RE: Cash Donation Report Update - 10 11 05 UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of2

Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN FULL

From:
Sent:
Schaub, Daniel D
Tuesday, October 11, 2005 1:02 PM
(:;J I 01
To: Norman, Alain G(Main State)
SUbJect: RE: Cash Donation Report Update - 10 11 05

Alain,

I heard 'that you'll be replacing Michelle Harris' role regarding the Katrina Working Group. I've been asked to maintain the
overall offers matrix and have been updating it according to Michelle's updates. Here are a few notes regarding the latest
"International Offers of Assistance Summary."

• The matrix does not have a record of the Micronesia and The Holy See offers. Please provide the details of
these offers.
• Serbia and Montenegro are listed separately, but are recognized by DoS as one nation
• Urug~ay is misspelled (replace the "a" with a "u") ,

Finally. when cables are sent regarding offers, it's really helpful if you let me know the corresponding MRN #'s.

Thanks and I look forward to working with you.

Dan

From: Schaub, Daniel D

sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 11:58 AM
To: Harris, Michelle F(Main State)
SUbject: RE: cash Donation Report Update - 10 11 OS

BTW: ! continue to update the matrix as you distribute the other reports. Do you want me to forward the latest version to
you on a regular basis (l.e, weekly)? '

Just let me know how folks wish to handle this.

Regards,

Dan

From: Harris, Michelle F

sent: Tuesday, October 11, 200S 10:01 AM
To: Katrina Working Group; 'adam:isles@dhs.gov';'andrew.baukol@do.treas.gov'; 'carl.maryott@do.treas.gov'; Adams,
David R(PPODB)(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'; 'jp.henderson@associates.dhs.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; scatzo, Christopher R; Meline, Jed (ANE/SPOTS)(RRB, 4.09-106);
'libby.turner@dhs.gov'i 'Mannaud, Karen'
Cc: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Millette, James l(Charieston); Schaub, Daniel D(Arlington (SA-iS») ,
SUbJect: cash Donation Report Update - 10 11 05

The attached Includes sensitive information - please do not forward.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 23 AUG 2006 700503991

5/15/2006
·UNCLASSIFIED
RE: Cash Donation Report Update -101105 UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of2
Attached please find the Cash Donation Report including cash commitments to and receipts by USG as of 1011 05.

Summary of changes since last report (10 07 05):

• Added receipt of Armenia $200,000.

Thanks,

Michelle Harris

Special Assistant

Katrina Working Group

«File: cash_donationsJLto_~05
...JOl1.x)s»

5/1512006 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of1

RELEASED IN FULL
Norman, Alain G

From:
Sent:
Norman, Alain G
Thursday, October 13, 2005.3:04 PM
g 1;2.3
To: Atkinson, David R; Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA); Campbell, William N(AF/EX); Martinez, Eduardo J
Cc: Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS); Christenson, Richard A; Yu, AlanK
Subject: Katrina Wrap-up

Yes, gentlemen, its an optimistic subject line, but I'm writing to ask you to let me know the latest on any
outstanding matters relating to offers of assistance from countries in your region.

As you may know, I'm currently sub'ing for Michelle, and I was reviewing the materials she left me. As I
understand it, here's about where we stand (other than EUR countries, which I've been following, and SA, which
all seem to be completed):
~~ .. ~:, IInl ,,,.(It-/
AF
South Africa • Acceptance cable in progress? fJ~h·'" '.
/)1, AAJ/~l(fI~-/P~L:1( UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
EAP REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
~a .ft ,."
Brunei - Acceptance cable in progress? DATE/CASE ill: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
Fr. Polynesia - 100% decline cable in proqress?"
Philippines - 100% decline cable in progress? -1,~ "'" 11--'- I ,I
"1 _1. ".rA. , 1',)", t
~, , I
"''I< I! It ,f..,.. . I :
NEA (tJo r.e.....J ~ }+.wt r-"?() ~ A'. ~ij .to,
Jordan - Steve: Weren't you getting in touch with OFDAIFEMA about accepting something? _lM1t ~ swf rr..-It/,..uJ)
Libya - OFAC ok pending? qf, :4 'lotto]. ,
Morocco ·100% decline cable in progress? £~f. ~ 176~17 '

WHA ,q"j,kI- ~ •
Barbados - Ed, weren't you going to send me some info so I could ping somebody else? --..:;;;--rr=7/';'.-
Brazil - 100% decline cable in progress? "D"tf~ ~I'/ .. - /",.of
Dominica - 100% decline cable in progress?
Ecuador - 100% decline cable in progress?
EI Salvador - 100% decline cable in progress?{~~I.r)
Guatemala - 100% decline cable in progress? [4.. MJ]
Jamaica - I know, I know, a mil-mil issue ... 1"1' .",1 ~ ",,)I ~~.tI?
J
Nicaragua - 100% decline cable in progress?
Panama - 100% decline cable in progress?.....pJ
Paraguay - 100% decline cable in,progress? .
St. V & Gs - Acceptance cable in progress?
~VtAA- - I~~ ~ ~:
*(For these, perhaps you'll need to check with S/ES-CR's Natalie Chagnon, if she already received the cable to go
out.)

I'd really appreciate your letting me know iflwhen the relevant cables have gone out (With MRNs would be nice).

Many thanks. Is-J",,J: ~ ti7 'tJ (tJ.tJ.~

t1

th•.• I. • .' f)"IJ

~~ "r .
Alain Norman \J ,;:(~: ,.
EUR/PGI
~: 101 tlqDrr. (DtI.q)

IJJl W;ll~ ~.~. 1f. I till) (-eJ.ra)

'* J;1t7~ ('1~' b : tM'\ ~J-JJ
A klh~ -vd14 ~,.,)
p.{~ ~ 1t1ltl/)"

UNCLASSIFIED
10/17/2005
 UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
DT lDL
RELE}rSED I~, FULL
From: Harris. Michelle F
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 6:03 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Kotok, Sharon B
Cc: Chagnon, Natalie L; Morrow, Michael K; Tucker, Kelly J
SUbject: Katrina Cable Guidance - 100% Declined Offers

cable Template -
Thanks No11la...
KWG Regional Bureau Reps -

Following is guidance for drafting, clearing, transmitting cables declining 100% of a

foreign government's offer of assistance:

Cable template is attached. 'AII content must- be included as drafted in attached.

Please get clearances from TF, L, P, and Regional Bureaus as indicated in attached.

Take one printed copy and an electronic copy on diskette (both including indication of TF,
L, P and. Reg Bureau clearances complete) to Natalie Chagnon in HST 7512. Natalie will
clear for S/ES-CR and deliver to Arnie Chacon for approval and transmission.

Here's the current list of 100% no cables to be drafted:

Nami.bia Brazil
Philippines Dominica .
Micronesia EI Salvador
French Polynesia Guat~m~'la .•.
Estonia . Honduras
Poland Paraguay
Hungary Cuba
Serbia Costa Rica
Montenegro Nicaragua
Bulgaria FAO
Croat;ia
Latv:i;.a

Thanks,

.Michel1e Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 13 NOV 2006 200503991 'UNCLASSIFIED
"
 UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
DT lDL
RELE}rSED I~t FULL
From: ., Harris, Michelle F
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 6:03 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Kotok, Sharon B
Cc: Chagnon. Natalie L; Morrow, Michael K; Tucker, Kelly J
Subject: Katrina Cable Guidance - 100% Declined Offers

Cable Template -
Thanks No Tlla•.•
KWG Regional Bureau Reps -

Following is guidance for drafting, clearing, transmitting cables declining 100% of a

foreign government's offer of assistance:

Cable template is attached.·AII content must- be included as drafted in attached.

Please get clearances from TF, L, P, and Regional Bureaus as indicated in attached.

Take one printed copy and an electronic copy on diskette (both including indication of TF,
L, P and. Reg Bureau clearances complete) to Natalie Chagnon in HST 7512. Natalie will
clear for S/ES-CR and deliver to Arnie Chacon for approval and transmission.

Here's the current list of 100% no cables to be drafted:

Namibia Brazil
Phi:j.ippines Dominica .
Micronesia EI Salvador
French Polynesia GU:atem~la .
Estonia Honduras
Poland Paraguay
Hungary Cuba
Serbia Costa Rica
Montenegro Nicaragua
Bulgaria FAO
Croat;ia
Latv:i;.a

Thanks,

.Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 13 NOV 1006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
"
 UNCLASSIFIED Page lof I

RELEASED IN FULL
O'Herron, Petra C

From: Harris, Michelle F

Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 6:29 PM
To: Robinson, Deborah
Cc: McCarthy, Deborah A
Subject: RE: FOR CLEARANCE: Hurricane Katrina response - Republics of Serbia and Montenegro

Hi Debby - I clear cable with no changes on behalf of Deborah. Thanks,

Michelle Harris
Special Assistant
Katrina Working Group

From: Robinson, Deborah

sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 6:24 PM
To: Harris, Michelle F .
Subject: FW: FORCLEARANCE: Hurricane Katrina response - Republics of Serbia and Montenegro

Michelle - I have been directed to send this to you since Deborah McCarthy is out of town. Can you clear on this
cable for the task force, or is there someone else I should send this to? Please let me know. Thanks.

Debby

From: Robinson, Deborah

sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 5:00 PM
To: Visek, Richard C; Gutherie, Peter A; English, Charles L; Yu, Alan K; Bame, David J
Cc: Pederson, Troy E; Norman, Alain G
SUbject: FOR CLEARANCE: Hurricane Katrina response - Republics ofSerbia and Montenegro

Keeping in mind this is the approved cable language, please provide your clearance. In this case, there are two
offers - one from the Republic of Montenegro and one from the Republic of Serbia. We think it can go in one
cable, since it is an oral message only and both cables would go through Belgrade anyways. For the fourth point,
we have one para for Montenegro and one for Serbia - since they made different offers. Let me know if you have
any questions about this. Thanks.

Debby
x6-7479

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA7f26~~~JD: 08 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 lJNCLASSIFIED INITIALS
-;'
"
APPR: AC
DRAFT: MH
RELEASED IN FULL CLR 1: DM
CLR 2: NC
CLR 3: AY
UNCLASSIFIED CLR 4: CE
CLR 5: DB
CLR 6:

TFUS01: MHARRIS
03/19/06 7-3519
S/ES: ACHACON LT~IJA
S/ES: ACHACON TF:DMCCARTHY S/ES-CR:NCHAGNON EUR/pGI: AYU
EUR/SCE: CENGLISH L/LM: [RVISEK OR PGUTHERIE] P:DBAME

IMMEDIATE

FOR AMBASSADORS FROM EXECSEC HARRY K. THOMAS

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, EAID, AEMR, OPDC, CASC, ECON, AMGT, ASEC, SR,"
MW,

SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM REPUBLICS OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO

REF: (A) BELGRADE 1748 (B) BELGRADE 1788

1. (U) This is an action request for embassy front

offices - see para 2, 3 and 4.

2. (U) This cable contains an oral message from Secretary

Rice conveying the official USG response to the
Government of Serbia and Government of Montenegro
assistance offers in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Ambassadors and principal officers should deliver this
message to host government foreign ministers or
appropriate alternatives at the earliest opportunity.
J

3. (U) Oral Message from the Secretary for use with host
government:

I wish to reiterate my thanks, and those of the

American people, for your compassionate response in
the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Wedeeply
appreciate your generous offer of assistance to help
us respond to the tragedy and alleviate suffering.

UNCLASSIFIED

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED 2

The USG has received an outpouring of ~upport from

~any nations and international organizations. On
behalf of the United States Government and all
Americans, I want to express heartfelt gratitude for
your expressions of concern.

We appreciate your patience as we have examined the

damage caused by Hu~ricane Katrina and made thorough
assessments of our needs for materials and equipment
to respond and recover from the disaster.

(For Government of Serbia) We haVe determined that,

for the moment, we will be able to meet the recovery
and reconstruction challenges with domestic resources.
Consequently, we do not believe we will need the
expert support team from the Ministry of Science and
Environmental Protection that you generously offered
us .:

(For Government of Montenegro) We have determined

that, for the moment, we will be able to meet the
recovery and reconstruction challenges with domestic
resources. Consequently, we do not believe we will
need the se~rch and rescue divers or the specialist in
hyperbaric medicine that you generously offered us.

We will keep in close touch as we determine whether

our long-term reconstruction plans might require
international assistance.

-- The disaster prompted an equally compassionate

response from private citizens around the world. Many"
people are making donations to private relief
organizations and we deeply appreciate their
generosity.

END TALKING POINTS

yy ,

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Bentes, Julianna W
LTl39
From: Ferencevych, Yaryna N RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Friday. September 23, 2005 6:50 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: Katriana Cables: Belgrade 1788, Amsterdam 0563

PTP8076

UNCLASSIFIED PTP8076

PAGE 01 BELGRA 01788 231240Z

@INFO: C(OO) CA(01) 0(00) EAOX(01) EDIT(OO)

L(OO) MA(OO) OCS(01) PA(OO) S(OO)
°

SS(OO) SSO(OO) SSS(OO) T(OO) TF1 (00)

TFMGT(OO)TFPDPA(OO)
==================== 231057L SEP 05 RWG (TOTAL COPIES:003)

@INFO: A(OO) CMS(OO) DSCC(OO) E(OO) EAO(OO)

G(OO) IRM(OO) M(OO) P(OO) R(OO)
R(OO) SCT(OO) SESIRM(OO)SP(OO)
SSEX(OO) SSEX(OO) SS(OO) SWCI(OO)
==================== 231300Z SEP 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIES:OOO)

ACTION SS-OO

INFO LOG-OO NP-OO AIO~OO AEX-OO A-OO CEA-01 CIAE-OO

COME-OO CTME-OO INL-OO DODE-OO ITCE-OO DOTE-OO OS-OO
EB-OO EXME-OO EUR-oO E-OO FAAE-OO UTED-OO FDRE-01
FEMA-01 FOE-OO VC-OO FRB-OO H-OO TEDE-OO INR-OO
10-00 VCE-OO M-OO AC-OO DCP-OO NRRC-OO NSAE-OO
NSCE-OO OIC-OO OMB-OO· NIMA-OO EPAU-OO PM-OO GIWI-OO
ACE-DO P-OO SCT-00 SP-OO IRM-OO SSO-OO STR-oO
TRSE-OO FMP-OO BBG-OO R-OO EPAE-OO ECA-OO IIP-OO
PMB-OO OSCC-OO PRM-OO DRL-OO G-OO ALM-OO NFAT-OO
SAS-oO SWCI-OO 1003W
---------.,...------3F9737 2312592/38
R 2312402 SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY BELGRADE
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 7068
INFO EUROPEAN POLITICAL COLLECTIVE

UNCLAS BELGRADE 001788

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, ECON, EFIN, AEMR, KPAO, AMGT, US
SUBJECT: TFUS01: Serbian Government Offers Hurricane
Relief Assistance .

REF: STATE 165032

-,

1. Embassy Belgrade has received a formal offer from

the Government of Serbia of assistance in the Hurricane
Katrina relief efforts. Post would appreciate guidance on
how and whether to accept this offer.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE·

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
2. The Serbian Minister of Science and Environmental
Protection, Dr. A1eksander Popovic, has submitted a formal
offer of assistance to Embassy Belgrade. Text of letter
- has been faxed to EURISCE. Following are pertinent
excerpts from his letter:

"After consultation with the Serbian Government and with

the Nature Protection Institute and other institutions, I
would like to offer, on behalf of the Ministry of Science
and Environmental Protection, an expert support team who
could help, along with their American counterparts and
colleagues from other countries, to deal, in the fastest
possible way, with the aftermath of such a natural
disaster.... Accordingly, all this matter will certainly
require a range of experts from different fields who could
give help .... Of course, possible support and the ways of
help will depend on our American friends' requirements and
the maqnitude of damage caused in various environmental
segments .... May \, consequently, as you to advise me,
after consultation with the American competent ,
institutions, if you need experts of any profile that you
believe can help recovery after the hurricane. The
Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection and
- , relevant institutions from Serbia, first of all, the Nature
Protection Institute are prepared to provide this kind of
support as soon as they receive adequate information."

3. As recommended in rettel, Embassy Belgrade has

responded with a formal letter thanking the Minister and
advising that we will respond with further information as
soon as possible. We would appreciate further guidance on
how to proceed. The Embassy's Katrina action officer is
APAO Rebecca Ross, who can 'be reached at rossr@state.gov or
'. by phone at 011-381-11-306-4769.

POI.T

UNCLASSIFIED

PTP8444

UNCLASSIFIED PTP8444

'. PAGE 01 AMSTER 00563 231435Z

@INFO: A(OO) C(OO) CA(01) 0(00) E(OO)

EAOX(01) EDIT(OO) IO(OO)L(OO) M(OO)
MA(OO) NSCE(OO) OC5(01) P(OO) PA(OO)
PM(OO) 5(00) 5S(00) SSO(OO) 8SS(00)
,T(OO) TF1 (00) TFMGT(OO)TFPOPA(OO)
==================== 231107L SEP 05 RWG (TOTAL COPIES:003)

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

R(OO) R(OO) SP(OO) SS(OO)
SWCI(OO)
====================231435Z SEP 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIES:OOO)

ACTION SS-OO

INFO LOG-oO NP-OO AIO-OO AMAO-oO CIAE-OO INL-OO DODE-OO

OS-OO EUR-OO UTED-OO FEMA-01 VC-OO H-OO TEDE-OO
2
UNCLASSIFIED
·,l~.. ~ UNCLASSIFIED I
:j~~R-OOVCE-OO NSAE-OO EPAU-OO PER-DO GIWI-OO SP-OO
IRM-OO SSO-OO FMP-OO' R-OO EPAE-OO ECA-OO DSCC-OO
PRM-OO G-OO SAS-OO SWCJ-OO 1001W
----------------3FAA15 2314352/38
R 2316352 SEP 05
FM AMCONSUL AMSTERDAM
TO SECSTATE WASHoe 8074
INFO AM EMBASSY THE HAGUE

- UNCLAS AMSTERDAM 0563

STATE FOR TFUS01

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: KPAO. PREL, NL
SUBJECT: AMSTERDAMMERS ALL JAZZEDPUP TO HELP KATRINA VICTIMS

REF: STATE 166547

)
1. A stellar group of Dutch and American jazz musicians
gathered on Sunday, September 18, to raise around 80,000
euros at a benefit concert at the renowned Concertgebouw
in Amsterdam. All proceeds from the concert "Dutch Jazz
for New Orleans" will be donated to The American
Federation of Musicians to assist musicians who lost
their homes and possessions as a result of Hurricane
Katrina. As a gesture of solidarity, the Dutch Musicians
Union generously doubled the funds raised from the over
1100 ticket sales and donations. Consul General Michele
Bond attended the concert, representing the U.S. Mission
to the Netherlands.

2. Jazz musicians and fans in the audience were

especially excited by the appearance of several renowned
Dutch jazz musicians and singers, including Ramsey
Shafty, Hans Dulter, Trijntje Oosterhuis, Rene Froger,
and Cor Bakker. "This is the concert of a lifetime. "
exclaimed one enthusiastic Dutch audience member. The
concert was a high-energy celebration of American jazz
music and a tribute to past and future generations of New
Orleans musicians. Radio Netherlands will make a
recording of the concert available as of Monday,
September 26, at www.rnmusic.nl.

Dutch and American groups in Amsterdam and The Hague are

planning at least three more fundraisers for Hurricane
Katrina relief in the next few weeks. On October 2, the
Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, in association with the local
_ American community, will host a jazz brunch and silent
auction for 300 people, featuring New Orleans Jazz
Ambassador lillian Boutte and a Dutch brass band apt/y-
named "The Hurricanes." All proceeds will go to Habitat
for Humanity for reconstruction of areas devastated by
the hurricane. On September 30, Democrats Abroad will
host a benefit dinner to assist victims from Natchez,
Mississippi; and a jazz event is scheduled at the
Amerjcan School of The Hague in late October.
BOND

UNCLASSIFIED

3
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED

Norman, Alain G
RELEASED IN FULL
From: Bell, Brad J
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 11:14 AM
To: Norman, Alain G; Harris, Michelle F
Cc: Brandon, Scott
Subject: RE: Katrina Cable Guidance - 100% Declined Offers

From: Norman, Alain G

sent: Tuesday, october 04, 2005 10:22 AM
To: l:abonte, Michelle A; Evans, Mark R; Germano, Maria L; sessums, Michael 0; Robinson, Deborah
Cc: Brandon, Scott; Bell, Brad J
Subject: FW: Katrina cable Guidance· 100% Declined Offers
Importance: High

No doubt you will all be happy to learn that we now have an agreed text for use in declining offers of assistance which
others in the USG have determined are no "longer required.

Please take the attached template, fill in as needed concerning "your" country, and get the relevant clearances (as
indicated, except pis. substitute Alan YU for Kvolker in EUR).

I would also suggest adding, in addition to the relevant country TAG, the following TAGs:
PREL, EAID, AEMR, OPDC, CASC, ECON, AMGT, ASEC

Naturally, 1would not worry about clearances by other bureaus Oust axe WHA, NEA, etc.), but I'd add your Office Director.

Also attached is the latest version of the Katrina Virtual Working Group's assessment of who is in the 100% NO category.
(I thought Bulgaria & Croatia were dealt with already - perhaps Scott & Brad could provide the relevant cable #If. to Michelle
Harris, & me.)

Thanks-againforyoUflJBliencecmd assistance irrgetting1hWfirTafly"squared away.

Alain

From: Harris, Michelle F(MalnState)

sent: Monday, october 03, 2005 6:03 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Kotok, Sharon B
- - - C c : - - .----8'lagnon,Natalle-I:;-Morrow,Michael-K;-Tticker,-KeIIy-J
--SUtiJiCt:: Katrina QitileGljl(lance . lUOo/ODealnecrOffel'S'-----"--------------------------

KWG Regional Bureau Reps -

Following is guidancefor-draftin-g~ele-aring;-tran-smittin·~rcable-s-decIiriing-100~of-aforeign-govemment's-offer-of --- .

assistance:

-~abletempfate:ls:~iltfached:All-content must be included as-drafted in-attached.

Please get clearances from TF, L, P, and Regional Bureaus as indicated in attached.

Take one printed copy and an electronic copy on diskette (both including indication of TF, L, P and Reg Bureau clearances
complete) to Natalie Chagnon in HST 7512. Natalie will clear for S/ES-CR and deliver to Arnie Chacon for approval and
transmission.

Here's the current list of 100% no cables to be drafted:

Namibia Brazil
Philippines Dominica

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 24 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: Norman, Alain G
Sent: Friday, September 09, 20054:50 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-3
Subject: FW: Katrina offers

Please ensure items in matrix are updated as needed to reflect the information below:

Also, iflwhen there's confirmation of Kosovo's action, please add an * by the name/entry and note: "Territory administered
by the United Nations" (since Kosovo is not independent).

Thanks.

From: Pfeuffer, Paul

sent: Friday, september 09,20054:22 PM
To: Norman, Alain G
ce. Sainz, Francisco D
SUbject: FW: Katrina offers

Alain: the latest on SeE country offers. Please provide to the Task Force as appropriate. As far as we know, no offers of
assistance have been accepted by FEMA.

From: Pfeuffer, Paul I

sent: Friday, september 09,20051:09 PM
To: sainz, Frandsco 0
Cc: Pederson, Troy E; Benedict, Mitchell P; Bell, Brad J; Stinchcomb, Anna M
Subject: Katrina offers

After polling desks:

Albania: $300,000 and sanitary-medical teams;

Croatia: 6 forensics experts for victim identification;
Macedonia: GOM was to decide on details of assistance offer 9/9, no word yet;
SAM: Serbia considering, possible offer of wildlife experts; Montenegro considering offer
of technical experts .
Kosovo: 400,000 Euros ($495,000) to American Red Cross (DSOP checking whether
donation has been wired yet); and offer of Kosovo Protection Corps help with disaster relief
Bosnia: considering state-level offer; municipality of Sarajevo offered $6400
As far as we know, no concrete offers have been accepted by our side yet.

Paul Pfeuffer
EURISCE
647-2452

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lJNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN -t-li~ ~S
From: eMS TaskForce1Q B6
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:59 PM
To: NEA-Staff-Assistants-DL; NEA-PD-DL; NEA-IPA-DL; NEA-ARPI-DL; NEA-ELA-DL
Cc: Scobey, Margaret (USUN)(New York); TaskForce-1
Subject: NEA End of Shift Report: Sept 12 Shift 2 (0700 ·1500)

TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/12/05

Shift 2 (0700-1500)
NEA Representative End of Shift Report - David Benze

Israel- (0922) Bob Hopkins, TFSouth - Tel: 225-242-6083 01 Cell:/ Ireports that 18 Israelis BI
from the NGO 'Israeli Flight Aid' are on the ground in Baton Rouge and have met WIth the Dept of Louisiana
Health Services to offer their assistance. Group is comprised of a iournalist. divers, EMS team and doctors who
want to go to into the affected area. Bob Hopkins is trying to contact the group in Baton Rouge.

Bahrain - (0958) Bahraini Ministry of Finance Asst/Undersecretary Kooheji confirmed for post that the $5 .
million transfer has been completed and the Ministry has received formal verification from New York. Matrix
has been updated.

Riyadh - (l 030)Embassy Riyadh is in possession of a check from the AGFUND (Arab GulfPrograrnme For
United Nations Development Organization) for $250k. The check was sent by HRH, Prince Tala! Abdul Aziz
AI Saud (AGFUND President) to Amb. Oberwetter at the US Embassy. The check is made out to the Embassy
of the U.S.A. The funds are intended "for the support of emergency relief and rescue operations targeting
women and children victims of the recent hurricane in the U.S.A." Roger Anderson, Charleston Disbursing
Office is in direct contact with post on instructions to process the check through financial systems.

Jordan - (1140) Mobile Hospitals from Jordan. FEMA and HHS have declined. If Jordan could send -
through AID mission - medical supplies (no drugs) instead, such as first aid kits, USAID will attempt to place.
~~: Michael Singh, Jordan Desk, is discussing this compromise with US Embassy Amman.
Notify Lisa in eMS, 7-7640, of outcome.

Jordan - ForensicTeams from Jordan. Turned offmainly due to licensure issues.

Saudi Arabia - The Secretary is meeting with the incoming Saudi Ambassador today at 1740L in New York.
The Saudis, through guidance provided in State 163278, have provided $100,000,000 in assistance (Riyadh
6305) to an Ararnco subsidiary based in Houston. Ararnco is to spend the money to buy relief items and provide'
them to NGOs and local govermnents. The problem they are having now is trying to find ways to spend the
money. Saudis have commented that they are okay with press coverage of this donation.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE In: 14 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
INITIALS
.~

APPR: AC
RELEASED IN FlJLI DRAFT: MH
CLR 1: DM
CLR 2: NC
CLR 3: AY
UNCLASSIFIED CLR 4; CE
CLR 5: DB
CLR 6:

TFUS01: MHARRIS
02/24/06 7-3519
S/ES; ACHACON

S/ES: ACHACON TF:DMCCARTHY S/ES-CR:NCHAGNON EUR/PGI; AYU

EUR/SCE: CENGLISH L/LM: [RVISEK OR PGUTHERIE] P:DBAME

IMMEDIATE

FOR AMBASSADORS' FROM EXECSEC HARRY K. THOMAS

E.O. 12958: N/A

J TAGS: PREL, EAID, AEMR, OPDC, CASC, ECON, AMGT, ASEC, SR,
MW

SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM REPUBLICS OF SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO

REF: (A) BELGRADE 1748 (B) BELGRADE 1788

1. (U) This is an action request for embassy front

offices - see para ~, 3 and 4.

2. (U) This cable contains an oral message from secretary

Rice conveying the official USG response to the
Government of Serbia and Government of Montenegro
assistance offers in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Ambassadors and principal officers should deliver this
message to host government foreign ministers or
appropriate alternatives at the earliest opportunity.
. ,
3. (U) Oral, Message from the Secretary for use with host
government:

I wish to reiterate my thanks, and those of the

American people, for your compassionate response in
the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. We deeply .
appreciate your generous offer of assistance to help
us respond to the tragedy and alleviate suffering.

UNCLASSIFIED
UNITED STATES DEP AE.TMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
lJNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED ·2

The USG has received an outpouring of support from

many nations and international organizations. On
behalf of the United States Government and all
Americans, I want to express heartfelt gratitude for
your expressions of concern.

We appreciate your patience as we have examined the

damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and made thorough
assessments of our needs for materials and equipment
to respond and recover from the disaster.

(For Government of Serbia) We have determined that,

for the moment, we will be able to meet the recovery
and reconstruction challenges with domestic resources.
Consequently, we do not believe we will need the
expert support team from the Ministry of Science and
Environmental Protection that you generously offered
us.

(For Government of Montenegro) We have determined

that, for the moment, we will be able to meet the
recovery and reconstruction challenges with domestic
resources. Consequently, we do not believe we will
need the search and rescue divers or the specialist in
hyperbaric medicine that you generously offered us.

We will keep in close touch as we determine whether

our long-term reconstruction plans might require
international assistance.

The disaster prompted an equally compassionate

response from private citizens around the world. Many
people are making donations to private relief
organizations and we deeply appreciate their
generosity.

END TALKING POINTS

yy

UNCLASSIFIED

·UNCLASSIFIED