeste Jj Watzlavick, Paul Sj Welch, Gretchen Gj. wicks, Daniel Hj
Wilkinson; James Rj Winter, Roger P
Subject: TFUS01: HURRICANE KATRINA: RUSSIAN OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: TFUS01: HURRICANE KATRINA: RUSSIAN OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 162226
1. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 7.
2. (U) Summary: With the personal support of Foreign Minister Lavrov, the Russian
Government on September 2 officially offered four aircraft with search and rescue teams
and equipment to help with relief efforts for the Hurricane Katrina aftermath. The
aircraft are loaded and ready to fly immediatelyj Embassy Moscow has already been provided
with manifests for a total of 93 persons (rescue teams and flight crews). The Ru~sian
Government is willing to add relief supplies -- including temporary shelters, medicine and
rations -- to the flights, if that would be helpful. The Russian Ministry of Emergency
Situations is experienced and capable. Our Russian interlocutors are looking for an
answer asap to their offer. The Embassy has deployed reftel'talking points and will send
an interim response for the Ambassador's signature using the same points. End Summary.
3. (U) On September 2, the Embassy has been in continuous contact with the Ministry of
Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
Contact to offer Russian assistance for the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was initiated
at the instructions of Foreign Minister Lavrov. The Deputy Chief of EMERCOM has double-
tracked the assistance offer with a letter to the Louisiana Office of Homeland Security
and Emergency Preparedness (letter faxed to Task Force One). EMERCOM International
Operations Department Chief Aleksey Avdeyev told us September 2 that EMERCOM has prepared
the following four aircraft for immediate departure for the U.S. :
-- one IL 62 passenger plane with 60rescuerSj

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-- one IL 76 cargo plane with two light helicopters (BO-105 and BK-115), a Land Rover
rescue vehicle, two helicopter crews, five rescuers, and two rescue dogs;
two IL 76 cargo plane with humanitarian assistance supplies.
4. (U) For.the aforementioned aircraft, EMERCOM has forwarded to the Embassy the names,
passport information and specialty of 50 rescuers, eight helicopter crews, seven
coordinators, and three aircraft crews. They seek notification to proceed, designation of
airport for arrival, as well as visa support and further instructions. EMERCOM canceled a
planned training event (to have taken place in Norway) in order to prepare the above
aircraft.
5. (U) ~eneral Colonel Mazurekevich, Chief of the Ministry of Defense's Main Directorate
for International Military Cooperation, contacted the Defense Attache to offer the MOD's
help and to offer that, for the aforementioned flights, the Russian side would be willing
to provide temporary shelters (tents), medicine and rations.
6. (U) EMERCOM has its own airlift capabilities as well as disaster relief packages
designed for such scenarios.
EMERCOM conducted a very successful civil emergency exercise scenario with NATO in
Kaliningrad, Russia last year. EMERCOM provided disaster relief in the· wake of the
December 2004 Tsunami. This included search and rescue teams, helicopters, medical teams,
water sanitation, and a field hospital. Some members of the response teams speak English;
EMERCOM can also provide its own interpreters. EMERCOM has a partnership relationship
with FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Iowa National Guard.
7. (U) Action Request and Recommendation. The Russian Government has the aircraft ready
to depart immediately and requests a response as soon as possible. The Embassy has
deployed the points in ref tel and will send" an interim response for the Ambassador's
signature drawing upon the guidance in ref tel. We judge the Russian offer to be serious
and EMERCOM to be capable. Despite the enormity and difficulties associated with the
overall relief effort, the Embassy recommends a positive response if possible.
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From: eMS TaskForce1 E
Sent: Sunday. September 11, 2005 4:29 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: - TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForce 1-Director .
Subject: FW: Russian Generator Specs - For Carol Chan (Please respond by 11:30)
From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cleonardo@ofda.net]
Sent: Sunday, September 11,· 2005 4:20 PM
To: rmtkatrina dmr; eMS TaskForcelE
Cc: rmtkatrina=rm; Stitt, Tony
Subject: RE: Russian Generator Specs - For Carol Chan (Please respond by 11:30)
Please respectfully decline. For future all ... generators MUST be 60 hertz. The
generators listed below ?re 50.
From: rmtkatrina dmr

Sent: Sun 9/11/2005 12:21 PM
To: Leonardo, Christine
Cc: rmtkatrina rm; Stitt, Tony
Subject: FW: Russian Generator Specs - For Carol Chan (Please respond by 11:30)
Chris,
I don't have the background on this, but it seems that State Task Force needs FEMA
concurrence to move forward with this shipment of Russian generators. Tony and Carol
should be back shortly and can answer questions, if needed. Please let me know your
thoughts.
Thanks.
From: CMS TaskForce1E [mailto:1TFE@state.gov]

Sent: Sunday, september 11, 2005 12:09 PM
To: rmtkatrina dmr
Subject: FW: Russian Generator Specs ~ For Carol Chan (Please respond by 11:30)
----~Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForce1F
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:46 AM
To: 'rmtkatrina rm@ofda. net '.
Cc: TaskForce-l-
Subject: FW: Russian Generator Specs - For Carol 'Chan (Please respond by 11:30)
Dear Carol,
As per your conversation with Mike, here are the specs for the two generator Russia has
offered. Please have a decision to us by 11:30 a.m., as the Russians are very eager to
hear our response (and there's an eight-hour time difference for us to also consider.)
Thanks so much!
DATE/CASE In: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
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To: TaskForce-1
RELEASED IN PART
Subject: FW: Info Requested on Russian Electric Generators B6

To: 'TaskForce1@state.gov' .
Subject: Info Requested on Russian Electric Generators
From Embassy Moscow

To: Greenberg, Allen S; Donahue, Bruce E
Cc: I I'TaskForcel@state.gov'; sears, Michael J B6.
Subject: RE: Offer of "Electric Power Station"? ,
departed Wednesday night Moscow time for Little Rock. (This offer was noted in Moscow 11300 in response to
priority listed in State 163366.) EMERCOM told us the generators can operate at 60 hertz and are compatible
with the US power system (State 163366 said 110 and 220 generators are acceptable; generators must be able
to operate at 60 hertz.)
Also included in the Russian package were two (possibly four) small 2 kilowatt generators, also compatible with
the requirements above. -
I don't have information on the age of the generators. Mode of transport is via Russian IL 76 cargo aircraft.
-----Orig inal Message-----

To: Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow); Cleary, Colin M(Moscow)
Cc:I I
'TaskForce1@state.gov'
Subject: Offer ot "Electnc Power Station"?
Task Force has asked for more detail on the Russian offer they say was passed to FEMA of an "electric
power station."
Specifically: age, capacity, compatibility with U.S. power system, and mode of transport.
Russian Embassy here was unaware of the offer as of 1730 our time:
I recommended to Task Force that FEMA ask these details of whomever it was who offered the item.
(EMERCOM?) "

RF.¥,ij}~AUTHORlTY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA'tE'leA.'§E ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Q'Herron, Petra C .
From: eMS TaskForce1G

Sent: Friday, September 09,200510:37 AM
To: Harris, Paula Y(Main State Rm 2422}; PM-ActionTeam
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: Russian Katrina Aid Flights: What was sent, what they propose to send next
Importance: High
RELEASED IN PART
FYI-
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From: rl- - - - - - - .-'1
Sent: Fnday, september 09, 2005 10:15 AM B6 I
To: ...~ CMS TaskForcelF; Wachendorf, MilesB(Moscow); Oeary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg, AllenS; TaskForce·l
Cc: ---- ... "' 'MoscOw EXEC section'; Augustine, Kirk(Moscow); Donahue, BruceE(Mosc:ow); sears, Michael J(Moscow); Taskforce-l
SUbJect: RE: Russian Katrina Aid Rights: What was sent, what they propose to send next
Importance: High
Russian IL-76s will depart Little Rock at approximately 1500z and 1530z with a planned arrival in Moscow at
0600z and 0630z;
EMERCOM requests the status of their proposal to deliver subsequent assistance (listed below).
rl
. _·---Original Message-····
From: CMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-O/TF)
sent: Friday, September 09,200511:29 AM
To: I I Wachendorf, Miles B(Mo5COW); Cleary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg, Allen S; TaskForce-l
Cc: Moscow EXEC section; Augustine, Kirk(Moscow); Donahue, Bruce E(Mo5COW); sears, Michael J(Moscow); TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Russian Katrina Aid Flights: What was sent,what they propose to send next
*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***"

Just to be clear, are the Russians seeking acceptance on their proposed donations or flight clearance? I understand
they need the first before they can get the second.
Respectfully Yours,
John Conlon (1100-0700 EST, 9/8-9/9)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1
*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK·FORCE 1 ***
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From: I I.
sen~: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:27 AM

, To: . Wachendorf, Miles B(MoSCQw); Deary, ~~S~J,FJ);;TaskForce-l
Cc: , Moscow EXEC Section; Augustine, Kir1«Moscow); Donahue, Bruce E(Moscow); Sears, Michael J(Moscow)
Subject: RE: Russian KatJina Aid Flights: What wassent, what they propose to send next
Importance: High .
Russians propose sending their next flights on the 13th and are looking for acceptance by COB
(Moscow Time) today.
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B6
--'--Original Message-----
From: Cleary, colin M
Sent: Thursday, septemberDB, 2005 7:16 PM
To: Greenberg, Allen S; TaskForce-1 .
Cc: Moscow EXEC Section; Augustine, Kirk; Wachendorf, MilesB; Miller, Charles F; Donahue, Bruce E; Sears,
Michael J
Subject: Russian l<atJina Aid Flights: What was sent, what they propose to send next
EMERCOM reported to us today that cargo on the two Russian flights that will soon arrive in Little Rock
consisted of: .
-- 10,000 MREs
-- 4,000 blan kets
--101 30-person tents
-- 20 10-person tents.
After depositing the cargo in Uttle Rock. the planes will return to Russia. EMERCOM would then like to
reload them and, as soon as possible and with the appropriate clearances, send two more plane-loads of
~~ .
Theypropose that tl}e next two flights contain:
plane A:
--bandages and first aid kits (15 tons)
-- chemical disinfectant to purify water (19 tons)
plane B:
-. 62 3D-person tents
-- 2,304 blankets
-- 2 20 kw generators with transformers
-- 2 tons of bottled water (in 20 liter bottles)
EMERCOM today faxed USAID logistics (fax: 703-526-1963) a letter outlining this in general terms.
seeking concurrence and "a quick response". .
This material is at the airport. ready for loading.
Re visas: The Russian crew that is now in the US received 2 month multiple entry visas. So they would
be good to go.
Colin Cleary
Pol-Mil Unit Chief
Embassy Moscow
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DE.. loS
From: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator
Sent: Wednesday, September 14,200512;27 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: The Latest Donor Matrix
From: Norman, Alain G

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200511:27:19 AM
To: CMSTaskForce1C-Coordinator
Subject: FW: The LatestDonor Matrix
Auto forwarded by a Rule
FYI - an update
From: Spence, Jennifer S

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200511:27 AM
To: TaskForce-l; TaskForce-3
Cc: Norman, Alain G; aeary, Colin M(Moscow); Greenberg, Allen S
Subject: RE: The Latest Donor Mabix
The second Russian delivery of assistance, containing 16 tons of bandages, is in flight now.
From: Norman, Alain G

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:15 AM
To: EUR-Deskofficers-Dl
Ce: Cook, Nerissa J; Yu, Alan K
Subject: FW: The Latest Donor Mabix
Colleagues,
Please review the attached. which is the latest version of the assistance matrix I have:
As we have done before, please review the matrix to see if the information regarding both the offers ofassistance and any
USG actions (accepted, declined, to vet, etc.) are accurate.
You may also wish to check Cable Express to see whether a cable has gone out that addresses an offer made by "your"
country. .
Please send the TF your updates/improvements, if any, and cc me.
Many thanks.
Alain Norman
EURlPGI
*Oon't be put off by the odd title which suggests it is from 09/14/05 1700 -- at first glance it appears to be the same or
nearly the same as the version from 09/14/050645. With your input, we can have as accurate a matrix as possible before
1700 today. Thanks.
From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordlnator(S/ES-OjTF)

To: Norman, AlainG
Ce: TaskForce-!
Subject: FW:' The Latest DonorMatrix .

DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
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To: eMS Duty
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: The Latest Donor Matrix
« File: Working -- International Offers of Assistance ~ 0914051700 EDT.xis »
UNCLASSIFIED
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Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce 1F RELEASED IN FULL

To: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow)
Cc: Taskf'orce-t
Subject: RE: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
The bandage offer was accepted. Clearance for flight is under works now.
Here is the end-of-shift report with updated info from PM:
Russian ,offer of bandages: OFDA has issued control # 09-10-M028. USAID/OFDA Logistics working
with PM to secure diplomatic flight clearance for Russian aircraft carrying bandage donation (ref:
STATE 167121).
Lillian deValcourt-Ayala
EUR TFrep
sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:45 AM
To: CMSTaskForce1F; Tasl<Force-1 '
SUbject: RE: September 12: EUR(End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
Is there any update on status of USG response to the Russian offer of bandages (per below)?
Please advise. Thanks.
From: CMS TaskForcelF

Sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 11:00 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: CMSTaskForce1- LogA; TaskForce-l
Subject: september 12: fUR End of Shift: Report, 1500-2300
Scott Brandon
EUR TF rep
1730 Russia offer of bandages. NO ACTION.
Flight scheduled for Sept. 13. Inquiry from PM Action Team about status.
OFDA transport summary - movement count 34 - (marked as blankets, should say
bandages) - marked as APPROVED, but OFDA has not issued a control number.
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DA1jf2§M:J{}~P: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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From: Chung, Michael A
Sent: ' Sunday, September 04, 2005 11:15 AM U PLEASED IN FULL'
To: SE5-0_5hift-II; WHA-ALL-Users Group; TaskForce..IfU-J
SUbject: Russian Offer of Assistance
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JOINT STAFF WASHOC PRIORITY
SECDEF WASHDC PRIORITY
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US, RS
SUBJECT: TFUS01: RUSSIA QUICKLY RESPONDS TO U.S. PRIORITIES
WITH OFFER
REF: STATE 163366
1. (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 5.
2. (U) Embassy conveyed U.S. priorities for Hurricane

Katrina relief (ref) September 4 to Russia's Ministry of ,
Emergency Situations (EMERCOM). and to the Foreign Ministry.
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Although it was a Sunday, Russian officials within a matter
of hours coordinated an offer of assistance in response to
the U.S. list. Russian officials have made it clear they
are prepared to move expeditiously. They request precise
contact information and details on how to coordinate
delivery. EMERCOM has.its own lift capacity. The Russians
have agreed to supply two cargo aircraft to transport the
supplies: an .IL-62 and an IL-76.
3, (U) EMERCOM Director for International Cooperation

Brazhnikov, in response to the U.S. list of priorities (ref),
sent the Embassy a letter September 4 offering to provide the
following: .
-- Meals ready to eat;

-- Supplies of bottled water;
-- Four 2 kilowatt generators and two 20 kw generators;
-- 2,000 blankets;
-- 110 3D-person tents and 10 1D-person tents;
.; Three water purifying stations (which have a two ton per
hour capacity);
-- First aid kits and bandages;
-- 13 tons of disinfectant (Cepotosan-T; Effect-Forte; and
Biodis-extra).
4. (U) EMERCOM requests that the U.S. indicate which of the

offered items are highest priority and how and with whom
EMERCOM should coordinate in order to deliver the supplies.
5. (U) Action request: The Russian government is eager to

contribute. Embassy requests as expeditious and favorable
as possible a reply to the Russian offer.
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From: eMS TaskForce1 H

Sent: Monday, September 12,200510:00 AM
To: Spence, Jennifer S{Main State)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FWT: TFUS01: DECLINING PART OF ADDITIONAL HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
SHIPMENTS FROM RUSSIA -
Jennifer,
Per our telcon, the cable you were asking about. You may also have it in your telegram
list.
Joel Danies
EUR/EX/PMO
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:15 AM
To: Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Anthony, Tanya M:
Archer, Louise V; Areias, Allison V; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Beecroft, Robert S: Beecroft,
Robert S; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner, Matthew A: Boluda, Gladys; Brady, cynthia A;
Brewer, Maria E; Brose, Christian D; Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon,
. Natalie L; CMS - Telegrams; Cohen, James A; Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd;
Dilworth, Alison E; Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A; Duffy, William J;
Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan M; Erath, Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D;
Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fotovat, Katrina I; Friedrich, Mary K; Fritz, Jonathan D;
Gisvold, Lisa C: Gisvold, Lisa C: Gunderson, Brian; Hardy, Elsie; Harris, Michelle F;
Horton, Brenda D; Hughes, Inez I; Irey, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G;
Kilroy, Bernadette A; Lacey, Edward J; Levy, Philip I; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz);
Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A; Markey, Daniel S; Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera,
Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, I Jean; Meyer, Susan M; Mills, Richard; Miotke, Jeffrey
A; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris; PATH D;PATH M; PATH PAl PATH PAPLIGA;
PATH SP; PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Perez, Carol Z; Perina, Rudolf V; Pilcher, William Bi
Pilcher, William Bi Plowden, Marisa L; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Roberton,
Craig L; Schneider, Caroline Mi'SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TDY; SESO
Telegrams; Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April C; Sokolsky, Richard D; SES-
,Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY; TF1 - Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT -
Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina; Turekian, Vaughan C; Waller, Robert
P; Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul S; Weigold, Eva A; Whiton, Christian P; Wicks, Daniel
H; wilkinson, James R; winter, Roger P;,wojtasiewicz, Renata A: Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: TFUS01: DECLINING PART OF ADDITIONAL HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE SHIPMENTS FROM
RUSSIA
SUBJECT: TFUS01: DECLINING PART OF ADDITIONAL HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE SHIPMENTS FROM
RUSSIA
REFS: A) MOSCOW 11302 B) STATE 163419
1. (SBU) This is an action request - - see paras 2 and 4.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Russian Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Moscow should deliver the points in para
4 at the highest appropriate level on Monday, September 12.
3. (SBU) Background: OFDA informs State that much of the proposed second shipment is
either not needed or problematic. For example, the proposed water-purifying chemicals
present customs and health questions, as would any medicines that might be present in the
proposed first aid kits. The generators, despite their accompanying 220- 110 volt
transformers, are 50 hertz and FEMA and OFDA have indicated they will only accept 60 hertz
equipment for compatibility reasons. The tents, blankets, and bottled water are simply
not needed at this time (though previous tents provided by Russia were appreciated). On
the other hand, in the interest of providing Russia some opportunity to carry out an
~tf~B~Af~§~~k~E~8t~~Eatesthat tarps (not included in the original. offer)
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 200'6 200503991
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and bandages and first aid kits without medicines would be very useful.
4. (SBU) Begin points:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance from the
Government of the Russian Federation in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and for the two
flights of equipment and supplies already delivered.
The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.

Government emergency response authorities continue to determine what is required most
urgently to meet the immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
We very much appreciate your offer of additional supplies and generators.
An analysis of our specific needs indicates that the bandages and first aid kits (less
medicines) would be very useful to us. However, we do not currently have a need for
additional tents and blankets or for water-purifying chemical disinfectant, bottled water,
or generators. We could, however, use additionaltarps if EMERCOM is in a'position to
provide them in place of some of the other items so generously offered.
-- . We repeat our gratitude for the prompt and kind offer and delivery of humanitarian
. supplies already sent.
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To: TaskForce-1 .
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: PM End of Shift Summary
TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/13/05

2300 - 0700 Shift
PM Representative End of Shift Report - Tom Canahuate
Mexican Navy: Confirmed for PMAT that the USG accepted Mexican naval assistance.
Mexican Mi-17 Helicopters: NorthCom requested copies of the diplomatic notes exchanged between the U.S.
and Mexico regarding the use of Mexican Mi-17 helicopters in relief efforts. NorthCom is concerned about
liability risks and would like to review the dip notes. WHA rep on Task Force sent an e-mail to post requesting
copies of the notes or other documents concerning the Mi-17s. Follow up with post to make sure NorthCom gets
the documents it needs.
Russia: Forwarded TFl clearance to PMAT to provide diplomatic flight clearance for Russian donation of 16
tons of bandages. The OFDAIFEMA control number is 09-10-M028. Waiting/or flight details/rom the
Russians.. .
Bolivia: Sent an e-mail toI rOT an update on Bolivia's offer of civil defense equipment and . BI
sending a civil defense team to New Orleans: Pending e-mailfrom I I

DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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From: CMS TaskForce1 O-OepCoordinator
To: CMS TaskForce 1G
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: Questioned Para
Some five million pounds of international conunodity assistance along with 86 trucks have been delivered to affected areas. A NATO
flight carrying donations ofplastic sheeting, beds, blankets, first aid kits and soap from Austria and the Slovak Republic arrived on
September 15. More NATO flights are planned for coming days. Teleconununications equipment from Sweden, medical supplies
from Russia, beds, blankets and personnel from Luxembourg, and a $5 million donation, along with blankets and other supplies from
India, were also received. .
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UNCLAS SECSTATE 169972

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RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE 8519
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RHMFIUU/NGA HQ BETHESDA MD IMMEDIATE
RHMFIUU/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
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UNCLAS STATE 169972
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT.: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
FOREIGN· ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. (U) 122 countries and 16 international organizations
have offered assistance. Embassy Abuja reports that the
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Government of Nigeria would like to present the secretary
with a us $1 million check at UNGA; L is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
2. (U) Embassy Colombo transmitted to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' US $25,000 donation to the
American Red Cross, in the form of a check drawn from the
Bank of Maldives. TF presented the check to a Red Cross
representative. (Task Force)
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (u) The Committee for, the Implementation of Textile
Agreements voted september 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
china safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.
(EB/Task Force E-Mail)
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) AS of September 14, USAID had received 33
commodity flights: 11 from the UK, 3 from France, 2 from
Italy! 2 from Russia, 2 from spain 2 from Egypt, 2 from
Tunisla, 1 from China, 2 from Thaiiand, 2 from UNICEF, 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the czech Republic, and
1 from sweden. (state south 9/14 Daily Activity Report)
STATUS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
5. (u) thirteen countries have reported citizens
unaccounted for or believed to be deceased: Belgium (6),
Brazil (23), canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), Poland (12), portugal
(2), south Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK . \
(approximately 20). This data was received from official
embassy communications; the actual numbers could be
higher .. (CA/oeS Status Report)
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stephen A Hubler 09/15/2005 12:36:26 PM From DB/Inbox: Stephen A
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Recipient/profile Information
cable Recipients:
Tanya A Allen
Jeanne L clark
Nigel A DeCoster
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christopher L Forcum
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State: Short-list of priority countries based on assistance offered:
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would appreciate answers on the following offers.


OFDA Updated Transportation Summary - 07 Sept 05 0600
(Military to Military not included bere)
":!3
Planes tbat bave already landed in Little Rock:
1 plane ,on 09/05

10 planes on 09/06
1. UK - MREs - 09/05
2~ UK - MREs - 09/06
3. UK - MREs - 09/06
4. UK - MREs - 09/06
5. UK - MREs - 09/06
6. UK - MREs - 09/06
7. UK - 20 Pallets - 09/06
8. France - Tents, Tarps, MREs - 09/06
9. France - Tents, Tarps, MREs - 09/06
10. Italy .:Camp beds, blankets, sheets, inflatable rafts, chlorine tabs, first aid kits,
baby food/formula, misc. food stuffs - 09106
II. Italy - Emergency Team - 09/06
, ,
Planes schedules to land in Little Rock:
I. UK- MREs- ETA 09/07

2. UK - MREs - ETA 09107
3. China - tents, generators, bed sheets, children's clothing - ETA 09/07
4. UK - MREs - ETA 09/08
5. France - Kitchen' units, tents tarp,jerry cans, soap, blankets - ETA 09/08
(Mobile, Alabama or possibly Little Rock)
6. UK - MREs - ETA 09/08
7. Russia - MREs, Blankets - ETA 09/08
8. Spanish - MREs - ETA 09/08
9. Spanish - tents, water purification units, medical supplies - ETA 09/08
10. Israel- Milk, baby diapers, mattress, beds, etc. - ETA 09/09
l l . Russia - large tents - ETA 09/09
We are aware that EU members are sending planes that may have contributions from
other EU countries. '
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SUBJECT: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. (U) 122 countries and 16 international organizations

have offered assistance. Embassy Ahuja reports that the
Government of Nigeria would like to present the Secretary.
with a US $1 million check at UNGA; L is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
2. (U) Embassy Colombo transmit~ed to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' US $25,000 donation to the
American Red Cross, in the form of a check drawn from the
Bank of Maldives. TF presented the check to a Red Cross
representative. (Task Force)
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (U) The Committee for the Implementation of Textile

Agreements voted September 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
UNCLASSIFIED
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China safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.

(EB/Task Force E-Mail)
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) As of September 14, USAID had received 33

commodity flights: 11 from the UK, 3 from France, 2 from
Italy, 2 from Russia, 2 from Spain, 2 from Egypt, 2 from
Tunisia, 1 from China, 2 from Thailand, 2 from UNICEF, 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the Czech Republic, and
1 from Sweden. (State South 9/14 Daily Activity Report)
STATUS OF ,FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
5. (U) Thirteen countries have reported citizens

unaccounted for or believed to be deceased: Belgium (6),
Brazil (23), Canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), Poland (12), Portugal
(2), South Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK
(approximately 20). This data was received from official
embassy communications; the actual numbers could be
higher.teA/OCS Status Report) 'ft,
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UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce" F
Sent: Monday, September 12, 20056:50 AM
To: eMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: EUR End of Shift Report
Seneca Johnson
September 11-12
2300-0700
EUR Action Officer
2300: Response cable to Embassy Paris requesting French vessel not proceed to U.S. waters.
Response cable to Embassy Moscow accepting Russian offer of additional tarps, bandages and first aid kits wlo
medicines, while refusing other offered items.
03:20 Embassy Budapest reported additional offers of assistance (Budapest 2311) and requested an answer to
Hungarian offer of veterinary supplies.
05:00 Offer of coffins and body bags from private Albanian citizen. Told Embassy Tirana that day shift would need to
advise post on procedure for such requests. .
06:45 Embassy Stockholm reports Swedish flight carrying telecommunications equipment left Stockholm at 6:30, will
arrive in LitUe Rock mid-afternoon 9/13.

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State: Short-list of prioritY countries based on assistance offered:
would appreciate answers on the following offers.


UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1G ...
To: CMS TaskForce1 F; TF1 Mail
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
Subject: RE: LOGGER: Log entries
B6
LOGGER
0030 Embassy Delhi called to request diplomatic overflight clearance for IL-76 flight loaded with relief supplies. They were
assured the clearance would be worked .OOB.
0445 Embassy Tokyo called expressing interest in mil-mil transfers of relief supplies and manpower and were directed to
contact NORTHCOM.
I
FIYI Kep, I aSK FOlGe I i IUllilne Katrina
B6
-Original Message---
From: eMSTaskForcelF
sent: Friday, september 09,20053:54 AM
To: IF! Mail
CC: TaskForce-!
Subject: LOGGER: Log entries
0330 Embassy Paris called EUR rep. requesting that the official acceptance cable for France's offer of a tug boat and
divers be released.
0335 Embassy Moscow advised EUR rep that the Russian Government was looking for acceptance of their offer of tents,
blankets. transformers, and medical supplies by COB Moscow time·today, in anticipation of their proposed Sept. 13 flight...
Acceptance of the proposed donation and diplomatic flight clearance are both pending.
0350 Embassy Athens phoned Task Force to advise of a private offer of a coroner from Thessalonica of his services in the
relief effort. .
Respectfully Yours,
John Conlon (1100-0700 EST, 9/8-9/9)
EUR.Representative
Task-Force 1
*- TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK·FORCE 1 ***

DATE/CASE ill: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
· UNCT A SSTFIED :
elements from source country to del~very - ~t~ountr~es - wh1ch means less bi-Iateral
logistics coordination.
* Dep Chief of Missions at NATO - 3227729050
* ESF#12 currently validating YESs on State TF matrix with ESF12 chief

* IntI Resources coming in that were not pulled by FEMA - is OFDA able to work
it?
International Items in the Pipeline
* Greek Cruise ship - where is it? Does USCG/BCP/ICE know? How to receive into
FEMA Recovery channels (Brad Gair's shop)?
~ German MREs (still need to know when they are due into Pensacola to work
logistics with FEMA log - they are aware this is incoming)
* Mexican Assistance (need to know what's coming in, how many trucks, and when
it's due to arrive - FEMA Log is aware)
* FEMA request being sourced by State TF with international community (passed to
State last night at 23:00)
* 50,000 first aid kits

* 50,000 small tarps (20x25)
* 50,000 blankets
* 100 trucks of 15 thousand liter water bottles
* 500,000 MREs
* 25,000 cots
* 25,000 pillows
UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1-0irettor
Sent: Thursday, September 08.20057:21 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES_DutyDeputies; TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
SUbject: FW: To Log - notification of Cairo re MREs
John: Is this correct? I thought the USDA problem pertained just as much to MRE from
these other countries. Not taking German and France MREs and accepting them from Egypt
. and Russia is the worst possible PR story... Any cLuee on how this cropped up? Eileen
> -----Original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForce3I
>Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:37 AM
>To: CMS TaskForcelF
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: To Log- notification of cairo re MREs
>
>Left message for DCM Cairo Stuart Jones regarding problems with MREs. Informed him that
US would not accept MREs from EU countries, but at this point would accept MREs from
Egypt, Russia, Israel and Thailand.

DATE/CASE 10: 24 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
From:
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
BUR - End of Shift I Report

September 13, 7AM
DEVELOPMENTS
1) Russian offer of bandages: OFDA has issued control # 09-10-M028. USAID/OFDA Logistics working with PM to
secure diplomatic flight clearance for Russian aircraft carrying bandage donation (ref: STATE 167121).
2) Luxembourg: DCM Dan Piccuta reports Luxembourg offer of 1000 camp beds and 2000 blankets, formally accepted
by STATE 166971, will be shipped on Wed 9/14 to Huntsville via Cargolux as coordinated with USAID/OFDA and
NATO logistics, No action necessary.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
1) Ukraine: Embassy Kiev (Malgorzata Bula-Duane) should clarify amount of cash donation from Ukraine.
2) Swiss offer of assistance: FEMA and TF apparently approved some items w/o the knowledge of OFDA. The original
list of approved items has now changed. As a result, OFDA has removed themselves from the approval process (see
email from Tony Stitt 9:02PM 9/12). FEMA and TF must collaborate to confirm commodities.
1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the kit, is the writing in English
(if not, must be translated) and are the items easily identified? Desk confirmed that there are no food items,
but did not get info on other aspects. Desk should clarify. See OFDA specifications for kit contents.
2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed since last
agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets, bedding and comfort kits (no
food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need
tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we accept the tents too?
See below. for draft aeeeptaaee cable language.
Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people. to operate them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but it is outstanding, no
action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
3) Georgia offer of $50,000: This morning Desk Officer will draft dip note to accept their offer.
Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check today (Govt declined to give to Red Cross, or to a wire
transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer will draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check
can be written to "U.S. Department of State."
4) Greekoffers of ships: Today need to confirm with FEMA that cruise ship no longer needed (also, tum back cargo
ship which USG has not accepted).
Offer and acceptance of cruise ship .- Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring fees, taxes before
sending ship. No need for ship (apparently two other ships are already available, and have been found to be
unattractive options). There's another offer outstanding from the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG
acceptance, yet it appears' ship departed for U.S. on/around 9/8.
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UN!CL S
DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 A 'SIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
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Subject:
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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SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 013 AS OF 1530 EDT
unclassified Telegram Text M Gallagher. Coordinator.
Thursday. September 08, 2005

\
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 4S-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

3
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S. (U) 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. (U) 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. DOS-
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 tel con)
7. (U) NORTH COM is now coordinating an ID system to track

all foreign relief flights. (Task Force/RMTKatrina e-
mail)
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SUBJECT: TFUSOI SITUATION REPORT NO. 014 AS OF 0530 EDT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 09, 2005
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Unclassi'f·ied Telegram Text Monica 0 II Keefe, Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) The Thai government has sent 36 boxes of blankets

on a commercial airline, Thai Airways Flight TG 790, which
is scheduled to land at JFK at 0635 today. These goods
were sent ahead of the Prime Minister's flight, which will
contain the rest of the aid Thailand has offered. (Embassy
Bangkok)
2. (U) FEMA has approved the GOl offer of material
assistance, including 3000 personal hygiene kits, 3000
sheets, 3000 blankets, and 150 large tarps. Pending flight
clearances, the plane is scheduled to depart India
September 10, land in Boston, and arrive 'in Little Rock
September 12., (Task Force)
3.' (U) FEMA has partially approved the Austrian offer of

assistance, including 500 tarps anq 300 camp beds. This
only represents one part of the Austrian offer, the
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remainder of which is still under consideration. (Task

Force)
4. (U) The Russians have proposed sending a second

tranche of emergency equipment and medical supplies, to
arrive via plane on September 13. However, FEMA has not
yet accepted the Russian offer, and the Russians have
informed us that they will need an answer by COB Moscow
time. (Embassy Moscow)

5. (U) The phone number 1-866-326-9393 has been released
to the public as a means for callers to give information
about persons missing/presumed dead. DMORT (Disaster
Mortuary Operational Response Team) will attempt to match
the information provided with their records of the remains
of individuals in the morgue.
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0530 EDT Friday, September 09, 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
THAI GOVERNMENT SENDS 36 BOXES OF BLANKETS
(U) The Thai government has sent 36 boxes of blankets on a commercial airline, Thai Airways
(Flight TG 790) which is scheduled to land at JFK at 0635 today. These goods were sent ahead
of the Prime Minister's flight that will contain the rest of the aid that Thailand has offered.
FEMA ACCEPTS INDIAN ASSISTANCE OFFER
(U) FEMA hasapproved the Gal offer of material assistance, including 3000 personal hygiene'
: kits, 3000 sheets;' 3000. blankets, and 150 large tarps. Pending flight clearances, the pIaile is
scheduled to depart India September 10, land in Boston, and arrive in Little Rock September 12.
(Task Force)
FEMA ACCEPTS AUSTRIAN ASSISTANCE OFFER
(U) FEMA has partially approved the Austrian offer of assistance, including 500 tarps and 300
camp beds. This only represents one part of the Austrian offer, the remainder of which we are
still considering. (Task Force) .
RUSSIANS OFFER RELIEF SUPPLIES; GIVE USG TILL COB TO ACCEPT
(U) The Russians have proposed sending a second tranche. of emergency equipment and
medical supplies, to arrive via plane on September 13-, However, FEMA has not yet accepted the
Russian offer, and the Russians have informed us that they'll need an answer by COB Moscow
time. (Embassy Moscow)

FEMA ESTABLISHES "FIND FAMILY NATIONAL CALL CENTER"

DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
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(U) The phone number 1-866-326-9393 has been released to' the public as a means for callers to
give information about persons missing/presumed dead. DMORT (Disaster Mortuary
Operational Response Team) will attempt to match the information provided with their records
of the remains of individuals in the morgue. .
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State (All Bureaus) Other Agencies By WashFax: AID CIA DHS'Energy FBIS HSC JCS NMCC NMJIC NSA NSC NSOC
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HURRICANE KATRINA TASKFoRCE
0500 EDT Friday, September 09, 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The Thai government has sent 36 boxes of blankets on a commercial airline, Thai Airways
Flight TG 790, which is scheduled to land at JFK at 0635 today. These goods were sent ahead of
the Prime Minister's flight, which will contain the rest ofthe aid Thailand has offered. (Embassy
Bangkok)
(U) FEMA has approved the Gal offer of material assistance, including 3000 personal hygiene
kits, 3000 sheets, 3000 blankets, and 150 large tarps. Pending flight clearances, the plane is
scheduled to depart India September 10, land in Boston, and arrive in Little Rock September 12.
(Task Force)
(U) FEMA has partiallyapproved.the Austrian offer of assistance, including 500 tarps and 300
camp beds. This only represents.one part of the Austrian offer, the remainder of which is still
under consideration. (Task Force)
(U) The Russians have proposed sending a second tranche of emergency equipment and
medical supplies, to arrive via plane on September 13. However, FEMA has not yet accepted the
Russian offer, and the Russians have informed us that they will need an answer by COB Moscow
time. (Embassy Moscow) .
u.s. GOVERNMEN'J;' OPERATIONS

(0) The phone number 1-866-326-9393 has been released to the public as a means for callers to
give information about persons missing/presumed dead. DMORT (Disaster Mortuary
Operational Response Team) will attempt to match the information provided with their records
of the remains of individuals in the morgue.
Drafted: MMOKeefe Coordinator Approved:SWO:P Mayer .

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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 iriternationalcommodity assistance to affected
areas. (State South/Task Force)
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
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRAN K TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
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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 I
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 Hurri~ane 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)
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To: eMS TaskForce1Q
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Thank you.
From: eMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OfTF)

Sent: Thursday, september 08,20055:41 PM
To: Taggart, Ross G (NEA/ELA)
Cc: TaskForce-l
SUbject: FW: Katrin USAID/OFDA Movements Summary
Did you gel this info on the 2 Egyptian planes in lillie Rock?
From: AFCAT Regional Plans [mailtq!:--7--:7-::-:-=-- .....
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c::c: OFDALoglstlCS
SUbject: RE: Katrin USAID/OFDA Movements Summary
The Russian (2 x IL-76) and Egyptian (2 x C-130) aircraft are on the ground at Little Rock. Russian aircraft
landed at 1440z and 1526z. Egyptian aircraft landed al 1628z and 1630z. All 4 are being offloaded as we speak.
Recommend coloring those yellow.
-----Original Message,.----
From: rmtkatrina_fol [mailto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 20054:17 PM
Cc: OFDALogistics
SUbject: Katrin USAIDjOFDA Movements Summary
Hi Everyone,
Please see attached. Please forward this to everyone who needs it or send contact information for all
. those who need to be added.

DATE/CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991
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Changes:
1) Israel flight left last night and due at 0600 at Little Rock!
2) Still looking into India flighllo get confirmation on details.
Logs.
Logistics Specialist
OFDA Logistics
7035262206
ofdalogislics@usaid.gov

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From: CMS TaskForce1B-OMS

. Please post Sitrep 10 to the Web. It wasn't posted earlier.

SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

u.s. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

• Pending items include

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SmFTS

• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

\\SESSFPIl\Task Forces\Task Force l\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 11 2005

Drafted by: WHAICAN Alan Holst

From: rmtkatrina_dmr [rmtkatrina_dmr@ofda.net]

PLEASE PASS TO SHERRY HAZELHURST

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From: Leonardo, Christine ,

A couple more items for follow up and further consideration:

Follow up on number 12 is below....

Jim Collins (he is handling mutual aid for Mississippfand Louisiana)

#12. from previous e-mail exchange:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

France: Aircraft; 2 navy ships for transport; pre-positioned humanitarian

Germany: Offer of high-speed water pumps

Israel: Offer of medical supplies

Netherlands: TA with rebuilding levees

Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian supplies

Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

Hurricane Katrina TF-l Press Guidance

NATO Relief Flights

Schedule ofRernainirig Flights

15-September: NATO-707 (should arrive later today)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report

* pending items include

o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?

o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

* FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS

* See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

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From: eMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OrrF)

Eric Falls - EURIUBI

EUR Activity Log

• Leadership wants.to move as many cables as possible

Please send 15:30 sitrep to Alain Norman

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Georgia (desk drafting),

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INQUIRIES FROM FOREIGN MISSIONS

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