Choi, Martino I

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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.

Q5;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 f1igh.t carrying telecommunications equipment left Stockholm at 6:30, will
arrive in Little Rock mid-afternoon 9/13.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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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 leamt 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 September 05, the-US Delegation at NATO informed-about a
decision of the US State Department to accept offers from 7 C01lntries The
items accepted include urgently needed blankets, camp beds, tents, first aid
kits alid 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
ReQublic.
• 6n Monday~12 Sepfem-ber-200S;--ihe-iJSDelegation to NATO-infom;-ea-ftle- .
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

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the NATO air-bridge by 23 September 05 to little Rock, Arkansas. As of
Wednesday, 21 September 05 this deadline is no longer being
interpreted as a cut-off date for NATOJEADRCC 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/talian
C-130, 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 thatare cfosest 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.
• The third (8707) and fourth (Canadian-A310) dedicated NATe cargo-flights
have left Ramstein on Saturday, 17 September 05, to carry Finish,
Norwegian, Slovak and Siovenian donations to the US.
• 1 he fifth cargo flight (8-707) took place on 19 Septembertl5--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 (B 707)
are now scheduled to take place on 27, 29 and 30 SEP 05.
• US Authorities have requested to deploy again a NATOJEADRCC 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 RITA

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Captions: None

Subject: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE

KATRINA FROM ALBANIA

Ref: A) STATE 172092 B) Berisha-Bush Letter 9-5-05

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 Albania for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy
Tirana 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 Albania in the aftermath of Hurricane
. Katrina.

-- The United States appreciates the offer of $300,000. Any such

financial contribution from Albania 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 Albanian 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 Albania's generous
offer of assistance and expressions of concern, as well as those of the
people of Albania, in this trying time. '

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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Captions: None

Subject: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE

KATRINA FROM ALBANIA

Ref: A) STATE 172092 B) Berisha-Bush Letter 9-5-05

1. (SBU) This is an action request see paras 2 and.3.

2. (SBU) This cable contains the official usa response to assistance

offers from the Government of Albania for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy
Tirana 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 Albania in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina.

-- The Uftited 6tatesWe appreciateg the offer of $300,000. Any such

financial contribution from Albania will make a tremendous difference
in the lives of victims of Hurricane Katrina. [DO WE WANT TO RECOMMEND .
EXPLICITLY THAT THE DONATION GO TO AN NGO, SUCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS
~OR BUSH-CLINTON FUND?]

The situation on the ground in the weeks since Hurricane Katrina has
been dynamic. Our emergency management officials now have determined
that the Albanian Government's offer of materials and personnel support
will not be required.

-- T?e 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 Albania's generous

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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offer of assistance and expressions of concern, as well as-those of the

people of Albania, in this trying time.

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

REF: A) STATE 172092 B) BERJSHA-BUSH LETTER 9-5-05

1. {SaUl 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 Albania for
Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Tirana should deliver the"points
in para 3 at the highest appropriate level at its earliest
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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 Albania in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina.

-- We appreciate the offer of $300,000. Any such financial

contribution from Albania 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 Albanian 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 Albania's generous offer of
assistance and expressions of concern, as well as those of
the people of Albania, in this trying time.

End points.
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Anderson, R09... W
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From: Zanghi, Joseph

Sent: . Monday, September 12, 200510:35 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W
.Cc: Britt, Shari P; Angle, Eileen(Arlington}; Hussey, Dawn; Anderson, James A; Sizemore, Richard
M .
Subject: RE: PLEASE CONFIRM

Thanks Roger,
I was in contact with the American Red Cross over the weekend and obtained the instructions on how donations can be
wired directly to the American Red Cross. I also requested the express mailing address so checks collected payable to
the American Red Cross can be forward using express mail.

Mailing Address (Express Mail Only) - USD checks collectedpayable to the American Red Cross

Wire Information - American Red Cross

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Account Name: American National Red Cross

Regards,
Joe Zanghi
RMlGFS Post Support
1-843-308-5362
IVG: 3-5362

-----Original Message·····
From: Anderson, RogerW
sent: Monday, September 12, 20057:07 AM
To: Zanghi,Joseph; Angle, Eileen(Arlington)
Subject: RE: PLEASE CONFIRM

Joe,

This is correct if they are transferring US Dollars. If post is transferring LCU they must use instructions '
in STATE 164963.

Roger

-----Original Message-----
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From: zanghi, Joseph
sent: Friday, september 09, 2005 6:01 PM
To: Angle, Eileen(Arlington)
Cc: Ande~n,RogerW
Subject: RE: PLEASE CONFIRM

Hello Eileen,
This was forward to me late on Friday 9/9/05. I see that post has requested specific bank information for
transferring Katrina Relief donations to treasury. I conclude that the ABA routing number is correct but I have no
information on the BANK NAME nor ACCOUNT NAME. Please confirm if this information is correct so I can take
the appropriate action.

B2

-Joe

·-···Original Message----
From: Anderson, Roger W
sent: Friday, september 09, 2005 1:16 PM
To: CFSC Post Support Desk
Subject: FW: PLEASE CONFIRM

Did you receive this from Eileen Angle? My original reply to her was "yes" after
post support receives the final instructions.

Thanks,
Roger

-----Origlnal Message-----
From: Angle, Eileen
sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 12: 10 PM
To: Ande~n, Roger W(Charleston)
SUbject: FW: PLEASE CONFIRM

Roger:

This was the e-mail that prompted my question about information needed for wire transfers. Do you want post
support to respond to this?

Eileen Angle
Director, RMIFPRAlFPMC
Phone: (703) 875-5620; internal 5-5620
Fax: (703) 875-5639; infernal 5-5639

From: L1eshl, Anna X

Sent: Wednesday, September 07,2005 10:19 AM
To: Angle, Eileen(Arlington)
Subject: RE: PLEASE CONFIRM

I have a 10.000 US$ donation from a private company, which is located in a small city far away from Tirana,
and they are asking for a bank information where to put the money. As I am waiting many donations from
private companies and persons I wanted to be sure for the right procedures and to give the right information to
the interested people.

Thanks
Anila

-----Original Message-----
From: Angle, Eileen
sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 3:56 PM

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To: Ueshi, AnilaX(Tirana)
Subject: RE: PLEASE CONFIRM

What kind of donation is this and who is making the donation?

The information below was given out for US dollar wire transfer donations primarily from the host
govemment, which first must be coordinated with the Department task force.

Eileen Angle
Director, RMlFPRAlFPMC
Phone: (703) 875-5620; internal 5-5620
Fax: (703) 875-5639; internal 5-5639

From: Ueshl, Anila X

sent: Wednesday, September 07,20059:51 AM
To: Angle, Eileen(Arlington)
Subject: PLEASE CONFIRM
Importance: High

Please confirm this is the right bank information for donation to the hurricane katrina relief
efforts?

B2

Thanks

Anila Lleshi
Class B Cashier
American Embassy Tirana Albania
100: (355) 4 247-285 x1270
IVG: 970-1270
FAX: (355) 4 232-222

This Email is UNCLASSIFIED in accordance with E.O. 12958

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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, if/when 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
Cc: 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 bVFEMA. .

From: Pfeuffer, Paul I

sent: Friday, September 09,20051:09 PM
To: Sainz, Francisco D
Cc: Pederson, Troy E; Benedict, Mitchell Pi 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,OOO) to American Red Cross (USOP 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
EURJSCE
647-2452

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED