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

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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,
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Sweden, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , 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 September 05, the US Delegation at NATO informed-about a
decision of the US State Department to accept offers from 7 countries 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
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• NATO/EADRCC - EU coordination has been established through the
EAORCC 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 UTe with 12 tons of relief items from the Czech
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• On Monday, 12 September 2005,-thelJ5 belegation to NATO Informed ftle------ ---
EADRCC about acceptance of offers from Austria and Finland.
• On Saturday, 17 September 2005, the- US authorities informed the EADRCe
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 throuph
I Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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

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 Italian
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 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.
• Thethird (B707) and fourth -(Canadian-A310) dedicated NAT0-cargo·flights
hW1fe left Ramstein on Saturday, 17 September 05, to carry Finish,
Norwegian, Slovak and Siovenian donations to the US.
• lhe fifth cargo flight (8-707) took place on 19 Septemtier 05 withe 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.
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• 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 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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SUbJect: For Logger - Forensic Detail request passed to AmEmbassy London and Prague
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1700: Per request from Task Force Coordinator, spoke with dUtyofficer Dale Bedsole to ask AmEmbassy Prague is
checking with the host government to determine details offorensic offer.
1715: AmEmbassy London, spoke with Duty Officer Jerry Pifer, is also checking on details of UK forensic offer.
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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The USG identified forensic assistance asa top priority. Several foreign goverrunents offered·
forensic assistance, including Gennany, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the
Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Thailand. (TaskForce e-mails. telecons}
(U) The USG accepted assistance from Canada, Israel, Mexico, Argentina, and WHO for health and
human services. The USG also accepted aid from Russia, China, Egypt, Thailand, Spain, and Canada
for relief supplies, generators, fuel, and energy expertise. Canada and Mexico also deployed convoys,
including planes, helicopters, ships, trucks, crews, divers, and relief supplies. TRANSCOM will
transport water pumps from the Netherlands and Germany. India and Pakistan offered money and other
relief supplies. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS
(U) DS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported all appear to be in good
condition. (TaskForce e-mai\telecons) , .
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(U) The number of foreignnationals reported missing is now 879, reflecting a slight increasedue to
updated information from several foreign governments. CA expects that number to decreaseas the lists
are scrubbed and duplicate names are removed. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
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(U) Office space to house Department and relief personnel was identified in Baton Rouge near FEMA
operations~(TaikForce e-mails, telecons) ~~~~
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International Assistance for Katrina
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(Changes from yesterday's highlights are italicized)
StatuslHighlights
• A total of 127 countries, '16 international organizations, and 2 foreign parties

(Palestinian Authority and Taiwan) have offered assistance.
o The US to date has accepted offers of assistance from 96 countries, 6
organizations and 2 foreign parties.
• To date we have received 48 commodity flights of internationally donated goods
such as food, blankets, generators, school supplies, shelter materials,
telecommunications equipment, and other emergency relief commodities.
• More than 2,430 (+3G) metric tons of donated goods have been received at Little
Rock Air Force Base, and 120 truckloads of foreign-donated commodities have
been transported from there to distribution centers in Louisiana, Mississippi, .
Arkansas and Texas.
• NATO Hurricane Katrina Relief:
o . NAT.O Transportation of European assistance continues to flow in .. ,' .
,';, ,,'1 too~din~tion With NORTHCOM and DOS. . ~:{ i'

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o The Ehidpean Atlantic Disaster Relief Coordination Center (EADRCC) at ,

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NATO HQ continues planning and working with DOS, the NATO AMCC,
Joint Command Lisbon and European Nations offering assistance.
o Two flights are scheduled for 23 Sep, and the final four are scheduled
between 28 Sep and 4 Oct.
• Reconstruction Needs .
o Ron Shennan, FEMA Housmg, per telecom 2 I Sep, asked thateffOfts~to
secure modular housing from European allies cease.
o NSC, OFDA and OSDIISA informed ofFEMA's decision. By mutual
.agreement no action will be taken to inform NATO until next week
. (following Hurricane Rita).
Last 24 Hours/Pending International Assistance Flights
Country Schedule Contents

NATO* 23 Sep (NATO Airlift) Remainder of commodities
outlined in previous flights
NATO * 23 Sep (NATO Airlift) Remainder of commodities
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Peru 24 Sep Bandages
NATO* 28 Sep Remainder of commodities
NATO 2 Oct Remainder of commodities
NATO* 4 Oct Remainder of commodities
outlined in'previous flights
* All NATO cargo is subject to redistribution among aircraft. European Countries
. contributing include: Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Romania, Norway,
Finland, Slovenia, Slovak Republic
Issues
MREs
a Foreign MREs donated in response to Katrina remain under FEMA and Office of
Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) control.
o Current plans call for storing the non-usable MREs in the OFDNUK. warehouse in
Florida for future use by the UK. in other potential disaster' areas. The NSC is working
with FEMA to secure the official turnover of the MREs to the UK AID organization.
o Thefollowing article appeared in the European Stars and Stripes on 23 Sep
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Britisk MREs'I'i;lfI' .;.
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British ready-to-eat meals donatedfor Hu;ricane Kat;ina'victims are stuck on shelves at
Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, the hub for all international Katrina aid,
because ofstrict US. regulations put in place after a mad cow disease scare. The meals
containing British meat cannot be used because US. regulations prohibit the importation
ofBritish beefand poultry. The prohibition was put in place after the degenerative
disease was found in British cattle. A human form ofthe disease can be deadly.
"We are not saying these MREs are unfit or unsafe, " ttS. Agricuhure Deparnrmtn.ml""'enwlt---------
spokeswoman Terri Teuber said Tuesday . ..We're saying they don't meet the importation
standards, and they are being set aside. "
She said the number ofBritish meals involved was not available and that some ofthe
MREs without meat were distributed.
From The Associated Press
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International Assistance for Katrina
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(Changes from the last highlights are italicized)
StatuslHighlights
• A total of 127 countries, 16 international organizations, ana 2 foreign parties

(Palestinian Authority and Taiwan) have offered assistance.
o The US to date has accepted offers of assistance from 96 countries,.6
organizations and 2 foreign parties.
• To date we have received 51 commodity flights of internationally donated goods
such as food, blankets, generators, school supplies, shelter materials,
telecommunications equipment, and other emergency relief commodities.
• More than 2,430 metric tons of donated goods have been received at Little Rock
Air Force Base, and 127 (+2) truckloads of foreign-donated commodities have
been transported from there to distribution centers in Louisiana, Mississippi,
Arkansas and Texas.
• NATO Hurricane Katrina Relief:
. 0 NATO Transportation of European assistance continues in coordination
with NORTHCOM and DOS.
o The European Atlantic Disaster Relief Coordination Center (EADRCC) at
NATO HQ continues planning and working with DOS, the NATO AMCC,
Joint Command Lisbon and European Nations offering assistance.
o The final four flights will be scheduled before 4 Oct.
• Reconstruction Needs
o Ron Sherman, FEMA Housing, per telecom 21 Sep, asked that efforts to
secure modular housing from European allies cease.
o Await formal interagency decision by NSC, DOS, OFDA and OSDIISA
prior to informing NATO.
Last 24 Hours/Pending International Assistance Flights
Country Schedule Contents

NATO* 29Sep , Remainder of commodities
NATO· TBD Remainder ofcommodities
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NATO· TBD Remainder of commodities
... All NATO cargo is subject to redistribution among aircraft, European Countries
contributing include: Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Romania, Norway, Finland,
Slovenia, Slovak Republic
Issues
MREs
o Foreign MREs donated in response to Katrina remain under FEMA and Office of
Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) control.
o 826 pallets, 355.3 metric tons, of foreign MREs are being stored in a FEMA
warehouse.' Final disposition rests with FEMA.
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• 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 continuing. 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 litres 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

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Denmark Accepted 10,000 blankets 2 rubhalls.and 3,500 first
aid kits
Finland Accepted 9,000 sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid
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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
organizations
Italy Delivered 300 beds, 300 blankets, 600 sheets, 1
pump, 11,200 chlorine tabs, 6 rafts, 5 first
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aid kits, 1,OOOlbs formula, 6,OOOIbs
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Returned emergency team
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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 aidsand 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
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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 '
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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 w!th 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 Jist may not include all those offers that have been
accepted as they enter the list only when the flight approval procedure has been
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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
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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), including 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.
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A French diving team arrived in the New Orleans area on Tuesday (13 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
conducting underwater searches and the recovery of bodies. Team leader M. Arnault
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.
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return to the UK on 17 Se tember. He will be replaced B6
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way to Baton Rouge where he wi assume co-or Ina Ion an raison u res. e will be
embedded in the OFDAIState department cell within the FEMA regional response centre.
A joint OFDAIUN/EU mission to New Orleans is planned for Saturday 17 th 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:
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Request for assistance: t8l yes 0 no; future request: 0 probable 0 not yet known
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From: Marmaud. Karen [Karen.Marmaud@dhs.gov] RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Wednesday. September 14, 2005 3:40 PM
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Take some comfort my friends ... DATE/CASE ID: 23 OCT 2006 200503991
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From: Zerbi, Nohemi [mailto:Nohemi.Zerbi@dhs.gov]
To: Marmaud, Karen; Isles, Adam .
Subject: FW: DISPATCH REQUEST (please observe 4-hour delay)
The international donations ar~ beginning to be good stories. With the exception of the
MREs, now we have a good system going and things are moving.
Nohemi Zerbi
Infrastructure Liaison
principal Federal Officer
Baton Rouge, LA
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From: Chapman, Laura [mailto:lchapman@OFDA.NETJ

Sent: Wed 9/14/2005 12:13 PM
To: pmolinaro@unicef.org; Killingsworth, Dave
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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
504-234-8921
Contact: Paul Hanneman
Please let me know if you have any qu~stions or problems.

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Sent: Friday, September 09,20056:08 PM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
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Subject: FW: NORTHCOM Input on Foreign Offers of Assistance
John,
Froml_ _ -.l1 clarification on discrepancies (Czech Republic, France, Israel. Netherlands, UK)
FEMA (Sonja) is aware.
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Subject: NORTHCOM Input on ForeignOffers 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 tug, '
already enroute from Martinique. has a 16 man dive team embarked. NORTHCOM
wants the tug and embarked divers,
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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
OBE.
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 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 DoS
is aware of offer. NORTHCOM will coordinate with DoS 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 lsrequired.
Let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. 0 B6
7/5/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M ~ ..
From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 F
Wednesday, September 14,20054:18 AM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Cloud, John A(Berlin); 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, WilJiam(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 DCMs/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
Ber-lin
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 In: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
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Subject: FEMA ACCEPTED: Czech Republic offer of relief supplies
ATTN: EUR/PM
FEMA has accepted the Czech Republic's offer of 24,000 blankets, 600 camp beds, 14 large
tents, per John Bass Director of Operartions Center 2030 090905. While FEMA appreciates
the offer of additional items, there are no identified needs for them at this time. The
Czech Republic has been notified of the decision (State 166973). OFDA Logistics will
provide cable language to coordinate transportation and delivery.
Sherry Hazelhurst
Hurricane Katrina Task Force
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT O,F STATE

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUM MINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 17 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M ll3\OO._
From:
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Saturday, September 10, 20054:28 AM
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Subject: ACCEPTANCE OF Czech ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
-----Original Message-----
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 2:10 AM
To: UNGA P; Agor, Christina J; Aguilar, Karen; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy
Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Anthony, Tanya
M; Archer, Louise Vi Areias, Allison V; Ball, Jacqueline Ai Bame, David J; Barks-Ruggles,
Erica; Barnes, Susan D; Barnett, Cheryl E; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft, Robert S; Beeton,
Amy E; Bell, Susan J (S/CT); Block, Marc David; Bockner, Matthew Ai Soluda, Gladys;
Bradley, Tobin Ji Brewer, Maria E; Brose, Christian D; Buangan, Richard L; Burk, Susan F;
Busse, Mark D; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L; Chambers, Patricia J; Chandler, Karen
R; Cheatwood, Jon P; Cohen, James A; Davidson, Lynne Ai Deatherage, B. Todd; Dees, Peter
M; Dewan, Linda L; Diascro, Matthew N; Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A;
Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan.M; Erath, Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D;
Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Foster, Timberlake; Franz, David w; Fritz, Jonathan Di Fuhrer,
Mary Jo; Garcia, Vera; Gisvold, Lisa Ci Gordon, Angela J; Gunderson, Brian; Hardy, Elsie;
Harris, Michelle F; Hartley, Brent R; Hart, Shirley M; Hawthorne, Margaret D; Hayden,
Caitlin Mi Helton-Floyd, Kathleen L; Holinka, Ann M; Horton; Brenda D; Hughes, Inez I;
Irey, Kelley Ki Jablonsky, Michele; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie Gi Jacobs, Morris
E; 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;
Marshall, Campbell B; Martinez, Elizabeth Li Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, I
Jeani Meyer, Susan M; Miller, Michael F; Mills, Richard; Nakian, Elizabeth A; Neumann,
Virginia R; Norman, Marc E; Noyes, Nicholas; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris;
Palmer, Virginia E; PATH D; PATH P; PATH PAl PATH PAPLIGA; PATH SeT operations; PATH SP;
PATH SS; PATH SWO; PATH T; Patterson, Rex M; Pellegrini, Keith A; Perez, Carol z; Perina,
Rudolf V; Perry, Margaret A; P-EUR Duty; Phelps, Sandy L; Pierce, Patrice C; I I B6
I 1Plowden, Marisa L; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Realuyo, Cell.na B;
Reynolds, Rodney M; Roberton, Craig Lj Ruppe, Adele Ei Salazar, Edward J; Schlegel, Sally
A; Schneider, Caroline Mi SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams;
Shore, Rhonda Hi Sidereas, Eugenia M; Slaven, William A; Smith, Robin A; Smith, Taiya M;
Snyder, April C; Sokolsky, Richard D; SES-Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY; TFI -
Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina;
Van de Velde, James Ri Volker, Karen E; Waller, Robert Pi Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick,
Paul S; Welch, Gretchen Gj Wicks, Daniel H; Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P;
Wisniewski, Mark E; Zawitkowski, Andre J
Subject: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
SUBJECT: TFUSOl: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
1. (SBU) NIACT precedence to ensure delivery at earliest possible opportunity September

10. This is an action request -- see paras 2, 5 and 6.
2. (SBUl This cable contains the official USG reaction to Czech Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina.
Embassy Prague should deliver the points in para 4 at the highest appropriate level on
Saturday, September 10.
3. (sBUl Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does not authorize immediate
transport of the assistance. Post and host government should work with USAID/OFDA
Logistics Team and NATO and not/not load planes or request diplomatic (or FAA/CAA in the
case of civilian aircract) flight clearances until arrangements are agreed in USG and NATO
UNi'TED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE 10: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
channels.
UNCLASSIFIED
4. (SBU) Begin point~:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance from the
Government of the Czech Republic 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 accept your generous offer of the following:

24,000 blankets;
600 camp beds;
14 large tents.
Our current assessment is that we do not have a need at this time for your generous
offer of the following:
a large water filtration unit and team to run it;
14 doctors;
flood relief equipment and a 14-person team to manage it;
flood recovery pumps and a 10-person operation team;
25,000 Aquasteril water treatment packets;
24 Tatra trucks;
3 teams of 20-25 personnel to handle hazardous waste, historical restoration, and post-
trauma intervention;
forensic specialists;
Czech Airlines transportation.
We encourage your Government to identify an English- speaking point of contact for

your offer of blankets, beds and tents, and to have that individual contact the
USAID/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Logistics Team, as well as NATO's Euro-
Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Center (EADRCC) to begin the necessary procedures
for prompt acceptance of your shipment. USAID/OFDA logistics contact information,
available 24/7, is FLIGHTMOVEMENTREQ[at]OFDA.NET, and ,,;,'L
(703) 5 2 6 - 2 2 0 6 / 2 2 0 7 . .
The NATO Response Force will coordinate lift for NATO Ally and Partner contributions
and we understand it has assets immediately available.
5. (SBU) For London and USEU: Please convey to the UK (in its capacity as EU President)
and relevant European union/Commission officials the USG acceptance of the offer outlined
in the points above.
6. (SBU) For USNATO: Please inform the EADRCC of the USG acceptance of the offer
outlined in the points above. We assume NATO will want to coordinate the logistical
arrangements for the accepted offers.
RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
Additional Addresees:
AMEMBASSY LONDON NIACT IMMEDIATE

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Oliva, Amber M
From: Plunkett, Peggy L
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:20 AM
To: SES-O eMS
Subject: FW: NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock about 1 p.m. our time Sept. 12
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This is old (from yesterday), but not sure if we had

it.
From: Davidson, Terry R

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:55 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelF; Ereli, Joseph A (PACE) (Washinigton); Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS);
TaskForce-lj EUR-RPM-DL; Warlick, James; Kelly, Ian C;
Cc: EUR-FO; TaskForce-I; EUR-PPD-PA; Zeleny, Diane R
Subject: RE: NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock about 1 p.m. our time Sept. 12
Thanks ... we had an update on the timing, indicating that it is coming earlier.,. arr~v~ng
noon Little Rock time ... the Lux info is helpful, and I'll add to points ... Terry
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The NATO· Trainer Cargo Aircraft (TCA)
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NATO's Trainer Cargo Aircraft (TCA) is a modified Boeing 707-320C. The pilot's station is
almost identical to the E-3A. The aircraft is capable of conducting air refuelling
training, however fuel cannot be loaded due to having only a "dry" air refuelling
receptacle. The aircraft can be quickly changed from an all passenger to all cargo
configuration, and can be operated in a configuration carrying both cargo and passengers.
primary function: pilot training, cargo and passenger transport support.
Power plant: Four Pratt & Whitney JT-3D-7 turbofan engines.
Thrust: 19,000 Ibs / 8837 kp each engine.
Dimensions: Aircraft
Wingspan: 44.45 m / 145 ft 9 in
Length: 46.68 m / 152 ft 11 in
Height: 12.70 m / 41 ft 9 in
Speed: More than 966 km / 600 miles per hour

Operational altitude: Above 9,150 m / 30,000 ft
TCA on Final Approach<http://www.e3a.nato.int/images/gtca.jpg>
Range: More than 11,000 km / 7,000 miles
Maximum take-off weight: 152,727 kg / 336,000 Ibs
Fuel capacity: 89,610 litres / 70,371 kg 22,768 gallons / 148,000 lbs
Endurance: More than 12 hours
Aircrew: 2 pilots
1 flight engineer
Location: Main Operating Base (MOB) Geilenkirchen,Germany
Terry Davidson
Division Chief, Press and Outreach
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
Room 4515, HST
Department of State
202-647-6291
DlJPLICATE OF: DI - 160
DATEl CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:53 AM
To: Davidson, Terry R; Ereli, Joseph A (PACE) (Washinigton); Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS);
TaskForce-1; EUR-RPM-DL; Warlick, Jamesj Kelly, Ian Cj I I
Cc: EUR-FOj TaskForce-1 '--------------
Subject: RE: NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock about 1 p.m. our time Sept. 12
All,
The first NATO flight is due to arrive at 1430 local time today.
The second flight is scheduled to depart on 9/14 from Luxembourg. FEMA has approved this
flight. Awaiting NATO specifications and logistical info.
A third flight is in the works, but details have not been provided.
Regards,
Colin Furst
EUR Action Officer
Sept. 12
0700-1500
"Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:40 AM
To: Ereli, Joseph A (PACE) (Washinigton); Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS)j TaskForce-1; EUR-
RPM-DL; Warlick, Jamesj Kelly, Ian Cj
Cc: EUR-FO .
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Subject: NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock abou~ 1 p.m. our time Sept. 12
Importance: High
Adam/Julie:
Julie/Adam:
Understand now that the first NATO flight with Katrina assistance donations is
arriving at noon Little Rock time ... Little Rock AFB Public Affairs has sent out a media
advisory, and I understand that a number of affiliates are planning to cover ... Given the
timing of your briefing, may make sense to open with this as the most recent example of
global solidarity in support of Katrina victims. See points below, which I'm running
around to NATO and Task Force... Make sense to you? Or have you contemplated anyone
else talking to this? Terry
Ian/OSD/RPM/Task Force -- this look correct? Do we have projection on second NATO

flight? Number expected in coming week(s)
-- The first NATO air operation in'support of U.S. recovery efforts post-Katrina is
due to arrive at this hour at Little Rock Air Force Base.
The United States is normously grateful for the outpouring of support, both
emotional and concrete, from Allies over the past two weeks, and it is especially
reassuring to see our NATO allies coming to our assistance in this way.
-- The strong and solid support we received from all 25 NATO Allies once again
proves the effectiveness and resiliance of this Alliance, and its value to the American
people and all Allies."
-- A NATO Trainer Cargo Aircraft left Germany yesterday and picked up supplies in
Prague donated by the Czech Republic. The flight is bringing logistical supplies,
including 24,000 blankets, 600 camp beds and 14 large tents. This is the first of a
series of flights. The aircraft can carry 8 to 10 tons of equipment.
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UNCLASSIFIED
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Since september 3rd, NATO has been helping to coordinate offers of assistance to
meet the requirements set out by the US Government. To date, the US has accepted from
NATO and Partner nations offers including financial assistance, food, first aid· kits and
medical supplies, generators, water pumps and rescue teams.
-- In addition to the flights, the naval component of the NATO Response Force will
make available at least two roll-on, roll-off ships, and perhaps other ships as necessary
-- enough lift to carry 600 long trucks worth of assistance.
Terry Davidson
Room 4515, HST
Department of State
202-647-6291
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TAGS: OPDC, PREL, CZ
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING
HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FM CYRIL SVOBODA, (S/ES 200519887)
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO
FM SVOBODA. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE
TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT or THE CZECH REPUBLIC WISHES TO DO SO. THERE
WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. MINISTER:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING
THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE OF THE
MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN u.S. HISTORY. IT IS
COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE CZECH REPUBLIC'S OFFER TO PROVIDE
BOTH PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION
EFFORTS. WE WERE ALSO PLEASED TO LEARN OF THE DONATIONS BY
PRIVATE CZECH CITIZENS TO u.s. RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS AND
DATE/CASE 10: 28 JUL 2006 200503991
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KNO~ THAT THE CZECH REPUBLIC HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO
BE ~ GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEF EFFORT.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
END TEXT.
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UNITED SrATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA Prague, August 30,2005
DATE/CASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991
Ref. No. 12735212005-AMER
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I have been much grieved by the reports on the natural disaster that has hit these days the
south ofthe United States of America, and was saddened by the heavy death toll taken by Hurricane
Katrina.
I send you, personally and on behalf of the Czech people, my most sincere condolences and
ask you to express my deepest sympathy to the families of the victims. I would also like to assure
you of our readiness to provide tothe American people our help and assistance.
Sincerely yours,
Her Excellency
CondoJeezza Ric e
Secretary of State
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The Secretary's Meeting with Czech President Vaclav Klaus
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CONTEXT· DATE/CASE ID: 05 SEP 2006 200503991
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KEY OBJECTIVES
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1. Hurricane Katrina: The Czech Republic was ODe of the first countries to'
offer relief personnel and equipment, including a field hospital, heavy duty
pumps, heavy duty trucks, water treatment equipment, and medical and forensic
teams. The U.S. has received 600 cots, 14 large tents, and 24,000 blankets from
the Czechs via NATO flights.
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PARTICIPANTS
U.S. Czech Republic

SECRETARY RICE President Vaclav Klaus
Amb. William Cabaniss Amb. Martin Palous
A/S Dan Fried, EUR Mr. Jiri Weigl, Office of the President
AJS Sean McCormack, PA Mr. Ladislav Mravec, Advisor
Mr. R. Beecroft, S Mr. Jaroslav Kurfurst (notetaker)
Mr. E. Fichte (notetaker)
Attachment: ,
Tab 1 - Biographic Information
UNCLASSIFIED
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Choi, Martino I
From: CMS Taskf-orce' E.

To: 'rmt_katrina@ofda.net'
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subjecf: ACCEPTANCE OF Czech ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
-----Original. Message-----
To: UNGA P; Agor, Christina J; Aguilar, Karen; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy
Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Anthony, Tanya
M; Archer, Louise V; Areias, Allison V; Ball, Jacqueline A; Bame, David J; Barks-Ruggles,
Erica; Barnes, Susan D; Barnett, Cheryl E; 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;
Busse, Mark D; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L; Chambers, Patricia J; Chandler, Karen
Ri Cheatwood, Jon P; Cohen, James A; Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dees, Peter
Mi Dewan, Linda L; Diascro, Matthew N; Dilworth, Alison Ei D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A;
Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan M; Erath, Tara Fi E Telegramsi Feeley, John Di
Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Foster, Timberlake; Franz, David ~; Fritz, Jonathan D; Fuhrer,
MaryJo; Garcia, Vera; Gisvold, Lisa Ci Gordon, Angela Ji Gunderson, Brian; Hardy, Elsie;
Harris~ Michelle F; Hartley, Brent R; Hart, Shirley M; Hawthorne, Margaret D; Hayden,
Caitlin M; Helton-Floyd, Kathleen L; Holinka, Ann M; Horton, Brenda D; Hughes, Inez Ii
Irey, Kelley K; Jablonsky, Michele; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Jacobs, Morris
E; Kilroy, Bernadette A; Kontos, Stephen L; Kushner, Todd Ai Lacey, Edward J; Levy, Philip
I; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A; Markey, Daniel S;
Marshall, Campbell B; Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jean; McCray, I
Jean; Meyer, Susan M; Miller, Michael F; Mills, Richard; Nakian, Elizabeth A; Neumann,
Virginia RiNorman, Marc E; Noyes, Nicholas; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris;
Palmer, virginia E; PATH D; PATH P; PATH PA; PATH PAPLIGA; PATH SCT Operations; PATH SP;
PATH SSi PATH SWO; PATH T; Patterson, Rex M; Pellegrini, Keith Ai Perez, Carol Z; Perina,
Rudolf V; Perry, Margaret A; P-EUR Duty; Phelps, Sandy L; Pierce, Patrice C; Pilcher,
William B; Plowden, Marisa L; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Realuyo, Celina Bi
Reynolds, Rodney M; Roberton, Craig L; Ruppe, Adele E; Salazar, Edward J; Schlegel, Sally
A; Schneider, Caroline M; SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TOY; SESO Telegrams;
Shore, Rhonda H; sidereas, Eugenia M; Slaven, William Ai Smith, Robin A; Smith, Taiya M;
Snyder, April C; Sokolsky, Richard D; SES-Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TOY; TF1 -
Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina;
Van de Velde, James R; Volker, Karen E; Waller, Robert P; Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick,
paul S; welch, Gretchen G; wicks, Daniel H; wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P;
Wisniewski, Mark E; zawitkowski, Andre J
Subject: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
Importance: High
SUBJECT: TFUS01: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
1. (SBU) NIACT precedence to ensure delivery at earliest possible opportunity september

10. This is an action request -- see paras 2, 5 and 6.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Czech Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina.
Embassy Prague should deliver the points in para 4 at the highest appropriate level on
Saturday, September 10.
3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does not authorize immediate
transport of the assistance. Post and host government should work with USAID/OFDA
Logistics Team and NATO and not/not load planes or request diplomatic {or FAA/CAA in the
case of civilian aircract)fligbt clearances until arrangements are agreed in USG and NATO
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UN!CLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 .
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UNCLASSIFIED
channels.
4. (SBU) Begin points:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance from'the
Government of the Czech Republic in the aftermath of Hurricane 'Katrina.
The situation on th~ 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.

24,000 blankets;
600 camp beds;
14 Lirge tents.
Our current assessment is that we do not have a need at this time for your generous
offer of the following:
14 doctors;
flood relief equipment and a l4-person team to manage it;
flood recovery pumps and a 10-person operation team;
24 Tatra trucks;
3 teams of 20-25 personnel to handle hazardous waste, historical restoration, and post-
trauma intervention;
Czech Airlines transportation.
We encourage your Government to identify an English- speaking point of contact for

your offer of blankets, beds and tents, and to have that individual contact the
USAID/Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) Logistics Team, as well as NATO's Euro-
Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Center (EADRCC) to begin the necessary procedures
for prompt acceptance of your shipment: USAID/OFDA logistics contac~ information,
available 24/7, is FLIGHTMOVEMENTREQ [at] OFDA.NET, and
(703) 526-2206/2207.
The NATO Response Force will coordinate lift for NATO Ally and Partner contributions
and we understand it has assets immediately available.
5. (SBU) For London and USEU: Please convey to the UK (in its capacity as EU President)
and relevant European Union/Commission officials the USG acceptance of the offer outlined
in the points above.
6. (SBU) For USNATO: Please inform the EADRCC of the USG acceptance of the offer
outlined in the points above. We assume NATO will want to coordinate the logistical
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RELElrSED Hi FULL
-~. From: Davidson, Terry R
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20052:02 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subje';t: For George Brazier on Task Force: NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock
Blank Bkgrd.glf
George, see below ... these are points we did quickly to match up with flight
arrival on Monday ... NATO and USNATO websites also have stuff ... Terry
Terry Davidson
Room 4515, HST
Department of State
202-647-6291

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 1:43 PM
To: Davidson, Terry R; Ereli, Joseph A (PACE) (Washinigton); Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS); PA
RMO Group
Cc: Kelly, Ian C; Zeleny, Diane R; EUR-PPD-PA; EUR-PPD-Dirs; " ; EUR-FO
Subject: RE: Refined Points RE NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock
Julie/Adam ... saw that you didn't use any of the thanks-to-allies-pitch on the NATO
flight ... was hoping to get the pro-NATO language linked to the video from Little Rock.
Adam, do you have other thoughts about how best to do that?
Want to reach back to Ambassador Nuland in Brussels? Or get A/S Fried on camera here?
Or, I understand that Rumsfeld is departing this afternoon for the NATO summit? Whichever
way we take it, didn't want to let this first NATO flight arrival happen without more
selling points that simply registering its arrival ... Thoughts? Terry
Terry Davidson.
Room 4515, HST
Department of State
202-647-6291

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 12:24 PM
To: Erell, Joseph A (PACE) (Washinigton); Reside, Julie M(PA/PRS)
Cc: Warlick, James; Kelly, Ian C; Zeleny, Diane R; EUR-PPD-PA; EUR-PPD-Dirs; Robbins, Gary
D;
Subject: Refined Points RE NATO Flight Arriving Little Rock
Importance: High
Julie/Adam ... after consulting with others, here are new points --- feeling by USNATO is
that we should downplay the ships, as they may not happen at all .... just talked to the AF
PA guy at Little Rock, and they have the local affiliates arriving to film at 12:30 p.m.

DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
ov.r time .... Terry
UNCLASSIFIED
"
The first NATO air operation in support of u.s. recovery efforts post-Katrina is due to
:. arrive at this hour at Little Rock Air Force Base.
The United States is normously grateful for the outpouring of support, both emotional
and concrete, from Allies over the past two weeks, and it is especia~ly reassuring to see
our NATO allies coming to our assistance in this way.
-- The strong and solid support we received from all 25 NATO Allies once again proves the
effectiveness and resiliance of this Alliance, and its value to the American people and
all Allies_"
-- A modified Boeing 707 NATO Trainer Cargo Aircraft left Germany yesterday and picked up
supplies in Prague donated by the Czech Republic. The flight is bringing logistical
supplies, including 24,000 blankets, 600 camp beds and 14 large tents~ This is the first
of a series of flights. The aircraft can carry 8 to 10 tons of eqUipment.
Second and third NATO flights are in the planning for later this week.
Since September 3rd, NATO has been helping to coordinate offers of assistance to meet
the requirements set out by the US Government. To date, the US has accepted from NATO and
Partner nations offers including financial assistance, food, first aid kits and medical
supplies, generators, water pumps and rescue teams.
Terry Davidson
Room 4515, HST
Department of State
202-647-6291
2
UNCLASSIFIED
.Williams, Devin M IF\ l\
From: rmtkatrinaJo1 [rmtkatrinaJo1@ofda.net]
Sent: Monday, September 12, 200512:05 PM
To: Bennett Tim Civ AFIXOO-ARA; 314 AW CAT Executive Officer;
William.Murphey@northcom.mil; PM-ActionTeam; Kristine.Shelstad@northcom.mil; Frey,
Thomas; TaskForce-1; OFDALogistics
. Cc: Hailey Berlinda Civ AFIXOO-ARA:, theresa.byers@mebngr.ang.af.mil; Stevens, C Steve(Main
State Rm 2422)
Subject: RE: NATO Flight 9-10-N001 Request
To Clarify:
NATO 09-10-NOOl belongs to Luxembourg but carrying Czech commodities. To help decrease
confusion problems on flights the control number system is in place. The control number
for this flight is: 09-10-N001.
Cheers,
Tresja
Logistics Specialist
USAID/OFDA Logistics
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov <mailto:2206ofdalogistics@usaid.gov>
From: Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA [mailto:Tim.Bennett2@pentagon.af.mill

To: 314 AW CAT Executive Officer; William.Murphey@northcom.mil; rmtkatrina 101;
PM_AT_TEAM@state.gov; Kristine.Shelstad@northcom.mil; Frey, Thomas; taskforce-l@state.gov;
OFDALogistics . .
Cc: Hailey Berlinda Civ AF/XOO-ARA; thereea.byers@mebngr.ang.af.mil; StevensCS@state.gov
Subject: RE: NATO Flight 9-10-NOOl Request
Importance: High
Right Call Sign, but I show it actually belongs to Luxemburg ... not sure who is right.
Tim
//Signed//
Timothy W•. Bennett
Chief,Jcivil & Foreign Government Aviation
Headquarters United States Air Force
washington DC
HQ USAF/XOO-ARA
703-697-1796 (DSN 227)
tim.bennett2@pentagon.af.mil
From: wbsexec@littlerock.af.mil
To: Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA; William.Murphey@northcom.mil; rmtkatrina IOl@ofda.net;
PM_AT_TEAM@state.gov; Kristine.Shelstad@northcom.mil; thomas.frey@northcom.mil;
taskforce-l@state.gov; OFDALogistics@usaid.gov
Cc: Hailey Berlinda Civ AF/XOO-ARA; theresa.byers@mebngr.ang.af.mil; StevensCS@state.gov
Sir,
21
Just to clarify, we are talking about the·Czechoslovakian B707 (NATO 43) originally
scheduled to land today at 1930Z, correct?
vir
MajWilliams
314 AW CAT Executive Officer

Little Rock AFB, AR
DSN: 731-1034
Fax: 731-8695
The privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) may apply to this document and/or attachments.
These documents may contain information which should be protected as "For Official Use
Only" (FOUO) lAW DoD. 5400.11R and 000 500. 7R, AF Supplement.
-~---Original Message-----
From: ·Bennett Tim civ AF/XOO-ARA
To: Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47; rmtkatrina_lol; PM_AT_TEAM@state.gov;
Shelstad Kristine L LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM IC; Frey Thomas M Civilian NORAD USNORTHCOM
IC; Task Force 1; OFDALogistics .
Cc: 314 AW CAT Executive Officer; Hailey Berlinda Civ AF/XOO-ARA;
theresa.byers@mebngr.ang.af.mil; Steve Stevens (Dept of State)
Subject: RE: NATO Flight 9-10-NOOI Request
Importance: High
Maj Murphy,
I just talked to the State Department (PM/ISO) who does Diplomatic Clearances, and Bangor
ANG, and PROVIDED Little Rock can support the E-3 with customs, etc,· this office and the
State Department approve the aircraft to overfly Bangor and proceed direct to Little Rock.
As for an ETA, I don't have anything except that they were due into Bangor in about 30
minutes and the flight to Little Rock was scheduled for about 3 hours on the itinerary.
Tim
//Signed//
Timothy W. Bennett
Chief, Civil & Foreign Government Aviation
Washington DC
HQ USAF/XOO-ARA
703-697-1796 (DSN 227)
22
From: Murphey WilliamC Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47
[mailto:William.Murphey®northcom.mill
To: rmtkatrina 101; PM AT TEAM@state.gov; Shelstad Kristine L LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM IC;
Frey Thomas M Civilian-NORAn USNORTHCOM IC; Bennett Tim civ AF/XOO-ARA; Task Force 1; .
OFDALogistics
Cc: 314 AW CAT Executive Officer
Subject: FW: NATO Flight 9-10-NOOI Request
Importance: High
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Aircraft can clear customs at Little Rock. Does anyone have a good estimated time of
arrival at Little Rock? I contacted WG CMDR Hunter and the Geilenkirchen TCA and neither
knew the status of the aircraft.
vIr,
BILL MURPHEY, Major, USAF
Mobility Planner
HQ NORAD-USNORTHCOM J47
DSN: 692-8319 I Comm: (719) 554-8319
From: wbsexec@littlerock.af.mil [mailto:wbsexec@littlerock.af.mil]

To: Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47
Cc: craig.williams@littlerock.af.mil
Importance: High
Maj Murphey
The NATO flight can fly directly to LRAFB but we will need a firm ETA with all of the
press coverage.
314 AW CAT Executive Officer

Little Rock AFB, AR
DSN: 731-1034
Fax: 731~8695
The Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) may apply to this document and/or attachments.
These documents may contain information which should be protected as "For Official Use
Only" (FOUO) lAW DoD 5400.11R and DoD SOO.7R, AF Supplement.
From: Murphey William C Maj USAFNORAD USNORTHCOM J47
Sent: Monday, September 12,2005 8:07 AM .
To: rmtkatrina_Iol; PM_AT_TEAM@state.gov; 314 AW CAT Executive Officer
Cc: Shelstad Kristine L LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM IC; Frey Thomas M Civilian NORAD
USNORTHCOM IC; Bennett Tim civ AF/XOO-ARA: Task Force 1; OFDALogistics
23
I just received word the NATO flight is lighter than expected and doesn't need to stop in
Bangor, ME, for fuel. WG CMDR John Hunter is requesting the aircraft fly direct to Little
Rock. Does Little Rock AFB have a Customs officer present so the aircraft can clear
customs at Little Rock? If so, is someone in contact with WG CMDR Hunter to let him know
the flight can proceed direct to LR? His phone# 011-32-6544-4424.
vir,
Mobility Planner
DSN: 692-8319 I Comm: (719) 554-8319
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.netj

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 11:45 AM
To: Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47; PM_AT_TEAM@state.gov
Cc: Shelstad Kristine L LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM IC; Frey Thomas M Civilian NORAD
USNORTHCOM IC; Bennett Tim Civ AF/xOO-ARA; Task Force 1; OFDALogistics
Importance: High
Greetings All,
The flight scheduled for (09-1-N001) NATO 12 Sept is carrying only Czech commodities.
These are not the same flight. We have not received confirmation on the the Luxembourg
flight. It mayor may not be a NATO flight at a later date.
When looking at the request form it was a bit confusing because the plane is from Germany
but flying out of Luxembourg. We are working with our POC at NATO to have it indicate on
the form which countries the commodities are coming from. Luxembourg has not been
assigned a control number at this point.
The poe for NATO has left for the day but information on the dip clearance can be provided
to the Command Center at 00 49 2451 63 44 33 or by fax at 00 49 2451 63 44 40 for Call
sign #'NATO 43.
Please let me know if' there is anything else I can help with.
Tresja
From: Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47

[mailto:William.Murphey@northcom.mill
Sent: sunday, September 11, 2005 11:54 AM
24
To: rmtkatrina_lo1; PM_AT_TEAM@atate.gov
Cc: Shelstad Kristine L LTC USA NORAn USNORTHCOM IC; Frey, Thomas; Bennett Tim Civ AF!XOO-
ARA; Task Force 1; OFDALogistics
I'm looking for some clarification. On the spreadsheet sent out earlier today, Movements
37 & 39 are the Czech and Luxembourg missions, respectively. Are these actually the same
mission? On the spreadsheet, the Czech mission was assigned OFPA # 9-10-N001; on the
Flight Movement Request Form, the Luxembourg mission was assigned the same OFDA #. Would
appreciate if you could clear this up for me. Thanks.
ViR,
Mobility Planner
DSN: 692-8319 ! Comm: (719) 554-8319
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net]

To: PM AT TEAM@state.gov; Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD USNORTHCOM J47
Cc: Shelstad Kristine L"LTC USA NORAD USNORTHCOM IC; Frey Thomas M Civilian NORAD
USNORTHCOM IC; Bennett Tim Civ AF!XOO-ARA; Task Force 1; OFDALogistics
Subject: NATO Flight 9-10-NOOI Request
Greetings Team,
Here is our first NATO movement request. I have attached the request form to proceed with
the landing slot.
Control Number is: 9-10-NOOI
They have asked us for 1930z 12 Sept. Bill please let me know if this time works for the
base.
PM AT please let us know once dip clearance is approved.
They do have state approval and an ALAN number.
I have attached all that we have received from our NATO POCo
Cheers,"
25
Logs
OFDA Logistics
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov <mailto:2206ofdalogistics@Usaid.gov>
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Sent: Monday. September t2, 2005 2:58 PM
To: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Ball, Jacqueline A; Barnett. Cheryl E;
Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Boggs, Gladys D; Brady, Cynthia A; Busse, Mark 0; Casey.
Thomas H; Chagnon, Natalie L; eMS - Telegrams; Crock, Jonathan M; Dilworth, Alison E;
Fotovat, Katrina I; Friedrich, Mary K; Gisvold, Lisa C; Hambrick, Barbara K; Hardy, Elsie;
Higgins, Justin; Hironimus, Janelle S; Homer, Jamie L; Horton, Brenda D; Jacobs, Morris E;
Miller, Ronald W; Naputi, Jesse T; Neumann, Virginia R; Neumann Vir inia R; PATH OS;
PATH PA; PATH PAPLlGA; PATH SWCI; Pellegrini, Keith A; Prosper. B6
Pierre R; Reynolds, Rodney M; Rogers-Harper, Amanda D; Ross, enrn er ; uppe, Adele E;
Sagor, Andrew E; SES-CR Sec and Pres Corresp; Shaw. Andrew; Sloan, Linda A; Smith,
Robin A; Sofen, Melinda J; Thomas, Harry K; Thompson, Nicole A; Turekian, Vaughan C;
Vasquez, Edgar J; Volker, Karen E; Weigold, Eva A; Welch, Gretchen G; Whiton, Christian P;
Wildermuth, Mark J; Wojtasiewicz, Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE
KATRINA FROM FM CYRIL SVOBODA, (StES 200519887)
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FM CYRIL
SVOBODA, .(S/ES 200519887)
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM SVOBODA. THE DEPARTMENT DOES
NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC WISHES TO DO SO. THERE
WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2 .. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. MINISTER:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING THE DEVASTATION·CAUSED BY
HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN U.S. HISTORY. IT IS
COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS
TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE CZECH REPUBLIC'S OFFER TO PROVIDE BOTH PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR
RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS. WE WERE ALSO PLEASED TO LEARN OF THE DONATIONS BY
PRIVATE CZECH CITIZENS TO U.S. RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS AND
KNOW THAT THE CZECH REPUBLIC HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEF
EFFORT.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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SUBJECT: TFUSOl: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA

'ASSISTANCE
1. (SBU) NIACT precedence to ensure delivery at earliest

possible opportunity September 10. This is an action
request -- see paras 2, 5 and 6.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to

Czech Government assistance offers for Hurricane Katrina.
Embassy Prague should deliver the points in para 4 at the
highest appropriate level on Saturday, September 10.
3. (SBU) Please note that USG acceptance of an offer does

DATE/CASE 10: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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4. (SBU) Begin points:
The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer

of assistance from the Government of the Czech Republic 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.

24,000 blankets;
600 camp beds;
14 large tents.
Our current assessment is that we do not have a need

at this time for your generous offer of the following:
14 doctors;
flood relief equipment and a 14-person team to
manage it;
-- flood recovery pumps and a lO-person operation
team;
-- 24 Tatra trucks;
-- 3 teams of 20-25 personnel to handle hazardous
waste, historical restoration, and post-trauma
intervention;
-- Czech Airlines transportation.
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available 24/7, is FLIGHTMOVEMENTSREQ[at]OFDA.NET, and

(703) 526-2206/2207.
The NATO Response Force will coordinate lift for NATO

Ally and Partner contributions and we understand it has
assets immediately available.
5. (SBU) For London and USEU: Please convey to the UK

(in its capacity as EU President) and relevant European
Union/Commission officials the USG acceptance of the offer
outlined in the points above.
6. (SBU) For USNATO: Please inform the EADRCC of the USG

acceptance of the offer outlined in the points above. We
assume NATO will want to coordinate the logistical
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SUBJECT: TFUS01 SIWATION REPORT NO ."016 A'S OF 0500 EDT SATURDAY,

SEPTEMBER 10, 2005
Unclassified Telegram Text J Wierichs, Coordinator .
.ACCEETANCE-OF-OFEERS OF ASSISTANCE-.-- :..

(U) The Task Force has sent cables accepting offers of assistance
from Sweden, France, the Czech Republic, 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
UNCLASSIFIED

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMTNIA .
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)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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SECDEF WASHOC IMMEDIATE

SECDEF WASHINGTON DC -IMMEDIATE ".
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC//USD:SOLIC// IMMEDIATE
RHBVAKS/COMFIFTHFLT IMMEDIATE .
RHBVQJQ/COMSIXTHFLT IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/NGA HQ BETHESDA MD IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/COMFAIRMED NAPLES IT IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/COMUSNAVEUR DET LONDON UK IMMEDIATE
RHHJJAA/JICPAC HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE .
RHMFISS/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/HQ USSOCOM MACDILL AFB FL IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/CDR USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL IMMEDIATE
CDR USSOUTHCOM MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE
RHMFIUU/CDR USJFCOM NORFOLK'VA IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/CDR USEUCOM VAIHINGEN GE IMMEDIATE
RUEADWD/DA WASHINGTON DC//DAPE-PRR-C/DAPE:PRO// IMMEDIATE
RUEADWD/DA WASHINGTON DC//DAPE:MO// IMMEDIATE
RUEADWD/DA WASHINGTON DC//DAMO-AOC-CAT!PCC// IMMEDIATE
RHMFIuU/CDR USTRANSCOM TCCC-A SCOTT AFB IL IMMEDIATE (UNCLAS MSG ONLY)
RHMFISS/CDR USSTRATCOM OFFUTT AFB NE IMMEDIATE
DIA WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
RHEFDIA/DIA WASHINGTON DC//TWC// IMMEDIATE
JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON. DC. IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC//J-l/J-3:JOD// IMMEDIATE
. UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
--Shah-Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1F .
To: Kostelancik, David J(Main State); TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL .
Cc: Norman, Alain G(Main State); TaskForce-1
Subject: For Taskforce 1 coordinator - Forensic Experts from NCE Countries
David -
We are looking for forensic experts. We asking countries to send in information on who/what they have available
(numbers, when, skills, etc.). We're compiling a list to be vetted by HHS. HHS is still determining needs, so we don't have
specific details on what we need. With more information, this can be added to our list.
Thanks,
Marianne Stanley
From: KosteIandk. David J

sent: Wednesday, september 07, 200S 12:41 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc:: Norman, AlaIn G
SUbject:: Forensic Experts from NCE Countr1es
Task Force:
Four of the seven countries in our office (Poland, Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria) have now offered to send
.forensic experts to New Orleans.
We'd be grateful to learn what procedures need to be followed in order to ensure that these experts can get to New
Orleans and link up with the appropriate people and make a contribution.
Dave Kostelancik
Deputy Director
EURINCE, Room 5228
202-647-4577
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1.

DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of5
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RELEASED IN FULL
CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator
From: Dankert, Roger L(Main State Rm 2422)

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:04 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: PM-ActionTeam
SUbJect: FW: NATO itineraries
This is the corrected NATO flight version provided by Alan at OFDA this afternoon. Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty
Director
From: rmtkatrina_lo 1 [mailto :rmtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]

sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 1:26 PM
To: canedo, Denese Merritt; Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA; rmtkatrlna_lc; Butcher, William 5
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Yi Ryan, TImothy G; CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF);
Gabby.Gabonia@pentagon.af.mil; Allen.Wlckman@pentagon.af.mil; rmtkatrina_nato
Subject: NATO Itineraries
Gidday Tim & Denise et al-
To clarify a few points:
There is a cargo bottleneck with the designated NATO 707 flights-limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT/f1ight thus
the remaining accepted NATO country goods being consolidated at Ramstein (anticipated at about 220 MT with
some volume restrictions; that is some of the goods like blankets will volume out the aircraft before weight does).
• N003 & N005 are 707 NATO flights (limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT per flight).
• NOM is a Canadian military aircraft (probably limited to about 33 MT of cargo).
• N006 is a donated commercial aircraft to move the NATO goods (about 90-110 MT).
• WHY-to move the accepted goods (about 200 MT) from Ramsteln AFB to Little Rock no later than
---------i!23-Sep;-to-aflow-for-tlmely-cdistrlbtttion-oHhe goods to the-fietdc:-.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
• Note points In RED Below.
09·16·N003 NATO TCA3
Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, Tents
ETD Ramstein 17/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF),_1~7_'_'I2=_:O=__=3__'C0=-z ~ _
NOTE:OFDA-UNSAID Airmovemenl request received &-circulated; diplomatic-request SUbmitted & waiting for
------iclearance;E:r-A--lR-1-1--Sep~_geeZc:-.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
09·16·N004 NATO CAF A310
Czech Republic - Blankets, Camp Beds
ETD"Ramstein 17/0800z-Arrive Little Rock (Kl.:RFt17/TBD ...
Note: Canadian military aircraft.
___ ~O.9~1_6~N.O_05.NAT_O_LCA4- _
-. -Czech·Republic~-Remainder-ofB'ankets ..-CampBe-ds-
ETD Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 19/2030z
Note: OFDA-USAID Airmovernent Request received & circulated, diplomatic clearance granted. ETA·
LR 19 Sep 2000Z.
09·16·N006 NATO AN124
Denmark - Blankets, Rubb Halls, First Aid Kits
Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
·Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, Tents
Romania - Tents
ETD Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TSD
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE •
. REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
9/16/2005
UNCLASSIFIED
Note: Awaiting details.

09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5
Slovenia - Blankets, Camp Beds, First Aid Kits
ETD Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21/TBD
Nate: Awaiting details.
AJan
OFDA Logistics
From: Canedo, Denese Merritt [mallto:canedoDM@state.gov]

sent: Friday, September 16,200512:33 PM
To: 'Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA'; rmtkatrlna_lc; Butcher, William S; rmtkatrina_lo1
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Hams, Paula Y; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF);
Gabby.Gabonia@pentagon.af.mil; Allen.Wlckman@pentagon.af.mll
Subject: RE: need revised NATO itineraries soonest
FYI: for lhose who may not have been cc'd on my note to the Task Force ref. possibility of civilian charter aeft for
hurricane relief. PM is waiting clarification from TFfTF OFDA rep. VIR. Denese
From: canedo, Denese Merritt

sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 12:30 PM .
To: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-Q/TF); CMSTaskForce1G(S/ES-O/TF); CMS TaskForce1C-COOrdinator(S/ES-OfTF)
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; 'Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA'; Butcher, William S;
Subject: for TF action: coord/dip elms on 2 NATO flights
Importance: High
ALCON: PM/ISO has issued dip flight clearances on 3 of the five intended NATO relief flights.
TF: This is to underscore that ONE of two things needs to happen for PMIISO to process the other two:
1)OFDA changes OFDA Control #'s 09-16-N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124 to correspond
to the updated flight itineraries NATO prOVided us this morning, which have relief flights arriving Little Rock on
-----,9f'r1I23tmd-g125;--a11d~i(Jcargo aircraft (TCA11:3's,-vtce>A.~-AN-t24.
OR
_ _ _ 2)t~U~TO_submjts_newjtiner:arieswmcll_c_Q((e_spondJ<:Lthe_QE.DA_c_Qntrol number dates in guestlon:-wn8ilO9720-
21
A final caveat: although we (PM) have no indication from NATO that they intend to use civilian charter aircraft
_ _ _ _ focthese_two_f1ights._SI:lQULD_Jhis_beJhe_case._IimJs_corr:e_cUhatO_O_S_w_o_uldl'1~Us~ue
diR clearances. ~ .
H0WEVER, they would-still-need-to-provide justification to USAF and obtain USAF permission to-fly into
-----RRamstein-and/or-l;ittle-Rock-AFB-(Pee-:-rim-Bennett;-cc'd).
Pis advise (cc'ing PMA D. Thank you!
Regards.
Denese Canedo
From: Bennett TIm Civ AF/XOO-ARA [mailto:Tim,Bennett2@pentagon.af.mil]

Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 12:30 PM
To: rmtkatrina-'c; Butcher, William S; rrntkatrina_101
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS
TaskForce1E; Gabonla Gabby Civ AF/XOO-ARA; Wickman Allen Col AF/XOO-ARA
Importance: High
9/16/2005 lTNCLASSIFIED
The Air Force has been contacted by Antonov Company (a civil company) concerning the possibility of
their company being chartered to bring Hurricane relief supplies.: The representative mentioned a
possible landing at Ramstein AB, Germany in conjunction with this relief flight. We normally deal with
the lawyers for this company and he had few details about the flight, but felt they were going to land at
New Orleans rather than Little Rock. Though previous foreign government charters did not require a
civil aircraft landing permit issued by the Air Force to land at Little Rock AFB because it was for
emergency relief, a landing at Ramstein would require such a permit and verification that the landing is
for Official Government Business (rather than just for convenience...i.e, gas, etc). We need information
about this flight (and possibly the A-310 listed below) before we will allow it to land at any Air Force
base besides Little R o c k . · .
Tim
//Signed//
Timothy W. Bennett
Chief, Civil & Foreign Government Aviation
Washington DC
HQ USAFIXOO-ARA
703-697-1796 (DSN 227)
-----Original Message---
From: rmtkabina_lc [mailto:rmtkabina_lc@ofda.net]
sent: friday, september 16, 2005 10:56 AM
To: Butcher, William S; rmtkatrina_lo1i Bennett Tim Clv AF/XOO·ARA
Cc: PM-ActionTeami canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez Li Hams, Paula Vi Ryan, Timothy G; CMS
TaskForcelE
Subject: RE: need revised NATO itinerades soonest
scott.
-------1we¥e-working-on-lhis-right-now-and-should be submitting-additional-paperwar-k-withiA-the next hour. We jIJ66'lt;.-------

received-an-update-(rom-NATO-aboutan-hour-ago.
Thanks,
Todd
From: Butcher, William S [mallto:ButcherWS@state.gov]

sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 10:41 AM
~1o: nritkatliriiJ01; 'Be"metftimtiv-,i;F:lXoo,:.a.RA'
CC: PM-ActionTeam; canedo, Denese Merritti Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula V; Ryan, Timothy G
SUbj~:-FWf-need~revised-NATQ~Jtlneral'ies-soonest;---- -----
Importance: High
FYI and any help you can provide on this request to pin down revised flight itineraries.
Thanks.
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PM/ISO - PMAT
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:27 AM

To: CMS TaskForce1G(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF); Harris, Paula Yi Ponds, Fernandez L; PM-ActionTeam
Subject: need revised NATO itineraries soonest
TF: request TF assistance in receiving revised itineraries from NATO that correspond to OFDAControl #'s 09-16-
----NNOO4--N-M-e-eA-F-A310-and-69-16-N006 NAro-AN 124. The arrival times/dates listed for these flights do "at
correlate even closely to Itineraries submitted by NATOon 9/15 (ie as much as five days difference). Requestthe
new itineraries be faxed to PM/ISO flight operations as soon as possible at 202-647-4117. Please note we need
full flight information, including. aircraftand itinerary details (particularly all US ports to be used), not just
arrival/dept times at Ramstein and Little Rock.
It's our understanding that all 5 NATO Flights, given their humanitarian nature, are to go to the AFB side of Little
Rock. Pis advise should this not be the case.
Finally. please note we're processing the dip flight clearances for the other three flights referenced below. and will
have those out to ALCON shortly.
Regards,
Denese Canedo
74111 or 67158
(pis cc PMAT in any response as I'm unableto regularly monitor this account)
From: Butcher, William 5

sent: Friday, september 16, 200S 7:51 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1G(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-D/TF); Harris, Paula Y; canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: OFDA Control # 09-16-N003, N004, NOOS, N006, N007
Importance: High
-------jNioole~
Pleasecoordinate with the OFDA rep on TF-l to send TF-1 email to PMATwith approval for PMIISO to proceed
--------..writit.....
h-ndiplomatic f1ightctearances for these NATO missions.
Ttlanl(s.
Scott
Scott. Butcher.l?ut}' Di~ctor, PM/ISO-"---PM="--,A,-,--T~.=x7.!--'9=0=O=0_--,----- _
From: rmtkatrlna_lol [mailto:r'mtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]

~~Jlt: Fri~C!y,__~~tem~r :t6,--~OJl~ .?;~1.j\M. ._. ... _ _ . ._ _
To: PM_AT_TEAM@stcite.gClvi CMS TaskForcelE; BennettTim CiV AF/XOO-ARAi MurpheyWilliam C Maj USAF
NORAD USNORTHCOM J47i canedo, Denese Merritt
- - - ~~:::.314~AW-€AT-ExecutJve::emceri-eFE>Al.:.oglstlcs.. . _
SUbJect: OFDA Control # 09-16-N003, N004, NODS, N006, N007
Hello Team,
Requesting that the Task Force send for approvalto PM Action Team to grant clearances for the following NATO
Flights:
OFDA Control #'s
09-16-N003 NATO TCA3
I , • t
UNCLASSIFIED Page S ofS

..
ETD Ramsteln 17/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/2030z
09·16·N004 NATO CAF A310

Czech Republic· Blankets, Camp Beds
09·16·NOOS NATO TCA4

Czech Republic - Remainder of Blankets. Camp Beds
ETD Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 1912030z
09-16·N006 NATO AN124

Romania - Tents
ETD Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD
09·16·N007 NATO TCA 5

ETD Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21ITBD
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Pat Long
7035262206
ofdalog istics@usaid.gov
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASED IN FULL
From;
Sent:
Parente, Josepti A
Monda December 12, 2005 5:29 PM --
-4:-tJ-4'-----
~ ~=t=
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charieston); Norman, Alain G; Evans, Mark R
ee: Dalland, Raymond S
---Su6Ject:------RE:-RAPID"RESPONSE-TO-GA-o-QtJESTIONS----:---------------
-----+
As far, as I know, the Greeks received a total of 2000 towels. I think that the body
towels and facial towels ended up being one in the same. I know of no reason why 2500
should have appeared on the Exec SwnmaD'..._~ ~ . _
Cheers,
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - '- - - - - - - - - - ._- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Joe Parente
Greece Desk
X7-6976
P.S. Sorry for the long turnaround time. I was out on paternity leave for five weeks and
am just getting the chance to answer some of the back e-mails.
From: Anderson, Roger W
Sent: -Monday, -November 28, 20055 :-35 PM
-To: -Norman~Alain G{Mairi Stater;-P~ifEmte-;--.rosepliA; EValur;-MefrkR
Cc: Dalland, Raymond S(Main State)
-----fiSubjee-8-RE+--RAPI-D-RES-PGNSE TO GAo-~JN-~Sb-------,--------------~-----
Alain,
-No-data-for-receipts--from- Fin-l:and~--'_---------
Roger
From: Norman, Alain G
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 12:21 PM
To: Parente, Joseph A; Evans, Mark R
Cc: -Da-iI-and, -RaymondS ;-Ander-son-,RogerW-( Charleston}
Subj ect: FW: RAPID RESPONSE 'I'O GAO QUESTIONS
Joe, Mark,
My recollection. backed by some emails I have, is that:
A) Greece offered 2,000 "facial- towels and 2,000 -body· towels. (From a USAID-OFDA
Movements [of stufflmatrix, it appears 2,000 towels left on a NATO flight on 9/16,
arriving in Little Rock on 9/20.*) Could it be the 2,500 figure was a mistake on the Exec
Summary? Could it be we received slightly more than 2,000, and that represented a mix of
the two types?
(I do recall that, originally, OFDA thought the towels were from a country other than
Greece, and we had to get that changed ... )
. .
B) Finland offered many things, and NATO Sit Rep (#12) indicates that included a search &
rescue team (of 30 persons, declined by FEMA), as well as commodities such as sheets,
first aid kits, tarps & pillow cases (accepted by FEMA). (Other items were declined in
STATE 167044, I believe) In addition, it seems 3 "logisticians- went to help the Am. Red
Cross (STATE 069097). From a late version of the matrix, it seems that the Finnish Red
Cross was supposed to donate to the Am Red Cross, NOT the USG. (I'm not sure sure why GAO
assumes it all goes to the USGi however, perhaps Roger can confirm whether Charlestown's
records suggest receipt of money from Finland.)
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE ID: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Would you two m1nd lett1ng me know 1f you know anytn1ng d1fferertt?
-----Many-thanks-;-- -.-----------~---- ----------------
Alain
*09-16-N006 NATO (Czech, Denmark, Greece, Romania) "ALL NATO CARGO SUBJECT TO RE-
DISTRIBUTION AMONG AIRCRAFT .
Denmark: 10,000 Blankets, 2 Rubb Halls, 3500 First Aid Kits
Finland: 300 Sheets, 200 Thermosheetsi 200 Small Tarps
Norway: 8 Tents
Rotnan.La i 100 Tents'
Greece: 2000 Towels·
From: MCCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 10:33 AM
To: Yu, Alan K; Norman, Alain G; McFeeters, Brian D
Subject: RAPID RESPONSE TO GAO QUESTIONS
ALAN, ALAIN, CAN YOU ADDRESS AND SEND BACK TO ME THE FINLAND AND GREECE ISSUES.
BRIAN - DID WE ,THANK INDIA FOR RED CROSS CONTRIBUTION?
PLS ADVISE ASAP TO GET BACK TO GAO
-----Original Message-~--
From: Shinnick, Julianne
To: ,Pamela Y Valentine; McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Kay L Daly; Leonard E Zapata
Subject: RE: Questions regarding documentation
over to Deborah McCarthy .... the State POC for this one.
Deborah, see follow-up questions from GAO. Jul.
From: Pamela Y Valentine [mailto:Valentinepy@GAO.GOV]
To: ShinnickJ@state.gov
---"-CC-Z-Ka¥ I, Da4;-l.eonard-E-ZapataB _
Subject: Questions regarding documentation
---1We did a quick cOlllpa:tisoll of the cables below to the Depa:ttment of State's Summary of
International Assistance Received or Expected to Date November 10, 2005 @ 1230. I noted
the following.
1. -The Sttirtfilary indi-cates Finland (1) made a cash donati-on and- .(2)3 logisticians were .
integrated with the'Red Cross. However, the cable to Finland does not mention the cash
nor the 3 logisticians being accepted. Also. the Summary does not indicat~ the amount of
Finland's cash donation nor the recipient of Finland's cash donation. Are we to assume
---tllat-ai:""l-finan-ci-a-l-donatrons-l-rst-ed-on-the-State+s-Summary-went-t-o-the-t:1-;-S-.---Government,-----
unless otherwise indicated? '
-2:::=-Tlie--Summary--inalcat-eS=-Greece. aona t:ea~~500=-fac1"a-l-and-=-body~()wel-s~;__howev:er_, State:.' s _. _
cable states only 2,000 facial and body towels were accepted. .
3. The Summary ind1cates India donated $5 million to the Red Cross. Did State make it a
practice not to acknowledge a country's financial donation to a non-governmental
organization in its formal acceptance cable?
Also, I thought State official told us that the last NATO flight was in early Oct. 2005.
State's Summary indicates NATO flights are still arriving as of Nov. 10 - the date of the
Summary.
4. We would also like to know the makeup of the Task Force. How many members were on the
task force and what is their area of expertise?
2
.UNCLASSIFIED
,. UNCLASSIFIED RELEASED IN PART
B6
TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/16/2005

Shift 2 (1500-1800)
PM Representative End of Shift Report-Jo-Anne Riabouchinsky
NATO Flight Approvals: The following flights. were approved by OFDA and FEMA:

EID Ramstein 17/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/2030z
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310

EID Ramstein 17/0800z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17ITBD .

Czech Republic -Remainder of Blankets, Camp Beds
EID Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 19/2030z
09-16-N006 NATO AN124

Romania - Tents
EID Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD
09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5

EID Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21ITBD
OFDA control nwnbers on Flights N004 and N006 do not match up with NATO itinerary.
. Waiting on OFDA to provide updated itinerary.
Ukraine Air Delivery:
GOU agreed to provide an AN-124 aircraft at the GOU's expense to pick-up supplies at
Ramstein AFB, and then deliver them to Little Rock. AFB on September 19. ODFA
approved control # for mission pending. The aircraft is already at Ramstein. Plane will
carry a full load (up to 105 tons). Supplies include 15 tents. 2,000 blankets. 4,000
bedsheets, 2,000 pillows and pillowcases. 30,000 bandage packs.
EUR representative is sending out an updated thank you cable for clearance in regards to
Ukraine's offer of assistance. The Task Force Director would like to have all final cables
sent out for clearances by 5:00 p.m.
• UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
, '
UNCLASSIFIED --..\
J)fJi3
RELEASED IN FULL--,
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 Ramstein 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 evening 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 ,ODD 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 reconsnuctlon.

of infrastructure.
Latvia also sending blankets and bottled water
LUXEMBOURG
The team has arrived in the New Orleans and ;s integrated in the German THW
team. They installed two pumps andon Thiursday they will 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
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06/28/06 (202) 647-9387
TFUS01:D SILLIMAN
S/ES-O:M TOLLIVER
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, S/ES-5
IMMEDIATE ALDAC, SECDEF WASHDC IMMEDIATE+
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A

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TAGS.: .PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CAse, us, KHLS
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SUBJECT: TFUS,0l SITUATION REPORT NO. 026 AS OF 0500 EDT

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
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 UNGAj L is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
2. (U) Embassy Colombo transmit~ed to the Task Force the

Government of Maldives' US $25,000 donation to the
American Red Cross, in the form of a check drawn from the
Bank of Maldives. TF presented the check to a Red Cross
representative. (Task Force)
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (U) The Committee for the Implementation of Textile

Agreements voted September 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED 2
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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higher,CCA/OCS, Status Report) : ;.'- .: ..
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE

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Oliva, Amber M
DS3\A
From: Gisvold. Lisa C
Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 2005 11:01 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: 'Meline, Jed'; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: RE: Fact confirmation more
Jed: I'm sending today's executive summary of international assistance offers in a

separate email message. Regarding the drop in # of international organizations, it was a
case of double counting. Lisa
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
Operations Center
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640
From: Meline, Jed [mailto:Jed Meline@nsc.eop.gov)
To: Gisvold, Lisa C; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: RE: Fact confirmation more
In addition to determining where the Mexican helicopter is in use, can we get the
updated list of 119 countries and 11 international orgs from the sit rep this morning?
Also, curious why the number of int'l orgs decreased from 12" y e s t e r d a y . '
Thanks
From: Gisvold, Lisa C [mailto:GisvoldLC@state.gov]
To: Meline, Jed; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: RE: Fact confirmation
Jed: Mexico has indeed sent 45 truckloads of supplies as well as helicopters

and a navy ship. The Czech Republic sent 24,000 blankets, 600 camp beds, and 14 large
tents. Please let us know if you need further information. Lisa
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
Operations Center
US Department of State
Tel: 202-647-7640
From: Meline, Jed [mailto:Jed Meline@nsc.eop.gov]
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS
Subject: Fact confirmation

DATE/CASE 10: 03 NOV 2006 200503991
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John and State Cps
Can you review and confirm the following two facts and provide any
related information - before 10:30 if possible.
"Mexico has sent 45 truckloads of supplies as well as helicopters and a

navy ship.
Please confirm this and clarify what the helicopters are being used for.
"The Czech Republic has sent blankets and camp beds.
Please confirm that these have been received (or where they are) and
that they likely will be used.
Thanks
Jed Meline
National security council
Phone: 202/456-9281
Fax: 202/456-9280
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O'Herron, Petra C
From: rmtkatrina-'01 [rmtkatrina_101@ofda.net]

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 1:45 PM
To: B6
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Greetings All,
The flight scheduled for (09-1-N001) NATO 12 Sept is carrying only Czech commodities. These are not the same
flight. We have not received confirmation on the the Luxembourg flight. It mayor may not be a NATO flight at a
later date.
When looking at the request form it was a bit confusing because the plane is from Germany but flying out of
Luxembourg. We are working with our pac at NATO to have it indicate on the form which countries the
commodities are coming from. Luxembourg has not been assigned a control number at this point.
The pac for NATO has left for the day but information on the dip clearance can be provided to thel
I I ---
Please let me know if there is anything else lean help with.
Tresja
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I'm looking for some clarification. On the spreadsheet sent out earlier today. Movements 37 & 39 are the Czech
and Luxembourg missions. respectively. Are these actually the same mission? On the spreadsheet, the Czech
mission was assigned OFDA # 9-10-N001; on the Flight Movement Request Form, the Luxembourg mission was
assigned the same OFDA #. Would appreciate if you could clear this up for me. Thanks.
From: rmtkatrina_lol [mallto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net]

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SUbJect: NAIO Flight 9-IO-NOO Request
. Greetings Team,
Here is our first NATO movement request. I have attached the request form to proceed with the landing slot.
Control Number is: 9-10-N001
They have asked us for 1930z "12 Sept. Bill please let me know if this time works for the base.
PM AT please let us know once dip clearance is approved.
They do have state approval and an ALAN number.
I have attached all that we have received from our NATO POCo
Cheers.
logs
OFDA Logistics
7035262206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov
J 7/l0/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
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From:
Sent: IFiluay,
. "eplellioel b9. 20056:08 PM B6
To:
Cc:
Bass, John R (OPS)
SES-O CMS
RELEASED IN PART
SUbJect: FW: NORTHCOM Input on Foreign Offers of Assistance B6
John,
From I
Netherlands, 016
1 clarification on discrepancies (Czech Republic, France, Israel,
FEMA (Sonja) is aware.
:zoos 5:52 PIYj
on Foreign Offers of Assistance
From: I 1
Sent: 7:48 AM
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To: 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'
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NORTRCOM Input on Fore1gn 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 (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
DATE/CASE ID: to OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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OBE.
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.
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 is required.
Let me know if you have questions or additional discrepancies arise. c===J B6
2
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O'Herron, Petra C
.Prom: Gallagher, Michael F ... RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 9:31 AM
To: TaskForce-1; eMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForce1-Director
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams '
From: Dajani, Dina (OPHS) [mailto:DDajani@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
Sent: Thursda¥, September 08,.2005 9:24 AM
To: 'gallaghermf@state. gov '.i 'cmstaskforcel@state .gov I
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
From: rmtkatrina_gh [mailto:rmtkatrina_9h@ofda.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:26 PM .
To: rmtkatrina state
Cc: Prasad, ArJun H. (OPHS)i Marcham, Patrick (OPHS)i Mchale, Linda
(OPHS)i Dajani, Dina (OPHS)i Smith, David B.
Subject: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
Christa,
Per our conversation, please see David's note below regarding specifics
that the team at HHS is looking for regarding assistance from countries
in this area of forensics. ~ame questions would apply to any other
countries that are looking to provide personnel in this area.
David currently understands 'formal offers have from:
. Israel, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic; Australia, New Zealand and

Thailand.
Thanks,
Patrick
From: smith, David B. [mailto:DBSmith@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
Sent: wednesday, September ~7, 2005 5:49 PM
To: rmtkatrina_9h
Subject: Re: 09-07-05 On-The-Record Briefing: Executive Secretary of the
Department of State Harry K. Thomas, Jr. on the State Department's Role
in the Coordination of International' Offers of Support Related to
Hurricane Katrina
Patrick, would you get back to State on the German and other offer s to
provide mortuary and forensic assistance.
1. How many do they anticipate sending?
2. What are' their skills and what are the numbers by skill?
3. Are they bilingual?
4. Are they prepared to operate in an austere environment?
5. Are they prepared to operate under US or State supervision?
6. Do they understand that they will have no federal liability
protection?
7. Could we have professional bio information?
Needless to say we would like to have this info ASAP.
Sent from my ~lackBerry Wireless Handheld

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From:
Sent: r-..:.:.:..:::.:.=:::.J..J....::::..:===:.:::.:.......!..l::.l~=~~:::..:..:._----------- ....,
To: B6
Subject: KatrinaUSAIDIOFDA Movement Summary & Warehouse Report 19/5ept 0600
Here is the latest movement summary and warehouse summary.
Of Note: Movement Summary
Arrivals:
·NATO-N004: Arrived 1811730z

Note: All NATO cargo listed in the spreadsheet is subject to re-distribution among aircraft.
CHILE: Arrived DFW@ 17:00z on 18/Sept. Under customs inspection.
PLANNED AIR/LAND MOVEMENTS FOR TODAY 19th SEPTEMBER 2005
NATO 09-16-N005: ETA 19/2030z

.Note: All NArD cargo listed in the spreadsheet is subject to re-distribution among aircraft.
Of Note: Warehouse Report
The delivery of the Czech Republic and Norwegian blankets.

Note: These are considered partial deliveries due to consolidation of NATO Alliance and Partner Nations
commodities.
In addition we registered some dispatch of blankets to Texas and a truck to LA.
A column has been added to the warehouse balance sheet.

It reports when items in stock are committed.
Regards.
Pat Long
logistics Specialist
. 703 526 2206 .
ofdalogistics@usaid.qov

DAffiif!A§~qD: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1-Direetor

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:55PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Katrina Baton Rouge Collective
Cc: SES-O eMS
Subject: FW: NATO itineraries RELEASED IN PART
B6
--~--Original Message-----
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: PM-ActionTeam
SUbject: FW: NATO itineraries
This is the corrected NATO flight version provided by Alan at OFDA this afternoon. Roger
Dankert, PMAT Duty Director
I
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina lOl@ofda.netJ
Sent , Frid-:: se~tember 16, 2005 ,,26 PM B1
sUbJect: NA it1nerar1es
There is a cargo bottleneck with the designated NATO 707 flights-limited cargo capacity of
about 20 MT/flight thus the remaining accepted NATO country goods being consolidated at
Ramstein (anticipated at about 220 MT with some volume restrictions; that is some of the
goods like blankets will volume out the aircraft before weight does). .
* N003 & NOOs are 707 NATO flights (limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT per flight) .
* N004 is a Canadian military aircraft (probably limited to about 33 MT of cargo).
* N006 is a donated commercial aircraft to move the NATO goods (about 90~110 MT) .
* WHy-to move the accepted goods (about 200 MT) from Ramstein AFB to Little Rock no
later than 23 Sep. to allow for timely distribution of the goods to the field.
* Note points in RED Below.
Norway - Blan~ets, First Aid Kits, Tents
ETC Ramstein 17/084Sz Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/2030z
NOTE:OFDA-UNSAID Airmovement request received & circulated, diplomatic request submitted

& waiting for clearance. ETA LR 17 Sep 2000Z.

DATE/CASE ID: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310
UNCLASSIFIED
09-16-NOOS NATO TCA4
Czech Republic - Remainder of Blankets, Camp Beds
ETD Ramstein 19/084Sz Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 19/2030z
Note: OFDA-USAID Airmovement Request received & circulated, diplomatic clearance granted.
ETA LR 19 Sep 2000Z.
09-16-N006 NATO AN124
Finland Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5
ETD Ramstein 21/084Sz Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21/TBD
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: Canedo, Denese Merritt [mailto:CanedoDM@state.gov]

Sent: Fridav. Seotember 16 2005 12:33 PM
B6
suej ec c e ,Kl:;: neeu rev~seu l.'IJ\.l"U ~~~nerar~es sooneac
FYI: for those who may not have been cc'd on my note to the Task Force ref. possibility
of civilian charter acft for hurricane relief. PM is waiting clarification from TF/TF
OFDA rep. VIR, Denese
From: Canedo, Denese Merritt

To: CMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O/TF)i CMS TaskForce1G(S/ES-O/TF); CMS TaskForce1C-
Coordinator (S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris,
2 Paula Y; I ----J
UNCLASSIFIED
Butcher, William S;
UNCLASSIFIED
Subject: for TF action: coord/dip clrns on 2 NATO flights
Importance: High
ALCON: PM/ISO has issued dip flight clearances on 3 of the five intended NATO relief
flights.
TF: This is to underscore that ONE of two things needs to happen for PM/ISO to process
the other two:
l)OFDA changes OFDA Control #'s 09-16-N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124 to
correspond to the updated flight itineraries NATO provided us this morning, which have
relief flights arriving Little Rock on 9/23 and 9/25, and involve NATO cargo aircraft
(TCA/E3's) vice A310 and AN 124.
OR
2)NATO submits new itineraries which correspond to the OFDA control- number dates in
question: 9/17 and 9/20-21.
A final caveat: although we (PM) have no indication from NATO that they intend to use
civiliari charter aircraft for these two flights, SHOULD this be the case, Tim is correct
that DOS wouldn't issue dip clearances. HOWEVER, they would still need to provide_
justification to USAF and obtain USAF permission to fly into Ramstein and/or Little Rock
APB (POC: Tim Bennett, cc'd).
PIs advise (cc'ing PMAT). Thank you!
Regards,
Denese Canedo
From: I . B6
b0011esc
Importance: High
The Air Force has been contacted by Antonov Company (a civil company) concerning the
possibility of their company being chartered to bring Hurricane relief supplies. The
representative mentioned a possible landing at Ramstein AB, Germany in conjunction with
this relief flight. We normally deal with the lawyers for this company and he had few
details about the flight, but felt they were going to land at New Orleans rather than
Little Rock. Though previous foreign government charters did not require a civil aircraft
landing permit issued by the Air Force to land at Little Rock AFB because it was for .
emergency relief, a landing at Ramstein would require such a permit and verification that
the landing is for Official Government Business (rather than just for convenience ... i.e,
3
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gas, etc). We need information about this flight (and possibly the A-310 l~stedbelow)
.
before we will allow it to land at any Air Force bas~ besides Little Rock.
D
//signed//
B6
From: rmtkatrina lc [mailto:rmtkatrina lc@ofda.net)
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:56-AM
To: Butcher, William S; rmtkatrina 101;J~---------------1
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Canedo, Denese Merrie, 1 0..... U, XCL . .U .....CD =, bULLLU, Paula Y; Ryan,
Timothy Gi CMS TaskForcelE
Scott,
We're working on this right now and should be submitting additional paperwork within the
next hour. We just received an update from NATO about an "hour ago.
Thanks,
Todd
From: Butcher, William S [mailto:ButcherWS@state.gov)

To: rmtkatrina 101; 'Bennett Tim eiv AF/XOO-ARA'
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; Ryan,
Timothy G "
Subject: FW: need revised NATO itineraries soonest
Importance: High
FYI and any help you can provide on this request to pin down revised flight itineraries.
Thanks.

To: CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF)i Harris, Paula Yi Ponds, Fernandez L; PM-ActionTeam
4
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reV1se
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NATO 1t1nerar1es soonest
TF: request TF assistance in rece1v1ng revised itineraries from NATO that correspond to
OFDA Control #'9 09-16-N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124. The arrival
times/dates listed for these flights do not correlate even closely to itineraries
submitted by NATO on 9/15 (ie as much as five days difference). Request the new
itineraries be faxed to PM/ISO flight operations as soon as possible at 202-647-4117.
Please note we need full flight information, including aircraft and itinerary details
(particularly all US ports to be used), not just arrival/dept times at Ramstein and Little
Rock.
It's our understanding that aIlS NATO Flights, given their humanitarian nature, are to go
to the AFB side of Little Rock .. PIs advise should this not be the case.
Finally, please note we're processing the dip flight cleara~ces for the other three
flights referenced below, and will have those out to ALCON shortly.
Regards,
Denese Canedo
74111 or 67158
(pIs cc PMAT in any response as I'm unable to regularly monitor this account)
From:' Butcher, William S

Sent: Friday, September, 16, 2005 7:51 AM
To: CMS TaskForCe1G(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: CMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O/TF)i Harris, Paula Y; Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez
L; PM-ActionTeam
Importance: High
Nicole -
Please coordinate with the OFDA rep on TF-1 to send TF-1 email to PMAT with approval for
PM/ISO to proceed with diplomatic flight clearances for these NATO missions.
Thanks_
Scott
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PM/ISO-PMAT x79000
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From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net}
Isent' Frida:: SeEtember i., 2005 7,41 AM
Hello Team,
Requesting that the Task Force send for approval to PM Action Team to grant clearances for
the following NATO Flights:
OFDA Control #'6
Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, ~ents
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310
09-16-NOOS NATO TCA4
09-16-N006 NATO AN124
Romania - Tents
ETD Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TED
09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5 .
6
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UNCLASSIFIED
Regards,
Pat Long
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@Usaid.gov <mailto:2206ofdalogistics@usaid.gov>
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Oliva, Amber M B6 ;])RiO
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
To: Katrina Working Group; Katrina Baton Rouge Collective
Cc: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: NATO itineraries
-----Original Message----
sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:04 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: NATO itineraries
This is the corrected NATO flight version provided by Alan at OFDA this afternoon. Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty
Director
From: rrntkatrina_lol [mailto:rmtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]

sent:Friday, september 16, 2005 1:26 PM . B6
To: Canedo, Denese Merritt; I rntkatrina_lc; Butcher, William 5
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; Ryan, TImothy G; eMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O{TF);
I Irmtkatrina_nato
Subject: NATo Itineraries
There is a cargo bottleneck with the designated NATO 707 flights-limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT/f1ight thus
the remaining accepted NATO country goods being consolidated at Ramstein (anticipated at about 220 MT with
some volume restrictions; that is some of the goods like blankets will volume out the aircraft before weight does).
• N003 & N005 are 707 NATO flights (limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT per flight).
• N004 is a Canadian military aircraft (probably limited to about 33 MT of cargo).
• N006 is a donated commercial aircraft to move the NATO goods (about 90-110 MT).
• WHY·to move the accepted goods (about 200 MT) from Ramstein AFB to Little Rock no later than
23 Sep. to allow for timely distribution of the goods to the field.
• Note points in RED Below.
09-16·N003 NATO TCA3
NOTE:OFDA-UNSAID Airmovement request received & circulated. diplomatic request submitted & waiting for
clearance.ETA LR 17 Sep 20002.
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310
09-16·N005 NATO TCA4
ETD Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Liltle Rock (KLRF) 19/2030z

DATift~ ID: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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Message' Page 2 of5
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Note: OFDA-USAJD Ainnovement Request received &. circulated, diplomatic clearance granted. ETA
LR 19 Sep 2000Z.
09-16-N006 NATO AN124
Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases. Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
09-16-N007 NATO TeA 5
ETD Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21fTBD
Alan
OFDA Logistics
B6
SUbJect: RE: need revised NATO 16neranes soonest
FYI: for those who may not have been cc'd on my note to the Task Force ref. possibility of civilian charter acft for
hurricane relief. PM is waiting clarification from TFfTF OFDA rep. VIR. Denese

To: CMS TaskForcelE{S/ES-O/TF); CMSTaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF); eMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; I IButcher, William S;
Subject: for TF action: coord/dip elrns on 2 NATO flights
Importance: High
ALCON: PM/ISO has issued dip flight clearances on 3 of the five intended NATO relief flights.
TF: This is to underscore that ONE of two thin~s needs to happen for PM/ISO to process the other two:
1)OFDA changes OFDA Control #'s 09-16-N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124 to correspond
to the updated flight itineraries NATO provided us this morning, which have relief flights arriving Little Rock on
9/23 and 9/25. and involve NATO cargo aircraft (TCAlE3's) vice A310 and AN 124.
OR
2)NATO submits new itineraries which correspond to the OFpA control number dates in question: 9/17 and 9/20-
21.
A final caveat: although we (PM) have no indication from NATO that they intend to use civilian charter aircraft
for these two flights, SHOULD this be the case, Tim is correct that DOS wouldn't issue dip clearances.
HOWEVER, they would still need to provide justification to USAF and obtain USAF permission to fly into
Ramstein and/or little Rock AFB (pac: I ~c'd).
Pis advise (cc'ing PMAT). Thank youl
Regards,
Denese Canedo
From:IL...- _
7/5/2006
lTNCLASSIFIED
Message' Page 3 of5
uNCLASSIFIED
sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 12:30 PM
To: rmtkatnnajc; Butcher, William S; rmtkatrina_lo1
Ce: PM-AclionTeam~Canedo. Denese Menitt~ Ponds. Fernande' L; H.rr~, Paula Y; Ryan. llmolhy G; CMS
TaskForce1E;1 __ _
Subject: RE: need eVlsea NA 10 Itineraries oonest
I' B6
Importance: High
The Air Force has been contacted by Antonov Company (a civil company) concerning the possibility of
their company being chartered to bring Hurricane relief supplies. The representative mentioned a
possible landing at Ramstein AB, Germany in conjunction with this relief flight. We normally deal with
the lawyers for this company and he had few details about the flight, but felt they were going to land at
New Orleans rather than Little Rock. Though previous foreign government charters did not require a
civil aircraft landing permit issued by the Air Force to land at Little Rock AFB because it was for
emergency relief, a landing at Ramstein would require such a permit and verification that the landing is
for Official Government Business (rather than just for convenience...i.e, gas, etc). We need information
about this flight (and possibly the A-31 0 listed below) before we will allow it to land at any Air Force
base besides Little Rock.
Tim
//SignedJl
----Original Message--
From: rmtkatrina-,c [maitto:rmtkatrina_lc@ofda.net]
sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 10:56...........A.....
M=-- -,
To: Butcher, William S; rmtkatrina_lo1;1 I '
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS
TaskForcelE
Scott,
We're working on this right now and should be submitting additional paperwork within the next hour. We just
received an update from NATO about an hour ago.
Thanks,
Todd
From: Butcher, William S [mallto:ButcherWS@state.gov]

sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 !0:41AM
To: rmtkatrtnejot: I 'I '
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; canedo, Denese Merntt; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Y; Ryan, Timothy G
Subject: FW: need revised NATO itineraries soonest .
Importance: High
FYI and any help you can provide on this request to pin down revised flight itineraries -.
7/5/2006
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Thanks.

sent:Friday, september 16, 2005 10:27 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-orrF)
Cc: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-OrrF); Harris, Paula Y; Ponds, Fernandez L; PM-ActionTeam
Subject: need revised NATO itineraries soonest
TF: request TF assistance in receiving revised itineraries from NATO that correspond to OFDA Control #'s 09-16-
N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124. The arrival times/dates listed for these flights do not
correlate even closely to itineraries submitted by NATO on 9/15 (ie as much as five days difference). Request the
new itineraries be faxed to PM/ISO flight operations as soon as possible at 202-647-4117. Please note we need
full flight information, including aircraft and itinerary details (particularly all US ports to be used), not just
arrival/dept times at Ramstein and Little Rock.
lt's our understanding that ailS NATO Flights, given their humanitarian nature, are to go to the AFB side of Little
Rock. PIs advise should this not be the case.
Finally, please note we're processing the dip flight clearances for the other three flights referenced below, and will
have those out to ALCON shortly.
Regards,
Denese Canedo
741110r67158
(pis cc PMAT in any response as I'm unable to regularly monitor this account)
From: Butcher, William S

sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:51 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-OrrF); Harris, Paula Y; Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; PM-ActionTeam
Importance: High
Nicole _.
Please coordinate with the OFDA rep on TF-1 to send TF-1 email to PMAT with approval for PM/ISO to proceed
with diplomatic flight clearances for these NATO missions.
Thanks.
Scott
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PM/ISO-PMAT x79000
From: rmtkatrinaJol [mailto:rmtkatrina_101@ofda.net]

Sent: Friday, september 16, 20057:41 AM I B6
To: PM AT TEAM state. OV; CMS TaskForcelE; I
canedo, Denese M e r r l " , l t t . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
~=-I"'I'"':II"""'ll'1'1I'T'7"I"ll""I"""I"":":x"='"ec=u~ti~ve-=-7-.fficer;OFDALog/stics
Subject: OFDA Control # 09-16-N003, N004, NODS, N006, N007
Hello Team,
7/5/2006
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Message Page 5 of5
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Requesting that the Task Force send for approval to PM Action Team to grant clearances for the following 'NATO
Flights:
OEM Control #'s

Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, Tenls
09·16·N004 NATO CAF A310

ETD Ramstein 17/0800zArrive lillie Rock (KLRF) 17rrBD

Czech Repubjlc - Remainder of Blankets, Camp Beds
09·16·N006 NATO AN124·

Finland - Sheets, Therrnosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
ETD Ramstein Sept 1.9 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD
09-16-N007 NATOTCA 5
ETD Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Litlle Rock (KLRF) 21rrBD
Regards,
Pat Long
·USAIDJOFDA Logistics
7035262206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gQY
7/5/2006
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APPR: G F
DRAFT: G F
RELEASED IN FULL CLR: C E
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TFUS01:G FROWICK
06/28/06 (202) 647-9387
TFUS01:G FROWICK
S/ES-O:C ELDER
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
IMMEDIATE UNITED STATES, ALDAC IMMEDIATE+
INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TA~S:~PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS : .r!
SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 021 AS OF 1530 EDT

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005.
Unclassified Telegram Text G Frowick, Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) A total of 118 countries and 11 international

organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The following new offers
of assistance have been made.
Cameroon has offered a cash donation of $450,000
Rwanda has offered a cash donation of $100,000
Togo has offered a cash donation of $100,000
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
2. (U) The United States has accepted offers of assistance

from 86 countries and two international organizations.
(Task Force)
UNCLASSIFIED
UNJTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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3. (SBU) The U.S. has accepted an offer from Argentina to

provide a team of mental health professionals. Similar
offers from other countries are still under consideration.
(Task Force)
ASSISTANCE DELIVERED
4. (U) The Czech Republic's donation of 600 cots and 14

large tents, delivered via NATO flight, has been received
in Little Rock. (Task Force)
5. (U) A Swedish aircraft carrying communication equipment

is enroute, and is expected to arrive in Little Rock on
Tuesday afternoon. (Task Force)
6. (U) A Ukrainian aircraft carrying Dutch water pumps is

scheduled to land in New Orleans today at 1344. (Task
Force)
7. MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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(NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BOLD)

• So far, twenty-three EAPC nations, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada,

I Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name

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accepted =acceptance by US authorities confinned

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Operations in the New Orleans region:

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to a U.S. base. Civil in nature. NORTHCOM defers to FEMA.

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT O,F STATE

SUBJECT: TFUSOl: ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE

1. (SBU) NIACT precedence to ensure delivery at earliest possible opportunity September

The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S.

We accept your generous offer of the following:

We encourage your Government to identify an English- speaking point of contact for

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From: Davidson, Terry R

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From: CMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-O/TF)

Ian/OSD/RPM/Task Force -- this look correct? Do we have projection on second NATO