UNCLASSIFIED

· O'Herron, Petra C .

From: Harris, Michelle F

Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 7:53 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A .RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: Tucker, Kelly J
Subject: Katrina Snapshot

Hi Deborah-

I finished the reconciliation between the State website, the Executive Summary, the Cash Summary, and the internal
status report below.

Here's a snapshot of where we stand:

150 countries, political entities and international organizations made offers of assistance
108 countries, political entities and international organizations from whom USG has accepted offers and/or acknowledged
offers to I\lGOs (i.e., Red Cross, Bush-Clinton Hurricane Relief Fund)
25 countries, political entities and international organizations USG is declining 100% of offer
18 acceptance cables, decisions, or other actions pending
?? 100% decline cables pending
Will poll KWG regional bureau reps tomorrow for status of their 100% no cables.

Also, I'm pulling together a summary of the odd cases (Le., Switzerland, LithuaniaOman, Algeria, others) that cause the
numbers to not add up perfectly. Will have ready before hand off to new Spec Asst.

Thanks,

Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

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From: Harris, Michelle F

Sent: Wednesday, September 28,20055:15 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; 'adam.isles@dhs.gov'; 'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov';
'car1.maryott@do.treas.gov'; Adams, David R{PPC/DEI)(RR~, 6.08-073);
'Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov'; 'ellzabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov'; 'michael.hirsch@dhs.gov';
'shorriga@omb.eop.gov'; 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.gov';
'jmeline@nsc.eop.gov'; 'John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; Moore, Elizabeth E{M); Paschall, Richard
C(M); Thessin, James H{l); Bass, John R (OPS){S/ES-O); Tyckoski, James E(RM/BP/RPBI);
DeMarcellus, Roland F(Main State); Visek, Richard C{l-LM); Scalzo, Christopher R{RM/CFO)
Cc: Anderson, Roger W; Millette, James l; Schaub, Daniel D (Special Use Only)
SUbject: Cash Donation Report Update· 09 29 05

'rhe attached Includes sensitive Infonnatlon - please do not forward.

Attached please find the Cash Donation Report including cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 09 29 05.

Summary of changes since last report (09 22 05):

• Removed Australia $7.6M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG

• Removed Ireland $1M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG; note donation was euras, not USD
• Removed Lithuania $12,200." offer didn't materialize
• Added receipt of Rwanda $100,000
• Added receipt of Nepal $25,000

In progress:

• Confirming if Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.

• Confirming if Kenya donated $100k to Bush Clinton only or $100k to Bush Clinton only plus 7,650,000 Kenyan shillings
(USD $102,409) to USG.

Thanks,

Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE ID: 16 AUG 2006 200503991
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Norman, Alain G

From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAlFO) RELEASED IN FULL

Sent: Tuesday, September 20,20054:55 PM·
To: Norman, Alain G: Harris, Michelle F
SUbject: RE: Issues in EUR-Iand

I correct myself. It may be that late Friday that OFDA said no to certain things after hearingf from FEMA. WE are double
tracking with last OFDA rep. .
WE have log of all cables sent out on acceptances. They will be entered into the matrix tomorrow
Matrix will become read only to avoid confusion. liP rep will handle changes. You should have copy of it in your in box.
No word on ship. Will check. .
Housing issue being worked on now. No status.

From: Norman, Alain G

sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 4:50 PM
. l"Q: Mc::CarthY,.Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F
Subject: Issues in EUR-Iand

Thanks for letting me interrupt your meeting for a minute just now, Deborah. As I mentioned to you (Deborah), the thrust
of my conversation this afternoon with OFDA's Tony'Stitt was that we (State) were to have said "No" to a number of offers
of material assistance (including, e.g.,: tents from Ireland, pumps from Lithuania, electricians from Northern Ireland,
clothes gathered by American military families in the Benelux region, water from Turkey, and misc. from Macedonia), at
least as of 9/8/05. .

In order to be better able to assist/guide desks (others) in responding to that, and other matters, I was wondering if you
would please answer the following: .

1. May I (others in the working group) have the "log" of the cables that have gone out (esp. those saying yes, yes in part,
or yes to some & no to other elements of offers)

2. Is there any news re: gaining access to AID "e-room" where we might view the latest assistance matrix?

3. Is there any decision re: the Greek cruise ship?·

4. Is there any decision/movement re: (prefab) housing?

Many thanks in advance.

Alain'

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
~~l1OOSE ID: 22 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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RELEASED IN FULL
Falls, Eric G

From: eMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OrrF)

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20053:06 PM
To: Falls, Eric G
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: TF1 Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700·1500

Eric Falls - EURlVBI

Sept 15,2005
7:00 - 13:00

EUR Activity Log

Savedas: I:\TFl\Docs\TFl Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700-1500.doc

To My Successor:

• Leadership wants.to move as many cables as possible

• Suggest you change signature line for emailsonbothclas&unclas(tools.options.mail format,
signature)

Greece: Post researching private offer of cruise ship. Cable declining GOG cruise ship in draft (see below)
and needs L clarification on status of ships - are the ships underway? Note emails on e1as system -
embassy Athens has trouble receiving some unclas email.

USNATO: (1) For email to NATO/EADRCC, or any NATO-airlift related items, please copy John
Cockrell, Jeff Oppenheim at USNATO. (2) USNATO doesn't support State IOFDA airlift request from
governments (heard Department may ask for help on airlift). EADRCC, a NATO body, is on top of
situation and coordinating airlift.

Lithuania: Scott Woodard, Embassy Vilnius, has two questions: (1) accept or reject offer of 8k MREs? (2)
EU Mechanism list credits Lithuania with offering MREs plus medical supplies - where did offer come
from? In answer, please cc: Nancy Cohen, Thomas P. Kelly.

Turkey, Georgia, Russia: See previous activity log for pending items.

Review matrix on "total declines." Review EUR countries after Greece to confirm they should be on the
list.

Ukraine: See 13:05 email from post, and 14:38 resonse. Post wants us to accept 9 tons of supplies as well as
plane. Task force is asking for details on supplies to share with FEMA to encourage accepting some
materials.

Please send 15:30 sitrep to Alain Norman

Cables status:
Greece (I:\TF1\DOCS\CABLES\DECLINE CABLE GREECE 9-15-05.DOC, need OFDA, L, + FEMA,
Status Of Ship?),

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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

Accept Plane, Clear With EURlRPM), .

Georgia (desk drafting),

Andorra (asked Desk to send TF Barcelona cable, need to reply if we can accept offer)

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Benles, Julianna W LT893'

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From: Isles, Adam [Adam.lsles@dhs.govj
Sent: Wednesday. September 28, 2005 5:25' PM
To: Harris, Michelle F; Katrina Working Group; adam.isles@dhs.gov; andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov;
carl.maryott@do.treas.gov; Adams, David R(PPC/DEI)(RRB, 6.08-073);
Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov; elizabeth. Katchka@dhs.gov; Michael Hirsch;
shorriga@omb.eop.gov; sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov; Henderson, John; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov;
John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C; Thessln, James H; Bass, .
John R (OPS); Tyckoski, James E; DeMarcellus, Roland F; Visek, Richard C; Scalzo, Christopher R
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charieston); Millette, James L(Charleston); Schaub, Daniel D(Special Use
Only)
Subject: RE: Cash Donation Report Update - 09 29 05

We'd heard Saudi was $100MM, not $100K

.. ._From:J:larris,MichelleE[mailto:HarrisME2@state..gov] .. . ._ .__ _ . __ ._ ..
Sent: Wednesday, september 28,20055:15 PM
To: Kat'rina Working Group; 'adam.isles@dhs.gov'; 'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov'; 'carl.maryott@do.treas.gov';·
Adams, David R(PPCjDEI)(RRB, 6.08-073); 'Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov'; 'elizabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov';
Michael Hirsch; 'shoniga@omb.eop.gov'; 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.gov';
'jmeline@nsc.eop.gov'; 'John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C;.Thessin, James H;
Bass, John R (OPS); Tyckoski, James E; DeMarcellus, Roland F;. Vlsek, Richard C; Scalzo, Christopher R
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Millette, James L(Charleston); Schaub, Daniel D(Special Use Only)
Subject: cash Donat/on Report Update - 0929 05.·

The attached includes sensitive infonnation - please do not forward•

. Attached please find the Cash Donation Report including cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 09 29
05. .

Summary of changes since last report (09 22 05):

• Removed Australia $7.6M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG

• Removed Ireland $1M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG; note donation was euros, not USD
• Removed Lithuania $12,200 ~ offer didn't materialize
• Added receipt of Rwanda $100,000
• Added receipt of Nepal $25,000

In progress:

• Confirming if Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.

e Confirming if Kenya donated $100k to Bush Clinton only or $100k to Bush Clinton only plus 7,650,000
Kenyan shillings (USD $102,409) to USG.

Thanks,

Michelle Harris
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA~~~&,D: 17 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

UNCLASSIFIED
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Bentes, Julianna W
From: Norman; Alain G(Main State) 'RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, September 28,20055:21 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston);Harris, Michelle F; Katrina Working Group;
adam.isles@dhs.gov; andrew.baukol@do.treas,gov; carl,maryott@do.treas,gov; Adams,
David R(PPCIDEI)(RRB, 6.08-073); Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov;
elizabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov; michael.hirsch@dhs.gov; shorriga@omb.eop.gov; .
sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov; .ip.henderson@associates.dhs.gov; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov;
John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C; Thessin, James H;
Bass, John R (OPS); Tyckoski, James E; DeMarcellus, Roland F; Visek, Richard C; Scalzo,
Christopher R . .
Cc: Millette, James L(Charleston): Schaub. Daniel D(Special Use Only) .
Subject: RE: CashDonation Report Update - 092905

Two clarifications/additions, if I may:

1) Ireland: Am Red Cross says it has word Irish Red Cross received 700,000 Euros from Gol. Irish Red Cross expected to
transfer same to ARC soon.

2) Lithuania: Lithuanian Red Cross currently undertaking fund-raising. Expects to have over $10K and deliver same in
(early)-October. _

Alain Norman
EURlPGI

From: . Hams, MldleileF(MainState)

Sent: Wednesday, September 28,20055:15 PM
To: Kabina Working Group; 'adam.lsles@dhs.gov'; 'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov'; 'carf.maryott@do.treas.gov'; Adams, David
R(PPC/DEI)(RRB, 6.08-{)73); '8randon_Davisson@omb.eop.gov'; 'ellzabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov'; 'mlchael.hirsch@dhs.gov';
'shomga@omb.eop.gov'; 'sonja.nleuwejaar@dhs.gov'; 'jp.henderson@assodates.dhs.gov'; 'jmeline@nsc.eop.gov';
'John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; Moore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C; Thessin, James H; Bass, JohnR (OPS); Tyckoskl, James E;
DeMarcellus, Roland F; Visek, Richard C; ScalZO, Ou1stopher R
ce Anderson, Roger W(Charieston); Millette, James l(Olarieston); SchaUb, Danler D(Special UseOnly)
Subject: cash Donation Report Update - 09 29 05
The attached includes sensitive infonnatlon - please do not forward.

Attached. please find the Cash Donation Report including cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 09 29 05,

Summary of changes since last report (09 22 05):

• Removed Australia $7.6M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG .

• Removed Ireland $1M - donation was to Red Cross, not USG; note donation waseuros, not USD
• Removed Lithuania $12,200 - offer didn't materialize
• Added receipt of Rwanda $100,000
• Added receipt of Nepal $25,000

In progress:

• Confirming if Indonesia $25k was private or govt to govt.

• Confirming if Kenya donated $100k to Bush Clinton only or $100k to Bush Clinton only plus 7,650,000 Kenyan shillings
(USD $102,409) to USG.

Thanks,

Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

« File: cash donations_Q..jQ_~.P5 0928.xls»

UNITED STXTES DEPi'mTMENTUF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
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. RELEASED IN FULL
Norman, Alain G

From: Noll, George A

Sent: Thursday. October 06.20059:25 AM
To: Norman, AlainG
SUbject: RE: Katrina cable to Lithuania - MRN needed

Excellent. Thanks for finding this.

From: Norman, Alain G

Sent: Thursday/October 06,20059:25 AM
To: Noll, George A; McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Chagnon, Natalie L(S/ES-,CR); Yu, Alan K
Subject: Katrina cable to Lithuania - MRN needed

FYI, the Lithuania cable's MRN:

CableText·
UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM September 30, 2005

To: AMEMBASSY VILNIUS - IMMEDIATE

Origin: EUR

From: SECSTATE WASHDC (STATE 182078 - IMMEDIATE)

TAGS: AEMR, AMGT, ASEC, CASe, EAID, PREL, LH, US

Captions: None

Subject: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE

KATRINA FROM LITHUANIA

Ref: STATE 172092

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 Lithuania for
Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Vilnius should deliver the points
,in para 3 at the highest appropriat~ 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 Lithuania, as well as the Lithuanian Red
Cross, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 23 AUG 2006 200503991

61712006
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We understand the Lithuanian Red Cross is in the process

of fund-raising. Any financial contributions made through
the Lithuanian Red Cross will make a tremendous difference in
the lives of victims of Hurricane Katrina.

-- The situation on the ground in the weeks since Hurricane

Katrina has been dynamic. Our emergency management officials
now have determined that the Lithuanian Government,s offer
of materials and personnel support will not be required.

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 Lithuania,s
expressions of concern, and for the efforts of the Lithuanian
Red Cross, in this trying time.

End points.
RICE

.:

6/7/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra c@D

. From: CMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Tuesday, September 06,200510:44 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: . Evans, Mark R; Woodard, Scott(Vilnius); Kelly, Thomas P(Viinius)
Cc: TaskForce-1;. TaskForce-1
,
SUbject: RE: Lithuanian MREs to Sweden (Copy to EUR Task Force Rep)

Mark. et al--

As of 10:30 tonight (as I prepare soon to go off-shift) we don't have any answer from OFDA or FEMA on either the
Lithuanian offer or the Swedish flight they would like to join. Dealing with the hundreds of international assistance
offers has become a very significant management challenge for FEMA and OFDA, and unfortunately there's a
fairly significant backlog of requests that await evaluation in comparison to actual needs. I hope the Lithuanians
can be understanding of these difficulties and patient with us for a reply. I suggest you continue to be in touch
with the Task Force EUR reps on future shifts.

Just for your information. some question has arisen about whether, or under what circumstances, USDA can/will
admit foreign-manufactured MREs or whether there are food safety concerns. (See attached e-mail). Are you
able to find out the source of manufacture of the MREs the Lithuanians are offering?

Best regards.
Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: Evans, Mark R
sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 3:48 PM
To: Woodard, Scott(Vilnius); Kelly, Thomas P(Vilnius)
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Lithuanian MREs to Sweden (Copy to EUR Task Force Rep)

Scott, Tom:

I'm working the issue of the MREsvia the EUR rep on the task force. They understand the urgency. I
provided your names for the task force to respond to in case they get an answer after J've left later today.
Stay tuned.

Mark

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DAi7EJ()~{u: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 8:01 AM
To: Woodard, Scott(Viinius)
Cc: TaskForce·1 .
Subject: . FW: Matrix - International Offers of Assistance - 9/62300 EDT

Scott:

Per our conversation. this is the most up-to-date assistance matrix we have. You can look at it alphabetically or by
category. Lithuania is currently listed as category 3 or 4 (accepted in principal/does not meet FEMA request). So it's still
with FEMA. Sorry nothing new.

-Marianne

-----Original Message-----
From: eMSTaskForcelF
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:36 AM
To: 'rmtkabina_nato@ofda.net'
- Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: Matrix - InternationalOffers of Assistance - 9/6 2300 EDT

-----Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForce3E
Sent: Tuesday, September 06,200511:09 PM
To: Yamamoto, Donald Y(AF/FO); AF CAT; Benson, James H; C; camp, DonaldA (SA/FO); Curran, Ben; 0; Dowdy, FelixA; E; Finney,
John; Gastright, JohnA; Goldberg, Robert; Gottlieb,Greg; Gray, Gordon (NEA/FO); Greene, Richard L; GreyFrandson; Harty,
MauraA(CA); Hirsch, Michael; Isaacs, Ken; JOC TeamChief; John Allen; John Simon;jsac.jSlo; I I
Marmaud, Karen; NAVY CATCell; NavyCATcell; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Norman, Alain G; NSC; nsc-whsr@nsc.eop.gov; OFDA RMT; P;
B6 I

PA SM GROUP; plans@pentagon.of.miJ; PM-ActionTeam; PRM-Hurricane Katrina; R; Ranneberger, Michael E(AF front Office); .
Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS); Rocca, Christina B; Satches, Penny C; SES'CR; Shapiro, Charles S; STATE.Iimg; Stephens, D Kathleen;
Stitt, Tony; Stuart Nightingale; TaskForce-l; Turner, Libby; Volker, Kurt 0; Ward, celeste J; Woyne, E Anthony; WHA-Staffers
Cc: TaskForce-l; Michael Niles; BRUCE HOWARD; Thomas, Harry K; Bass, John R (OPS); Boyse, MatthewG; CA-Staffers Mailbox;
Ponds, Fernandez L(Main State Rm 2422); Brown, 'Bruce A; lakhdhir, Kamala S (EAP/FO); OFDA KabinaOps; PRM; Ruppe, Adele
E; SES_DutyDeputies; SES-Une_Only; SES-O_CMS; lFl
Subject: Matrix- International Offers of Assistance - 9/6 2300 EDT

International Offersiummary of Foreign

of Assist... Offers Acr:.e...

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REV lEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 29 NOV 2006 200503991
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Bentes, Julianna W
From: Morrison, Gregory R
RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Friday, September 30,2005 1,1 :59 AM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: State 182078

PTP1877

UNCLASSIFIED PTP1877

PAGE 01 STATE 182078 301555Z

@INFO: A(OO) CMS(OO) DSCC(OO) G(OO) IRM(OO)

M(OO) P(OO) PA(OO) R(OO) R(OO)
SESIRM(OO)SSEX(OO) SSEX(OO)
SSO(OO) SS(OO) SWCI(OO) WO(OO)
====================3015562 SEP 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIES:OOO)

ORIGIN EUR-OO

INFO LOG-OO NP-OO AF-OO AID-OO A-OO CA-OO CIAE-oO

DNI-OO DODE-OO DS-OO UTED-OO FDRE-01 FEMA-01 FOE-oO
VC-OO H-OO TEDE-OO INR-OO 10-00 LAB-01 VCE-oO
M-OO NEA-OO NSAE-OO OCS-OO OIC-OO OIG-OO PA-OO
PM-OO P-OO IRM-OO SSO-OO SS-OO ASDS-OO FMP-OO
R-OO PMB-OO DSCC-OO DRL-OO G-OO ALM-OO SAS-OO
SWCI-OO 1003R

182078
SOURCE: CBLEXCLS.008654
DRAFTED BY: EURlPGI:AGNORMAN -- 09/30/2005 202-647-5965
APPROVED BY: TFUS01:DMCCARTHY
EURlNB: MBENEDICT
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o 3015522 SEP 05
FM SECSTATE WASHOC
TO AMEMBASSY VILNIUS IMMEDIATE

UNCLAS STATE 182078

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, EAID, AEMR, AMGT, ASEC, CASC, US. LH
SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR
HURRICANE KATRINA FROM LITHUANIA

REF: STATE 172092

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 Lithuania for
Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Vilnius 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 Lithuania, as well as the Lithuanian Red

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA uNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE In: 10 AUG 2006 200503991
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Cross, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

-- We understand the Lithuanian Red Cross is in the process

, of fund-raising. Any financial contributions made through
the Lithuanian Red Cross will make a tremendous difference in
the lives of victims of Hurricane Katrina.

-- The situation on the ground in the weeks since Hurricane

Katrina has been dynamic. Our emergency management officials
now have determined that the Lithuanian Government,s offer
of materials and personnel support will not be required .

.- 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 Lithuanian government,s
expressions of concern, and for the efforts of the Lithuanian
Red Cross, in this trying time.

End points.
RICE

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