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EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 12, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson
Outstanding Issues:
Japan - Japan response cable drafted and sent to Wendell Albright to clear with EAP front office. After EAP
clearances are received, clear through taskforce. Follow-up on 9/13 day.shltt,
Samoa - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
Mongolia - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
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EAPLog:
22:45 - Dan Larsen responded that Korea is working directly with OFDA and will provide info to OFDA.
22:30 - Review of matrix determined that acceptance cable for Samoa (9/8) $10,000 cash donation and Mongolia
(9/6) approx. $50,000 cash donation never completed. Per request of TF coordinator, will request next shift to
complete.
21:19 - Forwarded draft Japan response cable to Wendell Albright to clear with the front office.
20:11 - Forwarded Talking Points to PA rep on Chinese donations for Secretary's attendance of the President
Bush 1 President Hu meeting on 9/13 at UNGA.
18:50 - Responded to unciass e-mail (17:43) from Consulate Generai Japan - Houston regarding Red Cross
contact information.
18:10 - Per OFDA request, sent e-mail to Dan Larsen (Korea) to confirm if diapers being donated are cloth or
disposable.
17:35 - Confirmed with OFDA that the Japanese civilian relief teams are not needed at this time. Sent Wendell
Albright e-mail to confirm status and advise desk should continue to advise Japan that we are assessing until
rejection guidance from S is received.
17:26 - Confirmed for Melanie Higgins (BClTV) that HHS has agreed to accept the Thai forensics experts in NY.
HHS has contact il"!fo and will be in touch shortly. Further follow-up should go through the taskforce until HHS
gets in contact with the Thai's.
17:02 - Received e-mail from Japanese Embassy (see unclass) requesting confirmation if we will accept JGSDF
personnel. Confirmed with Wendell Albright that the Desk has informed Embassy that we are still assessing the
situation.
15:35 - Confirmed wilh Wendell Albright (EAP/J) status of Japan offer. Desk understands that the mil-to-mil relief
teams have been rejected. Embassy and Desk would like confirmation as to the status of the Civilian relief teams.
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HURRICANE KATRINA TASK FORCE
1530 EDT Saturday, September 3,2005
·ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
(U) Red Cross in Houston, the state designated center for Hurricane Katrina evacuees, has set up a 24/7
consular command center in the Houston Astrodome with daily briefings. All evacuees in the Astrodome now
have wristbands identifying them by status (diplomat, foreign national, or American Citizen). Although
displaced persons are now being directed to neighboring cities, all are being processed initially in Houston.
Therefore, the Department has urged foreign embassies to keep staff in Houston. New Orleans remains closed
to foreign consuls but they may travel to Baton Rouge to meet their citizens. Department has directed foreign
.embassies to register all their missing nationals at the ICRC website. The Department will coordinate
emergency cases with the U.S. Coast Guard. (Hurricane Katrina Task Force, DS/OFM Houston)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) New offers of assistance have included:

• China has sent $5 million in cash to the U.S. Government, and offered a plane Ioad of medical and other
relief supplies;
• FEMA has accepted the offer of Greek cruise ships and MREs;
• Qatar has pledged $100 million in cash;
• Netherlands offered water pumps! treatment (60,000 L. per day) and a hospital ship with a helicopter
platform;
• HHS has reviewed and accepted a list of medical supplies offered by Canada;
• Afghanistan - President Karzai has pledged $100,000 in cash;
• India has pledged $5 million that will be sent via the JeRe, along with supplies.
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(U) The U.S. may need to request commercial grade hydrogen, a key component of steel production. The only
U.S. producer is in New Orleans and is no longer operating. The nearest international supplier is in Canada.
(DHS IIMG Task Force)
(U) North Korea Red Cross Society sent a rare message of sympathy to the U.S. (Reuters)
STATE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS
(U) Two DS officers based in New Orleans were evacuated to Houston. They have now joined a team of25 DS
agents who are on their way by road from Houston to Baton Rouge. They will attempt to assess
the condition ofthe nine foreign consulates in New Orleans. (DS/OFM)
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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For Immediate Releases September 6, 2005

2005/838
NOTICE TO THE PRESS
Special Press Briefing on International Offers of Support
Following Hurricane Katrina
Mr. Harry K. Thomas, Jr., Executive Secretary of the Department of State, will brief the press on the State
Department's role assisting in the coordination of international offers of support in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The
briefing will be OFF.CAMERA, on the record, and will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, in the State
Department press briefing room (room 2209). .
Press may attend upon presentation of one of the following press credentials: (I) a U.S. Government-issued
identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense or Foreign Press Center). (2)
a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as
a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification (driver's license or passport).
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September 16, 2005

0700-1500
EAP Rep: Gavin A. Sundwall
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. Once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed.
French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. AJdac on refusal of assistance offers
likely, but make sure TF US-1 shift coordinator knows.
Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until after Secretary Rice meets with her Japanese
counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.
Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10,000 to the Samoan
chapter of the Red Cross who should forward it to the American Red Cross. Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will
forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out _
after acknowledgement of receipt of donation.
Thailand: 1) The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined their services. Desk is
working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confirm the FEMA has
given final approval for the gift of the com and notify Susan Sutton, PolCouns in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins, Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the com to little Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep
follOWing up on the approval, EAP rep to notify Embassy Bangkok and Thai desk Officer.
08:30: laos: BCEl will convert bank draft for $25,000 wIthout bank fee. OF-158 will be generated by bank after receipt
of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in State 164963.'
08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there Is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team will tour affected areas.
09:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.
09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on.Thalland's Katrina Assistance. Thailand portion of Matrix copied and
sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov.

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10:00: Emailed Tim Harley In Samoa instructions that the Government of Independent Samoa should make its $10,000
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10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer,'who said that East Timor Is praying for hurricane victims but Is not In a position
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12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.
14:18: FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.
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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PLEDGED

1. (U) 122 countries and 16 international organizations
have offered assistance. Embassy Abuja reports that the
Government of Nigeria would like to present the Secretary,
with a US $1 million check at UNGAi L is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
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
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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
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EAP Regi~n Offers of Support for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Korea
The South Korean government is prepared to provide assistance, in cash or

in kind, either through FEMA or through the Red Cross. They have already
attempted to contact the American Red Cross, but don't yet have a response
to their offer. The ROK is also prepared to send a rescue team of 30-40
members to the stricken area, if that kind of assistance is needed.
ROK Embassy has been given contact info for S/ES CMS, but we are ready
to facilitate any direct communication with FEMA and the Red Cross if that
is preferable.
China
China has provided a $100,000 check to Charge Sedney in Beijing to pass to

the American Red Cross September 1.
Australia
Australia has offered to send two "community recovery experts" from

Emergency Management Australia to help in the recovery from Hurricane
Katrina.
Japan
The Embassy of Japan has been in contact with EAP/J, NSC, FEMA, and
the American Red Cross. We expect the GOJ to make a financial
contribution directly to the American Red Cross; as of 2:00pm local we have
not received info on how much it will be, but hope for an announcement on
Friday September 2 (Tokyo time).
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (llCA -- their equivalent of

USAID) maintains a stock of emergency relief supplies in Florida -- blankets,
generators, tents, and bottled water. Normally used for relief in Latin
America and the Caribbean, the GOJ has offered to release some of those
stocks to the US. As is the case for om: system, that would first require a
formal request from the appropriate agency - presumably FEMA - for

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assistance. FEMA's Acting Director for International Affairs Casey Long is

aware ofthe GOJ offer, and promised to get back to the Japanese Embassy.
EAP/J, NSC, and Embassy Tokyo are urging FEMA to accept the GOJ offer
of in-kind assistance, if possible. The GOJ remembers the assistance we
provided after the earthquake in Niigata in October 2004. That included
. $150,000 in disaster relief assistance and supplies provided and flown in by
US Forces Japan.
New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conveyed condolences and

noted GONZ is ready to help "in any way as needed." NZ MFA noted New
. Zealand firefighters had assisted the U.S. in previous natural disasters as an
example. No follow-up on this end as yet. (Wellington 668)
Indonesia
IN additoin to the public statement of condolence issued by President

Yudhoyono, his spokesman privately conveyed condolences directly to EAP
front office (DAS Eric John) and asked whether the SBY administration
could be of any assistance.
Singapore
The government of Singapore has offered the services of three CH-47
Singaporean Air Force helicopters attached to the Texas National Guard as
part ofa long-term training arrangement. As of 16:00, one Ofthe CH-47s
had arrived at Fort Polk and the other two were en route. Singapore has
offered the use of these assets for up to two weeks if necessary. They have
been in touch with FEMA through the Texas Air National Guard.
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. 0500 EDT Wednesday,-September 07, 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The USG identified forensic assistance asa top priority. Several foreign governments offered-
forensic assistance, including Germany, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the
Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Thailand. (I'askForce 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 Gennany. India and Pakistan offered money and other
relief supplies. (I'askForce e-mails, telecons)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) DS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported all appear to be in good
condition. (TaslcForce e-ma~~.,J,t ~A~S~.l pI>'!I...,u. ..,t...l

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(U) The number of foreign nationals reported missingis now 879, reflecting a slight increasedue to
updated information from severalforeign governments. CA expects that number to decreaseas the lists
are scrubbedand duplicate names are removed. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
u.s. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

(U) Office space to houseDepartment and relief personnelwas identified in Baton Rouge near FEMA
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SUbJect: Sept 12:EAP End of Shift Report. 1500-2300

September 12, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: lynn Nelson
Outstanding Issues:
Japan - Japan response cable drafted and sent to Wendell Albright to clear with EAP front office. After EAP clearances
are received, clear through taskforce. Follow-up on 9/13 day shift.
Korea - Pending information on diapers (see.18.:10 below). Follow-up on next shift.
Samoa - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
Mongolia - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
EAP Log:
22:30 - Review of matrix determined that acceptance cable for Samoa (9/8) $10,000 cash donation and Mongolia (9/6)
approx. $50,000 cash donation never completed. Per request of TF coordinator, will request next shift to complete.
21 :19 - Forwarded draft Japan response cable to Wendell Albright to clear with the front office.
20:11 - Forwarded Talking Points to PA rep on Chinese donations for Secretary's attendance of the President Bush I
President Hu meeting on 9/13 at UNGA. .
18:50 - Responded to unclass e-mail (17:43) from Consulate General Japan - Houston regarding Red Cross contact
information.
18:10 - Per OFDA request. sent e-mail to Dan Larsen (Korea) to confirm if diapers being donated are cloth or disposable.
17:35 - Confirmed with OFDA that the Japanese civilian relief teams are not needed at this time. Sent Wendell Albright e-
mail to confirm status and advise desk should continue to advise Japan that we are assessing until rejection gUidance
from S is received. .
17:26 - Confirmed for Melanie Higgins (BClTV) that HHS has agreed to accept the Thai forensics experts in NY. HHS has
contact info and will be In touch shortly. Further follow-up should go through the taskforce until HHS gets in contact with
the Thai's.
17:02 - Received e-mail from Japanese Embassy (see unclass) requesting confirmation if we will accept JGSDF
personnel. Confirmed with Wendell Alb.right that the. Desk has informed Embassy that we are still assessing the situation.
15:35 - Confirmed with Wendell Albright (EAP/J) status of Japan offer. Desk understands that the mil-to-mil relief teams
have been rejected. Embassy and Desk would like confirmation as to the status of the Civilian relief teams.

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Jim and Will,

Pursuant to your phone inquiries this morning, see the following notes from FEMA on
generator specs. ESF #3 is Emergency Support Function #3 (a FEMA designation) which
incIud~s generators. PIs confirm whether the generators being offered from China and
Belgium meet these specs or not.
Geri Jearn
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PLEASE PASS TO SHERRY HAZELHURST
Sherry,
Here is the list of items that ?re of interest to FEMA. Please take a look and get back
to us with your thoughts.
Thanks
1. ESF 1 - Transportation
At this time, no additional support is needed ESF 1 noted that the majority of the
items in the matrix were of a military nature and pose their own limitations and
compatibility issues for staff on the ground. ESF 1 asked that NorthCom review the
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2. (U) New offers of assistance have included:

China has sent $5 million in cash to the U.S. Government, and offered
a plane load of medical and oth~r relief supplies;
FEMA has accepted the offer of Greek cruise ships and MREs;
Qatar has pledged $100 million in cash;
Netherlands offered water pumps/ treatment (60,000 L. per day) and a
hospital ship with a helicopter platform;
HHS has reviewed and accepted a list of medical supplies offered by
Canada ; .
Afghanistan'- President Karzai has pledged $100,000 in cash;
India has pledged $5 million that will be sent via the ICRC, along
with supplies.
3. (U) The U.S. may need to request commercial g~ade hydrogen, a key
component of steel production. The only u.S. producer is in New
Orleans and is no longer operating. The nearest international
supplier is in Canada. (DRS IIMG Task Force)
·4. (U) North Korea Red Cross Society sent a.rare message of sympathy
to the u.S. (Reuters)
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5. (U) Two DS officers based in New Orleans were evacuated to

Houston. They have now joined a team of 25 DS agents who are on their
way by road from Houston to Baton Rouge. They will attempt to ass~ss
the condition of the nine foreign consulates in New Orleans. (DS/OFM)
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1. China Pol Counselor Jia called around 1230 re China's donation of goods. They've
chartered two 747s to make delivery to a place to be designated by the U.S. He wants to
know what info we need from him and where they need to send the materiel. Got a
diplomatic clearance sheet to share with Mr. Jia. Ryan informed that arrival/distribution
point nqt yet named, but Chinese need to go ahead with request for diplomatic clearance
first anyway. .
Called Jia back several times at office and via cell phone between 1200 and 1315; no
response so left voice mail. Also called HuLihua, Chinese Embassy point man on Hurricane
Katrina issues, at 1300 and explained situation; he said he would ask Jia to call back.
Finally reached Jia; at 1430, per his request, faxed him a brief outline of the info
necessary for requesting a diplomatic aircraft clearance for hurricane relief supplies.
PolCouns Jia confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Washington has wired the deposit
information regarding their US$5 million relief donation to the Treasury account in New
York; he said that as far as he knew there was no problem, but added he wasn't sure there
was anyone there to receive/act on the wire so we'll see tomorrow if this worked.
2. Mid-afternoon got a call from Amanda Curtis at AmEmbassy Abu Dhabi (UAE), calling to
confirm that their three cables concerning the UAE response to Hurricane Katrina had been
received. Found three cables from Abu Dhabi and informed Curtis.
3. 1445 Yet another message from the Tunisian Embassy, this time from Air Attache Sr.
Col. Taieb Laajimi, saying they really need to know the destination of the two C-130s they
want to send. Will get back to him saying that hasn't been decided yet.

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DATEICASE In: 16 NOV 2006 200503991
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.lTNCLASSIFIED
Hart, Geneva R RELEASED IN FULL
From: Marut, Christopher J
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:07 AM
To: Atkinson, David R
Subject: Sluff from this rnorniaq'scables - Katrina
Hurricane Katrina - EAP Update Snapshot
China made a wire transfer ofUSDF5 million to the U.S. Treasury September 6 and has requested written
confirmation the transfer was received (Beijing 14560)
Embassy Canberra delivered formal letter of appreciation to FM Downer for GOA's donation ofA$l 0 million
to the American Red Cross and offers of other assistance assistance with Hurricane relief operations (Canberra
1499)
The Korean Foreign Ministry is pressing for a response to the ROKG;s offer to send a 40-person search and
rescue team. It is organizing a charter flight to carry 100 tons ofin-kind assistance the ROKG hopes could leave
Korea September 10 and arrive in the U.S. the same day. A l2-person team of officials form the Korean
Consulate in Houston and volunteers from other Korean government offices in the U.S. has set up an office in
Baton Rouge to assist Korean nationals displaced by Katrina. The cash porton ofKoreaa's pledge ofUSD30
million will be transmitted directly to the UY.S. Treasury; the process will take several weeks as it needs to pass
through a pro-forma budget process and be approved by the National Assembly (Seoul 4033)
Singapore has deployed 3 Chinook helicopters and 38 personnel to support relief operations. The GOS wants to
send 4 additional personnel to augment the helicopter detachment, now operating out ofFt. Polk, Louisiana.
(Singapore 2640)
Also have info from

Wellington
Bangkok
More from.China

REVIEW AUTHORI'tY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 29 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForce1K [c=US;a= ;p=GOV+DOS;o=Americas101;s=Task Force 1 K;g=User;ou1
Sent:
To:
=AM102;ou2=SS01-101;]
Friday, September 02, 20052:04 PM
Caples, Cynthia B (EAP/PD)(Main State 5318) ~
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1 C:-/
Cc: Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: FYI - cable on China's offer of help to Katrina victims
Thanks - information on China and Indonesia was reported and passed along this morning. We continue to wait for high-
level decisions on whether FEMA can make use of offers of assistance from all countries, and appropriate DOS follow-up
to those offers.
Regards,
-Shaun Hayeslip, EAP Rep on Task Force-1
From: Caples, cynthia B (EAP/PD)

sent: Friday, September 02,20051:52 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Skipper, ThomasF; Post. Ronald J; High, Leslie C; Hines, Thomas R (EAP/FO)
Subject: FYI - cable on China's offer of help to Katrina victims
Per Beijing 14477-C (2 Sept.), the Chinese government has offered help for Katrina's victims (including medical teams and
supplies) and has requested response to this offer by Sept. 3.
. .
N.B" Jakarta reported on Sept. 1 (Jakarta 11873) that an Indonesian official had expressed condolences for the victims of
Katrina, and had reiterated this in a press conference with Charge.
Regards, C.B.Caples. EAP/PD

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Oliva, Am ber M
From: Gisvold, Lisa C RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Tuesday, January 1(}, 20069:12 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K . B6
SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
More guidance to field.

From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:09 PM
To: Aguilar, Karen; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie;
Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Ball, Jacqueline A; Bame, David J; Barnes, Susan D; Barnett, Cheryl
E; Beeton, Amy E; Bell, Susan J (S/CT); Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Block, Marc David;
Bradley, Tobin J;Bradley, Tobin J; Brewer, Maria E; Bullivant, N. Lynn; Burk, Susan F;
Busse, Mark D; Chambers, Patricia J; Chandler, Karen R; Cheatwood, Jon P; Cimino, Sandra;
CMS - Telegrams; Coffey, Marguerite R; Crock, Jonathan M; Curley, Susan A; CUrley, Susan
A; Dees, Peter M; Diascro, Matthew N; Dilworth, Alison E; Duffy, William J; Duffy, William
J; Echeverria, Cynthia C; Edmunds, Christine J; Ellrich, Douglas K; Foster, Timberlake;
Franz, David w; Friedrich, Mary K; Fuhrer, Mary Jo; Garcia, Vera; Gisvold, Lisa C;
Glassman, Deborah W; Gordon,- Angela J; Harris, Michelle F; Hartley, Brent R; Hart, Shirley
M; Hawthorne, Margaret D; Hayden, Caitlin M; Hayes, Patrick R; Hayes, Patrick R; Heffern,
John A; Helton-Floyd, Kathleen L; Holinka, Ann M; Holley, Vanessa A; Hughes, Inez I;
Jablonsky, Michele; Jacobs, Morris E; Jakub, Michael A; Kushner, Todd A; Miller, Michael
F; Miller, Rgnald W; Nalcian, Elizabet:h1l;_NeJ,l,JnaJID~_t:r:gi.Jlia-R;~NellIIlann.~V:irginia-Ro.i-;~'
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PATH PAPLIGA; PATH SCT Operations; PATH SWCIj Patterson, Rex M; Perry, Margaret A; P-EUR
Duty; Phelps, Sandy L; Pierce, Patrice C; r I
Ponce, Antoinette M; Porter, B6
Lori B; Prosper, Pierre R; P-WHA Duty; Raphael, Lo~s; ReaIuyo, Celina B; Reynolds, Rodney
M; Roy, Carlene A; Rye, Erik D; Sagor,-AndreW,iE;. Salazar, Edward J; sandage, John B;-
Schlegel, Sally~; Service; Robert E; Shaw,Andrew; Shore, Rhonda H; Slaven, William A;
smith, Robin A; Thomas, Harry K; Trinidad, Wanda A; Truhn, J. Patrick; Truhn, J. Patrick;
Turekian, Vaughan C; Van de Velde, James R; Volker, Karen E; Weigold, Eva A; welch,
Gretchen G; West, Robert R; Whiton, Christian P; wisniewski, Mark E; Wojtasiewicz, Renata
A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J; zawitkowski, Andre J
Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 163279
1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.
2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.
3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.
4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance.· Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
IU;VIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.
5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT
COUNTRY .FOREIGN OFFERS
Afghanistan
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Canada
China
Djibouti
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Greece
ICRC
India
IsraeL
T-ta·J.y·
Japan
Kuwait
Maldives
Mexico
NATO
Norway
Organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramco; $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela Up to $1 million to Red Cross
6. Minimize considered.
RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
Additional Addresees:
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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UNCLASSIFIED
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, Choi, Martino I
From: Marmaud, Karen [Karen.Marmaud@dhs.gov] RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20053:40 PM
To: Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS) B6
Subject: FW: DISPATCH REQUEST (please observe 4-hour delay)
Take some comfort my friends ... DATE/CASE ID: 23 OCT 2006 200503991
From: Zerbi, Nohemi [mailto:Nohemi.Zerbi@dhs.gov]
To: Marmaud, Karen; Isles, Adam
Subject: FW: DISPATCH REQUEST (please observe 4-hour delay)
The international donations ar~ beginning to be good stories. With the exception of the
MREs, now we have a good system going and things are moving.
Nohemi Zerbi
Infrastructure Liaison
Principal Federal Officer
Baton Rouge, LA
:hone: 225-242-6031
I . . I Be
B: 202-355-5058'
From: Chapman, Laura [mailto:lchapman@OFDA.NET]

Sent: Wed 9/14/2005 12:13 PM
To: pmolinaro@unicef.org; Killingsworth, Dave
_ Cc: rmtkatrina-pc; OFDALogistics; Jenkins, Rob; jacree@ofda.net; Wanek, Pia; Moran, Mike;
Nohemi Zerbi; 1 lporterp@state.gov;
Su Ject: DISPATCH REQUEST P ease observe 4-hour delay)
Dear Paul and Dave,

The relief workers here are in need of tents for both housing and storage, and have
requested the following:
Item Quantity Country
Tents (12 person) 150 China
Tents & structure 34 Czech
Republic
Tents & structure, 16 sq m 10 France
Tents & structure, 2S sq m 10 France
Tenst & structure 28 Tunisia
Tents & structure, 30 sq m 20 Spain
They would also like to receive the 2 rubber halls from Denmark and the
14 large tents from the Czech Republic when they arrive later this week.
Shipping address:
Hammond Receiving and Distribution Center 41430 East Highway I-55 Service Road Hammond, LA
504-234-8921
Contact: Paul Hanneman
Please let me know if you have any qu~stions or problems.

1
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Thanks,
Laura
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Goldberg, Robert
Sent: Friday, September 02,20057:18 PM
To: Keith, James R
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: CNOOC kicks in $200,000 for Disaster Relief
According to the Chinese Political Counselor, China National Overseas Oil Corporation has donated $200,000
for disaster reliefin the wake of the hurricane.
Robert Goldberg
Director
Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Tel: 202-647-6787

1
DATE/CASE Ill: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN~~It-{t)
From: Gisvold, Lisa C B6
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FWT: TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE
ASSISTANCE
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent.: Friday, september 02, 2005 2: 06 PM
To: Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise V; Areias,
Allison V; Andrews, Constance C; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Beecroft, Robert S;'Beecroft,
Robert S; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner, Matthew A; Boluda, Gladys; Brose, Christian
D; Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L; Cohen, James A; Davidson,
Lynne A; Deatherage, 8. Todd; Dewan, Linda L; Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan,
Jason A; Dunne, Charles w; Elliott, Susan M; Erath, Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D;
Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Friedrich, Mary K; Gisvold, LisaC; Gunderson, Brian; Hambrick,
Barbara K; Hardy, Elsie; Harley, Caroline E; Horton, Brenda D; Irey, Kelley K; Jackson,
Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Kilroy, Bernadette A; Krasner, Stephen D; Lacey, Edward J;
Levy, Philip I; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A; Markey,
Daniel S; Marshall, Campbell B; Martinez, Elizabeth Lj 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;
Pilcher, William B; Plowden, Marisa L; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Roberton,Craig L;
Schneider, Caroline M; SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TOY; SESO,Telegrams;
Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April Ci Sokolsky, Richard Di SES-Line
Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDYi TFI - Telegramsi TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams;
TF-PDPA -, Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina; Turekian, Vaughan C; Waller, Robert P; Ward,
Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul S; Weigold; Eva Ai Whiton, Christian P; Wicks, Daniel Hi
Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P; Wojtasiewicz, Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE'ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE

/
ASSISTANCE
REF: A. STATE 162226

B. STATE 160019
This is an action request. Please respond by OOB September 3, 2005, Beijing, time (COB
September, 02 Washington time) .
1. (C) Summary. Chi~a has offered assistance to help the United States cope with the
aftermath of hurricane Katrina. Offers include medical teams and supplies. President Hu
Jintao has also offered to bring supplies with him on his airplane, leaving Beijing at
3:00 p.m. local time on Monday September 5 for his visit to the United States. China
requests a U.S, Government iesponse to its offer by opening of business on Saturday,
September 3. End Summary. '
2. {C} MFA Director General He Yafei contacted Charge d'Affaires on september 2 to offer ,
again Chinese President Hu Jintao's personal sympathy and condolences to the President and ,I
to the American people for the calamity created by Hurricane Katrina.
DG He continued that President Hu has also personally expressed a desire to offer
assistance, including medical teams plus a team to fight epidemics. China would like to
know how many teams the United States would like, plus where and when China should send
them. President HU has also offered to carry relief supplies to the United States on his
airplane, which is scheduled to take off from Beijing at 15:00 hours on Monday September 5
for his visit to the united States. The Chinese are offering to bring blankets and tents
along with any materials the United States requests, and have asked for guidance on
facilitating customs clearance.
3. (C) Charge thanked China for-its offer and said we have no response immediately,
because all offers of assistance must be channeled through the State Department's Office
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of Crisis Management Support. The Charge pr~~ised to get an answer to the Chinese
Government by OOB Saturday, September 3.
4. (U) Embassy point of contact on this issue is Ecanoff Mark D. Schall, tels: (86) (10)
6532-3831,.;:;e.:.:;X..:;..t _
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Choi, Martino I
I't1!LJ:!A5ED IN FULL
From: Morrow, MichaelK
To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator; CMS TaskForce1C-
Coordinator; TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: FW: Clothing Donation for Hurricane Katrina
Attachments: 09-14-05 AM EAW Clothes Donation.doc; 09-1405 Katrina embargo release CITA
document.doc
FYI
From: HeartTley, Edward P

Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 20055:25 PM
To: Davies, O1r1stlne H(D); Siltier, Jonathan(E); Newhouse, Stephen P(E); SES-O
Cc: EB-A-STAFF-ASSISTANTS'DL
Subject: Oothlng Donation for Hunicane Katrina
Christine, Jonathan and Stephen

I cover textiles issues for EB, and today CITA voted to permit importers to release clothing held under China safeguard
quotas for Hurricane Katrina relief. AJSTony Wayne asked that we ensure that the Deputy Secretary and UlS Shiner are
informed of this donation.
Ops Center, AlS Wayne also asked that this item is included your report.
Please call if you have questions. I have an event tonight, so if it after 5:45, please call my cell at (703) 470-4560.
Edward P. Heartney
Textiles Issues
CommerciaVEconomic Officer
U.S. Department of State
09-14·05 AM EAW
Clothes Donati...
09-1405 Katrina
embargo releas...

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DATE/CASE ID:ll SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Anderson, Roger W RELEASED IN pffi-~'31
From: Angle, Eileen B2, B6
Sent: Wednesday, September 07,20059:24 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W; Millette, James L; Kaplan, Sid L(RM/SPP); Flaggs, Chris H(RM/DCFO);
Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State); Bordley, Donna(RM/CFO); Scalzo, Christopher R
(RMJCFO)
SUbject: FW: Fund Raising For Hurrican Katrina Relief and Recovery
I wanted to forward this e-mail as an example of the kinds of requests that we are going to receive if we give a blanket
authorization to accept donations for specific organizations. .
Eileen Angle
Director, RMIFPRAlFPMC
Phone: (703) 875-5620; internal 5-5620
Fax: (703) 875-5639; internal 5-5639
From: Ahson, Mazhar

sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 4:09 AM
To: Angle, Eileen(Arlington)
Subject: FW: Fund Raising For Hurrican Katrina Relief and Recovery
Eileen: Merci Corp a NGO would like to have their stretegic alliance company in China collect donations and funnel it
thoruqn the embassy and route it to Merci corp. I am bit iffy about this. Can you provide guidance on this to us....
··---Original Message---·-
From: Thomson Lee - Mercy Corps [mailto:tlee@mercycorps-hk.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07,20051:09 PM
To: Vanlaningham, James R
Cc: Diana Tsui - Mercycorps
SUbject: Fund Raising For Hurrican Katrina Relief and Recovery
Dear Jim
Thank you for your reply.
To clarify, we are not leading this effort as we ourself as an international humanitarian and development agency do not
have the status to raise fund publicly in China. Our role is to support, coordinate and provide the most updated
information to our partner agency on our relief efforts in US since the fund will be designated to Mercy Corps US to
support our current relief work in New Orlean and other and Louisina.
DATE/CASE In: 06 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: Gisvold, Lisa C
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: ATTN: JONATHAN WEYER: TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST - CHINESE
OFFER OF HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
Attachments: (CO) BEIJING 1447.1
From: Bonine, David N (EAP/CM)

sent: Friday, september 02, 20053:28 PM
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: ATTN: JONATHAN WEYER: lFUSOl URGENT ACTION REQUEST - CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
Importance: High

sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 8:44 AM
. To: SE5-0_CMS '
ce Atkinson, David R
Subject: FW: FW: (CO) TFUSOl URGENT ACTION REQUEST - CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
Importance: H~h .
The Chinese have offered assistance in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including medical teams and
supplies. We need to provide an answer to Embassy Beijing by cob today.
"China would like to know how many teams the United States would like, plus where and when China should
send them. President Hu has also offered to carry relief supplies to the United States on his airplane, which is
scheduled to take off from Beijing at 15:00 hours on Monday September 5 for his visit to the United States. The
Chinese are offering to bring blankets and tents along with any materials the United States requests, and have
asked for guidance on facilitating customs clearance." . .
Thanks,
.David
From: Forden, Robert w (EAP/CM)

sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:59 AM
To: Bonine, David N (EAP/CM)
Cc: Atkinson, David R
Subject: FW: (CO) TFUSOl URGENT ACTION REQUEST - CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
David -- please get together with David Atkinson this am to work this issue today. Need to get an answer for post by COB
today our time.
NotesTele.txt (12
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Crane, William H

Sent: Friday, September 16, 20059:20 AM RELEASED IN PART
Gutherie, Peter A; Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)
To:
Cc:
B6, B5
Subject: I RE: China Contnbubon to Kalrina
Importance: High
I'll have David follow-up on Monday. He worked the arrival of the Chinese flight, and will know where to go to double-
check the list of goods, We'll draft up a proper version of the faxed document to sign.
ROB: I suggest that either BO,b G or Jim K sign for EAP.
Bill
From: Gutherie, PeterA

sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 11:35 AM I
To: Forden, RobertW (EAP/CMr Crane,William H i
ce I B61
Subject: RE: China Contribution to Katrina
B5
From: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)

Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 7:20 PM
To: Crane, William H
Cc: I l
Gutherie, Peter A B6
SUbject: RE: China contribution to Katrina
The Chinese have made clear that they want a signature on a document signed by their Ambassador here and an
appropriate USG official. A cable will not satisfy them.
Any further thoughts on who would be the appropriate person to sign such a document?
One other thought is we could suggest an exchange of dip notes, i.e., they send one saying how pleased they were to'
provide x # of blankets, etc., and we reply with a note that confirms receipt and thanks them. Not sure if that would satisfy
them, but it might be more consistent with how we normally do things.

sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 6:02 PM
To:' I
Crane, William H; Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM); BG'
Subject: RE: China Contribution to Katrina '------------
B5

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRAN K TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE I D: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
i=;om: Crane, William H
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20052:31 PM
To: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM); Gutherie, Peter A; I B6
Subject: FW: China Contribution to Katrina -------------'
Rob,
This is undoubtedly what you remembered.
Bill
From: lee, KayeA (EAP/CM)

To: Eiriz, Silvia; Crane, William H
Yes. We accepted and thank you went out as state 166807
Kaye
Dept of State China Desk

Trade Policy Officer
202-647-6798
From: Eiriz, Silvia I
Sent: Wednesday.September 14, 20051:08 PM f -;

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Subject: FW: China Contribution to Katrina
--'--Original Message--
From: Eiriz, Silvia
Subject: China. Contribution to Katrina
Good afternoon. We understand that the PRe has offered the USG a US$5 million contribution in response to Hurricane
Katrina. The PRM front office has asked me to find out if we accepted the contribution. Sorry to bother you. I'm sure you
have a million things on your plate. Thanks much.
Silvia Eiriz
Bureau of Population, Refugees, & Migration
Office of Population
E-mail: ei ..izs@state.gov
Telephone: 202-663-3069
Fax: 202-663-3094
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: Gutherie, Peter A RELEASED IN FULL

To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; Katrina Working Group; Visek, Richard C
Cc: SES-O_CMS
SUbject: RE: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
RE: China
:ontribution to Kalr..
See attached e-mail exchange for latest.
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-O/TF)

Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 7:16 PM
To: Katrina Working Group'
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: FW: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
Need to check this.

-----original Message-----
Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:07 AM
To: Gutherie, Peter A
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
Peter --
If the Task Force has sent one or more cables officially accepting all the items covered
by the Chinese "certificate," you may decide who would be appropriate to sign. The cables
are the formal acceptance from our side. If we have not formally accepted all of the
items covered in the Chinese note, you should point out the items that are not covered and
advise the embassy that we cannot accept those items. Let me know if you have further
questions.
Bob Winship
EAP Shif t Rep
TF US 01
0700-1500 Sept 13
-----original Message-----
From: Gutherie, Peter A
Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:02 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
I've been advised that the Chinese Embassy has delivered a proposed ~Hand-over
certificate of the disaster relief supplies donated by the People's Republic of China u
which they would like signed. Has the Task Force been made aware of this request? I have
a hard copy of the proposed text if needed.
Thanks.

DATE/CASE In: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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Oliva, Amber M
From:
Sent:
Crane, William H
Friday, September 16, 20059:20 AM
RELEASED IN PART
To: Gutherie, Peter A~ Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM) B6
Cc:
SUbject: . LE: China Contn ullOM Jo Katrina B6
Importance: High
I'll have David follow-up on Monday. He worked the arrival of the Chinese flight, and
will know where to go to double-check the list of goods. We'll draft up a proper version
of the faxed document to sign.
ROB: I suggest that either Bob G or Jim K sign for EAP.
Bill
>
s:
>=F:-r-o-m-:------,·--:::G:-u"":'"t"':"h-e-r-l.,--· --=P-e"":'"t-e-r---:A::-----------
>Sent: Thursday, September IS, 2005 11:35 AM
>To: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)i Crane, William H
sec. I I
>Subject: RE: China Contribution to Katrina
>
>I leave to EAP the decision as to who would be the appropriate person ,to sign this. I
did speak to our Treaty Office, and they have no objections to our signing this document,
which they are considering basically to be a receipt and not an international agreement.
>
>One thing that we would want to confirm is that the list of items they say they have
given matches with our records as to what has been received.
>
>Thanks,
>Peter
>
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>From: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 7:20 PM
>To: Crane, William H
>Cc: I I Gutherie, Peter A
>Subject: RE: China Contrlbution to Katrina
>
>
>The Chinese have made clear that they want a signature on a document signed by their
Ambassador here and an appropriate USG official. A cable will not satisfy them.
>
>Any further thoughts on who would be the appropriate person to sign such a document?
>
>One other thought is we could suggest an exchange of dip notes, i.e., they send one
saying how pleased they were to provide x # of blankets, etc., and we reply with a note
that confirms receipt and thanks them. Not sure if that would satisfy them, but i,t might
be more consistent with how we normally do things.
>
>
>:=-------:---:----,----=:-:---::-----------
>From: Gutherie, Peter A
>To: Crane, William Hi Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)i
>
>If there's no cable acknowledging our acceptance of the material assistance provided by
China, EAP should work with the TF to provide that cable so there's a formal record of
what was accepted. Perhaps the cable would be enough for the Chinese? If not, there
DATE/CASE ID: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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remafns a question of who would be the appropr1ate person to slgn th1S document.
> \
>---..,---:::----....,..,--:-:-=-:----------------
>From: Crane, William H
>Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:31 PM
>To:Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM); Gutherie, Peter
>Subject: FW: China Contribution to Katrina
A;I
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B6
>
>Rob,
>
>This is undoubtedly what you remembered.
>
>Bill
>
>=-------=--- ----:--=-=~_;_:::_::7---------
>From: Lee, Kaye A (EAP/CM)
>To: Eiriz, Silvia; Crane, William H
>
>Yes. We accepted and thank you went out as state 166807
>
>Kaye
>
>Dept of State China Desk
>Trade Policy Officer
>202-647-6798
>
>
>:=----=.,-----;----=-:-7"----;----------------
>From: Eiriz, Silvia
>To: Lee, Kaye A (EAP/CM); Crane, William H
>Subject: FW: China Contribution to Katrina
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Eiriz, Silvia
>To: Bonine, David N (EAP/CM)
>Subject: China Contribution to Katrina
>
>Good afternoon. We understand that the PRC has offered the USG a U8$5 million
contribution in response to Hurricane Katrina. The PRM front office has asked me to find
out if we accepted the contribution. Sorry to bother you. I'm sure you have a million
things on your plate. Thanks much.
>
>Silvia Eiriz
>U.S. Department of State
>Bureau of Population, Refugees, & Migration Office of population
>E-mail: eirizs@state.gov
>Telephone: 202-663-3069
>Fax: 202-663-3094
>
>
>
>
UNCLASSIFIED
lTNCLASSIFIED
Williams, Devin M
From: CMS TaskForce1 K RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Monday, September 12. 20058: 11 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 L
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FOR PA: SECRETARY'S TALKING POINTS FOR 9/13
Please add the following to the Foreign Assistance Talking Points for Meetings
Meeting of President Bush and Chinese President Hu at UNGA. Secretary Rice to attend.
We would like to thank you for China's offer of $5.1 million to Katrina relief. China's
additional provision of 1,000 tents, 300 generators, 24,800 bed sheets and 10,000
children's garments was very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Lynn Nelson
TFl EAP Rep
9/12 1500 - 2300 shift

DATE/CASE ID: 20 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Atkinson, David R
Sent: Wednesday. November 09, 2005 4:53 PM
To: Barkhouse. Nolan E (EAP/FO); EAP-Staff-Assistants-DL
Cc: Bonine, David N (EAP/eM): Goldman, Michael B
SUbject: RE: FINAL USAID OFDA Transportafion Summary and Warehouse Report· 4 Oct 0600
Thanks.
David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
Office of Regional Security Policy
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: Barkhouse, Nolan E (EAP/FO)
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 4:43 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; EAP-Staff-Assistants-DL
Cc: Bonine, David N (EAP/CM); Goldman, Michael B
Subject: RE: FINAL USAID OFDA Transportation Summary and Warehouse Report - 4 Oct 0600
David,
PDAS Stephens signed it and it appears to match. I placed a copy for you and for CM in
your boxes.
Thanks, Nolan.
Nolan Barkhouse
EAP Staff Assistant
Phone 202-647-6921
Fax 202-647-7350.
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 8:22 AM
To: EAP-Staff-Assistants-DL
Cc: Bonine, DavidN (EAP/CM)
Subject: FW: FINAL USAID OFDA Transportation Summary and Warehouse Report - 4 Oct 0600
Tom et ali
Per your message about the PRe request for a receipt for Katrina aid, the attached
spreadsheets are the final accounting of foreign disaster aid materials delivered to the
U.S., including country of origin. It has a detailed preakdown for China. We should only
sign a receipt for matching goods. Please inform me if there is a discrepancy in there
anywhere. Thanks.
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
U"NiT"F?6 ~T~tis ~];V~tMiNT OF STATE 1

DATE/CASE 10: 30 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Ward, George L
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From: Atkinson, David R:~

Sent: Wednesday. November 09, 2005 8:22 AM
To: EAP-Staff-Assistants-DL
Cc: Bonine, David N (EAP/CM)
SUbject: FW: FINAL USAID OFDA Transportation Summary and Warehouse Report - 4 Oct 0600
Katrina USAID JSAID-OFDAFINAl

>FDA Movements"S.. Little Rock W...
Tom et ali
Per your message about the PRC request for a receipt for Katrina aid, the attached
spreadsheets are the final accounting of foreign disaster aid materials delivered to the
U.S., including country of origin. It has a detailed breakdown for China. We should only
sign a receipt for matching goods. Please inform me if there is a discrepancy in there'
anywhere. Thanks.
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: rmtkatrina_lc [mailto:rmtkatrina_lc@ofda.net]
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 6:43 AM
To: rmtkatrina_lc;' 314AW.CP@littlerock.af.mili Basil.Georgiadis@Northcom.mili
John.Becker@first.arrny.mili berlinda.hailey@pentagon.af.mili KrugWA@state.govi
bradley.macpherson@Northcom.mili Cassandra.Ward@dhs.govi chris.callis@pentagon.af.mil;
cockrelljd@state.gov; david.whiddon@Northcom.mili EST-ESF05CH@dhs.govi EST-ESF05ICU3
@~~s.gov; Kriscine.Shelstad@Northcom.mil; EST-ESF05InfoSl@dhs.gov; FEMA-LRC-DEPUTY-
CHIEF@dhs:govi ferna-nrcc@dhs.govi francisg@state.govi Giuseppe.Saba@wfp.orgi
Donald.Herr@osd.mil; jsac~j5lo@js.pentagon.mil; jed.meline@nsc.eop.gov;
~7ohn.Gomez@tyndall.af.rnil; john.hunter@shape.nato.int; John.Williamson.ctr@osd.mili
katrinaworkinggroup@state.govi kristofer.harrison@osd.mil; Marcus.Williams@Northcom.mili
william.Murphey@Northcom.mili nc.jsg.ornb@Northcom.mili jacqueline.vanovost@Northcom.mil;
OFDALogistics; plans@pentagon.af.mili PM_AT_TEAM@state.govi pmolinaro@unicef.orgi
Raymona.Torres@first.army.mil; robert.kravinsky@osd.mili Robert.Kimsey@Northcom.mili
roger.neumann@shape.nato.inti Scheurer, Rebeccai Steve Stevens; Tim.Bennett2
@pentagon.af.mil; trans@pentagon.af.mil; William.Visted@Northcom.mili
Kenneth.Young@first.army.mil
Subject: . FINAL USAID OFDA Transportation Suwmary and Warehouse Report - 4 Oct 0600
Attached {s the USAID-OF'DA final transportation and warehouse reports. LRAFB received its
last flight·on Sunday, 2 Oct. All remaining items for distribution have been dispatched.
OFDA closed Little Rock, Arkansas operations on 3 Oct. All personnel have returned to
regular posts.
For any lingering inquiries, please refer future questions to:
OFDA r:.ogistics
. Ph: 202-712-5471/0234
Fax: 202-216-3399
OFDALogistics@usaid.gov
\. . <rnailto:OFDALogistics@usaid.gov>
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O'Herron, Petra C B6 ~
From: Crane, William H(Main State 4318)
Sent: Friday. September 16, 2005 9:20 AM
To: Gutherie, Peter A 3422 Main State); Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)(MainState 4318)
Cc: B6
Subject: o Katrina
Importance: High
'. check the list of goods. We'll draft up a proper version of the faxed document to sign.
, ROB: I suggest that either Bob G or Jim K sign for EAP.
Bill

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:35 AM
To: Forden, Robert W:P/CM); Crane, William H
Cc: I . I
Subject: RE: d'llna Conbib on to Katrina
I leave to EAP the decision as to who would be the appropriate person to sign this. I did speak to our Treaty Office, and
they have no objections to our signing this document, which they are considering basically to be a receipt and not an
international agreement.
One thing that we would want to confirm is that the list of items they say they have given matches with our records as to
what has been received.
Thanks,
Peter

Cc: I;
To: Crane William H
IGutherie, Peter A
Suti]ect:E: China COntribution to Katrina
appropriate USG official. A cable will not satisfy them.
Any further thoughts on who would be the appropriate person to sign such a document?
One other thought is we could suggest an exchange of dip notes, l.e., they send one saying how pleased they were to
provide x # of blankets. etc., and we reply with a note that confirms receipt and thanks them. Not sure if that would satisfy
them, but it might be more consistent with how we normally do things.

Sent: Wednesday, september14, 20056:02 PM
To:
Subject:
Crane, William H; Forden,RobertW (EAP/CM);
RE: China Contribution to Katrina
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If there's no cable acknowledging our acceptance of the material assistance provided by China. EAP should work with the
TF to provide that cable so there's a formal record of what was accepted. Perhaps the cable would be enough for the
Chinese? If not, there remains a question of who would be the appropriate person to sign this document.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE .
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE ID: 07 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNcLASSIFIED

To: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM); Gutherie, Peter Ai I B6
Subject: F.W: China Contribution to Katrina --------
Rob,
Bill
From: lee, Kaye A (EAPjCM)

sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 1:47 PM
To: Elriz,Silvia; Crane, William H
Kaye

202-647-6798
From: Eiriz, Silvia

To: Lee, Kaye A (EAP/CM); Crane, William H
Subject: PN: China Contribution to Katrina
---Original Message----
From: . .Eiriz, Silvia
To: Bonine, David N (EAPjCM)
Subject: China Contribution to Katrina
Good afternoon. We understand that the PRC has offered the USG a US$5 million contribution in response to Hurricane
Katrina. The PRM front office has asked me to find out if we accepted the contribution. Sorry to bother you. rrn sure you
Silvia Eiriz
E-mail: eirizs@state.gov
Telephone: 202-663-3069
Fax: 202-663-3094
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M '
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:48 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Clothing Donation for Hurricane Katrina
B6 '
09-14-05 AM EAW 09-1405 Katrina

Oothes Donati... embargo releas...
>---'-------
>From: Morrow, Michael K
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:48:16 PM
>To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; eMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator;
> CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; TaskForce-1
>Cc: SES-O CMS
>Subject: -FW: Clothing Donation for Hurricane Katrina
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
FYI
>--------------,,...--,,-----------
>From: Heartney, Edward P
>To: Davies, Christine, H(D)i Shrier, Jonathan(E); Newhouse, Stephen P(E); SES-O
>Cc: EB-A-STAFF-ASSISTANTS-DL
>Subject: clothing Donation for Hurricane Katrina
>
>Christine, Jonathan and Stephen
>1 cover textiles issues for EB, and today CITA voted 'to permit importers to release
clothing held under China safeguard quotas for Hurricane Katrina relief. A/s Tony Wayne
asked that we ensure that the Deputy Secretary and u/S Shiner are informed of this
donation.
>
>Ops Center, A/s Wayne also asked that this item is included your report.
>
>Please call if you have questions. I have an event tonight, so if it after 5:45, please
~alll 1
>Edward P. Heartney
>Textiles Issues
>Commercial/Economic Officer
>U.S. Department of State
>
>
>

DATE/CASE 10: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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Avelallemanl, Alex N
From: Allegra, Theodore X (EAP/ANP)
. Sent: Friday, September 02,20059:18 AM
. To: EAP-ANP-Office-DL
SUbject: FW: Katrina Update
fyi RELEASED IN FULL

Theodore Allegra
Deputy Director
Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Affairs
Tel: (202) 647-9690
Fax: (202) 647-0118

sent: Friday, september 02,20059:13 AM
To: . EAP-DIRECTORS-AND-DEPUTY-DIRECTORS-DL
Cc: Lakhdhir, Kamala 5 (EAP/FO); EAP-Staff-Assistants-DL
Subject: Katrina Update
All;
Just got off the phone with the Task Force EAP watch, arid they informed me that there will be an 11:00 meeting between
eMS, DHS and FEMA to go over what has been offered and start the process of deciding what FEMA needs immediately
and in the mid-term. That will result in some taskers back to the field for those concrete offers we have on the books so
far.
They're aware of the need to get back to Beijing this afternoon on Pres. Hu's offer to hand carry relief supplies for the
victims. Thanks. .
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)

1· .
DATE/CASE ID: 29 AUG 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
From:
Sent:
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I uesday, September 06, . . . . . .20058:05
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PM B6
To: TaskForce-1; PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: Chinese Airlift to Little Rock Arkansas
CfussificaUon:UNCLASSIFIED RELEASED IN PART

Bill, it's getting in the system. B6
.From: NCJOC - Chief- OMB •_ _ j;o:"""""V'~"_._"",_._~... .

sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 5:53 PM
To: NCJOC - Director· OMB
Cc: NCJOC - JSG Rep - OMB; NCJOC • Aerospace.-OMB;·1 I NCJOC• Deputy
Chief- OMB; NCJOC - IMG - OMB; Bolton Deborah A F~E-7:M=C7:"NO:;::;RA=D-;-U;;:-SN:7:0:::-:R==TH~C::::;0::7M:-:PO::::::-LA:-::D:---------'
Subject: Chinese AIrlift to Uttle Rock Ar1<ansas
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Sir,
From Mr Bill Krug, Political/Military Team at the US State Dept: President Bush has agreed to accept Chinese assistance
for Hurrican Katrina. A Chinese, China Southern Airlines co., chartered flight from Bejing - Anchorage- Little Rock AFB
. will deliver 1900 pieces of tent (590 for ~ 7 persons, 410 for 12 persons), 600 diminutive gas generators (300 1KW and
300 3KW), 24800 bed sheets, and 10000 sets of kid's clothing. The flight is a B747-400, scheduled to arrive Little Rock
AFB on 7 Sep time unknown. . .
I suggest we pass this info up the NCchain and over to Air Force Ops Grp, Pentagon; JTF-Katrina Fwd, and to Little Rock
AFB.
IMG, please post to DSEL.
Thanks,
Dawg

DATE/CASE lD: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M RELEASED IN PART
From: Ward, Jacqueline L B6
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20056:14 PM ,
To: Ward, Jacqueline L; rrntkatrina Iod: TaskForce-1; Sheridan, ran M; Kamian, Harry
R(Santiago); Chritton, Andrew G (HR); Murphy, Sean X (Santiago); Kelly, Craig A (Santiago);
Hartsock, Linda (Santiago); Taylor, Wendy(Santiago); Matos, Carina B; OFDALogistics;
Vance, John C '
Cc: rmtkatrina Ic; rmtkatrina 103; rmtkatrina 101
Subject: Embassy Santiago - Wednesday end-of=day report
Katrina - Movement
Request for...
Well, after a long day of phone calls, it turns out that ONEMI was not/not
able to get all of the information together today in time for the shipment to take off
tonight. We agreed to start speaking again tomorrow morning to examine possibilities for
a Thursday evening departure. They know we need confirmed flight numbers before we can
grant final approval. }
I have more information - but still not all - from ONEMI on the shipment measurements. I
have updated and attached to movement request form.
Much thanks to Alan in the OFDA office for all of his help today. I'll be in touch again
tomorrow.
From: Ward, Jacqueline L ,__ ;" '._ .
Sent: T.uesday, September 13, 2005 7,:12J~M-~: ';-;>":.1' . ',_ •
To: 'rmtkatrina 104'; TaskForce-I; 'sheridi:m, Ian
M;' Kamian, Harry R (Santiago); Chritton,
Andrew G (HR); 'Murphy, Sean X (Santiago); Kelly, 'craig A (Santiago); Hartsock, Linda
(Santiago); Taylor, Wendy(Santiago);Matos, Carina B-
Cc: rmtkatrina lc; rmtkatrina 103; rmtkatrina 101
Subject: Embassy Santiago - TUesday end-of-day report
ONEMI has called and provided us with the total size of their donation shipment:
Weight - 3,000 Kilos

Volume - 24 cubic meters
I have started to fill out OFDA's flight movement request form, but we are still missing
data on the smaller, detailed measurements. ONEMI said they would give us the rest of the
details on Wednesday 'morning.
At this point, they are looking to send this shipment to the U.S. on a LanChile flight
from Santiago to Miami and then transfer the pallet(s) to an American Airlines flight to
Dallas. They seem ready to go tomorrow evening (the flight leaves around 8:30 PM) but
they will not take any action until we give them the final go-ahead.
Questions for OFDA:
Once we fill in the blanks and send the final form to you, how long will you need to
approve?
They have also asked how and to whom this shipment should be addressed. Do you have any
guidance on that for us?
Thanks for all of your help - I will continue to be the Embassy POC on this, so don't
hesitate to contact me if you have ~ny questions.

REVIEW AUHIORITY: FRANK TUM!VJINIA
DATE/CASE I D: 24 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Best regards -
Jacqueline Ward
Economic Officer
US Embassy - Santiago
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Attachment:
Thank-You Message to Chinese Foreign Minister Li.
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D:CMARSHALL S/P:ELACEY S/ES-CMS:RSANDERS
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TAGS: CH, AEMR, AFIN, AMG, OPDC, PREL
SUBJECT: THANK-YOU MESSAGE FROM SECRE~ARY RICE TO CHINESE

FOREIGN MINISTER LI FOR DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
REF: A. BEIJING 14484 B. STATE 163373 C. BEIJING 14482
1. This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2.
2. Embassy is requested to deliver the following message

to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Dear Mr. Minister:
On behalf of the people of the United States, thank you

for China's generous donation of $5 million and relief
supplies to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
We are working closely with local officials to ensure that
the supplies reach those in need as quickly as possible.
We appreciate the depth of the Chinese people's concern

for the welfare of Americans in need and your efforts to
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help alleviate the distress of those who have suffered so

much from this tragedy.
I look forward to seeing you and President Hu soon in New

York City.
Sincerely,
Condoleezza Rice
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Cc: SES-O_CMS
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RE: China
:ontributlon to Katr..
From:CMS TaskForce1-Director(SjES-O/TF)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7: 16 PM
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: PJI/: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
Need to check this.

From: CMS TaskForcelK
Cc: TaskForce-!
Peter --
If the Task Force has sent one or more cables officially accepting all the items covered by the Chinese "certificate," you
may decide who would be appropriate to sign. The cables are the formal acceptance from our side. If we have not
formally accepted all of the items covered in the Chinese note: you should point out the items that are not covered and
advise the embassy that we cannot accept those items. Let me know if you have further questions..
Bob Winship
EAP Shift Rep
TF US 01
0700-1500 Sept 13
----Original Message-----
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:02 AM
To: TaskForce-l
Subiect: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
I've been advised that the Chinese Embassy has delivered a proposed "Hand-over certificate of the disaster relief
supplies donated by the People's Republic of China" which they would like signed. Has the Task Force been made
aware of this request? I have a hard copy of the proposed text if needed.
Thanks.

1
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· check the list of goods. We'll draft up a proper version of the faxed document to sign.
ROB: I suggest that either Bob G or JimK sign for EAP.
Bill

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:35 AM
To: Forden, RobertW (EAP/CM); Crane, William H
Cc: I I
SUbject: RE: Chma Contnbutlon to Katrina
I leave to EAP the decision as to who would be the appropriate person to sign this. I did speak to our Treaty Office, and
they have no objections to our signing this document, which they are considering basically to be a receipt and not an
international agreement. .
One thing that we would want to confirm is that the list of items they say they have given matches with our records as to
what has been received.
Thanks,
Peter

sent:Wednesday, September 14, 2005 7:20 PM
Cc: '[ ~utherie, Peter A
· Subject: RE: China Contribution to Katrina
· appropriate USG official. A cable will not satisfy them .
. Any further thoughts on who would be the appropriate person to sign such a document?
One other thought is we could suggest an exchange of dip notes, i.e., they send one saying how pleased they were to
provide x # of blankets, etc., and we reply with a note that confirms receipt and thanks them. Not sure if that would satisfy
them, but it might be moreconsistent with how we normally do things.

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005'6:02 PM
To: . Crane, William H; Forden, RobertW (EAP/CM); 1
Subject: RE; China Contribution to Katrina L....- _
If there's no cable acknowledging our acceptance of the material assistance provided by China, EAP should work with the
TF to provide that cable so there's a formal record of what was accepted. Perhaps the cable would be enough for the .
Chinese? If not, there remains a question of who would be the appropriate person to sign this document.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE .
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DATE/CASE ID: 31 AUG 2006 200503991 .
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To: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM); Gutherie, Peter A;
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Rob,
Bill
From: Lee, Kaye A (EAP/CM)

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:47 PM
To: Eiriz, Silvia; Crane, William H
Subject: RE: ChinaContribution to Katrina
Kaye

202-647-6798
From: Eiriz, Silvia

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:08 PM'
To: Lee, Kaye A (EAP/CM); Crane, William H
-----Orlglnal Message-----
From: Eiriz, Silvia
sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:06 PM
To: Bonine, David N (EAP/CM) -
Subject: China Contribution to Katrina
Good afternoon. We understand that the PRC has offered the USG a US$5 million contribution in response to Hurricane
Katrina. The PRM front office has asked me to find out if we accepted the contribution. Sorry to bother you. I'm sure you
Silvia Eiriz
U.S. Department of Stale
[-mail: eirizs@state.gov
Telepl1one: 202-663-3069
Fax: 202-663-3094
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UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Bentes, Julianna W
From: Lane, Nathan P RELEASED IN FULL

'. Sent: Wednesday, September 28. 2005 1:11 AM
To: Katrina Working G r o u p . .\
Subject: Beijing.15761: TFUS01: HURRICANE RITA: CHINESE OFFER ASSISTANCE,
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TAGS: PREL. EAID, AEMR, CH
SUBJECT: TFUS01: HURRICANE RITA: CHINESE OFFER ASSISTANCE,'
EXPRESS CONCERN ABOUT SAFTEY OF PERSONNEL IN HOUSTON
REF: SECSTATE 176102
Chinese MFA Director General for North American Affairs He

Yafel contacted the DCM on September 23 to reiterate PRC
President Hu Jintao's offer to provide assistance to the
United States in times of natural disasters. suggesting that
such assistance might be useful to address potential damage
to the Gulf Coast from Hurricane Rita. DG He also expressed
concern about the safety of Chinese personnel at the Chinese
Consulate General in Houston and asked the USG to provide
, protection to these individuals in accordance with the Vienna
Convention. The DCM thanked DG He for the PRC's offer of
assistance and assured DG He that the State Department has
. been in touch with the Chinese Embassy in Washington
regarding cooperation to ensure the safety of Chinese
Consulate General Houston personnel affected by the
hurricane.
RANDT
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From:
Sent: 08, 2005 1:01 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TTL-EAP
Cc: Goldman, Michael B; Stephens, D Kathleen; Gutherie, Peter A; Borek, Jamison S; McCarthy,
Deborah A
Subject: RE: Question: EAP Signature on Receipl for Katrina disaster relief from the Chinese
Dear Nolan--Peter Gutherie of L1LM has kindly & promptly confirmed that L has no objection to Kathy or Chris signing the
"Hand-Over Certificate," provided that they are satisfiecte.q. byclearinp with FEMA and the "virtual" Katrina WG--Debby
McCarthy) that the supplies were actually received,
Please call me on 71177 if you require anything more than this.
Jim
~··-·Original Message-----
From: Barkhouse, Nolan, E (EAP/FO)
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 8:06 PM
To: Hergen, James G
Cc: TTL-EAP; Goldman, Michael B; Stephens, D Kathleen
SUbject: QuestJon: EAP Signature on Receipt for Katrina disaster relief from the Chinese
Dear Mr. Hergen,
I am emalling on behalf of PDAS Kathy Stephens because Mary Comfort is out of the office for another week. We are
trying to find out if it is ok for PDAS Stephens or NS Hill to sign the Chinese Embassy's "receipt" certifying that the
USG did receive the Chinese Hurricane Katrina aid contributions. She just wants to make sure EAP/FO is the
appropriate level to sign this type of document, and we are happy to provide a copy of the document if that would help
. with your assessment.
Thank you,
Nolan Barkhouse
EAP Staff Assistant
Phone 202-647-6921
Fax 202-647-7350
From: Barkhouse, Nolan, E (EAP/FO)

Sent: Monday, November 07, 20058:01 PM
To: Comfort, Mary Ennis
Cc: TTL-EAP; Stephens, D Kathleen; Gol~man, Michael B
SUbject: FW: Receipt for Katrina disaster relief from the Chinese
Dear Ms. Comfort,

. ,
PDAS Stephens asked me to email you or one of your colleagues and find out jf it is ok for her' or AlS Hill to sign the
Chinese Embassy's "receipt- certifying that the USG did receive the Chinese Hurricane Katrina aid contributions. She
just wants to make sure EAP/FO is the appropriate I~vel to sign this type of document.
Thank you,
Nolan Barkhouse
EAP Staff Assistant
. Phone 202-647-6921
Fax 202-647-7350
From: . Goldman, Michael B

sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 4: 13 PM
To: Barkhouse, Nolan, E (EAP/FO)
1
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UNCLASSIFIED
Cc: Goldberg, Robert
Subject: Receipt of Katrina disaster relief from the Chinese
Nolan,
As I mentioned, the documents acknowledge receipt of assistance provided by the Chinese for the victims of _
Hurricane Katrina. There are two copies • one for our records. the other to be returned to the Chinese. AlS Hill ~ or in
his absence, PDAS Stephens - should sign the Chinese and English versions of both coples. ..
Thanks again for your help.
Mike Goldman
China Desk
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From:
Sent:
Chung, Michael A .
Saturday, September 03, 2005 5:58 AM.
RELEASED IN FULL
. To: SES-O Shift-I; TaskForce-1
Subject: Chinese Offer of Assistance
J
Embassy Beijing Acting DCM James Van Laningham called at about 0500 EDT and advised Chinese FM is pressing post
to better define needs so that they may finalize their assistance package. In addition to the $5M, they are also proposing
to send a medical treatment team and various supplies as needed. The Chinese expressed an urgent need for a
response within the next hour. The Watch advised the TF will open at 0700 EDT and a VTC will convene at 1100 EDT to
discuss the various offers. Post wil likely call at 0700 to contact the TF for more guidance. Cable from post forthcoming.
-- --~-
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DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
lTNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I· rLFICPl
From: CMS TaskForce1G RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Monday, September 05,200510:00 PM
To: PM-Action-Team
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: China Assistance
FYI
From: eMSTaskForcelK
.Sent: Monday, September OS, 2005 9:32 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator
Cc: . TaskForce-l
Subject: China Assistance
China is preparing to deliver baby clothes, tents, generators, and bed linens. State 163373 confirmed U.S. acceptance of
the Chinese offer of assistance. Per Beijing 14484, one chartered 747 carrying the relief supplies is scheduled to depart
Beijing on September 7. Per a previous discussion between EAP Taskforce representative and the Chinese embassy
(reference 9/5/05 email 2:44 pm) there are two chartered 747s. Flight clearance has not/not been authorized. EAP
bureau has been notified that FEMA is, at this time, unable to accept additional material. ..

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of 1
RELEASED IN PART.
Hart, Geneva R B 1, 1.4(D)
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 11:24 AM
Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)
Subject: . FW: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
Attachments: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
David,
I corrected the number of generators and added the ARC donation for China.

Sent: Monday, November 14/2005 11:11 AM
Subject: FW: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
Please check, correct as needed and return to David.
Thanks.

Sent: Monday, November14, 20059:47 AM
To: EAP-DIRECTORS-AN D-DEPUTY-DIRECTORS-DL
Attached please find a summary of all Hurricane Katrina contributions. Please check carefully for your countries to ensure they
are accurate, as the Working Group information has in many cases lagged. This information is being submitted to the GAO as
part of their audit. Thanks. .
David Atkinson UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE·

CLASSIFIED BY DEPT. OF STATE, L. R. LOHMAN, DAS, AJISS
Office of Regional Security Policy CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL REASON: 1.4(D)
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs DECLASSIFY AFTER: 13 NOV 2015
(202) 647-2031 (office) DATE/CASE In: 29 JAN 2007 200503991
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAjFO)

sent: Thursday, November 10/ 2005 2:54 PM
. To: Katrina Working Group
SUbject: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
I need to give this to the GAO asap through RM. Pis review and send me back any further Changes.[ IB 1
I .. II also note that Jordan is not listed as we have de III lea, CUll eCI!
UNCLASSIFIED
6/19/2006
·UNCLASSIFIED
From: Schall, Mark D
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:50 AM
To: Goldberg, Robert(Main State 4317}
Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)(Main State 4317); Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312);
TaskForce-1
Subject: Urgent Action Request -- Chinese Offer of Hurricane Assistance
Categories: CONFIDENTIAL
*****************************************************
In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is CONFIDENTIAL.
Derived From:Quoted Cable
SubjectChinese Offer of Assistance
Declassify Date:2 September 2015
****************************************************** .
Below is the text of Beijing cable transmitting Chinese Government offer of assistance with hurricane
relief.
CON F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 14477

CXClient:
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APPROVED: ECON:RSLUKE
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DE RUEHBJ #4477 2451123
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TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6975
INFO RUEHCN/AMCONSUL CHENGDU 4158
RUEHGZ!AMCONSUL·GUANGZHOU8225
RUESLE/AMCONSUL SHANGHAI 1980
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E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/01/2015

SUBJECT: TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF
HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA Th TCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 28 AUG 2006 200503991 U 1~ ,
Ji ......., UNCLASSIFIED
B. STATE 160019
This is an action request. Please respond by 00;8

September 3, 2005, Beijing time (COB September, 02
Washington time).
1. (C) Summary. China has offered assistance to

help the United States cope with the aftermath of
hurricane Katrina. Offers include medical teams and
supplies. President Hu Jintao has also offered to
bring supplies with him on his airplane, leaving
Beijing at 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday September 5
for his visit to the United States. China requests a
U.S. Government response to its offer by opening of
business on Saturday, September 3. End Summary.
2. lC) MFA Director General He Yafei contacted

Charge d'Affaires on September 2 to offer again
Chinese President HUJintao's personal sympathy and
condolences to the President and to the American
people for the calamity created by Hurricane Katrina.
DG He continued that President Hu has also personally
expressed a desire to offer assistance, including
medical teams plus a team to fight epidemics. China
would like to know how many teams the United States
would like, plus where and when China should send
them. President Hu has also offered to carry relief . \
supplies to the United States on his airplane, which . I:
is scheduled to take off from Beijing at 15:00 hours
on Monday September 5 for his visit to the United
States. The Chinese are offering to bring blankets
and tents along with any materials the United States
requests, and have asked for guidance on facilitating
customs clearance.
UNcfASSIFIED
· '."
uNCLASSIFIED
From: Schall, Mark D
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 7:50 AM
To: Goldberg, Robert(Main State 4317)
Cc: Forden, Robert W (EAP/CM)(Main State 4317); Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312);
TaskForce-1
; Subject: Urgent Action Request -- Chinese Offer of Hurricane Assistance
Categories: CONFIDENTIAL
*****************************************************
In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is COI\IFIDENTIAL.

Derived From:Quoted Cable
SubjectChinese Offer of Assistance
Declassify Date:2 September 2015
******************************************************
Below is the text of Beijing cable transmitting Chinese Government offer of assistance with hurricane
relief.
CON F I D ENTIAL BEIJING 14477

CXClient:
ACTION: ECON
INFO: SCI POL PNP FCS DCM DAO CUST CONS PAS AGR
DISSEMINATION: ECON
CHARGE: PROG
APPROVED: ECON:RSLUKE
DRAFTED: ECON:SCHALLMD
CLEARED: ECON:CJBEEDE
VZCZCBJI814
00 RUEHC RUEHCN RUEHGZ RUESLE RUEHSH
DE RUEHBJ #4477 2451123
ZNY CCCCC ZZH
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PM AMEMBASSY BEIJING
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6975
INFO RUEHCN/AMCONSUL CHENGDU 4158
RUEHGZ/AMCONSUL·GUANGZHOU8225
RUESLE/AMCONSUL SHANGHAI 1980
RUEHSH/AMCONSUL SHENYANG 4190
BT
E.O. 12958: DECL:, 09/01/2015

SUBJECT: TFUS01 URGE~T ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF
HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
UNCLASSIFIED
B. STATE 1600.19
This is an action request. Please respond by OO~

September 3, 2005, Beijing time (COB September, 02
Washington time) .
1 .. (C) Summary. China has offered assistance to

help the United States cope with the aftermath of
hurricane Katrina. Offers include medical teams and
supplies. President Hu Jintao has also offered to
bring supplies with him on his airplane, leaving
Beijing at 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday September 5
for his visit to the United States. China requests a
U.S. Government response to its offer by opening of
business on Saturday, September 3. End Summary.
2. (C) MFA Director General He Yafei contacted

Charge d'Affaires on September 2 to offer again
Chinese President Hu Jintao's personal sympathy and
condolences to the President and to the American
people for the calamity created by Hurricane Katrina.
DG He continued that President Hu has also personally
expressed a desire to offer assistance, including
medical teams plus a team to fight epidemics. China
would like to know how many teams the United States
would like,' plus where and when China should send
them. President Hu has also offered to Carry relief
supplies to the United States on his airplane, which
is scheduled to take off from Beijing at ~5:00 hours
on Monday September 5 for his visit to the United
States. The Chinese are offering to bring blankets
and tents along with any materials the United States
requests, and have asked for guidance on facilitating
customs clearance.
UNctASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
.Choi, Martino I FE EASED~~I9rI
From: Chung, Michael A
Sent: Saturday, September 03,20055:59 AM
To: SES-O_Shift-l; TaskForce-1
Subject: Chinese Offer of Assistance
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TAGS: AEMR, AFIN, PREL, AMGT, CH
SUBJECT: TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER USD
5 MILLION DISASTER RELIEF PLUS IN-KIND ASSISTANCE
REF: A. BEIJING 14477

B. BEkllNG 14354
C. BEIJING 14404
D. STATE 162226
E. STATE 160019
Classified By: Acting Deputy Chief of Mission James Van Laningham. Rea
sons: 1.4(b) and (d)
1. (C) Summary. Embassy requests Department

guidance on the Chinese Government's latest offers of
emergency relief. Offers include USD 5 million, a
planeload of emergency supplies, and a medical team.
1
DATE/CASE ID: i 1 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
China has asked for U.S. guidance on where and when
the supplies should be delivered. and which kind of
medical team would be most helpful. End Summary.
Offer: USD 5 Million in Cash
2. (C) China has offered a monetary contribution of

USD 5 million for emergency relief assistance. The
Chinese have requested a United States Government
. account number so that they can make this cash
donation by wire transfer. (Note: Embassy has given
the Chinese the account number of the United States
Disbursing Officer (USDO) at the Bank of China in .
Beijing. End note.)
Offer: A Dedicated Cargo Planeload of Relief Supplies
3..(C) China has also offered to send in-kind relief

by airplane to the United States. China is offering
to send tents and blankets. Does the USG need these?
If not, please suggest alternatives. China has also
asked where the airplane carrying supplies should go
and for gUidance on customs clearance of relief items.
(Note: This planeload of relief supplies apparently
replaces the previous offer to carry supplies aboard
President Hu Jintao's airplane (Reftel A).
Offer: Medical Team
4. (C) China would like to send a medical team to

the United States. The Chinese Government has asked
whether the United States needs a team and. if so,
which medical skills the team should have. (Note: At
16:40 hours Beijing time, the Chinese asked the USG to
decide within an hour what kind of team the Chinese
should send. AlDCM explained that because of the time
difference with Washington, D.C.• no one would be
available to provide an answer that quickly. End
note.)
Embassy Request for Press Guidance
5. (C) The Chinese Government probably plans to make

a public announcement of its offers of assistance this
afternoon, Beijing time. Embassy requests guidance
from the Department on language to use in thanking the
Chinese Government for the monetary contribution, which
has been accepted, and in answering press questions.
SEDNEY
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D:CMARSHALL S/P:ELACEY S/ES-CMS:RSANDERS
S/ES-CR:BHORTON S/ES:ACHACON S/ES-O:CTRIBBLE
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FM 'SECSTATE WASHOC
TO AMEMBASSY BEIJING IMMEDIATE
INFO AMCONSUL GUANGZHOU IMMEDIATE
AMCONSUL HONG KONG IMMEDIATE
AMCONSUL SHANGHAI IMMEDIATE
AMCONSUL SHENYANG IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS STATE 166807
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CH, AEMR, AFIN, AMG, OPDC, PREL
SUBJECT: THANK-YOU MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO CHINESE
FOREIGN MINISTER ~I FOR DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
REF: A. BEIJING 14484 8. STATE 163373 C. BEIJING 14482
1. This is an action request. Please see paragraph 2.
2. Embassy is requested to deliver the following message
to the chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Dear Mr. Minister:
On behalf of the people of the United States, thank you
for china's generous donation of $5 million and relief
supplies to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
We are working closely with local officials to ensure that
the supplies reach those in need as quickly as possible.
we appreciate the depth of the chinese people's concern
Current class: UNCLASSIFIED page: 1·
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Current Handling: n/a
Document Number: 200SSTATE166807 Channel: n/a
for the welfare of Americans .in need and your efforts to
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help alleviate the distress of those who have suffered so
much from this tragedy..
I look forward to seeing you and president Hu. soon in New
York city.
sincerely.
condoleezzaRice
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Sent: Friday, September 02,20058:47 AM
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: FW: (CO) TFUS01 URGENT ACTION REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE
ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
,
The Chinese have offered assistance in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, including medical teams and
supplies. We need to provide an answer to Embassy Beijing by cob today.
"China would like to know how many teams the United States would like, plus where and when China should
send them. President Hu has also offered to carry relief supplies to the United States on his airplane, which is
scheduled to take off from Beijing at 15:00 hours on Monday September 5 for his visit to the United States. The
Chinese are offering to bring blankets and tents along with any materials the United States requests, and have
asked for guidance on facilitating customs clearance." .
Thanks,
David

sent: Friday, september02, 2005 7:59 AM
Subject: FW; (CO)TFUS01 URGEr-IT AmON REQUEST -- CHINESE OFFER OF HURRICANE ASSISTANCE
Importance: H~ .
I
I'
I
David -- please get together with David Atkinson this am to work this issue today. Need to get an answer for post by COB.
today our time.
NotesTele.txt (12
KB)

UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
RELEASED IN FULL
From: Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State)
Cc: SES-O CMS

~
~
RE: China
:Ontributlon to Katr..
From: CMS TaskForce1-0irectl?r(S/ES-O{TF)

sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:16 PM
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
Need to check this.

---Original Message--
From: eMSTaskForce1K
sent: . Wednesday, september 14, 2005 11:07 AM
cc: TaskForce-1
Peter --
If the Task Force has sent one or more cables officially accepting all the items covered by the Chinese "certificate," you
may decide who would be appropriate to sign. The cables are the formal acceptance from our side. If we have not
formally accepted all of the items covered in the Chinese note, you should point out the items that are not covered and
advise the embassy that we cannot accept those items. let me know if you have further questions.
Bob Winship
EAP Shift Rep
TF US 01
0700-1500 Sept 13
To: TaskForce-l
Subject: Hand-over certificate requested by the Chinese
I've been advised that the Chinese Embassy has delivered a proposed "Hand-over certificate of the disaster relief
supplies donated by the People's Republic of China" which they would like signed. Has the Task Force been made
aware of this request? I have a hard copy of the proposed text if needed.
Thanks.

DATE/CASE 10: 07 SEP 2006 200503991
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O'Herron, Petra C .
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vD~
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From: CMS TaskForce 1K . .
Sent: Monday, September 12, 200510:28 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: China - summary of Katrina assistance
Importance: High

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 9:23:43 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1K
Subject: RE: China - summary of Katrina assistance
Importance: High
Auto forwarded by a RuIe
News reports noted that CNOOC employees raised $98,600 for Katrina victims. Has this been received?
Bill Crane
From: eMSTaskForce1K(S/ES-QfTF)
sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 10:01 AM
Cc: TaskForee-1
Subject: China - summaryof Katrina assistance
\
China donated $ 5,000,000 cash (US Treasury, receipt confirmed)
$100,000 cash to American Red Cross
Planeload of supplies landed at Little Rock Air Force Base 9/07/2005, and included:
Tents: 5-7 person (590)
Tents 12 person (410)
Small gasoline or diesel generators: 1-kiJowatt (300), 3-KiJowatt (300)
Bedsheets (24,800)
ChiJdrens' garments (10,000)

DATE/CASE ID: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Right now, we just want to make sure if US Embassy is a good channel to help collect and divert the funds being
raised, and from your following email it sounded very positive. However, we will need to inform our partner China
Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) on your following response, and they will also need to get the s~gn off from
their affiliated authority, the State Council of Poverty Alleviation, and MOFA on this idea before we can finalize using
the US Embassy channel. The campaign started yesterday and will end on September 26, and I would be in touch
with you in the next weeks and to discuss any new developments and the nextsteps.
For your information, the campaign was initiated in Beijing by China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) and be
reported by local media nationally.
Thomson Lee
Mercy Corps
elF Bank of America Tower
12 Harcourt Road, Central
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2584-6107
Fax: (852) 2530-0484
Mo~~:1 I . B6
Website: www.mercycorps.org <http://'NWW.mercycorps.org>
----- Original Message -----
From: Vanlaningham, James R <mailto:VanlaninghamJR@state.gov>
To: 'Thomson Lee - Mercy Corps' <mailto:tlee@mercycorps-hk.org>
SUbJect: RE: Greeting from Thomson Lee (Hong Kong)
Mr. Lee,
I am the administrative counselor for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. Am I correct that you would like to have the
U.S. Embassy in Beijing take receipt of the funds that your affiliated NGO in China collects for the victims of
Hurrican Katrina and forward those to the United States? If that is the case, we can, on the basis of
instructions just received from the Department of State, collect funds and arrange for a cashier's check to be
issued to an organization that you designate to receive the funds for the victims. We would report to the
Department of State on a monthly basis the funds collected and donated on the part of Mercy Corps and your
affiliated NGO in China as well as the recipients of the donation.
Please let us know if this is what you have in mind. Also, could you tell us what areas of China your affiliate would
be undertaking its fund raising. This will allow us to alert our Consulates in thaUthose areas.
Jim Van Laningham

AdministrativeCounselor
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UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Beijing
----·Original Message-----
To; Randt, Clark T
Cc: Bower, Joan I; Sedney, David 5; 'Rebecca Chan'; Vanlaningham, James R; Diana Tsui - Mercycorps
Subject: Re: Greeting from Thomson Lee (Hong Kong)
Ms Evans
Tks for your kind and prompt coordination, will wait for further news from disaster relief for further action.
Tks
Thomson Lee
Mercy Corps
8/F Bank of America Tower
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2584-6107
Fax: (852) 2530-0484
Mobile:1 I B6
Website: www.mercycorps.org <http://WWW.mercycorps.org>
.---- Original Message --:--
From: Randt. Clark T <mailto:RandtCT@state.gov>
To: 'Thomson Lee ~ Mercy Corps' <mailto:tlee@mercycorps-hk.org>
Cc: Bower, Joan I <mailto:BowerJI@state.gov> ; Sedney, David S <mailto:SedneyDS@state.gov> ;

'Rebecca Chan' <mailto:rchan@shearman.com> ; Vanlaningham, James R
<mailto:VanlaninghamJR@state.gov>
Subject: RE: Greeting from Thomson Lee (Hong Kong)
Mr. Thompson,
I passed your e-mail to Ambassador Randt in the United States. He asked me to thank you and to let you
k.nowthat the Embassy's coordinator for disaster relief will be in touch with you.
Please let me know if I can be of any further help.

3
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UNCLASSIFIED
Jewell Evans
Special Assistant to Ambassador Randt
-----Orlginal Message-·---'
To: Randt, Clark T
Cc: Bower, Joan I; Sedney, David 5; 'Rebecca Chan'
Subject: Re: Greeting from Thomson Lee (Hong Kong)
Dear Ms Evans
Thanks for your coordination. Would wait for The Ambassador response.
Best regards
Thomson Lee
Mercy Corps
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2584-6107
Fax: (852) 2530-0484
Mobile:1 . I B6
Website: www.mercycorps.org <:http://www.mercycorps.org>
--- Original Message ----
From: Randt, Clark T <mailto:RandtCT@state.gov>
To: 'Thomson Lee - Mercy Corps' <mailto:t1ee@mercycorps-hk.org>
Cc: 'Rebecca Chan' <mailto:rchan@shearman.com> ; Sedney, David S

<mailto:SedneyOS@state.gov> ; Bower, Joan I <inailto:BowerJI@state.gov>
Sent: Tuesday. September 06, 20054:49 PM
SUbject: RE: Greeting from Thomson Lee (Hong Kong)
Dear Mr. Lee,
The Ambassador is traveling right now but I will let him know about your email as soon as .
possible and send you his response.
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UNCLASSIFIED
Sincerely,
Jewell Evans
Special Assistant to Arnbassdor Randt
-·---Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, September 05,20052:42 PM
To: RandtcT@state.gov <mailto:Randtcr@state.gov>
Cc: Rebecca Chan
Subject: Greeting from Thomson Lee (Hong Kong)
Dear Ambassador
How are you doing lately. Sorry for missing to meet you up last trip to Beijing.
Sandy, one thing has to get clearance from you about a fund raising activies currently we are
working on for "helping out the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Ourgroup has been working with our China strategic partner, the China NGO, China
Foundation For Poverty Alleviation (CFPA) www.fupin.org.cn <http://v.ww.fupin.org.cn> which
would carry out a fund raising activities for Hurricane Katrina victims. However, for the raised
fund we are proposing to divert it to US Embassy in China for our headquarters in Portland
US. Is it technically acceptable. If not, what will be the best channel we should go after.
Attached is our latest update and our online info ,please refer to our website
<http://www.mercycorps.org/index.php?sectionsjd=3&subsectionS_id=28&items_id=826>
Thank you for your attention and advice.
Best regards
Thomson Lee
Mercy Corps
5
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UNCLASSIFIED
. To: Bordley, bonna; eMS TaskForce1Q; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)
ee: Misenheimer, Alan G (NEA/ARPI); TaskForce-1; Thome, Shawn K (NEA/ARPI);
Grifferty, Michael P; McGehee, Scott M.(Doha)
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Thanks very much. Doing that right now.
Mr. Anderson: Would appreciate your help. Correct ABA routing number was
given to UAE Govt Call back appreciated at 971-2-414-2510. MQ
« Message: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution -- UPDATE

»
----Original Message----
From: Bordley, Donna
To: CMS TaskForce1Q
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G {NEAlARPI}; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
All questions related to EFTs should be sent directly to FSC Charleston, Roger
Anderson, who is the POC on fiscal issues. Donna
-----Original Message--
From: CMS TaskForce1Q(S/ES-OfTF)
Sent: September 14,20054:31 AM
To: Bordley, Donna
Cc: Quinn, Martin R; Misenheimer, Alan G {NENARPI}; TaskForce-1
SUbject: Deposit of UAE $100,000,000 Katrina Contribution
Donna:
I am the NEA Representative on the Hurricane Katrina Task Force. Embassy

Abu Dhabi just phoned us to say that the GOUAE is trying to transfer its
$100,000,000 donation, but is unable to get the money through. We are not sure
if the problem is with the bank routing and account numbers or if there is some
other issue. Can you follow up on this issue? Thanks.
Jim Derrick
NEA
Katrina Task Force
Tracking: Recipient Read
Thome, Shawn K (NEAlARPI)(NEAlARPI) Read: 912212005 11:33 AM
Olsin-Windecker, Hilary S(Abu Dhabi) Read: 10/10/200510:23 AM
Raddant, Susan K(NEAlARPI)
McGehee, Scott M.(Doha) Read: 9123/2005 4:45 AM
Chery-Medor, Farah N(Doha) Deleted: 9/2712005 12:46 AM
Molyneaux, Anne G.(Doha) Deleted: 9/26120058:58 AM
Sison, Michele J(Abu Dhabi) Read: 9/23/2005 8:42 AM
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
EAP: DATKINSON
09/03/2005 7-2031
EUR: KSTEPHENS
TF1: S/ES:JDONOVAN L:PGUTRHIE M:RGONZALES
IMMEDIATE TOKYO
PRIORITY JOINT STAFF WASHDC, SECDEF WASHOC PRIORITY, DHS PRIORITY,

.USAID/OFDA PRIORITY, NORTHCOM PRIORITY, SHANGHAI PRIORITY, GUANGZHOU
PRIORITY, HONG KONG PRIORITY, CHENGDU PRIORITY, SHENYANG PRIORITY
FOR AMBASSADOR OR CHIEF OF MISSION
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US, CH
SUBJ: USG PRIORITY AREAS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA 'RELIEF
REF: State 163278
1. (U) This is·an action request.
2. (U) The Department instructs Chief of Mission to deliver the

following request to appropriate host government officials for
assistance with Hurricane Katrina relief operations.
3. (U) Begin points:
On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all

Americans, I welcome and accept your country's kind qffer to provide
immediate financial assistance of $S million. We have already provided·
financial routing information necessary to facilitate. this
contribution.
-- We will communicate with you soon regarding your government's

generous offer of other a~sistance, including humanitarian releif
supplies and a medical team.
-- We look forward to working with you in ~xpediting the deployment of

this assistance to reach those who are so greatly in need~
End points.
4. The Department will provide further specifics to post for

coordination and implementation of this and additionnal assistance
offer via septel as necessary.

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino I
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:

September 13, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Sean Stein
Outstanding Issues:

1
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1 K

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

September 5/6, 2005
Midnight Shift (11 pm - 7 am)
EAP Rep: Geri Kam
91612005 8:00
Received from RSP David Atkinson a request for information of two missing Taiwan nationals. Forwarded to CA
TF rep to add to list. Advised desk to direct future inquiries to ICRC website.
91612005 7:45
Embassy Tokyo provides in a cable TOKYO 04756 a list of supplies and equipment that GO.I has available in
storage Florida to be available immediately. Task Force advised Japan desk officer Wendell Albright to advise
Embassy Tokyo to communicate with USAID OpCenter on specifics on generators in Florida, as per advise from
TF Coordinator that all discussions of aid specs be handled at an expert-expert level and directed to USAID
OpCenter.
91612005 6:19 am
Embassy To!<yo Public Affairs Officer Mark Davidson advises post is sending in a cable requesting urgent Dept
guidance on how to handle financial donations from private citizens to the USG. Embassy suggests that a wire
transfer mechanism be in place to receive private contributions. Embassy Tokyo has received envelopes of cash
arriving at the embassy; offers of cash donation from municipal governments in Japan; and, a private Japanese
citizen who plans to come to the embassy on Wednesday to deliver a $1million dollar donation. The individual
wants to donate to the USG, not the Red Cross or an NGO. Post expects significant press coverage of the
donation and request urgent guidance. Forward to RM for action, with CC to EAP.
9/612005 6:09 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan Larson called back and was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide additional
delails on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.
9/612005 5:04am
Embassy Beijing budget officer Mazhar Ahson emailed TF-1 asking for confirmation of the bank routing number
for financial contributions from foreign govts. EAP rep advised him that TF-1 was unable to verify the correctness
of the ABA routing # as several other posts reported problems: there appears to be one digit too many in the
ALDAC data. SUbsequently, Embassy Abu Dhabi and Manama sent emails to TF-1 with correct information.
Correct routing # emailed to Beijing budget officer at 6:55am by EAP rep.
916120054:57 am
Embassy Bangkok Political Counselor Susan Sutton emailed a Talking Point for S phone call with Thai Foreign
Minister. Task Force emailed the Talker to S staff for action. EAP rep on TF-1 replied to Ms. Sutton of action
taken. .
91612005 3:30 am
Embassy Jakarta bUdget officer Ralph Hamilton called the Task Force to request guidance on financial
contributions being sent to the embassy. The embassy's Medan office has received a check from a local
DATMitMofP: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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theological school in Medan (approx $25,000, denominated in local currency, rupiah). This is intended as a
reciprocal gesture in response to U.S. assistance to Sumatra following the tsunami. I informed him that the aldac
cable information on financial contributions was geared more toward the receipt of govt-to-Qovt contributions and
private contributions were being channeled to NGOs or the www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org website. However,
the post was in receipt of this contribution. RM will need to provide guidance on disposition of these funds and
email sent to RMlBP Hembree. CC also sent to EAP/EX budget officer.
9/6/20053:16am
Embassy Bangkok poJoffJim Cole called to report that Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi has a pre-arranged call with
the Secretary at 7:30 am EDT today Sept 6. The Foreign Minister will raise the Thai offer of medical teams for
Hurricane relief, and will be pressing for an official USG response to the Thai offer.
9/612005 1:40 am
Acting DCM Jim Vanlaningham, Embassy Beijing, called to report the Ministry of Commerce has given him a
copy of a short list of supplies which will be carried on the Chinese 747 ready to depart Beijing. The Chinese
have received the USG message to hold off on relief shipments for now, but the Chinese want the plane to depart
Beijing at noon Wednesday, (Beijing time), and report that the FAA has told them that Houston would be the
destination airport. Chinese officials are frustrated with USG delays and have asked post if other foreign relief
flights are being accepted. Post wants a more definitive response to be able to give Chinese officials.
9/612005 1 :35 am
FOllOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan larson called back and w He was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide addltional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.
9/61200512:00 and 12:20 am

Chinese Embassy in Washington called to inquire TF fax to send over the manifest of the donated relief materials
waiting in Beijing. Embassy noted that James Keith has asked them to hold off. Embassy also wants flight
clearance and airport destination info for their relief flight.
EAP rep gave them TF fax number. Fax received 12:20 am. Copy given to matrix staff.
Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562 .
9/51200511 :20 pm
Mr.1 trom the Asia Africa Cooperation Environmental Center, an NGO, called to ask where his Bt
organization could send a donation of wheelchairs and medical equipment. Task Force advised him to get in
touch with the American Red Cross or any of the U.S. charities accepting donations of supplies.
9/512005 11 :05 pm
Mr. Dan Larson, Dep Econ Counselor at Embassy Seoul, called to get a readout of the atmospherics In
Washington as to whether the Korean Govt offer of a reconstruction team would be accepted. Embassy is
meeting with foreign ministry today and wants to know what to .tell them. I told them I would check status and .
they should inquire back before their meeting. Post also wanted to know if S or POTUS would call the Koreans to
thank them for the $30mlllion pledged.
-
September 5, 2005
Evening Shift (3 - 11 pm)
EAP Rep: Mark Nachtrieb
915/2005 3:45 pm .
Mr. Natapanu Nopakun, Political counselor)· lWith the Thailand Embassy in Washington, contacted
EAP Thai Desk and TF-1 to relay an offer 0 to send a mobIle medical team. Noted that EAP desk approved "in
princIple." Mobile medical team will consist of 80 - 100 persons; approximately 10 - 20 registered nurses and the
9/5/2005 3:45 pm Mr Page 3 of4
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remainder are Thai NmY doctors. Supplies of medicines, rice and other consumabfes will be sent along with the
mobile medical team. Timeframe of delivery of mobile medical team and supplies is approximately one week;
PolCoun Nopakun noted most likely Saturday, September 10. Nopakun requested information on where team
and supplies should be delivered.
• EAP~ confirm that EAP has approved Min principle"

• PM· will determine aircraft entry authorization and point of entry.
• CA- reference State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Not relevant as planned travel is after cutoff of
Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok per normal application
process. .
• DHS (FEMA)- determine approval; if so, location of entry and set up. EST-ESF08, EST-ESF08~A
• Recommend Thai Government contact US Embassy in Bangkok via formal channels and propose. Will
then forward proposal as appropriate.
Emailed EAP MLS Deputy Director Robert Rapson and requested that he also follow up with Embassy Bangkok.
Robert- please follow up with this Tuesday- confirm that indeed this offer by GOT is approved in principle as
noted by the Thai Embassy. I've put a call back to Mr. Nopakun to request that the Thai Government formally
offer this to the USG via a note to Embassy Bangkok. This will give us the important details of their offer so that
we can follow up over the week. Please instruct Embassy Bangkok to approach GOT. A couple ofpoints as of
now 4:40 pm Sunday (subject of course to change):
PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.
CA cited State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Unfortunately, this is not relevant for Thailand's offer as
planned travel is after cutoff of Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok
per normal application process. Please liaise with Taskforce, GOT and Embassy Bangkok to get this in place if
USG decides to accept this offer of help.
FEMA has been given a heads up- official consideration of offer will happen after GOTprovides formal proposal.
Response required once delivery point determined.
4.50 pm
Mr. Young Wan Kim, First Secretary ln.the Korean Embassy r balled to inquire if private donations
could also be sent to Treasury NYC Account. Wanted to knoW What WOUld oi~ost convement for rehef effort.
Be
Inquired if GOK, and other foreign governments, could donate to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
(www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org). Responded that (per State 163278) host government offers of assistance are
accepted in principal and are to be sent to the Treasury NYC Account, Private and foreign government donations
.
.may be sent to NGOs inclUding the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief Fund.
5:40 pm .
Received email from~ ~orean Consulate General in Houston with an attached listing of Korean citizens
inquired about. I cal ed consulate and asked why three separate excel spreadsheets. Consulate staffer Cho said
Katie would update list Tuesday morning and specify questions. Checked with CA rep if any new survivor
Informanon on Koreans- none at this point. -
7:00pm
Chinese embassy representative called to confirm landing location for two chartered Chinese 747s. Informed him.
that it will most likely be Littlerock AFB, AR (ICAO designator KLRF). I asked the representative to email aircraft
registry information, confirmation of request for diplomatic clearance, and listing of materiel that will be
transported by the 747s. .
8:10 pm .
Australian embassy called and inquired if permission had been granted to allow consular access to New Orleans.
9:50 pm
Announcement by Taskforce Coordinator that FEMA has requested that additional shipments of relief supplies be
postponed. Called David Atkinson to inform bureau. Bob Goldberg and Jim Keith have been notified. Bob will
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call Chinese embassy and explain that, for now, the two 747s (scheduled to depart Beijing September 7 local
time) will need to remain in Beijing for the time being
10:15 pm
Mr. Hu from Chinese Embassy called. Bank of China in Beijing is trying to transfer funds-to Treasury NYC
account and is encountering problems. Routing number cited by bank is consistent with State 163278: 02010-
3000-4. Called RM Duty Officer (cell phone off) and asked them to have RM confirm routing # and inform
taskforce. Note: no other foreign governments appear to be complaining that this routing number is wrong, so
most likely this is a transient technical problem with the Bank of China.
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I RELEASED Mtii?2
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20053:03 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 K
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1: EAP Issues 9/16/2005 1500
September 16, 2005

0700-1500
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
Brunei: Embassy of "Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. Once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed. j
French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. Aldac on refusal of assistance offers
Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10,000 to the Samoan
forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out
after acknowledgement of receipt of donation.
working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confirm the FEMA has
given final approval for the gift of the corn and notify Susan Sutton, POICOUl1S in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins, Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the corn to Little Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep
following up on the approval, EAP rep to notify Embassy Bangkok and Thai desk Officer.
08:30: Laos: BCEL will convert bank draft for $25,000 with'out bank fee. OF-158 will be generated by bank after receipt
of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in State 164963. :
08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team will tour affected areas.
09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on Thailand's Katrina Assistance. Thailand portion of Matrix copied and
sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov. "
10:00: Emailed Tim Harley in Samoa instructions that the Government of Independent Samoa should make its $10,000
donation to the local Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will forward it to the American Red Cross.
10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer, who said that East Timor is praying for hurricane victims but is not in a position
to make a financial donation.
12:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still pending.
12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing 10 SitRep.

1
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
lTNCLASSIFIED
To: CMS TaskForce1K
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: TF1: EAP Issues 9/1612005 1500
September 16, 2005

0700-1500
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Departmenfs account (account information already prOVided)and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confinned.
French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. A1dac on refusal of assistance offers
Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10,000 to the Samoan·
for:ward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out
after acknOWledgement of receipt of donation.
working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confinn the FEMA has
given final approval for the gift of the corn and notify Susan Sutton, PolCouns in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins, Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the com to Little Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep
following up on the approval, EAP rep to notify Embassy Bangkok and Thai desk Officer.
08:30: Laos: BCEL will convert bank draft for $25,000 without bank fee. OF-158 will be generated .by bank after receipt
of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in State 164963.
08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team will tour affected areas.
09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on Thailand's Katrina Assistance. Thailand portion of Matrix copied and
sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov.
10:00: Emailed Tim Harley in Samoa instructions that the Government of Independent Samoa should make its $10,000
donation to the local Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will forward it to the American Red Cross.
10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer, who said that East Timor is praying for hurricane victims but is not in a position
to make a financial donation.
12:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still pending.
12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.

1
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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
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
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.
(ES/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 Thaiiand. 2 from UNICEF. 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the czech Republic. and
1 from sweden. (state south 9/14 Daily ~ctivity Report)
STATUS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
5. (U) Thirteen countries have reported citizens
Brazil (23). canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125). Japan
(49), Mauritius (2). Mexico (12), Poland (12). portuga~
(2), south Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK .
higher .. (CA/oeS Status Report)
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Sent:. Monday, November 14,20059:53 AM
Subject: RE: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
Fine for China and Mongolia

Sent: Monday, November 14, 20059:47 AM
To: EAP-DIRECTORS-AND-DEPlIrY-DIRECTORS-DL
Attached please find a summary of all Hurricane Katrina contributions. Please check carefully for your countries to ensure they
are accurate, as the Working Group information has in many cases lagged. This information is being submitted to the GAO as
part of their audit. Thanks. .
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

Sent: Thursday, November 10,20052:54 PM
To: KatrIna Working Group
SUbject: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 11-10-05. doc.doc
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CLASSIFIED BY DEPT. OF STATE, L. R. LOHMAN, DAS, A1ISS
CLASSIFICATION: CONFIDENTIAL REASON: 1.4(D)
DECLASSIFY AFTER: 13 NOV 2015
DATE/CASE ID: 29 JAN 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
6/20/2006
OFDA Updated Transportation Summary - 07 Sept OS 0600
(Military to Military not included bere)
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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
11. Italy - Emergency Team - 09/06
. .
Planes schedules to land in Little Rock:
I. UK- MREs- ETA 09/07

2. UK-MREs-ETA09/07
3. China - tents, generators, bed sheets, children's clothing - ETA 09107
4. UK - MREs - ETA 09/08
5. France - Kitchenunits, 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 09108
9. Spanish - tents, water purification units, medical supplies - ETA 09/08
10. Israel - Milk, baby diapers, mattress, beds, etc. - ETA 09/09
11. 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

have offered assistance. Embassy Ahuja reports that the
Government of Nigeria would like to present the Secretary.
with a US $1 million check at UNGAj L is conducting an
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
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
DATE/CASE ID:· 04 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
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China safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.

(EB/Task Force E-Mail)
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (D) 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
s. (D) Thirteen countries have reported citizens

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
higher. (CA/OCS Status Report)
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EAP REGION OFFERS OF SUPPORT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
RELIEF EFFORTS
Korea
(9/1) The South Korean government is prepared to provide assistance, in

cash or in kind, either through FEMA or through the Red Cross. They have
already attempted to contact the American Red Cross, but don't yet have a
response to their offer. The ROK is also prepared to send a rescue team of
30-40 members to the stricken area, if that kind of assistance is needed.
FEMA hasn't yet provided State with guidance on what is needed; they've
indicated they don't want search-and-rescue teams traveling to the area
unless carefully coordinated.
ROK Embassy has been given contact info for SIES CMS; but we are ready
to facilitate any direct communication with FEMA and the Red Cross if that
is preferable. .
China
(9/1) China has provided a $100,000 check to Charge Sedney in Beijing to

pass to the American Red Cross September 1.
(912) On 1 September, China expanded their offer; adding a TBD number

of medical teams and supplies (blankets and tents) as possible
contributions. Chinese President Hu Jintao also offered to bring supplies
directly on his aircraft when he visits the U.S. Monday, Sept. 5. Embassy
Beijing is waitingfor instruction on that offer.
Australia
(9/1) Australia has offered to send two "community recovery experts" from
Emergency Management Australia to help in the recovery from Hurricane
Katrina. .
(9/2) PM Downer ofAustralia announced overnight it will contribute $7.5

million USD to the Red Cross and a n emergency management team,
specializing in disaster recovery and victim identification, to the effort. An
additional 15-20 person team may be dispatched if necessary.

DATE/CASE In: 08 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Japan
(9/1) The Embassy of Japan has been in contact.with EAP/J, NSC, FEMA,
and the American Red Cross. We expect the GOJ to make a financial
contribution directly to the American Red Cross; as of 2:00pm local we have
not received info on how much it will be, but hope for an announcement on
Friday September 2 (Tokyo time).
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA -- their equivalent of

USAID) maintains a stock of emergency relief supplies in Florida -- blankets,
generators, tents, and bottled water. Normally used for relief in Latin
America and the Caribbean, the GOl has offered to release some of-those
stocks to the US. As is the case for our system, that would first require a
formal request from the appropriate agency - presumably FEMA - for
assistance. FEMA's Acting Director for International Affairs Casey Long is
aware of the GOJ offer, and promised to get back to the Japanese Embassy.
EAP/J, NSC, and Embassy Tokyo are urging FEMA to accept the GOJ offer
of in-kind assistance, if possible. The GOJ remembers the assistance we
provided after the earthquake in Niigata in October 2004. That included
$150,000 in disaster relief assistance and supplies provided and flown in by
US Forces Japan.
(912) GOJ announced 9/2 that it would contribute $200,000 in cash to the
ARC effort, and release $300,000 worth ofdisaster reliefsupplies
currently stored in Florida for the effort
Embassy Tokyo reported that GOJ has reached agreement to draw down
Japanese Strategic Petroleum Reserves to help cushion a potential short-
term petroleum shock, in coordination with the International Energy
Agency. A formal decision and announcement is expected Monday, Sept
5.
New Zealand
(911) New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conveyed condolences

and noted GONZ is ready to help "in any way as needed." NZ MFA noted
New Zealand firefighters had assisted the U.S. in previous natural disasters
as an example. No follow-up on this end as yet.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
(9/2) GONZ offer details include a Searcha nd Rescue team that has
previously trained with FEMA and at least one police disaster forensic ID
team that deployed to Thailand in the wake ofthe Indian Ocean Tsumani:
In the recovery phase, a New Zealand Disaster Management Team is
prepared to deploy to the U.S. if needed.
Air New Zealand has also offered transportation support to displaced

persons or delivery ofcargo and services as necessary.
Indonesia
(9/1) In addition to the public statement of condolence issued by President

Yudhoyono, his spokesman privately conveyed condolences directly to EAP
front office (DAS Eric John) and asked whether the SBY administration
could be of any assistance.
Singapore
(9/1) The government of Singapore has offered the services of three CH-47
Singaporean Air Force helicopters attached to the Texas National Guard as
part ofa long-term training arrangement. As of 16:00, one of the CH-47s
had arrived at Fort Polk and the other two were en route. Singapore has
offered the use of these assets for up to two weeks if necessary. They have
been in touch with FEMA through the Texas Air National Guard.
Thailand
(9/2) Thailand PM called Amb. Boyce to offer a Thai medical team to

assist in Hurricane Katrina reliefefforts. .
lJNCLASSIFIED
.Message I, . Page 1 of5
UNCLASSIFIED'
O'Herron, pet~LEASED, NON-RESPONSIVE DELE~
From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator .
To: 'travelingline@hotmaiLcom'; 'travelingline@yahoo.com'
Cc: TaskForce-1
. Subject: P:N: Daily Activity Report from DOS- South
Ambassador Sullivan:
Per your request.
Dave Kostelancik
Task Force Coordinator
----Original Message--~
From: Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina)
To: Acree, John; Andrew, R; Bolden, Charles; catlin, Steve; Chapman, Laura; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Greg
fran!<lin; _H~p~iJl§,B.Q.~!tl..•.cljglLS!On);_lsaacs,_ Ke!!;)~nkjns, Ro~;~McCa-,!t!y, DeIx>@I1~;_ Mor~,!1ig1ael-'~; __
O'Keefe, John M; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA); Peggy England; Perez, carol Z; Pratt, Marion;.rmtkatrina;
State UMG; CMS TaskForcel-Director; TaskForce-l; Thomas, Harry K .
Subject: Daily Activity Report from DOS- South
MEDIA ISSUES
NR
CONSULAR ISSUES
Consular Visits to New Orleans:
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

DAT~R~~ In: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
Message Page 2 of5
UNCLASSIFIED
Contact with other Consular Officials:
-
Reportedly Missing/Deceased Foreign Citizens:
Message Page 3 of5
UNCLASSIFIED
..
Washington Briefing for Foreign Diplomatic & Consular Personnel:
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ISSUES

-
MRE situation:
At present, 330 pallets of British MREs are located in Little Rock at a private warehouse, and are being
separated into vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Approximately 30 pallets should be cleared by the FDA
today and moved into the distribution system. There are an additional 700 pallets at Camp Beauregard
to be returned to Little Rock for USDA and FDA approved, and pending approval, the vegetarian MREs
would enter the distribution system. The option ofbreaking down the MRE packets and removing the
meat products is being explored.
Commodity movements:
Thirty planes with relief supplies from abroad have arrived in the U.S., and 119 countries have offered
assistance. Two trucks oftents and tent structures from China are expected to depart from the Little
Rock, AR facility en route to MEMA in Jackson, MS today. One planeload of 760 "Schools in a Box"
from UNICEF Denmark is expected to arrive in Little Rock today.
USAID personnel:
Message, Page 4 of5
UNCLASSIFIED
United Nations Involvement:

A nine-member UN technical assistarice team arrived in Baton Rouge on September 8 and integrated
within the relevant Homeland Security Emergency Support Function (ESF) cells. The UN team
conducted assessments in Louisiana and have determined that four team members (health, logistics, and
planning experts) will remain for the next two weeks to assist U.S federal and state officials. Four UN
assessment team members departed September 13. Two UN staff members are assessing health center
locations in Louisiana today (more information to follow). USAID staff is facilitating contact between
three UN logistics and planning staffand the New Orleans Parish Liaison Coordination Team today,
following a request by the parish for this expertise.
NGO Information and Coordination:
-
ASSISTANCE ISSUES
-
. MRE situation:
. At present, 330 pallets ofBritish MREs are located in Little Rock at a private warehouse, and are being
separated into vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Approximately 30 pallets should be cleared by the FDA
today and moved into the distribution system. There are an additional 700 pallets at Camp Beauregard
to be returned to Little Rock for USDA and FDA approved, and pending approval, the vegetarian MREs
would enter the distribution system. The option of breaking downthe MRE packets and removing the
meat products is being explored.
Commodity movements:
Thirty planes with relief supplies from abroad have arrived in the U.S., and 119 countries have offered
assistance. Two trucks of tents and tent structures from China are expected to depart from the Little
Rock, AR facility en route to MEMA in Jackson, MS today. One planeload of 760 "Schools in a Box"
from UNICEF Denmark is expected to arrive in Little Rock today.
USAID nersonnel:
United Nations Involvement:

A nine-member UN technical assistance team arrived in Baton Rouge on September 8 and integrated
within the relevant Homeland Security Emergency Support Function (ESF) cells. The UN team
conducted assessments in Louisiana and have determined that four team members (health, logistics, and
planning experts) will remain for the next two weeks to assist U.S federal and state officials. Four UN
assessment team members departed September 13. Two UN staff members are assessing health center
locations in Louisiana today (more information to follow). USAID staffis facilitating contact between
three UN logistics and planning staff and the New Orleans Parish Liaison Coordination Team today,
following a request by the parish for this expertise.
---_._-----
Message, ... Page 5 of5
UNCLASSIFIED
NGO Information and Coordination:
AD~STRATIVE~AGE~NTISSUES
1'---- _
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9/5/2005 3:45 pm Mr . Page 28 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 7. 2005
15:00 - 23:00 EDt
EAP Rep: Eric Barboriak
1545
Informed Thai Desk Officer Melanie Higgins that Thai Embassy must request oversight clearance from PM/ISO
for Sun Sept 11 itinerary based on information received from Taskforce PM rep
1645
Continue to get details on Thai flight, following questions from OFDA on the status of the flight.
1710
Received call from FEMA Public Affairs in Baton Rouge on status of Japanese Aid, who had in turn received
inquiry from Japanese reporters. Consulted Japan Desk for guidance and called back.
1730
Updated action section of China (based on call to David Bonine) to reflect positive decision on plane landing in
Little Rock to be met by USAF officials and PRC CG Houston officials.
1755
Received copy of email tol Indicating increasing impatience on part of ROK for delivery o f ' B6'
supplies on September 10'(rererenee SEbuL 4033). OFDA says, "still in the pipeline." Call Andrew Hyde at
homer tfthe situation changes. (Separately, Taskforce PM rep responds to PM taskforce on same
subjec.'l mat We aregunwaiting for FEMA advice.)
1810
Received call from Timothy Wainwright from Australia, repeating offer for three fire rescue specialists, rescue
vehicle, and rescue boat. Called Embassy Canberra and left messages for.EAP/ANP Ted Allegra and Ken Gross.
1900
Call from Don Larsen (Embassy SEOUL - phone 822 397 4176 or 4194 IVG 725) on the status of Korean
assistance. Could give no definitive response. .
1938
OFDAinforms that some generators from Japan may be accepted. (But please see 2020 entry.)
1945
FEMA - Public Affairs (Antoinette Bing - 504 202 4865) called and asked to whom she should refer inquiries from
the Japanese press on Japanese victims of the hurricane. Taskforce PA rep Mary Thomas takes call.
2020
David Atkinsoncalls and mentions Japanese assistance may be routed to American Red Cross instead.
2025
Taskforce leaders want to be sure that Thai PM is not on flight when it arrives in Little Rock with supplies. Called
Melanie Higgins, David Atkinson, and emailed DCM Arvizu, who had previously indicated that there were no plans
for the PM to go to Little Rock.
2040
OFDA rep advises that the result of an interagency meeting (including FEMA and 000 - State is represented by
John Bass form S/ES-O) about accepting assistance from Korea, among other countries, is inconclusive. Final
resolution is supposed to occur by 1600, Thursday, September 8, after yet another interagency meeting. Relayed
information to both Andrew Hyde and Dan Larsen. '
2050
Coordlnator Jeff Rathke informs that Australian ambassador will be sending information to Amb. Manoy on .
"lessons learned" from Bali, as wen as other information, about remains recovery.
9/5/20053:45 pm Mr Page 29 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 7, 2005
01:60 -15:00 EDT
EAP Reps: Jessica Davies, Lori Shoemaker
9/7/200507:00
-
917/200508:15
Call from EAP/RSP David Atkinson re: any response to ROK offer? Conveyed message to TF1 Coordinator Mike
Gallagher.
1145
Discussed with Deputy Coordinator Felix Hernandez questions of Thai and Taiwan assistance.
Passed e-mail from John Levy to OFDA rep; she forwarded to FEMA.
1200
Kamala Lahkdir and David Atkinson visit, try to get clarity on arrangements for Thai PM plane.
1300
Passed fax from Thai MOFA to Task Force to David Atkinson, re: list of the Thai Forensic Team.
1345 .
Passed message from Doris Haywood, Response Management Team, 703-526-2095, re: FEMA request for
Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian speakers to go to Louisiana to April in HRlCDA John O'Keefe's office.
1430
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Called~1 accepting GOJ offers of goods stored ~ and in
Narita. Northcom is only looking at mil-to-mil offersj other offers must go through' OFDAlFEMA.l-JS B6
Assistant to Polad Deborah BOlton·1 I'
1"5 . '
Called Wendell Albright re: e-mailing Tokyo 4756 re: GOJ JDA offer of assistance
handle. .
t~ ,J Wendell will B6 ,
915/20053:45 pm Mr Page 30 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 6/7, 2005
23:00 - 07:00 EDT
EAP Reps: Peter Schmeelk, Katia Bennett
9/6/2005 23:00
9/61200523:15
PRC Embassy here asked for flight logistics information in order for the Chinese crew to land plane in Little Rock, i
gave them phone number for AF HQ office'" Iwho is coordinating logistics with base in Little Rock B6
I I 'I . I" .
9161200523:30
Received call from Pat Wong at OFDA-he is also coordinating Chinese flight there, 703·526·2207
9/612005 2:00
Received list of personnel from PRC Consulate Houston going to Little Rock via commercial air tomorrow morning
and list of flight crew from Beijing, passed to OFDA and Col Fansher .
-
9116/2005 2:59
E-mail from I ~outlining request for VIP support from Little Rock for PRC consulate and flight crew.
PRC consulate team wu be met at airport and transported to base; hotel rooms have been reserved for flight
crew, and DV suites for Consul General and Econ Counsellor, along with refreshments and reception room during
wait for arrival of PRC flight.
9/612005 3:00
Received call from Hu Lihua at PRC Embassy confirming flight takeoff, informed OFDA
9/612005 4:00
Am Embassy Beijing public affairs called to say they were sending in press guidance re: PRC's flight of aid
assistance to Little Rock
916/2005 4:15
Alan Yu responded to Am Embassy Bangkok's request for gUidance on PM's proposed trip to Houston to meet
with Thai community, after MFA reported that Washington was more receptive of the idea than Embassy had
been. Alan confirmed with DCM Arvizu that the Secretary had accepted Thailand's offer of forensic experts and
food/blankets, but strongly advised against the trip. DCM Arvizu will reinforce Secretary's advisory and asked that.
EAP do the same tomorrow; e-mailed report to BClTV Director, Deputy Director and Thai desk officer, Melanie
Higgins.
9/06/20055:00
Cleared press guidance for AmEmbassy Beijing re: relief aid flight, as Adm. Fallon fm PACOM mentioned flight in
press briefing during visit
9/06/2005 5:00
Call from Dan Larsen at AmEmbassy Seoul; Koreans pressing hard for response to their offer of 30 mil in-kind
assistance, after seeing CNN report that all foreign assistance is being accepted if countries can fly it in. Alan Yu
will raise in sitrep..
9/06/20055:30
Update on VIP arrangements for China team going to' Little Rock from I IWil.' include escort by'"
~ . from airport, VIP accommodations for Houston PRC CG and first secretary, as well as hote~s
or press, airline re and fIi ht crew. VIP guests will also be given optional base tour, and base is arranging late
lunch with efore escort to airport for arrival of PRC plane. Basewill offer to make dinner
arrangemen s an provt e 0 icer escort in evening, as well as commemorative plaque for eG. and escort to
airport for takeoff next morning.
POC's after 7am:
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09/06/2005 5:55
Received call from] ~t Northcom seeking information on USG response to ROK offer and details of
ROK's offer of assIstance. Sent Rim 30 mil in-kind assistance offer details fm matrix and cable # of incoming
report from Seoul; still waiting for USG d~cision. .
9/5/2005 3:45 pm Mr Page 32 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 6, 2005
15:00 - 23:00 EDT
EAP Reps: Charles Bouldin & Melissa Lan
9/6/200518:48
Embassy Seoul asked about Ambassador Sullivan's office in LA because the-ROK has set up a (small) office in
New Orleans.
9/6/2005 18:44
EAP's Philippines Desk called to ask for an updated of the latest information, to be able to respond to the
Philippine Ambassador.
9/6/200518:40
Embassy Seoul called to ask for the latest information to pass to the Korean Foreign Ministry in preparation for a
high level Foreign Ministry meeting that was about to take place. Gave latest sitrep and subsequent
developments.
9/61200518:30
Task Force 1 received word from OFDA that PRC charter relief laden plane received permission to off-load in
Little Rock, AK. PM is seeking diplomatic flight clearances for the plane; EAP/CM is in touch with Embassy
Beijing.
9/612005 18:26
Issued email guidance on accepting monetary donations (private and government sourced) to all geographic
bureaus and BCC'd C.arol Reynolds and Joel Ehrendreich in time for Ambassador Schieffer's meeting with the
private Japanese philanthropist at 21:30 EDT.
9/612005 15:30
EAP/CM confirmed with US Treasury Bank in New York, that PRC check for $5 million has been deposited.
9/612005 15:00
EAP/RSP called to seek information to give to the Office of Taiwan Coordination regarding welfare/whereabouts
inquiries from Taiwan residents regarding the affected areas. Answer was use ICRC, ARC and USCG.
9/5/20053:45 pm Mr Page 33 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 6, 2005.
Day Shift (7am-3pm)
EAP Rep: Charlie Mahaffey
9/612005 1:45
Desk called to say that Japan Embassy had contacted USAID to provide the specs of the generators they had
offered, as I had advised them to do. USAID knew nothing about this. OFDA rep said that we already have the
specs for the generators, and that Army Corps of Engineers is who we need to contact to assess whether the
Japanese equipment is needed or not.
9/6/2005 1:00
Olwyn Staples of Task Force has asked all bureaus for a list of names of people who have worked on repatriation
of remains of foreign nationals in the past, in past disasters which may be able to advise on repatriation issues as
the arise. I passed the request to David Atkinson who will pass the request around the bureau.
9/61200511 :30
Received call from Japanese Embassy with update on nationa
I 1; ho had been missing in Kaln, B6
Miss. She has been found. Info sent to CA, advised Embassy t "oEitY ICRC as ell.
9/6/2005 10:45
Cable Singapore 2640 includes an offer to send an additional 4 health specialists to support Singapore aid
workers already based in Texas. Added to Matrix.
9/6/200510:40
Chinese Embassy official Weu called asking for a phone number to confirm the transmission of funds to the USG
bank in New York. Currently researching number from RM/BP.
916/200510:30
Australia Desk Officer advises that 3 Australian relief workers have arrived in country, without invitation, and are
meeting with Australian Embassy Officials. Bill McCulla will sit in the meeting and ascertain the skills/capabilities
of the relief workers, and has asked about next steps. Task Force has advised that embassies will not/not be
holding bilateral discussions with FEMA.
9/6/2005 10:35
Task Force received a call from Emb Tokyo poloff Brett Blackshaw indicating that MOFA was prepared to offer
another $500,000 in relief supplies, in storage in Tokyo and ready to send within a week. Details to come by
cable.
9/6/20058:05
Task Force received a call from Amb. Zhou, Chinese Embassy. Task Force Ambassador advises that desk
contact Embassy and handle all further communication with Embassy. .
9/6/2005 8:00
Received from RSP David Atkinson a request for information of two missing Taiwan nationals. Forwarded to CA
TF rep to add to list. Advised desk to direct future inquiries/updates to ICRC website, and input sent to CA.
9/6/2005 7:~5
Embassy Tokyo provides in a cable TOKYO 04756 a list of supplies and equipment that GOJ has available in
storage Florida to be available immediately. Task Force advised Japan desk officer Wendell Albright to advise
Embassy Tokyo to communicate with USAID OpCenter on specifics on generators in Florida, as per advise from
TF Coordinator that all discussions of aid specs be handled at an expert-expert level and directed to USAID
OpCenter.
9/5/20053:45 prn Mr Page 34 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 5/6. 2005
Midnight Shift (11 pm - 7 am)
EAP Rep: Geri Kam
9/6/2005 6: 19 am
Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Officer Mark Davidson advises post is sending in a cable requesting urgent Dept
guidance on how to handle financial donations from private citizens to the USG. Embassy suggests that a wire
transf~.anism be in place to receive private contributions. Embassy.Tokyo has received envelopes of cash
arriving at the embassy; offers of cash donation from municipal governments in Japan; and a private Japanese
citizen who plans to come to the embassy on Wednesday to deliver a $1milJion dollar donation. The individual
wants to donate to the USG, not the Red Cross or an NGO. Post expects significant press coverage of the
donation and request urgent guidance. Forward to RM for action, with CC to EAP.
9/612005 6:09 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan Larson called back and was advised that no change from previous
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S would
be able to call to thank Korean officials.
91612005 5:04am
Embassy Beijing budget officer Mazhar Ahson emailed TF-1 asking for confirmation of the bank routing number
for financial contributions from foreign govts. EAP rep advised him that TF-1 was unable to verify the correctness
of the ABA routing # as several other posts reported problems: there appears to be one digit too many in the
AlDAC data. Subsequently, Embassy Abu 'Dhabi and Manama sent emails to TF-1 with correct information.
Correct routing # emailed to Beijing budget officer at 6:55am by EAP rep.
9/6/2005 4:57 am
Embassy Bangkok Political Counselor Susan Sutton emailed a Talking Point for S phone call with Thai Foreign
Minister. Task Force emailed the Talker to S staff for action. EAP rep on TF-1 replied to Ms. Sutton of action
taken.
9/6/2005 3:30 am
Embassy Jakarta budget officer Ralph Hamilton called the Task Force to request guidance on financial
contributions being sent to the embassy. The embassy's Medan office has received a check from a local
theological school in Medan (approx $25,000. denominated in local currency. rupiah). This is intended as a
reciprocal gesture in response to U.S. assistance to Sumatra following the tsunami. I informed him that the aldac
cable information on financial contributions was geared more toward the receipt of govt-to-govt contributions and
private contributions were being channeled to NGOs or the www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org website. However,
the post was in receipt of this contribution. RM will need to provide guidance on disposition of these funds and
email sent to RM/BP Hembree. CC also sent to EAP/EX budget officer.
9/6/20053:16am
Embassy Bangkok poloff Jim Cole called to report that Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi has a pre-arranged call with
the Secretary at 7:30 am EDT today Sept 6. The Foreign Minister will raise the Thai offer of medical teams for
Hurricane relief, and will be pressing for an official USG response to the Thai offer.
9/6/2005 1 :40 am
Acting DCM Jim Vanlaningham, Embassy Beijing, called to report the Ministry of Commerce has given him a
copy of a short list of supplies which will be carried on the Chinese 747 ready to depart Beijing. The Chinese have
received the USG message to hold off on relief shipments for now, but the Chinese want the plane to depart
Beijing at noon Wednesday, (Beijing time), and report that the FAA has told them that Houston would be the
destination airport. Chinese officials are frustrated with USG delays and have asked. post if other foreign relief
f1ights'are being accepted. Post wants a more definitive response to be able to give Chinese officials.
9/6/2005 1:35 am .
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan Larson called back and w He was advised that no change from previous
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. larson hoped that S would
be able to call to thank Korean officials.
I
7/25/2006 UNCLASSIFIED I
9/5/2005 3:45 pm Mr Page 35 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
9/6/200512:00 and 12:20 am
Chinese Embassy in Washington called to inquire TF fax to send over the manifest of the donated relief materials
waiting in Beijing. Embassy noted that James Keith has asked them to hold off. Embassy also wants flight
clearance and airport destination info for their relief flight.
EAP rep gave them TF fax number. Fax received 12:20 am. Copy g!ven to matrix staff.
Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562
9/5/2005 11:20 pm .i
Mr. Hiro Kakuyama from the Asia Africa Cooperation Environmental Center, an NGO, called to ask where his I
I
organization could send a donation of wheelchairs and medical equipment. Task Force advised him to get in
touch with the American Red Cross or any of the U.S. charities accepting donations of supplies.
9/5/2005 11:05 pm
Mr. Dan Larson, Dep Econ Counselor at Embassy Seoul, called to get a readout of the atmospherics in
Washington as to whether the Korean Govt offer of a reconstruction team would be accepted. Embassy is
meeting with foreign ministry today and wants to know what to tell them. I told them I would check status and they
should inquire back before their meeting. Post also wanted to know if S or POTUS would call the Koreans to
thank them for the $30million pledged.
7/25/2006 UNCLASSIFIED'
9/5/2005 3:45 pm Mr Page 36 of37
UNCLASSIFIED
September 5, 2005
Evening Shift (3 - 11 prn)
EAP Rep: Mark Nachtrieb
9/5/2005 3:45 pm . ) I
Mr. Natapanu Nopakun, Political Counselor Lith the Thailand Embassy in Washington, contacted B6
EAP Thai Desk and TF-1 to relay an offer 0 to Mild a 1I10bii&'medical team. Noted that EAP desk approved "in
principle:' Mobile medical team will consist of 80 - 100 persons; approximately 10 - 20 registered nurses and the
remainder are Thai Army doctors. Supplies of medicines, rice and other consumables will be sent along with the
mobile medical team. Timeframe of delivery of mobile medical team and supplies is approximately one week;
PolCoun Nopakun noted most likely Saturday, September 10. Nopakun requested information on where team and
supplies should be delivered. .
• EAP- confirm that EAP has approved "in principle"

• PM- will determine aircraft entry authorization and point of entry.
• CA- reference State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Not relevant as planned travel is after cutoff of
Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok per normal application
process.
• DHS (FEMA)- determine approval; if so, location of entry and set up. EST-ESF06, EST-ESF06-A
• Recommend Thal Government contact US Embassy in Bangkok via formal channels and propose. Will
then forward proposal as appropriate.
Emailed EAP MLS Deputy Director Robert Rapson and requested that he also follow up with Embassy Bangkok.
Robert- please fol/ow up with this Tuesday- confirm that indeed this offer by GOT is approved in principle as
noted by the Thai Embassy. I've put a call back to Mr. Nopakun to request that the Thai Government formally offer
this to the USG via a note to Embassy Bangkok. This will give us the important details of their offer so that we can
follow up over the week: Please instruct Embassy Bangkok to approach GOT. A couple ofpoints as of now 4:40
pm Sunday (subject of course to change):
PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.
CA cited State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Unfortunately, this is not relevant for Thailand's offer as
planned travel is after cutoff of Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok per
norma/application process. Please liaise with Taskforce, GOT and Embassy Bangkok to get this in place if USG
decides to accept this offer of help.
FEMA has been given a heads up- official consideration of offer will happen after GOT provides formal proposal.
Response required once delivery point determined.
~~pm
Mr. Young Wan Kim, First Secretary in the .
Korean Embassy L I
. called to inquire if private donations
could also be sent to Treasury NYC Account. Wanted to kno Wi iat Wbdid 6 most convenient for relief effort.
Inquired if GOK, and other foreign governments, could donate to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund .
(www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org). Responded that (per State 163278) host government offers of assistance are
accepted in principal and are to be sent to the Treasury NYC Account. Private and foreign government donations
may be sent to NGOs including the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief Fund.
5:40 pm
Received email from r 1K0rean Consulate General in Houston with an attached listing of Korean citizens
inquired about. I called consuia'e and asked why three separate excel spreadsheets. Consulate staffer Cho said
.
B6
Katie would update list Tuesday morning and specify questions. Checked with CA rep jf any new survivor
information on Koreans- none at this point. .
7:00 pm
Chinese embassy representative called to confirm landing location for two chartered Chinese 7475. Informed him
that it will most likely be Littlerock AFB. AR (ICAO designator KLRF). I asked the representative to email aircraft
u .
9/5/2005 3:45 pm Mr UNCLASSIFIED Page 37 of37
registry information, confirmation of request for diplomatic clearance, and listing of materiel that will be
transported by the 747s.
8:10 pm .
Australian embassy called and inquired if permission had been granted to allow consular access to New Orleans.
9:50 pm
Announcement by Taskforce Coordinator that FEMA has requested that additional shipments of relief supplies be
postponed. Called David Atkinson to inform bureau .. Bob Goldberg and Jim Keith have been notified. Bob will call
Chinese embassy and explain that, for now, the lwo 7475 (scheduled to depart Beijing September 71ceal time)
will need to remain in Beijing for the time being .
10:15 pm
Mr. Hu from Chinese Embassy called. Bank of China in Beijing is trying to transfer funds to Treasury NYC
account and is encountering problems. Routing number cited by bank is consistent with State 163278: 02010-
3000-4. Called RM Duty Officer (cell phone off) and asked them to have RM confirm routing # and inform
taskforce. Note: no other foreign governments appear to be complaining that this routing number is wrong, so
most likely this is a transient technical problem with the Bank of China.

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EAP Issues Task Force 1

From: CMS TaskForcelF

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 003

·ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) New offers of assistance have included:

STATE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

From: Reside, Julie M

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Office of the Spokesman

For Immediate Releases September 6, 2005

NOTICE TO THE PRESS

Special Press Briefing on International Offers of Support

Following Hurricane Katrina

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

~~~-~F1~ME~P Issues 9/16/20051500

From: CMS TaskForce1K

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 16, 2005

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.

14:18: FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.

S, D, P, E, T, M, G, R, TFUS01, S/ES-0-2, S/ES-3,

TAGS: PR.EL,PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC , US, KHLS

SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PLEDGED

2. (U) Embassy Colombo transmit~ed to the Task Force the

3. (U) The Committee for the Implementation of Textile

China safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.

4. (U) As of September 14, USAID had received 33

STATUS OF .FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING

5. (U) Thirteen countries have reported citizens

SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE

CDR USSOUTHCOM MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE

EAP Regi~n Offers of Support for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

The South Korean government is prepared to provide assistance, in cash or

China has provided a $100,000 check to Charge Sedney in Beijing to pass to

Australia has offered to send two "community recovery experts" from

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (llCA -- their equivalent of

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

assistance. FEMA's Acting Director for International Affairs Casey Long is

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conveyed condolences and

IN additoin to the public statement of condolence issued by President

From: CMS TaskForcelB-OMS

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

SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

condition. (TaslcForce e-ma~~.,J,t ~A~S~.l pI>'!I...,u. ..,t...l

u.s. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

EAP Issues Task Force 1

Korea - Pending information on diapers (see.18.:10 below). Follow-up on next shift.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Jim and Will,

PLEASE PASS TO SHERRY HAZELHURST

2. (U) New offers of assistance have included:

., " .." (' . STATE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS

5. (U) Two DS officers based in New Orleans were evacuated to

SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Hurricane Katrina - EAP Update Snapshot

Also have info from

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: Caples, cynthia B (EAP/PD)