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

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Quick Reference Sheet for PAOs 3:009/10/05
Donations: .
• From the air, relief supplies from abroad are arriving at a central distribution point in
Little Rock, Arkansas
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offered money, food, bedding,\
medical supplies and technical assistance to the recovery efforts.

• FEMA has received 5460 million In aid
• Some new or increased offers of assistance:
o France has offered 17 divers and one tugboat;
o Two airplanes with 20 tons ofrelief supplies from Tunisia landed in Little
Rock;
o Malaysia and Pakistan have each offered $1 million to the Red Cross; and
o Namibia offered $.100,000 worth of food items.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs ofvictims:
o Aridorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies .
. \ o The Republic of Korea has offered 2 tons of diapers and baby formula as
part of its many items it is willing to send
o Egypt has offered 6,000 blankets, 2.6 tons ofpowedered milk, and 2.2
tons ofjam
People to People:
• With the help of our cooperating agencies, we have located and confirmed the well-
being of all Fulbright, Humphrey, and Eurasia academic exchange participants in the
affected areas. We are working to assist our grantees and to relocate them to new .
assignments.
u.s. Response to Aid:

• We are grateful for the outpouring of assistance offers from the world community.
• These generous offers will do much to alleviate the human suffering caused by the
destructive hurricane and its aftermath.
• The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S. Government emergency
response authorities will continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet
the immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
• We appreciate the goodwill that these many offers have generated. The American
people have a long tradition of extending a hand to those in need. Now in our time of
need we are deeply touched to see the response ofpeople from every comer ofthe
~~ .
• Although it is primarily American citizens who are in need, we recognize that many
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Foreign consular representatives, tourists, students, and other visitors are in need. We
are working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in order
to allow them to visit the region and assist their nationals.
• Our task force in Louisiana is headed by Ambassador Joseph G. Sullivan, who, until
Hurricane Katrina struck, had been the Department's Diplomat in Residence at
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
From: eMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 5:46 PM
To: Norman, Alain G(Main State)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: EUR End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shift One - 1500
From: CMS TaskForcelF

sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 2:53 PM
To: CMS TaskForcel0-DepCoordlnatDr
Cc: Taskforce-I; TaskForce-l
Subject: EUR End of ShiftReport: Sept 12 ShiftOne - 1500
Colin Furst
EUR Action Officer
September 12
0700-1500
0830 Embassy Dublin asked for information concerning guidance for Sept. 16 National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
Embassy Harare asking as well. TF contacted A Bureau and DG's office and neither were aware of plans for the event.
0850 FEMA requested that France recall Its salvage tugboat (already en route) due to the improving situation in New
Orleans. TF contacted desks to contact Embassy Paris with this info.
0950 Northcom reported that after being delayed by a lack of oil, a Volga-Dnieper Airlines (Ukrainian) flight with pumps
provided by Netherlands had taken off from Gander and was expected to land in New Orleans at 1344CDT. .
1030 Embassy of the Netherlands called to report that after coordinating with local officials in Biloxi, Mississippi, the frigate
Van Amstel would depart at 1800 this evening, its job completed.
1100 Embassy Budapest reported the GOH offered 5 forensic experts.
1300 ALDAC on Ambassador Sullivan's reports sent for clearance .
. 1400 Embassy Kiev (via Desk) asked for info on which priority items the USG would accept from Ukraine. Desk Indicated
there are discrepancies between items Ukraine has offered and what is reflected in the TF's matrix. Flagged this for
Logger.
1430 Luxembourg Desk Officer Richard Reiter will be in touch with Embassy to tell them not to place tires or clothes on the
list (per STATE 166971). He will update TF via email.

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. REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino I .
From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

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

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

o Have we'received L approval from DoS official to accept donations from
Nigeria and Bangladesh? (check w/Tf' Director - he forwarded offers to L
for guidance on the check's format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and
HHS and Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss
Jordan and additional forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of
cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer
of generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer ofa French salvage tug asking that
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the already departed tug be recalled? '
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable
declining Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA drafted a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of
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bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer ofHMCS Protector?
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INFO ITEMS
• CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by
the Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama,
Spain, and Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15.
• Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA
has been able to source all generators locally.
• Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and
health logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make filial decisions.
• FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications
equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to minimize (if not
prevent) "dropping" of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:
• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

• Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
• Bureau reps and coordinators should fully briefreplacements on all pending action
items and other pressing issues before departing task force room.
• Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator &
Coordinator. They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for
them as well.
• Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The EUR bureau rep should make sure to
include the boilerplate language for NATO and Partnership for Peace states about
the EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center).
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From: Gehrenbeck, David L
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 2:15 PM
To: Katrina Working Group.
Subject: SUBJECT: RFG: OPERATION KATRINA SUPPORT WRAPPING UP
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TAGS: PREL, AEMR, MOPS, NATO, EAID
SUBJECT: RFG: OPERATION KATRINA SUPPORT WRAPPING UP
1. "(U)NATO's Katrina relief activity concluded October 2

with the arrival in Little Rock of a Turkish C-130.
Following the U.S. request for assistance on September 8.
NATO delivered or coordinated the delivery of nearly 200 tons
of aid from nine nations in little less than one month.
According to the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination
a
Center (EADRCC), NATO 707s flew total of nine delivery
missions. beginning September 12. French, German, Italian,
and Greek NATO Response Force (NRF) C-130 and C-160 aircraft
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE ID: 23 AUG 2006 200503991 .
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strategic NATO air hub established atRamstein AB, for onward
transport to Little Rock. Canada and Turkey, as well as NATO
Partner Ukraine contributed strategic lift-and flew one
mission each for NATO from Ramstein to Little Rock.
2. (SBU) The EADRCC notified Allies and Partners on October

3 that it is suspending Katrina support operations in the
absence of any additional tasks requested by the U.S. SHAPE
declared mission complete on October 2, and SACEUR has
prepared an end of mission letter for the SYG.
3. (SBU) CommentlRFG: Mission is unaware of further

requirements for NATO assistance. Unless otherwise
instructed by OOB Brussels on Wednesday, October 12, we
intend tothank the SYG and Allies for a job well done and to
note the conclusion of NATO's Operation Katrina Support.
Mission believes NATO's relief activity contributed
significantly to the overall operation and helped provide
tangible relief for victims. The EADRCC liaison officer
assigned to Washington not only coordinated NATO donations
and flights but managed omer intemational aspects of the
operation. NATO's efforts were a clear demonstration of
Allied commitment to the United States. End CommentlRFG.
KOENIG
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State: Short-list of priority countries based on assistance offered:
Mli a.-
The following list has been generated by the Department of State. State
would appreciate answers on the following offers.
France: Aircraft; 2 navy ships for transport; pre-positioned humanitarian

supplies in Martinique offered
Gsrmany: Offer of high-speed water pumps
lsraet Offer of medical supplies
NI~therlands: TA with rebuilding levees
Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian supplies
Bl~lgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

DATE/CASE ID: 29 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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O"Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1 P
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 10:59 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: SES-O SWO
Cc: TaskForee.1
SUbJect: FW: Decline cables - Please forward to Jed Meline at NSC
EXERCISE *** TOPOFF 3 *** EXERCISE

--'-()r1glnal Message--
From: eMSTaskForce1P
Sent: Monday, 5eptember 12, 2005 10:54 PM
To: SWO Duty
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Decline cables • Please forwardto Jed Meline at NSC
Attached are the following decline cables that have gone out thus far. For Russia and France I could only find the drafts,
not the final cables. According to the Cable Matrix, these three have all gone out. Please forward these to Jed Meline at
the NSC.
Thanks,
Kim Archea, TF1
Decline cable
)RAFT-NIACT-Russ••
Declining Part of Hurricane Katrina Assistance - Russia
Decline cable .
DRAFT- France tu...
Declining Offer of French Tugboat Assistance
C -Israel Declining
Generator...
Declining Offer of Generators from Israel
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

Oliva, Amber M
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From: eMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 200510:52 PM
To: TaskForce-1
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)
Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
ACTION ITEMS
• Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and whether
shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to·transport plywood to affected
areas.
• Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report that the Dalai ,Lama announced
Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation for relief efforts.
• Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
letters.
• pending items include
o Have'we received L approval from DoS official to accept donations from Nigeria and
Bangladesh? (check w/TF Director - he forwarded offers to L for guidance on the check's
format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and HHS and
Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss Jordan and additional
forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer of
generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that the
already departed tug be recalled?
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable declining
Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting'on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA draf~ed a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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INFO ITEMS
* CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans P to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by the
Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama, Spain, and
Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15. .
* Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA has
been able to source all generators locally.
* Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and health
logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
* FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden'S offer of telecommunications
equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to m~n1mize (if not
prevent) "dropping" of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:
* See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking
* Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
* Bureau reps and coordinators should fully brief replacements on all pending
action items and other pressing issues before departing task force room.
* Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator & Coordinator.
They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for them as well.
* Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The EUR bureau rep should make sure to include the
boilerplate language for NATO and partnership for Peace states about the EADRCC (Euro-
Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center) .
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(1500-2300}.doc
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1 F

Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20052~?{§!¥1~~ RELEASED IN FULL
To: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow) ~.~. ' 1 ' _
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-23PO
FYI
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>From: C~S Ta~kForcelF
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:00 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
>Cc: CMS TaskForcel- LogA; TaskForce-1
>Subject: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
>
>Scott Brandon
>EUR TF rep
>
>1530 Ukraine - . clarification of offer. ACTION: request sent to Embassy
>Kiev to confirm offer of $200,000 to be drawn.from to procure supplies vice $2,000,000
cash donation. (See emails sent to Malgorzata Bula-Duane, found on unclass side.)
Waiting on answer. from post. Check with Desk Officer (Darren Hutman).
>
>1615 Swiss offer of assistance. FEMA apparently has approved some items, but there's some
discrepancy about what OFDA approved w/ FEMA and eMS. ACTION:
>
>1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the
kit, is the writing in English or are the items easily identified? We confirmed with Desk
that there are no food items, but did not get info on other aspects. Need to go back to
the Desk.
>
>2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed
since last agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets,·
bedding and comfort kits (no food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not
plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we
accept the tents tOO?
>
>See below for draft acceptance cable language.
>
>Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operate them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but
i.t is outstanding, no action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
>
>1642 Georgia offer of $50,000. ACTION: Tomorrow morning Desk Officer will draft dip note
to accept their offer.
>Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check tomorrow (Govt declined to
give to Red Cross, or to a wire transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer (Erin Anna) will
draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check can be written
to "U.S. Department of State" (RM said yes, EUR said no) .
>
>1650 German Ambassador's visit to New Orleans. NO ACTION.
>GER Ambassador contacted Senator Prist's office about getting permissiont to travel to
N.O~ A staffer passed an inquiry to State. Guidance on travel was in clearance, but
German Ambassador had already traveled to region.
>
>1710 France - info on $lM private donation. NO ACTION.
>The Executive Summary contained a reference to a $lM private donation - removed as ES
only reflects govt offers. Not found in matrix. France Desk Officer had no knowledge of
the donation. Informed TF3.
>
>1730 Russia offer of bandages. NO ACTION.
>Flight scheduled for Sept. 13. Inquiry from PM Action Team about status.
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>OFDA transport summary - movement count 34 - (marked as blankets, should say bandages) -
marked as APPROVED, but OFDA has not issued a control number.
>
>1815 Greek offers of ships. ACTION: On Sept. 13 need to confirm with FEMA that cruise
ship no longer needed (also, turn back cargo ship which USG has not accepted).
>Offer and acceptance of cruise ship - Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring
'-fees-;--taxes']:)efore's'enCiing-sli-fp-:--No--rieed-for shij) (appareriE1.ytwo other SliJ.ps are alrea-dy--
available, and have been found to be unattractive options). There'S another offer
outstanding fro~ the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USGacceptance, yet it appears ship
departed for u.s. on/around 9/8.
>
>1830 European Commission condolence letter. NO ACTION.
>ERA received tasker for response to EC.condolence letter. ERA has no record of such a
letter (question whether the tasker should be a response to letter from president of
European Parliament to POTUS): ERA contact: John G.Robinson.
>
>2015 ALDAC of Ambassador Sullivan'S remarks handed to SWO. NO ACTION
>
>
>
>Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
>
>REFS: A) STATE 163461
>
>1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 4.
>
>2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Swiss Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Berne should deliver the points in para 4 at the
highest appropriate level on Tuesday, September 13.
>
>3. '(SBU) Background: OFDA informs State that some of the proposed items previously
accepted (ref) are no longer needed. We are prepared to accept the plastic sheeting,
bedding and comfort kits. The tents, tarps and crutches are simply not needed at this
time. The comfort kits have been accepted with the understanding that they containt~9
food items
>
>4. (SBU) Begin points:
>
>-- The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance,from the
Government of Switzerland in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
>
>-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the u.S. Government emergency response
authorities continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet the immediate
needs of those suffering from the hurricane'S impact.
>
>-- We very much appreciate your offer of supplies.
>
>-- An analysis of our specific needs indicates that the plastic sheeting, bedding and
comfort kits would be very useful to us. However, we do not currently have a need for
additional tents, tarps and crutches.
>
>-- We repeat our gratitude for the prompt and kind offer and delivery of humanitarian
supplies already sent~
>
>RICE
;>
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From:
Sent:
Atkinson, David R
Wednesday, November 3D, 2005 10:49 AM J)5b~.
To: AvelalJemant, Alex N
Subject: FW: Cable to France & French Polynesia·
Follow Up Flag: Follow up

Flag Status: Purple
Alex,
Do you have the MRN for the cable we did on French Polynesia? Thanks.
David
From: Norman, Alain G

sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 5:23 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Atkinson, David R
Subject: RE: cable to France & French Polynesia
Sorry, I think that cable wound up going out under EAP's aegis:
David, do you happen to know the number?
Alain
From: McCarthy, Deborah A

sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 4:56 PM
To: Norman, Alain G·
SUbject: RE: cable to France & French Polynesia
Can I get final cable number for the record?

sent: Thursday, september29, 2005 6:17 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
CC:: Yu, Alan K
Subject: FW: cable to France III French Polynesia
Please review & clear.

Thanks, Deborah.
Alain
From: Ball, Susan M (EUR).

sent: Thursday, september 29, 2005 6:06 PM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: cable to France & French Polynesia
Alain - The cable to France has been cleared by our deputy, Tania Chomiak-Salvi. Thanks, Susan
From: Nonnan, Alain G

sent: Thursday, september29, 2005 10:20 AM
DATE/CAS:E; In: 30 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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"To: Ball, Susan M(EUR)
Subject: RE: cable to France & French Polynesia
Susan,
Per our conversation, please find attached draft cables which, let's hope, will let us wrap up France and French Polynesia,
to the extent they may still be outstanding.
Please review and tweak the attached (e.g.• how to characterize the aGIF troops" from Polynesia, country tags, etc ... ) and
confirm you've got your Office Director's clearance (and any others you think best). You can send them back to me, and I'll
get SfES-O and KWG (Deborah McCarthy) clearance.
Thanks again for your assistance!
Alain
« File: France - Partial Acceptance Cable for Hurricane Katrina assistance - draft - vI.doc »
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Sent: Tuesday. January 10. 2006 9:12 AM
To: Morrow. Michael K B6
SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
More guidance to field.

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schlegel, Sally~; Service; Robert Ei Shaw, Andrewi Shore, Rhonda Hi Slaven, william A;
Smith, Robin A; Thomas, Harry K; Trinidad, wanda A; Truhn, J. Patrick; Truhn, J. Patrick;
Turekian, Vaughan Ci Van de Velde, James Ri Volker, Karen E; Weigold, Eva A; welch,
Gretchen G; West, Robert Ri Whiton, Christian P; Wisniewski, Mark Ei Wojtasiewicz, Renata
Ai 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
IU:VIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
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
. I--ta1y
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
UAS $~OO 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
2
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, European Commission
Civil Protection Co-operation Mechan~LEASED IN PART
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Information on Major Event / in USA I Hurricane Katrina I Message No. 16
To: Member States' Competent Authorities and Contact Points
From: Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC)
Contact personl , Location of event: USA B6

Phone: ;==':==~---..;"j
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Email: to earlier information IZI no Dyes:
This information is confidential I:8J no

The status of this message reported to be valid on 16/09/2005, 16:00 local =14:00 UTC
• Confirmed Hurricane Katrina fatalities rose to 792 (source BBC). This number
continues to increase as detailed search and rescue operations are undertaken.
• Recovery operations are contlnuing. The overall situation steadily improves. Military
forces in the region are starting to be reduced.
• It is estimated that water levels in the New Orleans area will return to normal by mid-
October, water is currently being pumped out at a rate of about 44 billion Iitres a day
(46 Million tonnes a day). Concern remains over dangerous levels of sewage-related,
bacteria and toxic chemicals.
• Ophelia, at present, is not expected to make landfall.
• President Bush made his fourth trip to the affected area on Sept 15 and announced
rebuilding plans for the region in a televised address from New Orleans.
• Local response arrangements have hot been changed. (See MIC Message 15)
2. EU & International Response

In total, over 120 countries, and 13 international & regional organisations have
offered assistance, inclUding all countries participating in the Mechanism.
The following European assistance has been provided or is accepted in support to the
relief operations:
COUNTRY STATUS ASSISTANCE

Austria Accepted 300 beds, 500 tarps
Belgium Deployed B-FAST team with 10 personnel
Czech Accepted 24,000 blankets, 600 camp beds and 14
Republic large tents

DATE/CASE ID: 18 MAY 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Denmark Accepted 10,000 blankets 2 rubhaltsand 3,500 first
aid kits
Finland Accepted 9,000 sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid
kits, 120 cooler cases, 1,000 pillow cases
and 3,500 thermo sheets
Deployed 3 logistic experts
France Delivered 40 tents, 400 tarps, 2,000 MREs
Deployed 17 diver~._._.
Germany Delivered 40,000 MREs
Deployed THW unit with 94 personnel + 15 pumps
and other equipment
Greece (Accepted) towels (quantity not known)
(Accepted) cruise ship
Hungary Deployed 8 personnel deployed with charity
orqanlzations
Italy Delivered 300 beds, 300 blankets, 600 sheets, 1·
pump, 11,200 chlorine tabs, 6 rafts, 5 first
- - . - -_. .-
aid kits, 1,OOOIbs formula, 6,OOOIbs
- -foodstiiffs',-8'em'erge-ncy staff:---- .
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Returned emergency team

- :buxembourg-_-. ,-Accepfed~_c, - - .~ '0- ___• _~~ ___
+.--- .. ...,.- -.-. ~f,OOO-caii:lp:beas~2-,OOO~blanket~,-~~'C-c-.,.~-_-. "
Deployed (with German team of 5 personnel (will change shift on
THW) 19 Sept.}
Netherlands Deployed Pumping team, including 3 pumps and
transport
Returned HMNLS Van Amstel
Norway Accepted 12,000 blankets, 8 tents and 7 first aid kits
(Deployed on 16 Sept)
Romania (Accepted) Tents (quantity unknown)
Slovak Accepted 25,000 blankets 500 camp beds 1,000 first
Republic aids and liquid soap
Slovenia Accepted 250 camp beds 780 blankets and 2,000
first aid kits (Deployed ~n 16 Sept)
Spain Delivered 6,200 MREs, 20 tents, 200 blankets and
medical supplies.
Sweden Deployed telecom equipment, 2 technicians, 1
coordinator
UK . Delivered 468,000 MREs, 2,900 blankets
KEY
accepted =acceptance by US authorities confinned
(accepted) = .
acceptance indicated by MIC but details of US authorization. commodity details and/or point of contact need to be
forwarded to EU coordinator.
Deployed =deployed personnel in field with specialist equipment or skills

Delivered =delivered material assistance .
Returned =were deployed and have now returned to country of origin
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Several Member States (Malta, Cyprus) have provided financial support to the Hurricane
Katrina relief fund. In order to enable the MIC to maintain' a correct overview, Member
States are kindly asked to notify any changes In the offers, acceptances or delivery'
of assistance.
Following acceptance of offers of assistance by the State Department there remains the
opportunity to utilize NATO strategic lift to transport commodities to the US (through the
EADRCC). Additional airlift is being provided by Canada (1 x Airbus A-310) and the
Ukraine (1x AN-124) to help complete this mission. It is anticipated that NATO flights will
take place every other day from 15th Sept through to 23rd Sept.
An overview of the (global) flight movement since 04 Sept - as listed by US OFDA .,
is attached to this message. (Flights listed in yellow have been receIved).
The second NATO flight with assistance from Austrian and the Slovak RepUblic was
scheduled for 15 Sept. A third flight with assistance from Norway and further commodities
from the Czech Republic is scheduled for 17th Sept.
An overview of the (global) flight movements is attached in annex 1. N.B.: Flights listed in
yellow have been received. The list may not include all those offers that have been
accepted as they enter the list only when the flight approval procedure has been
--coneluded.-Freneh-cargo-f1ight-also-inGludes-lJK-tents-{2900-blankets)------------'-
The US military airbase at Little Rock, Arkansas (LRAFB) is the primary point of entry for
international assistance by air. LRAFB has a logistics unit in place for the reception and
-dispatctn)fas-sistance-~-' = --- ,---- - ---- - -" ---- - ---,-- _~-c ---- -- - - - -- - - - c
The commodities are being called forward by FEMA field elements including JFOs. To
date 86 trucks have been sent out from LRAFB (19 to Mississippi, 61 to Louisiana, 4 to
Arkansas and 2 to Texas), includinq commodities received from the Czech Republic,
France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
FEMA have highlighted the Swedish Ericsson equipment as particularly useful.
Operations in the New Orleans region:

The German led and Luxembourg supported THW team continues to work closely with the
local authorities as well as with US forces and is housed on US Naval vessel Shreveport
together with the Dutch team. The THW team have 12 major pumps operating in St
Bernard and Jefferson parishes. In addition to this, the team is undertaking a variety of
smaller scale pumping activities in the New Orleans area and has helped to return to use
of at least 3 permanent pump stations so far. The team have also been contributing to
contingency planning to deal with the heavy rainfall anticipated in the next few days. The
Washington Times on Sept 15 ran an article on THW work with interviews of the team
members.
A French diving team arrived in the New Orleans area on Tuesday (13th Sept) and is
working in collaboration with the US Navy. The team has been split into two. One team
has been helping identify and unblock marine channels whilst the other has been
conductinq underwater searches and the recovery of bodies. Team leader M. Amault
reports they are due to move on to work in the Gulfport area tomorrow.
The Dutch pumping team is conducting operations in Plaquemines parish, the team
consists of five experts, three pumps of 50 cubic metres flow per minute, and
transportation. The team is now located on board US Naval vessel Shreveport.
lJNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
Co-ordination:
EU co-ordinator( - #Nil! return to the UK on 17 September. He will be replaced B6
by the Danish co-ordination expe~ ~s on his B6
way to Baton Rouge where he wi assume co-ordmatJon and liaison dulles. e will be
embedded in the OFDAlState department cell within the FEMA regional response centre.
A joint OFDAIUN/EU mission to New Orleans is planned for Saturday 17th Sept.
The head of the US State Department task force responding to Hurricane Katrina visited
the EU team to pass on his appreciation for the EU's contributions to the emergency
response and for the team's assistance with co-ordination of that response.
5. Contact details:
EU Coordination Expert I 'Office :
Until 17 September Mobile: I BE
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EU Coordination Expert I MOOlle:, B6
As from 14 September
THW/Lux Team ~aH·'..!l.: I
-";~.
Dutch Team Phone: -

French diving team Phone:
... -. -
Request for assistance: [8J yes D no; future request: D probable D not yet known
Type of assistance [8J material [8J intervention team [8J expert or assessment team
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Bentes, JuJianna W LJq·Lf .

From: Dean, Paul
RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:27 PM
To: Gutherie, Peler A; Borek, Jamison S
SUbject: FW: eMS Spot Report: Hurricane Katrina (SBU)
see item one.
-----OriginaI Message-----
From: Sanders, Robert P
sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:25PM
To: SES-O_CMS-WReport
Subject: eMS Spot Report: Hurricane Katrina (SBU)
SENSITIVE BUT l[N(_LASSIFIED
eMS SPOT REPORT: HURRICANE KATRINA

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

* State has fielded inquiries from 32 foreign missions regarding the status of their nationals in the
disaster-affected areas: We are working with FEMA and the American Red Cross (ARC) to address
these inquiries, but those organizations cannot predict when sufficient information will be available
to provide answers. State officials,joined by DHS, FEMA and ARC, briefed 113 members ofthe
diplomatic corps today to share information and field questions. (CMS te/cons)
* . Spanish Member of Parliament Lourdes Munoz and her family have taken refuge at the New
Orleans Convention Center and, according to the Spanish Embassy, are without food, water, or
money. FEMA and ARC are aware. (eMS - Embassy ofSpain telcon)
* The Russian Embassy reports high-level interest in the fate of thirty Russians stranded in a hotel in
New Orleans. State has reported their location to U.S. Coast Guard representatives handling rescue
operations. .
* Two Jordanians, the son of a senator and the son of a former Prime Minister, have been relocated to -
the Superdome after having been trapped in ahotel in New Orleans without food or water. (CMS-
Embassy ofJordan telcon)
UNCLASSIFIED
4/512006
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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 10: 23 OCT 2006 200503991
From: Zerbi, Nohemi [mailto:Nohemi.Zerbi@dhs.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:32 PM
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
IB:·202-355-5058·
· I Bl
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, Piaj Moran, Mike;
Nohemi Zerbi; 1 lporterp@state. gov;
Su Ject: DISPATCH 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, 25 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
504-234-6921
Contact: Paul Hanneman
Please let me know if you have any qu~stions or problems.

1
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UNCLASSIFIED
Thanks,
Laura
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From: 1......._ _........1 B6
Sent: Friday, September 09,20056:08 PM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: NORTHCOM Input on Foreign Offers of Assistance
John,
1
Froml...._ ...... clarification on discrepancies (Czech Republic, France, Israel, Netherlands, UK)
FEMA (Sonja) is aware.
--011001 Messa~e--
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~~~eet! F:: Ri AtOM iQ Input on Foreign Offers of Assistance
,
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from: I ~
Sent:. Friday, september 09,20057:48 AM
To: 'sonja.nleuwejaar@dhs.gov'
Cc:
Subject:
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NORTHCOM Input on Foreign Offers of AssIstance
Sonja,
It took longer than we expected. However, here is clarification on the discrepancies we noted last night:
Czech Republic Water Filtration Unit (Page 6, first offer) - Offer includes possibility of Czech Military
Air Transport. However, NORTHCOM
considers the aid itself as civil in nature and offered no opinion on whether it should be
accepted. They defer to FEMA.
24 Tatra Trucks (Page 6, second offer) - These are privately owned trucks that the Czechs
are offering to transport
to a U.S. base. Civil in nature. NORTHCOM defers to FEMA.
France Salvage Tug (Page 8, fourth offer from France) - The salvage tug is one of the two ships
mentioned in the offer. The t u g , ' .
already enroute from Martinique, has a 16 man dive team embarked. NORTHCOM
wants the tug and embarked divers,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNCLASSIFIED

7/5/2006 REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 18 MAY 2007 200503991
Message . Page 2 of2
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and Is indicating so to 005. NORTHCOM does not require the 2-8 aircraft also included
In the offer, or the second ship.
Israel Two Military and two Health Officials (Page 13, second offer from Israel) - The two "Military
Officials" are Military Public
Health Professionals and are already here. NORTHCOM sees them filling essentially a civil
function. Think this one is
OBE.
Netherlands Frigate VAN AMSTEL (Page 17, bottom two offersj- The Frigates referred to in the
offers dated 31 Aug and 5 Sep are
both VAN AMSTEL. This is a duplicate offer. The remainder of the offer (KDC-10 with
relief supplies) is civil in nature
and NORTHCOM defers to FEMA. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the ship.
Pumps (Page 18, first, third and fourth offers) - NORTHCOM wants these pump,s•
. Additional Pumps (Not in DoS Matrix). - Quite a bit of ongoing coordination between Army
Corps of Engineers, DoS,
NORTHCOM and the Dutch. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the pumps and has
email chain suggesting 005
is aware of offer. NORTHCOM will coordinate with 005 to get this reflected In
matrix.
United Kingdom HMS CUMBERLAND (Not on Matrix) - This was a direct offer by UK LNO to
NORTHCOM. NORTHCOM does
require the ship and no further action lsrequlred.
Let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. 0 B6
lTNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce10
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:15 AM
To: SA-INDIA-ONLY-DL. RELEASED IN PART
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: FW: LOGGER: Log entries B6
FYI - Michael
-,
PM has pledged to work this out first thing this morning. They will be working with the Indian Embassy here. Itinerary is as
follows:
9/100830 - depart Delhi, refuel and overnight In Oman

9/12 1430 -- arrive Boston
9/12 1930 -- arrive Little Rock, AK
Michael
_··--origlnal Message-- .
From: CMS TaskForce1G
sent: Friday, 5eptember 09,20055:01 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1F; 1F1 Mail
Cc: TaskForce-I; TaskForce-l
SUbject: RE: LOGGER: Log enbies
LOGGER
0030 Embassy Delhi called to request diplomatic overflight clearance for IL-76 flight loaded with relief supplies. They were
assured the clearance would be worked OOB.
. .
0445 Embassy Tokyo called expressing interest in mil-mil transfers of.relief supplies and manpower and were directed to
contact NORTHCOM. .
I I
PM Rep, Task Force 1 Hurricane Katrina
B6
---Qriginal Message-·_·-
From: CMS TaskForcelF
Sent: Frlday, September 09, 2005 3:54 AM
To: TFl Mail
Cc: TaslcForce-l
Subject: LOGGER: Log entries
0330 Embassy Paris called EUR rep, requesting that the official acceptance cable for France's offer of a tug boat and
divers be released.
0335 Embassy Moscow advised EUR rep that the Russian Government was looking for acceptance of their offer of tents,
blankets, transformers, and medical supplies by COB Moscow time today, in anticipation of their proposed Sept. 13 flight.
Acceptance of the proposed donation and diplomatic flight clearance are both pending.
0350 Embassy Athens phoned Task Force to advise of a pnvate offer of a coroner from Thessalon ica of his services in the
relief effort.
Respeclfully Yours,
John Conlon (1100-0700 EST, 9/8-9/9)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1

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TFUS01:M WARLICK
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S/ES-O:A WESTLNG
S, D, P~ E, T, M, G, R, TFUS01, S/ES-O-2, S/ES-3,

S/ES-IRM, S/ES-O/CMS, S/ES"'-EX, EUR-5
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TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 018 AS OF 0500 EDT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005
Unclassified Tel~~ra~ Text M Warlick, Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) A total of 117 countries and 12 international

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

relief goods, including generators, tents, blankets,
bottled water and medical supplies. .
Youngone, a
Korean sportswear manufacturer and the largest
foreign "investor in Bangladesh, offered $100,000 in cash.
Nike is the biggest buyer of Youngone products. (Task
Force)
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
3. (U) The Task Force has sent additional cables

accepting offers of assistance from Peru, Chile, France,
Greece, Austria, Finland, and India. We expect more
acceptances from FEMA within the next day or two. (Task
Force)
UNCLASSIFIED

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK r"UMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED 2
ARRIVALS OF ASSISTANCE
4. (U) Thailand's Prime Minister Shinawatra arrives early

this morning at JFK with a planeload of relief supplies,
including blankets and rice. A second Thai plane already
at JFK will carry the supplies on to Little Rock, Arkansas
as requested. (Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 F
Wednesday, September 14, 20054:18 AM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Cloud, John A(BerJin); Taplin, Mark A (Bucharest)(Bucharest); Munter, Cameron P(Prague 1);
Webster, Christopher W(Oslo); Godfrey, Anthony F(Yerevan); van Voorst, Carol: Piccuta,
Daniel W(Luxembourg); Lane, James B(London); Kosnett, Philip S(Reykjavik); Decker, Karen
B(Athens); Hyatt, Amy J(Helsinki); Hofmann, Karl W(Paris); Imbrie, William(Brussels): Kaiser,
Sandra L(Copenhagen); Russell, Daniel A (DCM-Moscow)(Moscow); Blakeman, Chat(The
Hague): Noble, Stephen V(Stockholm); Kaidanow, Tina S(Sarajevo)
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: Response to cable on offer of forensics/SARlsearch and rescue teams
Importance: High
Dear OeMs/Political Chief:

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

Berlin
Forensics
Brussels
Sarajevo
Prague
Copenhagen
Paris
Amsterdam
Oslo
Search and Rescue
Yerevan
Vienna
Helsinki
Athens
Luxembourg
Bucharest
Moscow
Stockholm
London
.Reykjavik
Many thanks.
vernelle Trim
EUR Task Force Representative

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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France:
18.1 tons of emergency and humanitarian aid, including tents, tarps, rations, and cooking
'kits. (Status: arrived Sept 6 and 8) .
17 military divers assisting in port rehabilitation and dock clearance. (Status, arrived
Sept 11) ,
Special Red Cross fund for Katrina created by French mayors. (status: underway)
18 French Red Cross staffers deployed to Baton Rouge. (status: underway)
Other NGOs and private companies: rescue and telecommunications personnel; boats;
water purification and telecommunications equipment; medicine; helicopters; air
transport; and monetary contributions. (status: underway)

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA .
DATE/CASE In: 21 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN FULL
From: Yu, Alan K
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 3:32 PM
To: Ball, Susan M; Norman, Alain G
Cc: EUR-WE-France-DL
Subject: RE: Follow-up on Katrina Matrix
I understand the summary is back in the box, and no longer going outside the executive branch .. Now we're only
misinforming ourselves.
From: Ball, Susan M

sent: Thursday, september 22, 2005 ·2:39 PM
To: Yu, Alan K; Norman, Alain G
Cc: EUR-WE-France-DL
Subject: RE: Follow-up on Katrina Matrix
It's great to have an accurate reflection of what we are doing, but it would also have been useful -- not to mention politic --
to have included accurate information on French assistance in the summary doc that was widely available to the public.
The French had an updated copy every day, and their Hill contacts wondered why the French weren't doing more, or
alternatively, why their assistance wasn't accurately reflected in the State summary. As Alain is tired of hearing, I art:!
sure, we tried repeatedly to ensure that the summary was more accurate. For reasons I still don't understand, we were
never successful. Is that summary document defunct, or is it still out there ticking donors off?
From: Yu, Alan K

sent: Thursday, september 22, 2005 11:46 AM
To: Nonnan, Alain G
Cc: Ball, Susan M
Subject: FW: Follow-up on Katrina Matrix
Alain-
Could you follow up with Eileen Kane (right?) to make sure she gets this in?
Alan
From: Van Maerssen, Otto H(Paris)

sent: Thursday, september 22, 2005 11:42 AM
To: Ball, Susan M
Cc: Katrina Working Group
SUbject: FW: Follow-up on Katrina Matrix
Susan:
Here's a detailed update on the France section.
Regards,
Otto
From: Platt, Lynne G
sent: Thursday, september 22, 2005 5:38 PM
To: Van Maerssen, Otto H
'Cc: Roy-SUltan, Sophie X; Oegg-Tripp, Melissa C
Subject: Follow-up on Katrina Matrix
Hi,Otto -- Renee said you'were the right person to send this Katrina Matrix back to Washington. Here it is
forthwith. Just to let you know that Sophie spent a lot oftime on getting this filled in properly, collecting info
from the CGs and APPs. )
Thanks for forwarding. Cheers. -- Lynne
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From: Larrea, John F

Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 11:29 AM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: MREs - re-gifting
Alain,
Here is where we stand for now with France and the MRE's. Embassy Paris is going to follow up.
Best,
John
From: Van Maerssen, Otto 'H(Paris)

Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:21 AM
To: Larrea, John F
ee: Ball, Susan M; White, Thomas J (Paris)
Subject: RE: MREs ~ re-gifting
John:
Sure, I'll follow up.
Reportedly, French MREs are prized out in the field 3-5 times more highly than other nations' MREs. So, the prospect of
getting back, hypothetically, British or Pakistani MREs probably should act as gentle persuasion to accept the NGO
disposition plan.
On the press side, I don't think the points are that difficult to swallow:
- The response to our requests for assistance was overwhelming (literally)
-- The immediate humanitarian crisis has passed
-. We were not able to use all the aid sent
- We're working with other nations to determine how best to use the unused resources, particularly to respond to other
humanitarian crises around the world.
It probably would help jf you could get specific destination/recipient information.

Regards,
Otto
From: Larrea, John F [mailto:LarreaJF@state.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:30 PM
To: Van Maerssen, Otto Hi White, Thomas J (Paris)
ee: Ball, Susan M
. Subject: FW: MREs - re-giftin9
OUo,
Would you be able to follow up with the French on the issue of the 800 French MRE units which were donated for
Hurricane Katrina relief but which were found to be unusable for that purpose?
The Department was working on a solution that would entail giving these - and many, many more - donated MRE's
to a private American NGOfor probable distribution as part of humanitarian relief in the Caribbean. Susan called
the French Embassy last week and they had some initial concerns about possible press reaction. They also wanted
to know who the NGO would be and which countries would be recipients. Unfortunately, EURlPGI could not tell '
me as of yesterday afternoon which NGO would receive and distribute or which Caribbean countries would get the
MRE'SVNITEDSTATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Just to let you know, I understand the MRE's are in a warehouse with hundreds of thousands of other units· if the
French were to request the return of the MRE's, we could give them back 800 units, but might not be the same
units as the ones they donated.
Regards
John Larrea
Country Officer France and Vatican
Office of Western European Affairs

sent: Tuesday, November 15, 200S 4:55 PM
To: Larrea, John F; Spence, Jennifer 5; Hall, Morgan Ci Tucker, John C
ce: Ball, Susan M; Yu, Alan K; Roy, Kenneth M
SUbject: MREs - re-gifting
I'd like to ask you to please send a little note to your respective capitals, if you've not already done so, double-
checking that the nation in question would be OK with our giving the MREs to a reputable NGO (or two) so that the
MREs can be put to good use (as we will no longer be needing the MREs).
I know that in several cases we've already received a (preliminary) response from embassies here, but there is a
desire to be sure we have as much clarity or support as possible for such a move.
I believe nobody wants to see them destroyed.
Many thanks.
Alain
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Norman, Alain G B6
From: Dankert, Roger L(Main Slale Rm 2422)
To: Katrina Working Group: Russell, Erica B; Stevens, eSteve'
Cc:. Ryan, Timothy G; Stulzriem, Lawrence A; PM-ActionTeam; 1------- I
B6
Subject: FW: FRENCH DIVERS and TUG ISO JTF Katrina
I'm circulating this to the Kalrina WG to ensure closure on this French mil-mil contribution to Katrina relief. 1) Will EUR
take on sending a cable thanking France? (Note, looks like French Embassy is the second address below.) 2) PMIISO -
Steve Stevens, there may be a dip clearance request to take the divers out, same as when they came in. Roger Dankert.
PMAT Duty Director
From:1 INORAO USNORTHCOM POLAO B6

sent: Wednesday, September 28,200512:59 PM
To: USNORTHCOM JPG INTL ASST - OMB; Vassalotti, Michael J
Cc: CMSTaskForce1G; oci.mmf@ambafrance-us.org; rmtkatrina_docl@ofda.net; PM-ActionTeam; Bennett Tim Civ I
AF/XOO-ARAj I ~SNORTHCOM J50; george.croy@navy.mil; USNORTHCOM JPG Room· OMB; B6j

I IUSA NORAO USNORTHCOM IC; I IUSA NORAO USNORTI-ICOM J47; HK B6
NORTHCOM LO, JCS NMCC; gordon.price@navy.mil
Subject: RE: FRENCH DIVERS and TUG ISO JTF Katrina
Classification:' UNCLASSIFIED
Bill,
I informed DoS and the French DAn in DC yesterday that there was no longer a requirement for the French dive
teams, They are currently in Pensacola and are scheduled to return to France on 30 SEP.
R, Phil·
I I B6
Deputy Political Advisor to
I
Commander. NOMD-US N°lem Command
B6
from: USNORTI-ICOM JPG INTL ASST - OMB

sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:54 AM
To: 'Vassalotti, Michael J' .
Cc:1 .' INORAO USNORTHCOM POLAD; eMS TaskForcelG; 'ocLmmf@ambafrance-us.org'; B6
'rmtkatrina_dod@ofda.net'; PM-ActionTeam; Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA; I ~SNORTHCOM ]5D;
'george.croy@nayy.mil'; USNORTHCOM JPG Room - OMB; I INORAO U5NORTI-ICOM Ie; c=:J
I INORAO USNORTI-ICOM J47; HK NORTI-ICOM La, JCS NMCC; 'gordon.price@navy.mil'
Subject: RE: FRENCH DIVERS and lUG ISO JTF Katrina .
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
LTC Vassalotti,
Per our phone can, I just verified with our maritime planners, who have direct contact with Naval elements for
Katrina; they have confirmed mission complete for the dive salvage tasks. Request we commence coordination and
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planning for retrograding the French Dive team back to home ~t~tl6n.
From the daily briefings and sitreps, it is my understanding that the French dive teams performed superbly and their
assistance was greatly appreciated. Will work with DOS to send a Dip Cable formally thanking the Govt of France and the
French Navy for their gracious assistance provided and complimenting the Navy on their superb performance.
Let me know what I can do to help facilitate the smooth redeployment of the French Divers. If I recall correctly, they
were transported by a French Military KC·135 (J) flying out of Martinique with dip clearance into Pensacola.
Standing by to assist
B6
-----Ori~inal Message-"':"'-
From: L. IUSNORTHCOM J521 [mailto~ B6
sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 9:58 PM '-----------
To:1 ICCMWC-Ol); LANGG@SECONDFLT.NAVY.MIL; CMS TaskForcelG B6
Cc: CASTELLOJ@SECOND.NAVY.MIL; PRICE, GORDON S. av COMINEWARCOM N8; 1-....;"...------.
ONORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD
Subject: RE: FRENCH DIVER STATUS
Per telephone call with Erica Russell (Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Dept of State Representative to TF
Hurricane Katrina (202) 647-6611) (9/7 at 9 :15 p.m. EDT).
Dept of State concurs with NqRTHCOM and COMSECONDFLT acceptance of the referenced French Naval
Divers offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Relief. .
We need to work through the French Embassy (your Fax below should suffice) to-request diplomatic
clearance for arrival of personnel and equipment to the U.S.
Diplomalic clearance requests are normally placed through the embassy (French Embassy) in Washington,
D.C. and are sent to the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Mr. Steve Stevens (202)
736-7158 or cell] I . . . B6
Please copy this office on any correspondence. Let us know if you need assistance, we can contact the
Defenses Attached Office, US Embassy; France if required to assist. .
Understand you have been in contact with the unit for the required information to coordinate their arrival and
onward integration with MDSU TWO . .
I I ( .
IUSNORTHCOM JPG I International Assistance B6!
I
•..··Original Message----
From: PRICE, GORDON 5. CIV COMINEWARCOM NB
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 16:57
To: Croy, George P. CAPT (CMWC-Ol)
Cc: ! ICOMINEWARCOMi Mcgrath, Robert CN COMINEWARCOMi! . kCMWC-N37);1
LT FORNATL-FR COMINEWARCOM, N8; CMWC awo;! WRICE, GORDON 5. CN COMINEWARCOM N8 ' - - - - - -......
B6
5/2412006 lTNCLASSIFIED
Two Corrections:
Fax Number at French Embassy is: I_...;.;.;...~""""",-""-,,,;,'-J

<., .>, I B6
MDSU TWO POC is 1'-- --' B6
VIR Scott
-----Original Message--
From: PRICE, GORDON S. av COMINEWARCOM N8
sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 16:28
To: I !cCMWC-Ol)
ee: " ! !COMINEWARCOM: Mcgrath, Robert CIVCOMINEWARCOM;! !(CMWC-N37):
!
COMINEWARCOM NS
IFORNATL-FR COMINEWARCOM, NB: CMWC awo:1
L..-. _
IPRICE, GORDON S. CIV
Subject: FRENCH DIVER STATUS
COS,
I Ihas been on the phone with the assistant naval attache at the French embassy wrt the B6
French Divers coming to support CJTF Katrina. The divers are ready to go; they are just awaiting
final orders from the French Navy. The French Navy will issue the order to deploy once they receive
something in writing from the US side. They do NOT need any formal letter; just a simple fax to the
French Naval Attache at the following number: I " I The fax simply needs to provide B6
the info in bold text below:
1. The USN is expecting the French Divers to arrive by air at (location

of airfield) for further ground transport to (deployment site) by
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _(Iand or sea).
Initial discusssions talked about the French flying into NAS Pensacola, but in conversations
with I I(MDSU TWO lead in Pascagula) Trent lott Airport is open and is very near to the B6
I current bed down site for MDSU TWO. It would be much easier to move the French Divers if they
come in to Trent lott airport. .,
The French expect to arrive either tomorrow evening or Friday, depending on when they get
authorization to move. MDSU TWO will still be based out of Pascagula then, so that should be the
initial destination for the French divers. If they go into Trent lott, transport to Pascagula for lash up
with MDSU TWO should be via road; believe MDSU TWO could provide ground transport ....lf they
go into NAS Pensacola, I am unsure whether the USN would transport them to Pascagula via
ground or air...??
2. The French divers will integrated into the chain of command with MDSU TWO.
This is already established in the latest JFMCC Command Structure with the French divers
under MDSU TWO. The French divers will be integrated into existing MDSU TWO dive teams.
3. POC(s):
The CO of MDSU TWO has not yet arrived in Pascaqula. The current poe at MDSU TWO is
'-- 1 His contact info is: " B6
B6
512412006 UNCLASSIFIED
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They also need appropriate POCs to coo~diri~ie details of the aircraft arrival at the designated
airfield and onward transport to Pascagula..
I_ _-:---:--_Iour PEP officer, is standing by to travel to the MDSU TWO location as an B6

LNO as required.
VIR Scott
G. Scott Price
Gordon "Scott" Price
COMINEWARCOM N8
ACOS for Mine Warfare Programs
Tel: (361) 961-4827
Fax: (361) 961-4832
DSN: 861-
NIPR: gordon.price@navy.mil
- SIPR: pricegs@cmwc.navy.mil
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APPR: S/E
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TFOl:JDANIES
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EUR: NCOOK S/ES: EMALLOY L: PGUTHERIE M: RGONZALES

EUR: SBALL S/ES-O: CTRIBBLE TF01: MGALLAGHER
SIES, EUR, M, P, S, CMS, PM, s/s-o

IMMEDIATE PARIS
IMMEDIATE JOINT STAFF WASHDC, SECDEF WASHDC IMMEDIATE,

DHS IMMEDIATE, USAID/oFDA IMMEDIATE, NORTHCOM IMMEDIATE
FOR AMBASSADOR
E.O. 1295B: NIA
TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US, FR
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FRANCE

FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: VAN MAERSEN - DANIES TELCON
1. (U) Please notify immediately. This is an action

request.
2. (U) The Department instructs Chief of Mission to

deliver the following to appropriate host government
officials for assistance with Hurricane Katrina relief,
operations. '
3. (U) Begin points:
Thank you for your generous offer of Hurricane Katrina

relief assistance_
-- On behalf of the Government of the united States of

America and all Americans, I welcome and accept your
country's kind offer to provide divers to assist in
recovery operations.
UNCLASSIFIED

DATE/CASE In: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
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. -- We are assessing your offer to make available forensic

experts and as we determine where such assets can best be
used we would appreciate additional details regarding
their area(s) of expertise.
-- We look forward to working with you in expediting the

deployment of this assistance to help with the relief
efforts.
End points.
yy
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
uNCLASSIFIED
From:
Sent: :17 PM
To: B6
Director; Team ea er
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: France: Offer of Assistance
FYI, we got an information fragment in the TF just now: In a conversation with the Secretary this evening, the French FM
offered 70 civil security experts and doctors currently in Martinique, and also cargo aircraft, naval vessels, tents and
bedding. N.B.: Naval Vessels.
Regards,
Doug Ryan
PM Rep, TF-1202 647 6611
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE .1

DATE/CASE 10: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Chol t Martino I
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
I·.
ThrouqhllO liaison witb, . . Icol. Jean Lu Friedl'ing. B6
I jthe Army attache at the French Embassy, said that he would like to offer 17 divers and perhaps a
tug boat. He would need an official request from U.S. Embassy in France. He noted that the divers can be there in 1 day
to 1.5 days. It was also noted that the French Embassy is in contact wI anti-mine people in Corpus Christi~

1
DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN PART
From: CMS TaskForce1G B6
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 20052:21 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForca-1
Subject: .FOR LOGGER - Update on French and Netherlands military offers
. I •
PM rep requested NORTHCOM confirm that the French offer of 17 divers and salvage tug boat had been accepted by I
NORTHCOM and the military on the ground in Pensacola will be prepared to receive them. Once written confirmation is I
I
received from NORTHCOML 1overflight clearance for the flight will be passed to the French Attache in B6i
Washington. The flight is expected foland at 14:00 local time Sunday September 1 1 . ' .
PM rep requested NORTHCOM confirm acceptance of a Netherlands offer of water pumps. The Dutch had contracted a
Ukrainian aircraft to fly in the water pumps. PM rep received written confirmation from NORTHCOM I I.
that the Army Corps of Engineers accepts the Dutch offer. '--------
RLF
1TFG

1
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
SUbject:
i Attachments: Cable-France Acceptance.doc
TF1 - per most recent telcon, we still haven't seen the latest acceptance cable (draft attached). Could you please track it
down and send? '
Also, according tdNORTHCOM J-5 now has informed theTF that it not only wants the 17 French divers, but also a B6
French Navy tugboatrrOm the Antilles - could that be added to the draft please without precipitating an undue delay in
transmission?
Thanks so much.
----Original Message-----
From: Ball, Susan M (EUR)
Sent: Thursday, september 08,20056:10 PM
To: VanMaerssen, Otto X (Paris); White, Thomas J (PARIS)
Cc: Mason, Ann L
Subject: FW: Please review 'cable-France Acceptance'
Fyi, this should be coming your way shortly. I just cleared it. Susan
From: eMS TaskForce!P

sent: .Thursday, September 08, 2005 12:06 PM
To: Cook, Nelissa J(Maln State); Ball, Susan M (EUR); Gutherie, Peter A(Room 3422 Main State)
Cc: TaskForee-1
SubJect: Please review 'cable-France Acceptance'
Please review the attached cable accepting French offer of divers.
cable-France
~cceptance.doc(3...
Joel Danies
EURlEX/PMO

1
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1G .
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 6:30 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1G; TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: End of Shift Report - 3 rd Shift 9/12/05·
Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/12/05

Shift 3 (2300 - 0700)
PM Representative End of Shift Report - Ed Trimakas
Verified with call to J-5 Northcom] I

Sat email Mil to Mil B6'I
Relief Assistance Listing remains unchanged. Two reported changes from separate sources concerning French
Tug boat (no longer needed) and French EOD team arrival to US confirmed. Updated Executive Summary
report and date base accordingly. .
No further information on Rwanda assistance flight arrival. Post had previously indicated imminent Rwanda
relief aircraft. New York has been approved. However. any flights into or out of Mississippi and Louisiana
must have Dept of State Katrina task approval and approvals from FEMA and other USG agencies that are
involved in the relief effort. .

1
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
' ..
Choi, Martino I
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Importance: High
FYI in advance of demarche delivery: Task Force contacted duty officer Donald Clayton to
. inform Embassy Paris that U.S.-French mil-to-mil contact has been established reaardina
the French offer of tuaboat and diver. I I B6
I
~ ~I~i~s~in contact with French Navy Commander Bertin in Brest, France
I
Valerie Lynn
EUR Bureau Rep
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:34 PM
To: UNGA P: Agor, Christina J: Aguilar, Karen: Aidekman, David S: Almodovar, Cindy
Trodden: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden: Amadeo, Stefanie: Anthony, Tanya M: Archer, Louise V:
Areias, Allison V: Bame, David J: Barks-Ruggles, Erica: Barnes, Susan D: Beecroft, Robert
S: Beecroft, Robert S: Beeton, Amy E: Bell, Susan J (S/CT): Block, Marc David: Bockner,
Matthew A: Boluda, Gladys: Bradley, Tobin J: Brewer, Maria E: Brose, Christian D: Buangan,
_ Richard L: Burk, Susan F: Chacon, Arnold A: Chagnon, Natalie L: Chambers, Patricia J:
Chandler, Karen R: Cheatwood, Jon P: Cohen, James A: Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B .
•. Todd; Dees, Peter M; Diascro, Matthew N: Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A:'
Dunne, Charles W: Echeverria, Cynthia C: Elliott, Susan Mj Erath, Tara F: E Telegrams:
Feeley, John Dj Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N: Foster, Timberlakej Franz, David W; Fritz,
Jonathan D: Fuhrer, Mary Jo: Garcia, Vera: Gisvold, Lisa C; Gordon, Angela J: Gunderson,
Brian: Hardy, Elsie: Harris, Michelle F: Hartley, Brent R: Hart, Shirley M: Hawthorne,
Margaret Dj Hayden, Caitlin M: Helton-Floyd, Kathleen L: Holinka, Ann M: Horton, Brenda D:
Hughes, Inez I: Irey, Kelley K: Jablonsky, Michele: Jackson, Charlie G: Jackson, Charlie
G: Kilroy, Bernadette A; Kontos, Stephen L: Kushner, Todd A: Lacey, Edward J: Levy, Philip
I: Lineberry, Laura E (Liz): Lowenkron, Barry F: Manning, Robert A: Markey, Daniel S:
Martinez, Elizabeth L: Matera, Michael A: McCray, I Jean: McCray, I Jean: Meyer, Susan M;
Miller, Michael F: Mills, Richard: Nakian, Elizabeth A: Norman, Marc E: Noyes, Nicholas:
Oldham, Linda: Oldham, Linda: Padilla, Chris: Palmer, Virginia E; PATH D: PATH Pj PATH PA;
PATH PAPLIGA; PATH SCT Operations; PATH SP; PATH SS: PATH SWO: PATH T: Patterson, Rex M;
Perez, Carol Z: perina,' Rudolf V: Perry, Margaret A: P-EUR Duty: Phelps, Sandy L: Pierce,
Patrice C: Pilcher, William B; Plowden, Marisa L: P-WHA Duty; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana,
Jennifer L: Realuyo, Celina B; Roberton, Craig L: Salazar, Edward J: Schlegel, Sally A;
Schneider, Caroline M: SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TDY: SESO Telegramsj Shaw,
Andrew: Shore, Rhonda H: Sidereas, Eugenia M: Slaven, William A: Smith, Taiya M: Snyder,
April C: Sokolsky, Richard D: SES-Line Assistant TDY: SES-Line Officer TDY; TF1 -
Telegrams: TF2 - Telegrams: TF-MGT- Telegrams: TF-PDPA - Telegrams: Tomlinson, Christina:
Van de Velde, James Rj Waller, Robert P: Ward, Celeste J: Watzlavick, Paul S: ~icks,
Daniel H: Wilkinson, James R: Winter, Roger Pj Wisniewski, Mark E: Zawitkowski, Andre J
Subject: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FRANCE FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
Importance: High .
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FRANCE FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: STATE 163366
1. NIACT precedence due to need for weekend action. Please notify immediately. This is
an action request.
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED'
UNCLASSIFIED
2: SUMMARY and INTRODUCTION: State 163366 (ALDAC) listed specific areas of need identified
by USG emergency management officials for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Some or all
of the assistance offered by host government appears to match these needs. Using the
talking points below, posts are instructed to convey to host government officials:
--We have identified a match;

--we accept host government's offer; and --we will be back in touch with host government
regarding logistical details for delivery of this assistance.
See further action request at the end of this cable. END SUMMARY.
3. Talking points for use with host government:
Thank you for your generous offer of assistance for the Hurricane Katrina relief
effort.
-- Your offer includes material and/or equipment that the U.S.

Government has identified as a critical need.
-- We accept your offer of a salvage tugboat and divers. We are reviewing your other
offers as part of our ongoing needs assessment.
-- U.S. Government assessment teams are currently analyzing the specifics of our critical
needs and how your offer can meet these needs.
-- Once our experts make a precise determination of how we can specifically utilize the
material and/or equipment your government has offered, we will be in touch with you
regarding logistical details for delivery of your assistance.
End points.
4. Action request for Post: please provide the Hurricane Katrina Task Force, preferably
via front-channel cable, with: I
-- name and contact information of host government point of contact - preferably English-
speaking - who has the technical expertise to address follow up technical and logistical
details with U.s. emergency management officials;
name and contact info of Post's point of contact on this matter;

and
as much specific information as possible regarding the material and/or equipment being
offered by host government (e.g., if tents are being offered, how many and what size they
are; if genera~ors are being offered, how many and what capacity they are, etc.) RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
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TAGS: . PREL, EAID, BCON, AEMR, MARR, MASS, ASEC, CASC, ~US, FR
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Subject: TFUSoi: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE

KATRINA FROM FRANCE
Ref: A) STATE 172092 B) PARIS 6137 C) PARIS 6026 D) PARIS 5995
1. (SBU) This is an action request - - see paras 2 and 3.
I
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG response to assistance
offers from the Government of France for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy
Paris should deliver the points in para 3 at the highest appropriate
level at its earliest opportunity.
3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offers of

assistance from the Government of France in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina.
-- Your contribution of over IB tons of humanitarian relief supplies

and equipment, as well as the support provided by your military
representatives and NGO personnel, greatly assisted in the relief
effort.
-- Our emergency officials have determined that we are unable to accept

any other offers 6f material or personnel support at this time. The
items and expertise provided to date have made a tremendous difference
in the lives of victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The USG has received an outpouring of support from many nations and
international organizations, as well as individuals. On behalf of the
United States Government and all Americans, I want to express heartfelt
appreciation; once again, for the Government of France's generous offer
of assistance and expressions of concern, as well as those of the
people of France in this trying time.

DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: C'MS TaskForce1F

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 9:26 PM
To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report RELEASED IN PART
B6
From: rrntkatrina_lo1 [SMTP:RMTKATRINA_ L01 @OFDA.NET]

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 8:26:00 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 F '
Subject: RE: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
'Auto forwarded by a Rule
Hi Valeria,
I got a fax and spoke with Alisa Forby (?) from TaskForce 1 concerning landing clearance. Can you assist her.
told her she needed to talk to Tim Bennett concerning clearance and he needed more info.
Thank.you,
I.
Tresja
From: eMS TaskForcelF [mailto:1TFF@state.gov]

sent: saturday, September 10,20057:13 PM
To: rmtkatrina_lol
Cc: OFDALogisticsi TaskForce-l; TaskForce-l
Thank you for your message. We are in contact with the French embassy regarding this mil-to-mil clearance.
Valerie Lynn
EUR Bureau Task Force Representative
From: rmtkatrina_lol [mailto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net]
sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 5:11 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
Importance: High
Hi TaskForce,
I got a call from Tim Bennett. He has received a request from France with a flight request for diver equip.
They are in the process of getting dip clearance. We have not seen anything on this. He wanted further
info. Can someone let us know if this should be on our radar? It is going to Florida (is this mil to mil).
Thank you.
UNiTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REYJE~ AYTHQRITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DAt1i/e.Qge 10: 25 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
Tresja.
From:~ , B6
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Sent·turday, September 10 20053'36 PM
To: rmtkatrina 101; Bill KruQ,~1 I
Ifrancisa(ij)state.aov:1 I
r
I
1
. PM_AT_TEAM@state,gov;1 I RM:CKATRINA; rmtkatrina customs;
rrntkatnna dfid;1 !Steven; Task Force 1;1
..,r Movements summary Report

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The Air Force has 3 new foreign government requests for landings at Little Rock for Relief
support.
1. NATO (Luxemburg) E-3 to land on 12 Sep/1930z
I was 'advised this one has been approved so I am issuing an ALAN and forwarding it to Little
Rock.
2. Russian Federation IL-76 to land 00 13 Sep/2240z
I was advised this one and the one below have not yet been approved. I am waiting to issue to.
ALAN for these.
3. Russian Federation IL-76 to land on 13 Sep/2310z
From: rmtkatrina_lol [mailto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net]
sent: Saturday, September 10,200512:41 PM
To: Bill Krug;1 I
Ifranciso{Cj)state.aov:\ I
I
I
PM_AT_TEAM@sr-=ta::.,:t:=e:.il.Qt.:::1ov:...J';~I -----r:~1 RMT Katrina; rmtkatrina customs;
rmtkatrina dfid;1 I Steven; Task Force 1:1 I
I
Subject: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
Greetings,
. TTNCLASSIFIED
4 France 9/8/2005; Government Salvage~"ug DoS concui
9/1112005 COMSECC
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UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce3F

Friday, September 16, 2005 7:06 AM .
RELEASED IN PART
Sent:
To: I I B6 B6
Cc: TaskForce-1 -
Subject: .. Donations from France
Here is the copy of donations from France that we have included in the matrix. Any questions, please let us know.
2 France 9/15/2005 Private Special Red Cross fund for Katrina

created by French mayors
. France 8/29/2005; Private Fire brigade, an NGO focused on GuiJIane LaCroix FEMA sent
9/14/2005 hydraulic expertise, and an NGO 202ce:=' French.~I·
focused on restoring communications cell - Embassy
want to offer help to Louisiana; GOF further clari
offered two disaster assistance teams assistance.
- the teams are located in Guadeloupe on offer of I
and Martinique who could be victims at s
deployed. personnel. .
1 France 9/14/2005 Government 40 tents, 200 tarps, 1000 food rations, French Foreign Ministry Landed in l
4 autonomous personnel (Armed USAID sitrs I
Force and Civil Security 2,000 MRE i
discrepant»
1 France 9/14/2005 Government 50 tents, 40 rolls of tarps, 170 tarps, French Foreign Ministry Landed in ~
300 flexible jerry cans, 1000 bars of
heavy-duty soap, 500 cooking kits
2 France 9/5/2005 Private Per cable 9/9/05; 4:38pm - Private Matthew Taylor, First The French
assistance: 12 logistical experts, Secretary, British logistical e)(
Telecommunications Team, Cargo
Capacity available for humanitarian
shipments to the US; International oil
202-588 t
Embass was,'
Fesneau-Castain ,
US Red Cn
Marion SANS Fran
Houston on
company: Total informed Amb on 9/6 MFA, tel commercial
that it is pledging 1 Million USD to the D fax telephone c
US Red Cross, Post has rec'd and Air France i
innumerable offers of asslstnace from poria e uty phone that it is pre
private French citizens. r J Frencli capacity avo
. lead POe el1ristian humanitaric
Rouyer, Delegate for U.S. Air Frc
Humanitarian Action, tel. service to P
.r ax example. F
I Total pledq
AmEmbassy Pans POC US Red Crc
is Econ Officer Otto Van innurnerabl. _ I
Maerssen, tel from private
331-4312-2222,r:::==J
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pell,
2 France 9/8/2005; Government EOD Diving Team: 16 Divers w/ equip; DoS concui
. -9/11/2005; 1 nurse COMSECC
9/15/2005 referenced
DOS appro
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MiIDATI.l
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Arrived per
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17 divers (~

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMM~NIA
DATE/CASE 10: 05 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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2 France 9/14/2005 Private

UNCLASSIFIED
Assosciatlon of Mayors of Major
Metrop'6Jitan Areas of France are
opening special solidarity account
whose funds will be donated to the
Red Cross ' ~ :';~
3 France 9/4/2005 Government Defense Ministry can make available 2

aircraft which are already in the area
and another six from Metrolpolitan
France, 2 navy ships (one of them
carrying a helicopter).
4 France, 9/2/2005 Government French Government would like to Contact: Larry Roeder Embassy 0
activate the Charter. The Charter is a Head of Disaster Mgmt. in contact ~
multilateral arrangement between U.S. hm~ \; of 09-05-05. II
and most space faring nations. If we 7-570. He will contact. without wait
agree, the European Space Agency FEMAlOFC
and EU private satellites will collect
data from space for us.
3 France 9/4/2005 Private Telecoms sans frontieres NGO and
. French water company Veolia
Environment Company have offered
their services in their respective areas
of expertise, restoring telephone and
water links
4 France 9/8/2005 Government Material prepositioned in the Antilles, EU Coordinator still to Per FEMAII
including 200 tents, 980 field beds, be named Disapprove
jerricans and soap, 60 generators, 3
water purification plants, 30 pumps
and other material. The material will
be accompanied by a team of 12
persons.
3 France 9/14/2005 Government 20,000-30,000 food rations to be French Foreign Ministry
shipped via Air France
4 France 9/14/2005 Government 1 specialist in identifying disaster Criminal Research

victims, 4 forensic dentists, 2 forensic Institute of the .
experts, 1 logistic expert Gendarmerie Nationale
(IRCGN)
3 France 9/6/2005 Government Equipment to help clear out the debris, HEMme Mason Awaiting FE
pumping equipment, generators, food, Public Affairs Specialist
as well as up to 150 people who could Consulate of the United
help relocate the population and give States
them psychological assistance. Toulouse, France
Tel.lL.....- _
3 France 9/4/2005 Government A hurricane unit specialized in medical

support
4 France 9/9/2005 Government French Government offers a team of Guillane LaCroix Declined (r
experts to include a senior forensic 202cD--J
expert and deputy, logistics expert, cell
four dental surgeons, two medical
examiners; all can be mobilized in a
very short period of time. Once
approval of the team is confirmed, an
advance tema of two will be sent to
assess.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1 P .

Sent: Thursday, September oe, 2005 11:53 AM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: FW: France Offer: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
>
>----------
>From: Ball, Susan M
>Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 10:52:08 AM
>To: CMS TaskForcelP
>Subject: RE: France Offer: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
Joel -- Thanks! Susan
From: CMS TaskForce1P(S/ES-O!TF)
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:50 AM
To: Ball, Susan M
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: France Offer: Intnl offers for foresnic6 teams
Susan,
This may be helpful in figuring out what the French can provide in the way of Forensic
Experts.
Joel Danies
EUR/EX/PMO
-----Original Message----- (
From: Gallagher, Michael F
To: TaskForce-I; CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinatori CMSTaskForcel-Director
Subject: FW: Intnl offe~s for foresnics teams
From: Dajani, Dina (OPHS) [mailto:DDajani@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
To: 'gallaghermf@state.gov'i 'cmstaskforcel@state.gov'
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
From: rmtkatrina gh [mailto:rmtkatrina gh@ofda.net]
Sent: Wednesday,-September 07, 2005 6:26 PM
To: rmtkatrina state
Cc: Prasad, Ar]Un H. (OPHS)i Marcham, Patrick (OPHS)i Mchale; Linda (OPHS)i Dajani, Dina
(OPHS)iSmith, David B.
Subject: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
Christa,

DATE/CASE 10: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
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For p'A Rep on TF/1: UPDATED -- 9/13: Hurricane Katrina Relief Assistance from Japan Page 2 of2
. ..' UNCLASSIFIED ,
DavidsonMJ@state.gov
tel: (81-3) 3224-5242
fax: (81-3) 3588-q749
hnP-://japan. usembassy.gov
•••••••••••••••*•••••••••••
7/1112006 UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: Berbert. Chad J

Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 200510:18 AM
,To: TaskForce-1
RELEASED IN PART
Cc: Steuer. William B6
Subject: FW: French assistance for the victims of Katrina
To the Task Force,
likely duplicate info from what you already know, but just in case this hasn't made it to you.
Chad
----Original Message-----
From: Steuer, William
sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:28 AM
To: Mansfield, Pamela J(Banjut); Berbert, Chad J
SUbject: FW: French assistance for the victims of Katrina
Chad - will the Task Force be interested in this?
---Original Message-----
From: GRIFFITH cameron [mailto:r B6
sent: Monday, September 12, 200S"5-':~17"-pI"!lM~--------
To: GRIFFITH cameron
Subject: French assistance for the victims of Katrina
Attached is a press communique from the French Embassy in Washington regarding French assistance
to the victims of Hunicane Katrina, aswell as an
updated matrix, describing assistance offered by the
French government, French companies, and French NGOs.
1 hope this is helpful, but please Jet me know if you have any questions or need additional information.
Cameron Griffith
Congressional Affairs Liaison
Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007
I E-mail: I I ~-.,.- _

REVIEW AUTHORlTY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA~/aiQt10: 03 OCT 2006 200503991
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Hurricane Katrina: . French assistance
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(as of 09/28/05)
French Government:
- (09/06) : 2 CASA aircraft based in Martinique landed in Little Rock with 6.1 tons of freight: 20 25m2
tents, 20 4x4 meter tents, 200 8x6 meter tarps, 1,000 food rations (for 24 hrs)
- (09/08) : an Airbus Beluga aircraft took off from Toulouse carrying some 12.7 tons of emergency
equipment. After a stop in London, the plane landed in Mobile, Alabama.
- (09/11) : The French armed forces sent 17 military personnel with expertise in underwater
engineering. After landing in Pensacola, they now contribute to the rehabilitation of port facilities, dock
clearance and all obstacle removal. .
Local communities:
- The city of Orleans proposed to welcome 50 students from Loyola University (Southem University)
- The association of Mayors of Major Metropolitan Areas of France has taken the initiative to create a
special solidarity account whose funds will be donated to the Red Cross.
- At the request of the American Red Cross, 18 staffers from the French Red Cross joined the
American team in Baton Rouge. The French Red Cross also offered to provide essential supplies for
5000 persons from Guadeloupe.
- NGO -TSP sent 4 staffers and 200 kg of equipment to help re-establish phone and internet links.
- With the help of Air France, the NGO ·CSCF" sent firefighters specialized in natural disaster with a
water purification unit and $ 12,000 in medicines. They are helping the firefighters of Baton Rouge. An
other NGO, "Pornplers humanitaires francais", provided 5 medical personnel with resuscitation
equipment and medicine.
Private Companies:
- Airbus, Air France (see above); Dassault Falcon provided logistical support for the landing of the 2
CASA aircraft in Little Rock.
- Eurocopter USA has provided 2 helicopters (from Gulfport, Mississippi) for search and rescue
operations. in liaison with the National Guard.
- Veolia Environnement USA offered hydraulic expertise with water transportation trucks.
- Zodiac has donated $ 250,000 and provided 5 technicians, 20 boats, 20 motors for the navy as well
as boats for the Coast Guard.
- Sodexho offered 500,000 meals (in liaison with FEMA and the Red Cross).
- Lafarge provided materials to the Army Corps of Engineers for levies.
- SANOFI-AVENTIS offered 3.8M$ worth of medicine
See attachment for a Jist of efforts by French companies in the United States
I
DATE/CASE In: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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HURRICANE KATRINA: French government and private aid efforts

9/12/200510 A.M.
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Date IStatus I Provider Means imolemented Comments Contacts
6 Sept I DONE I French Foreign 2 CASA (20 25m2 tents,
Ministry in 20 4x4 meter tents, 200
liaison with 8x6 meter tarps, 1,000
Armed Forces food rations (for 24 hrs)-
6.1 tons of freight
4 autonomous persormel
(Armed Forces et Civil
Security) for 5 davs
_ , 8 Sept I DONE French Foreign Humanitarian I BELUGA: 12.7 tons Toulouse Mobile,
Ministry in supplies of freight (925m2 tents, then Alabama
liaison with 50 4x4 meter tents, 40 London (for
Armed Forces rolls of tarp, 170 8x 12 . distribution
and Airbus meter tarps, 300 flexible in Harrison
industries jerry cans, 1,000 bars of County)
heavy-duty soap, 500
cooking kits
II I IN Armed Forces Underwater 17 military divers (1 Istres Pensacola, Rehabilitation of
Sept I PROG- engineering officer, 1 nurse, 15 FL then port facilities .
RESS divers) by air (1 C-135) Pascagoula, Dock clearance
1 tugboat (RHM Rari MS Obstacle removal
8 Sept I Proposed Criminal Forensic police 1 specialist in
Research identifying disaster
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Institute of the victims, 4 forensic
Gendarmerie dentists, 2 forensic
Nationale experts, 1 logistics
lRCGN exoert
9 Sept I Proposed French Foreign Food rations 20-30,000 food rations
Ministry in that would be shipped
liaison with via Air France
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Armed Forces
and Airbus
, Industries
Date I Status I Provider

2 Sept I proposed IMunicipality of
Orleans
IN Associationof Opening of special

PROG- Mayors of solidarity account whose
RESS Major funds will be donated to..
Metropolitan the Red Cross
Areas of France
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Date I Status
: "tt . ; 1 • '11-
Provider
• • lemented " Destination Comments Contacts
4 Sept INI French Red Baton At request of
PROG- Cross Rouge via American Red
RESS Atlanta Cross, to be
integrated into
their svstern
4 Sept I proposed IFrench Red Supplies from the
Providing Pirac
Cross American-Caribbean
essentials (Guadeloupe)
Regional Intervention
Center (Guadeloupe) to
cover the immediate
needs of 1,000 families
5,000 oersons
5 Sept lIN.
PROG-
Telecom sans I
Reestablishment 4 staffers
frontieres (TSF) of phone and 200 kg of equipment (6-
Paris (2)
followed by
I Houston Offer presented
with initial offer
RESS Internet links 7 inmarsat lines et 3-5 Managua bvDAH
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Internet centers
9 Sept liN Groupe de Firefighters Medical personnel (6 Paris Baton In liaison with
PROG· secours specialized in people) /'
- Rouge via firefighters of
RESS catastrophe natural disaster Water purification unit Houston Baton Rouge
francais (GSCF) emergency aid (1,500 liters of water per since Sept. 7
hour) (tickets Operation in St.
£10,000 in medicines donated by Bernard Parish
(400 kilos) Air France) with 50 Chicago
firefighters
I
5 Sept liN Pompiers Medical 5 persons (2 doctors, 2 Paris Baton
PROG· humanitaires personnel firefighters, 1 nurse) Rouge via
RESS francais with resuscitation Atlanta
ecuinrnent and medicine
Means imnlemented
2 helicopters based in
rescue Gulfport, Mississippi
I Sept Vcolia Hydraulic Water transport trucks I Houston Present in Texas
Environnement expertise and Louisiana
USA Offer presented to
US authorities
with initial offer
from French
Foreign Minist
8 Sept I DONE EADS (Airbus) I Transport I Beluga IToulouse Mobile In liaison with
-,'; ·a.:-,C~j'"~' ";'''' French Foreign
Ministry and
British
6 Sept I proposed I Air France Transport 1 aircraft transporting
humanitarian supplies
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
(rations)
IN Zodiac Search and 5 technicians, 20 boats, New In liaison with
PROG- rescue 20 motors (with Navy) Orleans Navy (82nd
RESS Other boats for Coast Airborne) and·
Guard Coast Guard,
Donation of $250,000 in Zodiac is also
boats organizing a
fundraising
camnaizn
IN Sodexho Meals. 500,000 meals In liaison with
PROG- d~
FEMA and the
RESS ... Red Cross
7 Sept DONE Dassault Falcon Logistics .Support for reception of Little Rock
2 Casa aircraft in Little ,:
..
Rock . ,-
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From:
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CMS TaskForce 1F
Sent: Saturday, September 10. 2005 7:13 PM
To: 'rmtkatrina 101' RELEASED IN PART
Cc: OFDALogistics;' TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1 B6
Subject: RE: Katrina USAIDIOFDA Movements Summary Report
Thank you for your message. We are in contact with the French embassy regarding this mil-to-mil clearance.
Valerie lynn
EUR Bureau Task Force Representative
-----Original Message---·
From: rmtkatrina_lol [mailto:rmtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]
sent: Saturday, september 10, 2005 5:11 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: OFDAlogistics
Subject: FW: Katrina USAID/OFDA Movements Summary Report
Importance: High
Hi TaskForce,
I got a call from Tim Bennett. He has received a request from France with a flight request for diver equip.
They are in the process of getting dip clearance. We have not seen anything on this. He wanted further
info. Can someone let us know if this should be on our radar? It is going to Florida (is this mil to mil).
Thank you.
Tresja
From:1
sent:
I B6

Importance: High
The Air Force has 3 new foreign govenunent requests for landings at Little Rock for Relief
support.
1. NATO (Luxemburg) E·3 to land on 12 Sep/1930z
I was advised this one has been approved so I am issuing an ALAN and forwarding it to Little
Rock. -
I was advised this one and the one below have not yet been approved. I am waiting to issue to

DA7t'tJlt~QU9ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
Message , Page 2 of2
. UNCLASSIFIED
ALAN for these.
IISignedJI
From: rmtkatrina_lo1 [mailto:rmtkatrfna_lo1@ofda.net]
Sent: Saturday, september 10, 2005 12:41 PM
B6
Greetings.
Please find attached the latest summary report a bit late this morning.
No schedule flights for today. Several flights in the pipeline.
Thanks, ·1
Logs
Logistics Specialist
OFDA Logistics
7035262206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov
7/10/2006 .UNCLASSIFIED
Message '. Page 1 of4
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1 P
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11 :33 AM RELEASED IN PART
To: Ball, Susan M
B6
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: FRENCH DIVER STATUS
In case you have not seen this. I will be drafting a cable telling Paris to accept the divers. Clear with you and
Nerissa Cook?
Joel Danies
EURlEXIPMO-_

,
--·--orlglnal Message----- I·
From: CMS TaskForcelG
Sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 10:20 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: FRENCH DIVER STATUS
-----ori:inal Message----
From: L B6
Sent: Wednesday, september 07,20059:58 PM
To: I
[91========,====================:::L_-_.....:......
Per telephone call with Erica Russell (Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Dept of State Representative to TF
Hurricane Katrina (202) 647-6611) (9/7 at 9 :15 p.rn. EDT),
Dept of State concurs with NORTHCOM and COMSECONDFLT acceptance of the referenced French Naval
Divers and Tug Boat offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Relief.
We need to work through the French Embassy (your Fax below should suffice) to request diplomatic clearance
for arrival of personnel and equipment to the U.S.
Diplomatic clearance requests are normally placed through the embassy (French Embassy) in Washington, D.C.
and are sent to the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Mr. Steve Stevens (202) 736-7158 or
cell] I
Please copy this office on any correspondence. Let us know if you need assistance, we can contact the
Defenses Attached Office, US Embassy, France if required to assist.
Understand you have been in contact with the unit for the required information to coordinate their arrival and
onward integration with MDSU TWO .
DA~ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
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think this
one is over our heads ... but we have provided what is needed ... we will be glad to work with to
resolve via our PEP & Mr Price - who should we dirlauth with or do you have it - - standing by ... Best, George
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sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 16:57
To: 1 1
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Two Corrections:
Fax Number at French Embassy is: 1.... _
MDSU TWO POC islL...- _

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I ~as been on the phone with the assistant naval attache at the French embassy wrt the French
Divers commg to support CJTF Katrina. The divers are ready to go; they are just awaiting final orders from
the French Navy. The French Navy will issue the order to deploy once they receive something in writing
from the US side. They do NOT need any formal letter; just a simple fax to the French Naval Attache at
the following number] [The fax simply needs to provide the info in bold text below:
1. The USN Is expecting the French Divers to arrive by air at _----:---::--=-=--_...,-(Iocation of

airfield) for further ground transport to (deployment site) by ...:... _
(land or sea).
Initial discusssions talked about the French flying into NAS Pensacola, but in conversations with
CWO Katey (MDSU TWO lead in Pascagula) Trent Lott Airport is open and is very near to the current bed
down site for MDSU TWO. It would be much easier to move the French Divers if they come in to Trent Lott
airport.
The French expect to arrive either tomorrow evening or Friday, depending on when they get authorization
to move. MDSU TWO will still be based out of Pascagula then, so that should be the initial destination for
the French divers. If they go into Trent Lott, transport to Pascagula for lash up with MDSU TWO should be
via road; believe MDSU TWO could provide ground transport ... .!f they go into NAS Pensacola, I am unsure
whether the USN would transport them to Pascagula via ground or air...?? .
. ~. This is already established in the latest JFMCC Command Structure with the French divers under
MDSU TWO. The French divers will be integrated into existing MDSU TWO dive teams.
3. POC(s):
TheCa of MDSU TWO has not yet arrived in Pascagula. The current pac at MDSU TWO is CWO
Rick Katey. His contact info is:
~----,.-."I
They also need appropriate POCs to coordinate details of the aircraft arrival at the designated airfield
and onward transport to Pascagula.
1.,--.--- liS standing by to travel to the MDSU rwo location as an LNO as

required.
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From: eMS TaskForce1 G ._ .:

Sent: Sunday. September 11. 2005 2:43 AM
To: PM-ActionTeam
Cc: Taskforce-1 RELEASED IN PART
Subject: FW: French dive teams and Salvage Tug
B6
Luis,
Please see below from NORTHCOM. I will call momentarily to discuss. Thanks.
Rachel
Task Force 1·
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Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 1:50 AM
To: TaskForce-l
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FOR: Rachel Featherstone
Rachel,
I have tried to call the three numbers I have foi POCs integrating French divers into us
JTF-Koperations. Unable to to reach anyone. I~do have an email from the French Embassy to
our cell from last Thursday stating that tne French and US Navy were already coordinating
the integration of the French dive team (See below). I would recommend issuing the
clearance with additional instructions/coordinating instructions that French Embassy
confirm to DOS Task Force that they are in' communications with US Navy and have made
appropriate coordination for recpetion if you need to meet the deadline for them to
deploy. I will continue to attempt to reach the unit they will be working with.
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Sent: Thursday, september 08, 2005 2:07 PM
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Sir, .as discussed.

I'm your POC for C2/planning issues regarding french military aid to relief ops in
relation with Hurrjcane Katrina. I understand that, as of now, the suitable location for a
French C2 element (to coordinate the action of our own element) would be within the JFMCC
component (USS BAtaan). French and US Navy are already working together to facilitate the
integration of the French team of divers. We'd appreciate any element of information or
recommandation regarding this integration. We stand ready to answer any query you'd have
on the French military contribution in this operation.

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09/09/05 x7-6611
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L:PGUTHRIE M: RGONZALES R: JCURTAIN EUR/WE:VVIDUGIRIS
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S/ES, EUR
NIACT IMMEDIATE PARIS
PRIORITY JOINT STAFF WASHDC,SECDEF WASHOC PRIORITY,

DHS PRIORITY,USAID/OFDA PRIORITY,NORTHCOM PRIORITY
FOR AMBASSADOR
E.O. 1295"8: N/A
SUBJ: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FRANCE FOR HURRICANE

KATRINA RELIEF
REF: STATE 163366
1. NIACT precedence due to need for weekend action. Please notify

immediately. This is an action request.
2. SUMMARY and INTRODUCTION: State 163366 (ALDAC) listed specific areas

of need identified by USG emergency management officials for Hurricane
Katrina relief efforts. Some or all of the assistance offered by host
government appears to match these needs. using the talking points
below, posts are instructed to convey to host government officials:
--We have identified a match;

--we accept host government's offer; and
--we will be back in touch with host government regarding logistical
details for delivery of this assistance.
) See further action request at the end of this cable. END SUMMARY.
3. Talking points for use with host government:
Thank you for your generous offer of assistance for the Hurricane
Katrina relief effort.
-- Your offer includes material and/or equipment that the u.S.

Government has identified as a critical need.
-- We accept your offer of a salvage tugboat and divers. We are

reviewing your other offers as part of our ongoing needs assessment.

REVIEW"AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE lD: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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-- u.s. Government assessment teams are currently analyzing the

'specifics of our critical n~eds and how your offer can meet these
needs. I
-- Once our experts make a precise determination of how we can [
specifically utilize the material and/or equipment your government has
offered, we will be in touch with you regarding logistical details for
delivery of your assistance.
End points.
4. Action request for Post: Please provide the Hurricane Katrina Task
Force, preferably via front-channel cable, with:
-- name and contact information of host government point of contact -

preferably English-speaking - who has the technical expertise to
address follow up technical and logistical details with u.s. emergency
management officials;
name and contact info of Post's point of contact on this matter; and
as much specific information as possible regarding the material

and/or equipment being offered by host government (e.g., if tents are
being offered, how many and what size they arej if generators are being
offered, how many and what capacity they are, etc.)
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Fnday, September.Og, Z005 6:20 PM RELEASED IN PART B61
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 H
To:
Cc: TaskForce-1; Bass, John R; Offutt, Denison K
B6 I
Subject: FW: Please Clear: acceptance of assistance from France
Importance: High
Cable - France
Acceptance Tugb...
Minor change (just a clarification on the type of tugboat)
We need to ensure NORTHCOM is courtesy-copied when this goes out.
With that, I clear.
B6.
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7-6097
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>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:50 PM
>To: I I
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>Subject: Please Clear: acceptance of assistance from France
>Importance : High
>
>
>Attached is a cable to accept an offer of a tugboat and 17 divers from France, in mil to
mil assistance. Please clear and/or give comments.
>
>Thank you, I
>Eric·Bone
>Task Force 1
>
>
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DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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From: Dankert, Roger L(Main State Rm 2422)
To: Katrina Working Group; Russell, Erica B; Stevens, C Steve
Cc: Ryan, Timothy G; Stutzriem, Lawrence A; PM-ActionTeam;I------- B6
Subject: FW; FRENCH DIVERS and TUG ISO JTF Katrina
I'm circulating this to the Katrina WG to ensure closure on this French. mil-mil contribution to Katrina relief. 1) Will
EUR take on sending a cable thanking France? (Note, looks like French Embassy is the second address
below.) 2) PM/ISO - Steve Stevens, there may be a dip clearance request to take the divers out. same as when
they came in. Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty Director
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: FRENCH OIV JTF Katrina
Bill,
.1 informed DoS and the French DATT in DC yesterday that there was no longer a requirement for the French
dive teams. They are currently in Pensacola and are scheduled to return to France on 30 SEP.
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Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:54 AM
To: 'Vassa/otti, Michael J'
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Per our phone can, I just verified with our maritime planners, who have direct contact with Naval elements for
Katrina; they have confirmed mission complete for the dive salvage tasks. Request we commence coordination
• and planning for retrograding the French Dive team back to home station.
From the daily briefings and sitreps, it is my understanding that the French dive teams performed superbly and
their assistance was greatly appreciated. Will work with DOS to send a Dip Cable formally thanking the Govt of
France and the French Navy for their gracious assistance provided and complimenting the Navy on their superb
performance.
Let me know what I can do to help facilitate the smooth redeployment of the French Divers. If I recall correctly,
they were transported by a French Military KC-135 (J) flying out of Martinique with dip clearance into Pensacola.
Standing by to assist
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To: MS TaskForcelG
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CfussificaUon:UNCLASSIFIED
Per telephone call with Erica Russell (Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Dept of Slate
Representative to TFHurricane Katrina (202) 647-6611) (9n at 9 :15 p.m. EDT),
Dept of State concurs with NORTHCOM and COMSECONDFLT acceptance of the
referenced French Naval Divers offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Relief.
We need to work through the French Embassy (your Fax below should suffice) to request diplomatic
clearance for arrival of personnel and equipment to the U.S. . .
Diplomatic clearance requests are normally placed through the embassy (French Embassy)
in Washington, D.C. and are sent to the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Mr.
Steve Stevens (202) 736-71581 ·1
Please copy this office on any correspondence. Let us know if you need assistance, we can contact
the Defenses Attached Office; US Embassy, France if required to assist.
Understand you have been in contact with the unit for the required information to coordinate
their arrival and onward integration with MDSU TWO.
---Original Message-----
From: II-- ---J
Sent: Wednesday,September 07,200516:57
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B6
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Subject: RE: FRENCH DIVER STAnJS
Two Corrections:
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Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 16:28
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Subject: FRENCH DIVER STAnJS
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I Ihas been on the phone with the assistant naval attache at the French embassy
wrt the French Divers coming to support CJTF Katrina. The divers are ready to go; they are
just awaiting final orders from the French Navy. The French Navy will issue the order to
deploy once they receive Something in writing from the US side. They do NOT need any
formal letter; just a simple fax to the French Naval Attache at the following number: (202)
966-6538. The fax simply needs to provide the info in bold text below:
1. The USN is expecting the French Divers to arrive by air at _ _:-:----:-.,....- _

(location of airfield) for further ground transport to (deployment site)
by (land or sea).
Initial discusssions talked about the French flying into NAS Pensacola, but in
conversations with I ~(MDSU TWO lead in Pascagula) Trent Lott Airport is open
and is very near to the current ed down site for MDSU TWO. It would be much easier to
move the French Divers if they come in to Trent Lott airport.
..authorization to move. MDSU TWO will still be based out of Pascagula then, so that should
be the initial destination for the French divers. If they go into Trent Lott, transport to
Pascagula for lash up with MDSU TWO should be via road; believe MDSUTWO could
provide ground transport....If they go into NAS Pensacola, I am unsure whether the USN
would transport them to Pascagula via ground or air...??
This is already established in the latest JFMCC Command Structure with the French
--_._---_._.-._-_ .. _..
divers under MDSU TWO. The French divers will be integrated into existing MDSU TWO
dive teams .
. 3. POC(s):
The CO of MDSU TWO has not yet arrived in Pascagula. The current POC at MDSU
TWO Is I I
His contact info is: B6
They also need appropriate POCs to coordinate details of the aircraft arrival at the
designated airfield and onward transport to Pascagula.
I lour PEP officer, is standing by to travel to the MDSU TWO location

as an [NO as reqUlrecJ. . .
VIR Scott
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From: CMS TaskForce1A-OMS
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:45 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Katrina Task Force Matrix RELEASED IN FULL
From: Ball, Susan M

Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 5:44:59 PM
To: eMS TaskForce1A..QMS
Subject: FW: Katrina Task Force Matrix .. •......... w-
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Dear colleagues, input from Embassy Paris regarding French offers. Susan
From: Van Maerssen, Otto H(Paris)

sent: Tuesday, 5eptember 06,20051:01 PM
To: Ball, Susan M
Subject: RE: Kabina Task Force Matrix
Susan: Actually, I think item 72 is in fact from the French, which they've just routed through the Brits since the British seem
to be able to get aircraft clearances easier. I just a minute ago sent a cable updating the French offers; they've added a
specific offer
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of 20,000 to 30,000 MREs and I hope to get other specific. updates as well.
lalso notice that this list is much shorter than th~ list I sent in previously (Paris 5995 and see my spreadsheet below).
Otto
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French Aid
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Offer.xls
-----Original Message----
From: Ball, Susan M
sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:31 PM
To: Van Maerssen, Otto H
Subject: FIN: Katrina Task Force Matrix
Otto - Please take a quick look at French offers of assistance. Clearly, Item 72 is a UK offer. Otherwise, do these
track with your understanding of the latest? Thanks, Susan
From: Allegrone, Kathleen H

sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 11:36 AM
. To: EUR-WE-DL
Subject: FIN: Katrina Task Force Matrix
Fyi .;: probably need to consult with embassies here and/or posts.
From: CMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OjTF)

sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:06 AM
To: EUR·Dlreetors .
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Katrina Task Force Matrix
Attached please find the most recent matrix regarding offered international assistance. If you find anything to be
incorrect. please contact us as soon as possible at this e-mail address.' .
DATE/CASE 10: 25.SEP 2006 200503991
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Germany: Offer of high-speed water pumps
Israel: Offer of medical supplies
Netherlands: TA with rebuilding levees
Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

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From: . eMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Sunday. September 11 2005 5:17 PM
To: 86
Cc: .
Subject: RE: Update: DOS confirms cancellation of India SalvaqeOfter SEE SECSTATE 167066
which officially declined offer. This should close loop.
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SubJect: RE: update: er
All,
I already confirmed with the DoS Task Force that the divers from India are
turned off.
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DATE/CASE ID: 09 NOV 2006 200503991
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Sent: Sunday, september 11, 2005 1:40 PM
To: 'Taskforce-l@state.gov'
Cc: I
Subject: RE: Update: DOS confirms cancellation of India Salvage Offer
State Task Force,
Just confirming latest information on recent changes to international offers

previously accepted.
I received an update from the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC)
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s~aff. Given current assets available, request that DOS decline the following offers of
assistance previously requested. Some of these may already be in the works but I just want
to roll up where we are now.
French offer of a salvage tug - Departed from Brest, France vice Martinique as
previously understood. will not arrive in the Joint Area of Operations unitl 29 Sep.
Please cancel request for Salvage Tug.
Indian offer of 20 divers - Declined, believe that you are already aware of this
Canadian ship HMCS Protector, transiting from the West Coast - Joint Task Force does
not require this asset.
Please confirm if any of these offers have already been declined or are in the
process of notification.
VIR
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From: . eMS TaskForce3F
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Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:06 AM B6
To: 'I TaskForce-1 . I B6
Cc:
Subject: Donations from France
Here is the copy of donations from France that we have included in the matrix. Any
questions, please let us know.
2 France 9/15/2005 Private Special Red Cross fund for Katrina created by
French mayors
1 France 8/29/2005; 9/14/2005 Private Fire brigade, an NGO focused on
hydraulic expertise, and anNGO focused on restoring communications want to offer help to
Louisiana; GOF offered two disaster assistance teams - the teams are located in GUadelou:e
and Martinique who could be deployed. Guillane L a C r o i x r .
FEMA sent letter of thanks to French. Will keep offet on nand. ~/b - Eliwassy geccI 9
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more info and further clarification on satellite assistance. FEMA: ARC needs info on offer
of psychological support for victims at shelters. NGOs sent personnel. (ref. 9/14 1328
email)
1 France 9/14/2005 Government 40 tents, 200 tarps, 1000 food rations, 4
autonomous personnel (Armed Force and civil Security French Foreign Ministry Landed in
Little Rock, AR 9/6; 9/15 USAID sitrep inicates 400 tents and 2,000 MREs (possible
discrepancy) .
1 France 9/14/2005 Government SO tents, 40 rolls of tarps, 170 tarps, 300
flexible jerry cans, 1000 bars of heavy-duty soap, 500 cooking kits French Foreign
Ministry Landed in Mobile, AL 9/8
2 France 9/5/2005 Private Per cable 9/9/05; 4:38pm - Private assistance:
,,12 logistical experts, Telecommunications ,Team, Cargo Capacity available for humanitarian
shipments to' the US; International oil, company: ,:Total informed Amb on 9/6 that it is
pledging 1 Million USD to the US Red Cross, Post; has rec'd innumerable offers of
assistnace from private French citizens. Matth~wTaylor, First Secretary, British Embassy
Wash, I I Marion Fesneau-Castain..~g~,~M~F~A~,~I======='__~~~~~~It~~~~~~~------~
and I I portable duty phone r- French lead POC
Rouyer, Delegate for Humanitarian Action, e
AmEmbassy Paris POC is Econ Officer Otto Van
home, I Icell. The French Red cross made .
the US Red Cross. The NGO Telecom SANS Froniers sent a team to Houston on September via
commercial air to help restore telephone and communication links. Air France informed
post on Sept 6 that it is prepared to make cargo capacity available for French
humanitarian relief shipments to the U.S. Air France has frequent service to Atlanta and
Houston, for example. Representatives from the Total pledged 1 million usn to the U~ Red
Cross. Post has rec'd innumerable offers, of assistnace from private French citizens.
2 France 9/8/2005; 9/11/2005; 9/15/2005 Government EOn Diving Team: 16
Divers w/ e ui ; 1 nurse USNORTHCIM JPG
W1 an accep ance 0 e re erence Frenc

approved. Coordinating Dip Clearance w/ French Embassy andr-I----------~
pensacola/Pascagoula. ETA - TBD MDSU TWO wI 2d Fleet; Approved per Assistance
Matrix 9/11; Arrived per 9/11 e-mail. Deployed. 9/15 USAID sitrep indicates 17
divers (possible discrepancy).
2 France 9/14/2005 Private' Assosciation of Mayors of Major Metropolitan
Areas of France are opening special solidarity account whose funds will be donated to the
Red Cross
3 France 9/4/2005 Government Defense Ministry can make available 2 aircraft
which are already in the area and another six from Metrolpolitan France, 2 navy ships (one
of them carrying a helicopter) .
4 France 9/2/2005 Government French Government would like to activate the
Charter. The Charter is a multilateral arrangement between U.S. and most space faring
nations. If we agree, the European Space Agency and EU private satellites will collect
data from s:ace for us, Contact; Larry Roeder Head of Disaster Mgmt. hm
I lof 7-5070. He will contact. Embassy contacted, Larry Roeder in
contact W1t Charter parties. 09-05-05. INR decided to pursue without walting for FEMA.
REVIEW AIJTHORITY: FRANK TlJMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 20 OCT 2006 200503991
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• 9/15~per FEMA/OFDA update, Disapproved.
3 France 9/4/2005 Private Teiecoms sans frontieres NGO and French water
company Veolia Environment Company have offered their services in their respective areas
of exper~ise, restoring telephone and water links
4 France 9/8/2005 Government Material,prepositioned in the Antilles,
including 200 tents, 980 field beds, jerricans and soap, 60 generators, 3 water
purification plants, 30 pumps and other material. The material will be accompanied by a
team of 12 pe r sons
i. EU Coordinator still to be named Per FEMA/OFDA 9/ IS update.
Disapproved
3 France 9/14/2005 Government 20,OOO~30,OOO food rations to be shipped via Air
France French Foreign Ministry
4 France 9/14/2005 Government 1 specialist in identifying disaster victims, 4
forensic dentists, 2 forensic experts, 1 logistic expert Criminal Research Institute of
the Gendarmerie Nationale (IRCGN)
3 France 9/6/2005 Government Equipment to help clear out the debris, pumping
equipment, generators, food, as well as up to ISO people who could help relocate the
population and give them psychological assistance. Helene Mason
Public Affairs Specialist
Consulate of the United States
Toulouse, France Tel. 05 34 41 36 51
Awaiting FEMA action.

3 France 9/4/2005 Government A hurricane unit specialized in medical support
4 France 9/9/2005 Government French Government offers a team of experts to

include a senior forensic expert and deputy, logistics expert, four dental surgeons, two
medical examiners; all can be mobilized in a very short period of time. Once approval of
the team is confirmed, an advance tema of two will be sent to assess. Guillane LaCroix
I I Declined (ref. STATE 169097) B6;
4 Prance 9/8/2005; 9/11/2005 ,Government Salva e Tu
USNORTHCIM JPG
o concurs W1 NFLT acceptance
Tug Boat OS ST 167026 dtd 9/10/0S acceptance cable for salvage tugboat
reviewing other items as part of ongoing nee'ds 'as'ses,smeri.t" and ,wiJ: 1: advise
Based on 9/11 e-mail - FEMA requesed the Tug be ~ancelled~~STATE'167122
2
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HURRICANE KATRINA: French government and private aid efforts
9/12/200510 A.M.
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From: eMS TaskForce 1P(S/ES-OffF) RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Thursday, September 08,200512:57 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A'
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: French Assistance
FYI
EXERCISE *** TOPOFF 3 *** EXERCISE.
-----Orig inaI Message-----

From: CMSTaskForce1P
sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 12:49 PM
To: Cook, Nerissa J; Ball, Susan M
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: French Assistance
I cannot tell if you were on distribution.
Joel
-----Origina I Message-----
From: Van Maerssen, Otto H
sent: Thursday, September 08,2005 12:41 PM
To: eMS TaskForce1F; TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: French Assistance
Here's a quick update on our side, which I'll see if we can send via front-channel cable.
We await formal acceptance from the TF on a French military offer to send divers and possibly a tugboat from the
French Antilles. This apparently 'already has been worked out mil-mil, apparently all that the French need is a
formal OK from DOS. Could you do an acceptance cable please?
The Ambassador held a press conference today, September 8, thanking the GOF for the aid it has provided
to date. He expressed our gratitude to the French government and the people of France. We anticipate holding
several other public events shortly to emphasize points provided in State 164135.
Regards from Paris.

DJ\1I§~~ In: 15 AUG 2006 200503991
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From: Dankert, Roger L(Main State Rm 2422)
-Sent: Wednesday, September 28,20051:23 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Russell, Erica B; Stevens, C Steve
Cc: Ryan, Timothy G; Stutzriem, Lawrence A; PM-ActionTeam;II"""'"------ B6
Subject: FW: FRENCH DIVERS and TUG ISO JTF Katrina
I'm circulating this to the Katrina WG to ensure closure on this French mil-mil contribution to Katrina relief. 1) Will
EUR take on sending a cable thanking France? (Note, looks like French Embassy is the second address
below.) 2) PM/ISO - Steve Stevens, there-may be a dip clearance request to take the divers out, same as when
they came in. Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty Director
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From:~
5ent:eanesday, September 28, 2005 12:59 PM
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SUbJect: RE: FRENCH DIVERS and i ut ISO j i FKatrina

C~ss;fication:UNCLASSIFIED
qnformed DoS and the French DATI in DC yesterday that there was no longer a requirement for the French
dive teams. They are currently in Pensacola and are scheduled to return to France on 30 SEP.
B6
From: USNORTHCOM ]PG INTL ASST - OMS

sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 10:54 AM
To: 'Vassalotti Michael]'
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DATE/CASE 10: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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LTC Vassalotti,
Per our phone con, I just verified with our maritime planners, who have direct contact with Naval elements for
Katrina; they have confirmed mission complete for the dive salvage tasks. Request we commence coordination
and planning for retrograding the French Dive team back to home station, .
From the daily briefings and sitreps, it is my understanding that the French dive teams performed superbly and
their assistance was greatly appreciated. Will work with DOS to send a Dip Cable formally thanking the Govt of
France and the French Navy for their gracious assistance. provided and complimenting the Navy on their superb
performance.
Let me know what I·can do to help facilitate the smooth redeployment of the French Divers. If I recall correctly,
they were transported by a French Military KC-135 (J) flying out of Martinique with dip clearance into Pensacola.
Standina bv to assist
B6
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Per telephone call with Erica Russell (Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Dept of State
Representative to TF Hurricane Katrina (202) 647-6611) (9/7 at 9 :15 p.m. EDT),
Dept of State concurs with NORTHCOM and COMSECQNDFLT acceptance of the
referenced French Naval Divers offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Relief.
We need to work through the French Embassy (your Fax below should suffice) to request diplomatic
clearance for arrival of personnel and equipment to the U.S.
Diplomatic clearance requests are normally.placed through the embassy (French Embassy)
in Washington, D.C. and are sent to the Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Mr.
Steve Stevens (202) 736-7158 or celli I . . B6
Please copy this office on any correspondence. Let us know if you need assistance, we can contact
the Defenses Attached Office, US Embassy, France if required to assist.
Understand you have been in contact with the unit for the required information to coordinate
their arrival and onward integration with MDSU TWO .
B6
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Two Corrections:
Fax Number at French Embassy is: (202) 944-6538
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LT Giannini has been on the phone with the assistant naval attache at the French embassy
wrt the French Divers coming to support CJTF Katrina. The divers are ready to go; they are
just awaiting final orders from the French Navy. The French Navy will issue the order to
.deploy once they receive something in writing from the US side. They do NOT need any
formal letter; just a simple fax to the French Naval Attache at the following number: (202)
966-6538. The fax simply needs to provide the info in bold text below:
1. The USN is expecting the French Divers to arrive by air at _ _:-:----:-_ _---:--:-.
(location of airfield) for further ground transport to (deployment site)
by (land or sea).
Initial discusr:ns talked a~~t the:re:Ch~~:i:A~ Pensacola, but in .

conversations wit
and is very near to;: current
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own site or
move the French Divers if they come in to Trent Lott airport.
Trent Lott Airport is open
be
would be much easier to ~t B6
authorization to move. MDSU TWO will still be based out of Pascagula then, so that should
be the initial destination for the French divers. If they go into Trent Lott, transport to
Pascagula for lash up withMDSU TWO should be via road; believeMDSU TWO could
provide ground transport....If they go into NAS Pensacola, I am unsure whether the USN
would transport them to Pascagula via ground or air...?? .
This is already established in the latest JFMCC Command Structure with the French
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divers under MDSU TWO.. The French divers will be integrated into existing MDSU TWO
dive teams.
3. POC(s):
T~ CO of MpSU ~O has not yet arrived in Pascagula.. The current pac at MDSU
TWO iSL ..J
His contact info is: B6
They also need appropriate POCs to coordinate details of the aircraft arrival at the
designated airfield and onward transport to Pascagula.
LT(FN) Giannini. our PEP officer. is standing by to travel to the MDSU TWO location
as an LNO as required.
V/Rc::J
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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-OfTF) B6
Sent: Friday, September 16,20053:17 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SES-O_CMS
SUbject: FW: Donations"from France
Follow Up Flag: Follow up

Flag Status: Completed
""'Original Message-----
From: eMSTaskForce3F
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:06 AM
To: 'donovanm@eucom.mil'
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Donationsfrom France
Here is the copy of donations from France that we have included in the matrix. Any questions, please let us know.
2 France 9/15/2005 Private Special Red Cross fund for Katrina B6

created by French mayors
1 France 8/29/2005; Private Fire brigade, an NGO focused on Guillane LaCroix FEMA ser
9/14/2005 hydraulic expertise, and an NGO 202.944.6114 French. W
focused on restoring communications
want to offer help to Louisiana; GOF
cell .....1 - Embassi
further cia
. offered two disaster assistance teams assistance
. - the teams are located in Guadeloupe on offer 01
and Martinique who could be victims at
deployed. personnel
France 9/14/2005 Government 40 tents, 200 tarps, 1000 food rations, French Foreign Ministry Landed in
4 autonomous personnel (Armed USAID sitl
Force and Civil Security 2,000 MRI
discrepan
1 France 9/14/2005 Government 50 tents, 40 rolls of tarps, 170 tarps, French Foreign Ministry Landed in
300 flexible jerry cans, 1000 bars of
heavy-duty soap, 500 cooking kits
2 France 9/512005 Private Per cable 9/9/05: 4:38pm - Private Matthew Taylor, First The Frenc
assistance: 12 logistical experts, Secretary, British logistical e
Telecommunications Team, Cargo Embassy Wash. US Red C
Capacity available for humanitarian 202-588-6525; Marion SANS Fro
shipments to the US; International oil Fesneau-Castaing. Houston c
. company: Total informed Amb on 9/6 MFA, tel 331 43 17 40 commerci
that it is pledging 1 Million USD to the 27, fax 3314317 54 70 telephone
US Red Cross. Post has rec'd and 331 43 17 58 9t::fir France
innumerable otters of assistnace from ~ortable d~ phone hat it is pi
private French citizens. [li=renc apacity a
au poe c. ~istian humanitar
Rouyer, Delegate for U.S. Air FI
Humanitarian Action, tel: service to
331 43 174763, fax example.
331 435891. Total pled
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4 'France . 9/14/2005 Government 1 specialist in identifying disaster Criminal Research
victims, 4 forensic dentists, 2 forensic Institute of the
experts, 1 logistic expert Gendarmerie Nationale
(IRCGN) .
3 France 9/6/2005 Government Equipment to help clear out the debris, Helene Mason Awaiting F
pumping equipment. generators, food, Public Affairs Specialist
as well as up to 150 people who could Consulate of the United
. help relocate the POPulation and give States
them psychological assistance. Toulouse, France
Tel. 0534 41 3651
3 France 9/4/2005 Government A hurricane unit specialized in medical

support
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France . 9/9/2005 Government French Government offers a team of Guillane LaCroix Declined
experts to include a senior forensic . . 202.t44 114
6.
expert and deputy, logistics expert, cell-

four dental surgeons, two medical
examiners; all can be mobiliied in a
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very short period of time. Once
approval of the team is confirmed, an
advance tema of two will be sent to B6
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From:
·Sent:
Morrison, Gregory R
Friday, September 30, 20052:14 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Katrina Working Group
-Subject: State 182279
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TEDE-OO INR-OO 10-00 LAB-01 VCE-OO NEA-OO NSAE-OO
OCS-OO OIC-OO OIG-OO NIMA-OO PA-OO PM-OO P-oo
IRM-OO SSO-OO SS-OO TRSE-OO ASDS-OO FMP-OO R-OO
PMB-OO DSCC-OO DRL-OO G-OO SAS-OO SWCI-OO /003R
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SOURCE: CBLEXCLS.008720
DRAFTED BY: EUR/PGI:AGNORMAN -- 09/30/2005 202-647-5965
APPROVED BY: TFUS01 :DMCCARTHY
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FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO AMEMBASSY PARIS IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS STATE 182279
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, EAID. ECON, AEMR, MARR. MASS, ASEC, CASC, US, FR
SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR
HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FRANCE
REF: A) STATE 172092 B) PARIS 6137 C) PARIS 6026 D)

PARIS 5995
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 3.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG response to

assistance offers from the Government of France for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Paris should deliver the points in para 3
at the highest appropriate level at its earliest opportunity.
3. (SaU) Talking points for use with host government:
-. The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offers of
·1
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DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006. 200503991
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assistance from the Government of France in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina.
-- Your contribution of over 18 tons of humanitarian relief

supplies and equipment, as well as the support provided by
your military representatives and NGO personnel, greatly
assisted in the relief effort.
-- Our emergency officials have determined that we are unable

to accept any other offers of material or personnel support
atthis time. The items and expertise provided to date have
made a tremendous difference in the lives of victims of
Hurricane Katrina.
- The USG has received an outpouring of support from many

nations and international organizations, as well as .
individuals. On behalf of the United Slates Government and
all Americans, I want to express heartfelt appreciation, once
again, for the Government of France,s generous offer of
assistance and expressions of concern, as well as those of
the people of France in this trying time.
End points.
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APPR: S!E
DRAFT: JD
CLR 1: NC
CLR 2: EM
CLR 3: PG
RELEASED IN FULL CLR 4: RG
CLR 5: JC
UNCLASSIFIED CLR 6:
TF01:JDANIES
07/24/06 7-7640
S/ES: CTRIBBLE
EUR: NCOOK S/ES: EMALLOY L: ..PGUTHERIE M: RGONZALES

EUR: SBALL S/ES-O: CTRIBBLE TF01: MGALLAGHER
SIES, EUR, M, P, S, CMS, PM, s/s-o

IMMEDIATE PARIS
IMMEDIATE JOINT STAFF WASHDC, SECDEF·WASHDC IMMEDIATE,

DHS IMMEDIATE, USAID/oFDA IMMEDIATE, NORTHCOM IMMEDIATE
FOR AMBASSADOR
E.O. 12958: N/A

1. (U) Please notify immediately. This is an action

request.

officials for assistance with Hurricane Katrina relief
operations.
3. (U) Begin points:

relief assistance.
-- On behalf of the Government of the United States of

America and all Americans, I welcome a n ~
country's kind offer to provide divers . to
assist in recovery operations.
UNCLASSIFIED

DATE/CASE 11): 11 SEP 2006 200503991 ·UNCLASSIFIED
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-- Weare assessing your offer to make available forensic

their area(s) of expertise.

efforts.
End points.
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Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce 1H

Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 7:16 PM
To: Smith, Anton K
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Please Clear and Send: acceptance of assistance from France
Attachments: Cable - France Acceptance Tugboats and Divers 9·9-05.doc
Hi Anton,
France has offered mil-mil assistance of a salvage tugboat and 17 divers. All clearances have been received, and we are
ready to send this cable.
cable - France
Acceptance Tugb...
Thanks,
Eric Bone

DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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RELEASED IN FDLL
France:
18.1 tons of emergency and humanitarian aid, including tents, tarps, rations. and cooking
kits. (Status: arrived Sept 6 and 8)
17 military divers assisting in port rehabilitation and dock clearance. (Status: arrived
Sept 11)
Special Red Cross fund for Katrina created by French mayors. (status: underway)
.18 French Red Cross staffers deployed to Baton Rouge. (status: underwa
Other NGOs and private companies: rescue and telecommiiiiicii IOns personnel; boats;
water purification and telecommunications equipment; medicine; helicopters; air
transport; and monetary contributions. (status: underway)

DATE/CASE ID: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
SUbject:
SUBJECT: TFUS01: FRENCH OFFERS OFASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELlEF
REF: A. A) SECSTATE 163366

B. B) SECSTATE 163729
C. C) TELCONS PARIS{TF1 09/04/05
D. D) SECSTATE 163416
1. SUMMARY: Following specfk Frenchoffers of disaster assstaoce, repeated below, we relayed acceptance per ref D..
The GOF still awaits notification of where and when to send the material accepted. ENDSUMMARY.
GOF OFFERS of AID
2. France announcedon September2 it is willing to provide disaster relief assistance to the United States to help the victims of Hurrlcane
Katrina. Initial proposalsincluded: .
-- The Defense Ministry'can make available 2 aIrcraft which are already in the area and another six from continental France, 2 navy ships (one
with a helicopter) and a hurricane unit specialized in medical support.
-- The Telecom sans frontiers NGO and the French water company Veolia EnvironmentCompany offered services in their areas of expertise,
namely, restoring telephone and water links. ' . .
3. On September 4, we met With representatives of the Frenchdisaster response team (Which includes representativesfrom the Foreign
Ministry; Defense, Interior, and the Presidency), and shared with them the points provided In Ref B. The French provided further specifications
of their offers of material assistance, at our request, as follows: .
143 tents 25m2

146 tents 13m3
200 tents 16m2
98 tents 8m2
2 tents, hangar 86m2 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE·
980 camp cots
1000 pliablejerricans
1100 buckets 11 liters DATE/CASE ID: 14 SEP 20'06 200503991
3136 soapbars
576 cooking kits
30 generators 2.5kwa
9 generators4.2kwa
20 generators 4kva LX400 SDMO with stakes
350 Cresyl chemical water-purifiers with 5-liter flask.
126 first aid kits
1029 taros 8x6m
1200 tarps 5x4
1000 blankets
200 stretchers
6 ropes
1 water treatment station 10m3/h
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UNCLASSIFIED
Force.
4. Duringthe meeting, French officialsindicated they also would coordinate their offers with the European commission CiVil Protection
Cooperation Mechanism (ECCPM). (NOTE:
French officials provided a copy of a message from the ECCPCM to us, with a list of urgent requIrements in two tables. It appears the second
table Is almostverbatim from Ref B, with the exception that pharmaceuticals are listedas being requested, not excluded, END NOTE.)
5. The GOF indicated that it has planes readyto go in Guadeloupe and Martinique with disastersupplies;' their pilotsjust need to know a
destination. The French also would like to know exactlywhat to send,and soughtconfirmation of our priorities. Delivery can be by air or sea,
but by sea will take a few days longer. French officials repeated their offer to provide trained personnel.
These specialists would be fully autonomous (e.g., haveenough food and water) for up to five days. The French Red Cross stated their
contacts with the US Red Cross indicated the greatestneed is for medical personnel.
6. We checked by phone with the Task Force, and relayed the message that the USG priority now is for material supplies, not personnel. We
also relayed the message to the French that search & rescue personnel are not required. The French suggested that they could also provide
personnel to aid in the distribution of goods, if desired. .
PRIVATE OFFERS
7. In addition to the French Telecom NGO and Veolia, the GOF informs us that Airbus is willing to make available, as soori as september 6, its
Beluga cargocarrier. In addition, the Groupe de secourscatastrophe Francais hasofferedto send a team of 5-15 persons to engage in water
purification of up to 1500 liters per hour and to provide sanitary support. POe is ThierryVelu, tell I email
I I IThe Com~ Mondlale de secours, another NGO specializing in search & rescue, has alsooffered its services. POe is camille
Chardon, tel. L...- J
8. We havereferred other offers to FEMA and the Task Force for consideration, as well as to the Embassy website, which has contact
informationfor donations.
. CONSULAR ISSUES
9. Francoise Ie Bihan, Assistant Secretary for French Consular Services, expressed concern to us about the plight of EU members in the wake
of the storm, particularly of course French citizens. She requested, if possible, to have EU citizens grouped together for easier handling. She
reported the French ConGen in NewOrleans had been relocated to Lafayette, but soonwould moveto BatonRouge. other French consulates,
such as in Houston, are also Involved in providing aid.
ACCEPTANCE
10. We relayed the USG acceptance to the French of the tents and generators (ref D). The GOF took note, and requested destination
information soonest. In order to fuel the planes properly, that is the most important piece of information missing. The GOF alsoawaits
further notification on its other offers of aid, specifically the personnel proffered.
POINTS OF CONTACT
11. For the GOF, the primary host-country POC who is English-speaking and can address technical and logistical details is Marion Fesneau-
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SUbject: FW: French Clearance Divers
This was a mil-to-mil coordinated offer.
For your info. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW.AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
Respectfully, DATE/CASE ID: 07 SEP 2006 200503991
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Ms. Bolton,
TheJFMCC staff confirmed that the French divers are no longer required for Katrina or Rita.
From:
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Sir, as per your request... ....
The Maritime Oes¥.. spoKe to JFMCC staff and through di'iing staff {CO Mobile Oi'.Jing and Sal'Jage Unit} they ha'ie
confirmed that the French Clearance Divers are no longer required for KATRINA or RITA. '
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Hurricane Katrina: French assistance (as of 09/28/05)

RELEASED IN FULL
French Government:
. - (09/06) : 2 CASA aircraft based in Martinique landed in Liltle Rock with 6.1 tons of freight: 20 25m2
tents, 20 4x4 meter tents, 200 8x6 meter tarps, 1,000 food rations (for 24 hrs)
, - (09/08) : an Airbus Beluga aircraft took off from Toulouse carrying some 12.7 tons of emergency
equipment. After a stop in London, the plane landed in Mobile. Alabama.
- (09/11) : The French armed forces sent 17 military personnel with expertise in underwater
engineering, After landing in Pensacola, they now contribute to the rehabilitation of port facilities, dock
clearance and all obstacle removal.
Local communities:
• The city of Orleans proposed to welcome 50 students from Loyola University (Southern University)
- The association of Mayors of Major Metropolitan Areas of France has taken the initiative to create a
special solidarity account whose funds will be donated to the Red Cross.
• At the request of the American Red Cross, 18 staffers from the French Red Cross joined the
American team in Baton Rouge. The French Red Cross .also offered to provide essential supplies for
5000 persons from Guadeloupe.
- NGO "TSF" sent 4 staffers and 200 kg of equipment to help re-establish phone and internet links.
- With the help of Air France, the NGO ·CSCF" sent firefighters specialized in natural disaster with a
water purification unit and $ 12,000 in medicines. They are helping the firefighters of Baton Rouge. An
other NGO, "Pompiers humanitaires francals", provided 5 medical personnel with resuscitation
equipment and medicine.
Private Companies:
- Airbus. Air France (see above); Dassault Falcon provided logistical support for the lan.ding of the 2
CASA aircraft in Little Rock.
.• Eurocopte~ USA has provided 2 helicopters (from Gulfport, Mississippi) for search and rescue
operations, in liaison with the National Guard.
.- Veolia Environnement USA offered hydraulic expertise with water transportation trucks. .
- Zodiac has donated $ 250,000 and provided 5 technicians, 20 boats, 20 motors for the navy as well
as boats for the Coast Guard -.
- Sodexho offered 500,000 meals (in llaison with FEMA and the Red Cross).
- Lafarge provided materials to the Army Corps of Engineers for levies.
- SANOFI-AVENTIS offered 3.8M$ worth of medicine
See attachment for a list of efforts by French companies in the United States

REVIEW AUTHORITY:' FRANK TUMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
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1., (U) Please notify immediately. This is an action

request.

officials for assistance with Hurricane Katrina relief
operations.
3. {U)Begin points:

relief assistance. .
-- On behalf of the Government of the United States of

America and all Americans, I welcome and accept your
country's kind offer to provide divers to assist in
recovery operations.
UNCLASSIFIED
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DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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-- We are assessing your offer to make available forensic

their area (8) .of expertise.
efforts .
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IMMEDIATE+
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CAse ,US, KHLS'
SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO .'016 A'S OF 0500 EDT SATURDAY,

SEPTEMBER 10, 2005
Unclassified Telegram Text J Wierichs, Coordinator.
ACCEPTANCE-OF-_OFRERS ,OF ASSISTANCE-,---'- - .. ' - - - - - - - -

(U) The Task Force has sent cables accepting offers of assistance
from Sweden, France, the Czech Repubiic, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and South Korea. We expect additional
acceptances from FEMA within the next day or two. (FEMA, Task Force)
UN PARTICIPATION IN USAID RESPONSE MANAGEMENT TEAM
(U) As of September 9, a total of 32 UN staff were working closely

with the USAID Response Management Team (RMT} in Washington and in the
affected region on the USG response to Hurricane Katrina. Currently,
11 UN personnel are in Washington, 9 in Baton Rouge, 5 in Little Rock,
3 in Austin, 2 in Atlanta, 1 is at FEMA Headquarters, and 1 is
awaiting placement. On September 12, UN and USAID representatives
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DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
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will devise a plan for next steps based on input from UN and USAID
staff in the field. (USAID/RMT)
STATUS OF MEXICAN ARMY ASSISTANCE
(U) The Mexican military contingent" in San Antonio, Texas, cooked and
served 3,000 lunches and 4,720 dinners to evacuees on September- 9.
The Mexican contingent, which 'included medical personnel, is not
providing medical care to evacuees due to U.S. legal certification
requirements for prescribing medication. (NORTHCOM)
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EAORCC ExECUTIVE SUMMARY RELEASED IN FULL
REGARDING
NATO SUPPORT TO THE UNITED STATES
26 September 2005 09:00
(NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BOLD)
• So far, twenty-three EAPC nations, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada,

Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland. Georgia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands.
Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden. Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1, Turkey
and Ukraine have communicated their offered assistance to the EADRCC;
• Twelve EAPC nations (Belgium. Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany,
Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia and United
Kingdom) have informed the EADRCC about their offers of assistance
through the EU.
• The EADRCC has learnt from the U.S. authorities that the following four
EAPC countries have also offered assistance: Albania. Armenia, Iceland and
Kazakhstan.
• Altogether 39 EAPC nations have offered assistance to the US; offers from 11
EAPC nations (Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece,
Luxembourg, Norway, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine)
were accepted by US authorities, including the donation of air-lift by Ukraine;
9 of the 11 nations made use of the NATO air-bridge, 1·nation (Luxembourg)
decided to have their donation transported commercially.
• On Saturday; 10 September05,the-US-Delegation at NATO informed about a
decision of the US State Department to accept offers from 7 cOllOtries. The
items accepted include urgently needed blankets, camp beds. tents, first aid
kits alld liquid soap.
• SHAPE J4 has deployed a liaison officer to the EADRCC until 21 September
·--05~- -.-. ... -- .----
• NATO/EADRCC - EU coordination has been established through the
EADRCC liaison officer in Washington D.C. and through the UK Delegation at
NATO on behalf of the UK EU Presidency.
• The first NATO cargo airplane has reached Little Rock. Arkansas on Monday.
12 September 2005, at 20:30 UTC with 12 tons of relief items from the Czech
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• On Monday, 12 September 2005. the US Delegation to NATO informed the
EADRCC about acceptance of offers from Austria and Finland.
• On Saturday, 17 September 2005, the' US authorities informed the EADRCC
about acceptance of parts of the offers from Greece. Also the offer from
Ukraine of an AN-124 strategic transport airplane has been accepted.
• US authorities have informed the EADRCC that they wish to have relief items
. that have been donated by Allied and Partner nations to be delivered ~hrough
I Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
NATO/EAPC UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE ID: 30 AUG 2006 200503991
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the NATO air-bridge by 23 September 05 to little Rock, Arkansas. As of

Wednesdays 21 September 05 this deadline is no longer being
interpreted as a cut-off date for NATO/EADRCC support to the U.S.
- Joint Command Lisbon, which is in charge of the coordinating NRF
transportation assets (maritime and tactical air), had dispatched a liaison
officer to the EADRCC from Monday, 12 September till Sunday, 18
September 2005.
- JC Lisbon has one RO-RO ship on 5 days notice (Capacity 1750 lane
meters). As of now, none of the relief items accepted by the US requires
sealift. .
- JC Lisbon has fifteen NRF tactical transport aircraft (6 French C.-130, 2 Italian
C-130 s 2 German C-160, 4 UK C-130 and 1 Greek C-130).
• SHAPE has decided to concentrate US accepted donations in Ramstein AB,
Germany, which will serve as a strategic air hub for onward transportation.
Donating countries that are closest to Ramstein have been requested to
move their donations by road to Ramstein with their own resources (Austria,
Finland and Slovak Republic). Other countries such as Czech Republic,
Denmark, Greece, Norway and Romania have been offered NRF tactical
airlift to move relief goods to Ramstein. All cargo consolidation from European
donating nations has been completed on 19 September 05. Turkey allocated
two C-130 aircraft to NATO in the context of strategic transportation to USA
- A second dedicated NATO cargo flight has departed Thursday, 15 September
05 with cargo (Austrian and Slovakian donations) from Ramstein to Little
Rock, Arkansas.
It The-third (8707) and fourth (Canadian A310) dedicated- NAT0cargo-flights
have left Ramstein on Saturday, 17 September 05, to carty Finish,
Norwegian, Slovak and Siovenian donations to the US.
- 1 he fifth cargo flight (8-707) took place on 19 September 05 with 8 tons of
donations from Finland.
- The sixth cargo flight (Ukrainian AN-124) left Ramstein on 20 September 05
with 62 tons of donations from Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece and
Romania.
- The seventh cargo flight took off·for Little Rock AFB on 21 September 05 with
18 tons of Czech Republic donations.
- Two (2) NATO cargo flights (26 tons) took place on 23 September 05.
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2005.
- SHAPE AMCC has informed that after Friday's missions a 20-pallet
backlog still exists with 35.6 tons of cargo. Further NATO flights (8 707)
are now scheduled to take place on 27. 29 and 30 SEP 05.
- US Authorities have requested to deploy again a NATO/EADRCC liaison
officer to Washington D.C. to coordinate, as necessary, movement of
donated goods from Ramstein to Little Rock. The liaison officer will
assume his functions in Washington D.C. on 29 September 05.
- EADRCC is monitoring consequences of Hurricane R'T A
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SUBJECT.: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
FOREIGN· ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. eu) 122 countries and 16 international organizations
have offered assistance. Embassy Abuja reports that the
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Government of Nigeria would like to present the secretary
with a us $1 million check at UNGA; L is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
2. (U) Embassy colombo transmitted to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' us $25,000 donation to the
American Red Cross. in the form of a check drawn from the
Bank of Maldives. TF presented the check to a Red Cross
representative. (Task Force)
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (u) The Committee for. the Implementation of Textile
Agreements voted september 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
China safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.
(EB/Task Force E-Mail)
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) As of september 14, USAID had received 33
commodity flights: 11 from the UK, 3 from France, 2 from
Italy, 2 from Russia, 2 from spain 2 from Egypt, 2 from
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 Activity Report)
STATUS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
5. (u) Thirteen countries have reported citizens
unaccounted for or believed to be deceased: Belgium (6),
Brazil (23), canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), Poland (12), Portugal
(2), south Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK \
(approximately 20). This data was received from official
embassy communications; the actual numbers could be
higher .. (CA/oes Status Report:)
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Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

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UNCLASSIFIED --\
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LIST OF OFFERS FROM COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING

IN THE EU MECHANISM
AUSTRIA
The Austrian shipment of relief goods will be conducted on 13th Septembe~ 2005.
The truck from the Upper Austrian Fire Brigade Association will leave AUSTRIA
. early morning and is expected to arrive at Rarnstein around 16.00 hours.
500 pieces tarps/plastic sheeting
300 camp beds
CZECH REPUBLIC
Transportation of 24,000 blankets and 210 camp beds will be sent this evening
the eveninq of 14 September by a NATO flight.
CZs donation of 390 beds and 14 large tents, delivered via NATO flight, has
been received in Little Rock.
FINLAND
9.000 sheets
. 200 small tarps
200 First aid kits 1
120 cooler cases
1,000 pillow covers
3,500 thermo-sheets
The assistance in being loaded on a truck and will reach Ramstein on Friday,
when it will be transferred to Arkansas, Little Rock.
FRANCE
A team of 17 divers leaving from Istres military airport arrived in New Orleans on
September 11. A tugboat (leaving from Brest) should be joining them with
supplementary equipment.
2 flights with a total of 40 tents, 400 tarps and 2000 MREs have been delivered
and planes came back.
The consular team in charge of localisation of French people in Baton Rouge
completed their mission and returned back on Wednesday.

UNCLASSIFIED
Disaster relief team of up to 25 persons and financial support for reConstruction:

of infrastructure.
Latvia also sending blankets and bottled water
LUXEMBOURG
The team has arrived in the New Orleans and is integrated in the German THW
team. They installed two pumps andon Thiursday they witt be installing new
pumps. The team is housed on US Naval vessel Shreveport.
The material of Civil Protection luxembourg will be sent by a commercial flight

on Wednesday from luxembourg. Airport destination is Hunsville. The cargo will
be transported to the Little Rock Air Base in Arkansas by trucks..
Blankets and camp beds were also sent.
NETHERLANDS
A Ukranian aircraft carrying Dutch waterpumps arrived at New Orleans Naval
Airbase 12 September. The team for the waterpump units had already flown to
New Orleans.
Miitary ships and helicopters containing Navy Vessel "HMS Van Amster will be integrated
in the US naval command of Iwo Jima. This vessel carries Lynx helicopters. potable water,
MREs. two doctors and three nuirses, divers and engineers. 100 life jackets.
This vessel carries:
• 2 Lynx helicopters
• 10,000 lit potable water
• 2.000 MREs
• 2 doctors + 3 nurses
• Divers and engineers
• 100 life jackets
• 2 sea boats
• 5 rubber boats
4 extreme low draught boats
UNCLASSIFIED
OFDA Updated Transportation Summary - 07 Sept OS 0600
(Military to Military not included here)
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Planes that have 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 - 09106
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 - ETA 09/07
3. China - tents, generators, bed sheets, children's clothing - ETA 09107
4. UK - MREs - ETA 09/08
5. France - Kitchen' units, tents tarp.jerry cans, soap, blankets - ETA 09/08
(Mobile. Alabama or possibly Little Rock)
6. UK - MREs - ETA 09/08
7. Russia - MREs, Blankets - ETA 09/08
8. Spanish - MREs - ETA 09/08
9. Spanish - tents, water purification units, medical supplies - ETA 09/08
10. Israel - Milk, baby diapers, mattress, beds, etc. - ETA 09/09
11. Russia - large tents - ETA 09109
We are aware that EU members are sending planes that may have contributions from
other EU countries. .
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Monday, September 12. 20056:50 AM
To: eMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EUR End of Shift Report
Seneca Johnson
September 11-12
2300-0700
EUR Action Officer
2300: Response cable to Embassy Paris requesting French vessel not proceed to U.S. waters.
Response cable to Embassy Moscow accepting Russian offer of additional tarps, bandages and first aid kits w/o
medicines. while refusing other offered items.
03:20 Embassy Budapest reported additional offers of assistance (Budapest 2311) and requested an answer to
Hungarian offer of veterinary supplies.
05:00 Offer of coffins and body bags from private Albanian citizen. Told Embassy Tirana that day shift would need to
advise post on procedure for such requests. .
06:45 Embassy Stockholm reports Swedish flight carrying telecommunications equipment left Stockholm at 6:30, will
arrive in Little Rock mid-afternoon 9/13. .

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supplies in Martinique offered .
Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian suppJies
Belgium: TA assistance-generatorslwater pumps

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Quick Reference Sheet for PAOs 11:00 9110/05
Donations:
• From the air, relief supplies from abroad are arriving ata central distribution point in
Little Rock, Arkansas
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offered 'money, bedding,
supplies and technical assistance to the recovery efforts
• FEMA has received $460 million in international aid
o Two airplanes with 20 tons of relief supplies fromTunisia landed in Little '
Rock;
o Malaysia and Pakistan have each offered $1 million to the Red Cross; and
o Namibia offered $100,000 worth of supplies.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
o Andorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies
o The Republic of Korea has offere'd, 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
its many items it is willing to send
o Egypt has offered 6,000 blankets and other relief supplies
People to People:
affected areas. We are working to assist our grantees and to relocate them to new
assignments. "
u.s. Response to Aid:

,. We are grateful for the outpouring of assistance offers from the world community.
need we are deeply touched to see the response of people from every corner of the
world.
'. Although it is primarily American citizens who are in need, we recognize that many,
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath of this tragedy.
We are working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in
order to allow them to visit the region and assist their nationals.
Tulane University in New Orleans. Ambassador Sullivan is a Career Minister in the

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Senior Foreign Service with over 30 years of diplomatic experience in Africa, the
Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.
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Unclassified Telegram Text M Warlick, Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) A total of 118 countries and 12 international
organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. A new offer of
assistance has been made by:
The Iraqi Red Crescent Society, in a Sept. 6 letter in the
name of Prime Minister Jafar, offered a $1,000,000
donation to the American Red Cross. (Embassy Baghdad/Task
Force)
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
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(U) The United States has received or expects assistance

from 83 countries and 2 international organizations.
(Task Force) -
ARRIVALS OF ASSISTANCE
(U) Thailand's Prime Minister Shinawatra arrived early

this morning at JFK with a planeload of relief supplies,
including blankets and rice. A second Thai plane already
at JFK will carry the supplies to Little Rock, Arkansas as
requested. ETA at Little Rock AFB is 1520 on 9-11-05.
(Task Force)
. (U) A French salvage boat and team of divers arrived in

Pensacola, Florida, at 0900.- (Task Force)
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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. (U) 122 countries and 16 international organizations

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

Agreements voted September 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
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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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From: CMS Task Force1P
Sent: Thursday, September 08,200512:14 PM
To: Chinn, David R
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: Request for summary of intemational offers and update on known offers
Please see the cable which is currently in the clearance process that I am forwarding on the class side.
Joel Danies
EURlEX/PMO

--Qrlginal Message----
From: Chinn, David R
Sent: Thursday, september 08, 2005 12:07 PM
To: . Chinn, David R; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Request for summaryof International offers and updateon known offers
Folks,
, just spoke with one of our forward deployed. We need specifics/clarification of the Swedish offer. On Sunday, we
understood the offer consisted of access to a store of
Ericsson cell phones in Houston. At yesterday DoS press conference, Amb Thomas was queried about a Swedish
shipment of water purification and telecommunications equipment being denied overflight/landing clearance. Please
forward as much specific information as can be obtained to my as soon as possible, so we can get an eval from the
folks on the ground down there.
Many thanks,
Dave
--·-original Message-···
From: O1lnn, David R
To: TaskForce·1
Subject: Request for summaryof International offers and updateon known offers
Folks,
Greetings. I'm the State detail to the National Communications System (NCS). I'm helping to advise the NCS on
intemational support offers and coordinate those efforts where possible. The NCS under E.O. 12472 has
resposibility for coordinationing U.S. NS/EP (National Security/Emergency Preparedness) Telecommunications.
The NCS effectively manages a consortium ot several Federal agencies and dozens of Telecom IndUStry partners.
See http://www.ncs.gov for further info.
Requ~st .
To ensure that we are aware of and have a handle on any international offers of support related to
telecommunications, I'd appreciate a summary list of those offers from the Task Force at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Update
Over the weekend the WatchrrF-1 forwarded to the NCS several offers for consideration and response. Please
find below, the text provided by WatchrrF-1 on those offers and current status.
1. European Union - Willing to immediately activate its Civil Protection Unit which
maintains contact databases in civil emergency matters in 25 EU member states plus
DATE/CASE ill: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
five extra European countries.
UNCLASSIFIED
- Status: NCS does not have a re~irement for the EU. Believe this has been
referred to FEMA.
2. France - French Government would like to activate the Charter. The Charter is a
multilateral arrangement between us and most space faring nations. If we agree, the
European Space Agency and EU private satellites will collect data from space for us.
- Status: Working with IO and USGS. The Charter was activated as Katrina
approached Florida. As of approx 2 days ago, we have forwarded specific taskings
for imagery/sensor data for the affected Gulf states. USGS is facilitating
coordination with Charter members to include France and is providing data and GIS
services for a number of Federal, State and Local agencies including NCS.
3. Germany - KP Impuls Service GmbH offers containerized emergency cell phone and
internet satellite network communications suite with two technicians to assist with
relief operations.
- Status: The offer has been forwarded to forward deployed operational elements in
the affected region for evaluation and response.
4. ICRC - Providing specialized whereabouts tracing system in use on ARC website.
Status - Note: IIMG will be accepting this support since the American Red Cross is
already using this capability. http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/katrina
S. Sweden - Ericcson has telecommunications equipment in Houston that can be used.
- Status: Under consideration
Regards,
David R. Chinn
International Affairs Advisor
National Communications System
Department of Homeland Security
This message is intended solely for the use of the indiVidual and entity to whom it is addressed, and may contain
information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable slate and federal laws. If
you are not the addressee, or are not authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified
that you may not use, copy, distribute, or disclose to anyone this message or the information contained herein. If
you have received this message in error, immediately advise the sender by reply email and destroy this message.
UNCLASSIFIED.
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1 G
Sent: Friday, September 09, 20()5 5:01 IWt
To: CMS TaskForce1 F; TF1 Mail
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
SUbJect: RE: LOGGER: Log entries
B6
LOGGER
0030 Embassy Delhi called to request diplomatic overflight clearance for IL-76 flight loaded with relief supplies. They were
assured the clearance would be worked ,OOB.
0445 Embassy Tokyo called expressing interest in mil-mil transfers of relief supplies and manpower and were directed to
contact NORTHCOM.
I
F iVi Rep, (aSK I 01 ce i nUl IIlne Katrina
B6
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sent: Fridav, september 09, 20053:54 AM
To: TFl Mail
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: LOGGER: Log entries
0330 Embassy Paris called EUR rep. requesting that the official acceptance cable for France's offer of a tug boat and
divers be released.
0335 Embassy Moscow advised EUR rep that the Russian Government was looking for acceptance of their offer of tents,
blankets, transformers, and medical supplies by COB Moscow time-today, in anticipation of their proposed Sept. 13 fJighL
Acceptance of the proposed donation and diplomatic flight clearance are both pending.
0350 Embassy Athens phoned Task Force to advise of a private offer of a coroner from Thessalonica of his services in the
relief effort. .
Respectfully Yours,
John Conlon (1100-0700 EST, 9/8-9/9)
EUR.Representative
Task-Force 1
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.
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Choi, Martino I
From: eMS Taskf'orcet-Dlrector
Cc: SES_DutyDeputies; TaskForce.1 RELEASED IN FULL
SUbject: FW: To Log - notificatJon of Cairo re MREs
John: Is this correct? I thought the USDA problem pertained just as much to MRE from
these other countries. Not taking German and France MREs and accepting them from Egypt
and Russia is the worst possible PR story_ Any ~lues on how this cropped up? Eileen
> -----Original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForce3I
>Sent: Thursday, september 08, 2005 6:37 AM
>To: eMS TaskForcelF
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: To Log- notification of Cairo re MREs
>
>Left message for DCM Cairo Stuart Jones regarding probl~ms with MREs. Informed him that
US would not accept MREs from EU countries, but at this point would accept MREs from
Egypt, Russia, Israel and Thailand.

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John,
From I
Netherlands, m6
1 clarification on discrepancies (Czech Republic, France, Israel,
FEMA (Sonja) is aware.
2005 5. 52 PIt)
on Foreign Offers of Assistance
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Sonja,
It took longer than we expected. However, here is clarification on the

discrepancies we noted last night:
Czech Republic Water Filtration Unit (pag~ 6, first offer) - Offer

includes possibility of Czech Military Air Transport. However, NORTHCOM
considers the aid itself as civil in nature and offered no

opinion on whether it should be accepted. They defer to FEMA.
24 Tatra Trucks (page 6, second offer) - These.are

privately owned trucks that the Czechs are offering to transport
to a U.S. base. Civil in nature. NORTHCOM defers to FEMA.
France Salvage Tug (Page 8, fourth offer from France) - The

salvage tug is one of the two ships mentioned in the offer. The tug,
already enroute from Martinique, has ~ 16 man dive

team embarked. NORTHCOM wants the tug and embarked divers,
and is indicating so to DoS. NORTHCOM does not require

the 2~8 aircraft also included in the offer, or the second ship.
Israel Two Military and two Health Officials (page 13, second
offer from Israel) - The two "Military Officials" are Military Public
Health Professionals and are already here. NORTHCOM sees

them filling essentially a civil function. Think this one is
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Netherlands Frigate VAN AMSTEL (page 17, bottom two offers) - The
Frigates referred to in the offers dated 31 Aug and 5 Sep are
both VAN AMSTEL.This is a duplicate offer. The

remainder of the offer (KDC-10 with relief supplies) is civil in nature
and NORTHCOM defers to FEMA. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants

the ship.
Pumps (Page 18, first, third and fourth offers) -

NORTHCOM wants these pumps.
Additional Pumps (Not in DoS Matrix) - Quite a bit of

ongoing coordination between Army Corps of Engineers, DoS,
NORTHCOM and the Dutch. Bottom Line: NORTHCOM wants the

pumps and has email chain suggesting DoS
is aware of offer. NORTHCOM will coordinate with DoS to

get this reflected in matrix.
. uni ted Kingdom HMS CUMBERLAND (Not on Matrix) - This was a direct offer
by UK LNO to NORTHCOM. NORTHCOM does
require the ship and no further action is required.
Let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. c===J B6
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From:
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To:
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SUbject:
I notice the State TF report goes to a standard distribution that does not include NORTHCOM, the primary
COCOM in this case. For parallel coverage, I would suggest you add some ofthe addressees in the
NORTHCOM SITREP, which I have copied below. .
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unclassified Telegram Text M Gallagher, Coordinator.
Thursday, September 08, 2005

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

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

international organizations have generously offered
assistance to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or
increased offers of assistance have been made by: Portugal
-- two percent of its oil reserves (500,000 barrels);
Vietnam -- offered $100,000; Armenia -- increased its
offer to $200,000 from $100,000: Sao Tome -- offered
$18,000, and Guyana -- offered plywood. (Task Force)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
4. (U) Foreign consular officials have located 549

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

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

all foreign relief flights. (Task Force/RMTKatrina e-
mail)
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From: Morrow, Michael K
Sent: Friday, S~ptember 23, 2005 8:51 PM
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
fyi
From: Bass, John R (OPS)
sent: Friday, september 23, 2005 7:02 PM
To: SES-O WatchTeam
cc:1
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Watch -- pis send the Katrina spot report to the addees on the cc line
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Subject: RE: Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
We will add you to our distro. Please add the above CC addressees to yours .
-----Original Message----
From: Bass, John R (OPS) [mailto:BassJR@state.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 23,2005 1:49 PM
To: I I
Subject: RE: Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
sure thing. Would appreciate you getting us e-mail coords for anyone in OSO you'd like included as
addee's for our daily update.
00 you distribute your update outside OSO? If S0, please add following e-mail addee:
ses-o@state.gov
which will feed it into my operation here. thanks. JB
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Update.
Can we get a copy of one of the cables you cited below?
We launched a set of cables overnight Weds. to specific posts that a) USDA 'D'd as having
plants that would meet u.s. requirements and b) had offered MREs previously or we
suspected had big stocks. Initial set was uk, france, germany, sweden, ireland, spain, south
korea, japan .and a couple others. instructed posts to get details on commercial vegetarian
products and provide those to OFDA for follow-up and discussion with FEMA. We've rec'd
range of replies and OFDA is working them
Thanks In advance,
B6
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Quick Reference Sheet for PAOs 11:009/10/05 RELEASED IN FULL
Donations:
• From the air, relief supplies from abroad are arriving at a central distribution point in
Little Rock, ArkansasI
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offered money, bedding,
supplies and technical assistance to the recovery efforts
• FEMA has received $460 million in international aid
o Two airplanes with 20 tons ofreliefsupplies from Tunisia landed in Little
Rock;
o Malaysia and Pakistan have each offered $1 miliion to the Red Cross; and
o Namibia offered $100,000 worth ofsupplies.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
o Andorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies
o The Republic of Korea has offered 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
its many items it is willing to send
o Egypt has offered 6,000 blankets and other relief supplies
People to People:
affected areas. We are working to assist our grantees and to relocate them to new
assignments.
u.S. Response to Aid:

• We are grateful for the outpouring of assistance offers from the world community.
need we are deeply touched to see the response ofpeople from every comer ofthe
world.
• Although it is primarily American citizens who are in need, we recognize that many
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath ofthis tragedy.
We are working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in
order to allow them to visit the region and assist their nationals.
Tulane University in Ne'Y Orleans, Ambassador Sullivan is a Career Minister in the

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINl~
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SeniorForeign Service with over 30 years of diplomatic experience in Africa, the

Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.
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medical supplies and technical assistance to the recovery efforts.

u.s. Response to Aid:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: CMS TaskForcelF

1100 Embassy Budapest reported the GOH offered 5 forensic experts.

1300 ALDAC on Ambassador Sullivan's reports sent for clearance .

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

• Pending iterns include

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS

• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

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

Drafted by: WHAICAN Alan Holst

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INFO LOG-oO NP-OO AID-OO ACQ-OO CIAE-OO INL-oO DOEE-DO

UNCLAS USNATO 000601

E.O. 12958: NIA

1. "(U)NATO's Katrina relief activity concluded October 2

2. (SBU) The EADRCC notified Allies and Partners on October

3. (SBU) CommentlRFG: Mission is unaware of further

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

Gsrmany: Offer of high-speed water pumps

lsraet Offer of medical supplies

NI~therlands: TA with rebuilding levees

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

Bl~lgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

EXERCISE *** TOPOFF 3 *** EXERCISE

EXERCISE *** TOPOFF 3 *** EXERCISE

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report

• pending items include

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

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

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS

* See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

\\SESSFPll\Task Forces\Task Force I\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 11 2005

Drafted by: WHA/CAN Alan Holst

From: CMS TaskForce1 F

Follow Up Flag: Follow up

From: Norman, Alain G

David, do you happen to know the number?

From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Can I get final cable number for the record?

From: Norman, Alain G

Please review & clear.

From: Ball, Susan M (EUR).

From: Nonnan, Alain G

Thanks again for your assistance!

More guidance to field.

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

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

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY .FOREIGN OFFERS

From: Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC)

Contact personl , Location of event: USA B6

This information is confidential I:8J no

2. EU & International Response

EXERCISE * TOPOFF 3 * EXERCISE

EXERCISE * TOPOFF 3 * EXERCISE

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