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From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Sent: Sunday, September 11,2005 10:52 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
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ACTION ITEMS

• Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and
whether shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to transport
plywood to affected areas.
• Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report: that the Dalai Lama
announced Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation, for relief efforts.
• Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
letters. ".

• Pending items include

o Have we' received L approval from DoS official to accept donations from
Nigeria and Bangladesh? (check w/Tf Director - he forwarded offers to L
for guidance on the check's format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and
HHS and Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss
Jordan and additional forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of
cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer
of generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that
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the already departed tug be recalled? .
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable
decl ining Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA drafted a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of
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bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?
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INFO ITEMS

• CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by
the Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama,
Spain, and Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15.
• Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA
has been able to source all generators locally.
• Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and
health logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
• FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications
equipment.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SIDFTS

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In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to minimize (if not
prevent) "dropping" of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:

• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

• Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
• Bureau reps and coordinators should fully brief replacements on all pending action
items and other pressing issues before departingtask force room.
• Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator &
Coordinator. They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for
them as well.
• Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The EUR bureau rep should make sure to
include the boilerplate language for NATO and Partnership for Peace states about
the EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center).

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Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312)
Thursday, November 03,20053:35 PM :J)5'10
To: . McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina Working Group
S~bJect: RE: URGENT - NEED TO CHECK CASH DONORS

Deborah,

Do you have the MRNfor the aldac that instructed Posts to seek authorityto accept? Several of these gifts, I believe,
were accepted priorto that ALDAC going out and were covered underthe blanket authorization issued at the beginning of
the event. Thanks.

David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
Office of Regional Security Policy
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
(202) 647-2031 (office) .
(202) 647·0076 (fax)

From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAJFO)

Sent: Thursday, November 03,2005-2:32 PM·
To: Katrina WOl1<lng Group
SUbJect: URGENT - NEED TO CHECK CASH DONORS

GEOGRAPHIC REPS. This report includes numerous non government donations to the USG~ Please provide me with the
cable numbers in which the Missions sent in requests to be authorized to accept, as they were instructedto do, and the
cables that went out with RM clearance authorizing them to accept. I recall cables for Japan and Saudi Arabia but not
others. Countries to check:
Japan (various)
Angola
Malta
Bangladesh
Taiwan
Lebanon

From: Anderson, RogerW(Charleston)

sent: Monday, October 31,20058:03 AM
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Sung, KJ H(Charleston); Kaplan, Sid L; Millette, James L(Charleston)
Cc: Flaggs, Chris H; Bordley, Donna; Scalzo, Christopher R; Hembree, Eric L; Katrina Working Group; McCarthy, Deborah
A; James, Donna L(Charleston); Walden, Nancy S(Charieston); Sung, Ki H(Charleston)
Subject: RE: HURRICANE RELIEF REPORT.xls, IF Directorfor Heidi Gomez or Michelle Harris

Today's report, includes updateto weekly overseas receipts reporting.

Roger
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From:
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Rogers. Heather .
Tuesday, September 13,20056:46 PM
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Cc: . Volker, Karen E; Welch, Gretchen G; Curtin, Jeremy F; Christenson, Richard A; Scensny.
Leonard F; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden. Caitlin M; Jacobs, Morris E
Subject: FW: Feedback on cable re Katrina' .

Slug for PA Siri Sitton or PA 1F Duty.

Attached please .find a few examples from South Asia.

India
On September 5, 2005 the Press Office widely distributed a press release (attached) that said that the U.S. Ambassador
David Co Mulford metwithForei&!!5ecre!a!Y Saran to express the appreciation of President Bush and the American
people for 'India's gradousoffers ohssistanceto the Victims·of Hurricane Katrina.' The Ambassador said that-"lnaIa's-----
offers of help are sincerely appreciated and say much about the heart and spirit of India and the deepening of people-to-
people ties between our two countries." The release said that the U.S. Government has accepted the Indian government's
offer of $5 million to the American Red Cross for use in disaster relief in the wake of the hurricane. As a result. the
national wire agencies Press Trust of India and United News of India carried the release the same day. It also was placed
in "The Hindu" (circ. 80,000) "The Statesman" (eirc. 15,225) and Hindi daily "Navbharat Times" (eire.: 485,000) on
.September 6.

pr09060S.htm

Bangladesh
So far, the Charge made remarks on Lal Golap - a television program on BTV. The papers have quoted former
Ambassador Thomas acknowledging the contribution (some used Embassy press release, some used a version prepared
by a local wire service.) Here in Bangladesh Ambassador Thomas's remarks still carry a lot of weight. The Chargewill
. also give thanks at the beginriing of a talk at AMCHAM on Wednesday.

Maldives
On September 7, 2005 the Press Office at Embassy Colombo widely distributed a press releese (attached) that said the
Charge' d'Affaires to Sri Lanka and the Maldives James F. Entwistle expressed gratitude to the Government and people of
Maldives for their generous and heartfelt pledge of assistance to hurricane victims in the Ll.S, Foreign Minister Ahmed
Shaheed and Finance Minister Qasim Ibrahim presented a $25,000 check to Mr. Entwistle to pass on to the American Red
Cross. Mr. Entwistle stated, "Hurricane Katrina is one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. We greatly
appreciate the Maldives' hand of friendship and support for the victims of Katrina. The Maldives' desire to help relieve
the suffering of our citizens while still burdened with its own tsunami recovery efforts illustrates the growing friendship
between our two countries."

Further, A/S Christina Rocca expressed her heartfelt gratitude in a taped message that will be broadcast at the opening of
US-Maldives Friendship week on September 26.

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Sri Lanka
. Post has made available Secretary Rice's remarks, including her praise of SriLanka, to the media, and will continue to
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push our talking points on the administration's response to the.qilgedy.

Pakistan
SA/PPD will ask Pakistan for additional feedback on how their Ambassadors, PAOs, etc expressed appreciation to the
media and public for Pakistan's assistance. However, mthe United states, Secretary Rice expressed her appreciation in
general terms to President Musharraf on September 12. Expressing gratitude was also listed as a key objective during a
lunch meeting that A/S Wayne had with the Pakistani bilateral investment treaty delegation today (September 13).
Expressing sincere thanks is also likely to take place at the US-Pakistan business council luncheon on September lSdt in
New York (President Musharraf, PM Kasuri and Ambassador Karamat will be present among others.) .

Mghanistan I

On September 4; 2005 the Press Office widely distributed a press release (see
http://kabul.usembassv.gov/pr090405.html) that saidAmbassador Neumann said, "On behalf of the us Embassy, I
would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the people of Afghanistan. Their compassion and generosity bears testimony
to the strength of the ties between our two peoples." .

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From: scensny, leonard F

sent: Tuesday,september 13, 2005 5:01 PM
To: Rogers, Heather
Subject: FW: Feedback on cable re Kabina

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From: Curtin, Jeremy F(R)
5ent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 4:40 PM
To: R_PD-Dirs
Cc: Weldl, Gretchen G; Volker, Karen E; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden, caitlin M; Jacobs, Morris E; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Feedback on cable re Kabina

Refinement on this: Please sent your input directly to TaskForce-1 slugged for Sid Sitton or PA TF Duty. CC us, please.
Thanks again and sorry for the last minute request. Jeremy

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From: Curtin, Jeremy F
sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 4:23 PM
To: ~PD-Dirs
Cc: Welch, Gretchen G; Volker, Karen E; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden, caitlin M; Jacobs, Morris E
Subject: Feedback on cable re Katrina

The hurricane task force has been tasked by H to pull together material for a Senate briefing tomorrow. We are asked
for feedback to the cable we sent asking ambassadors and PAOs to express our appreciation to media and otherwise
in public for foreign assistance offered in the wake of hurricane Katrina. Can you summarize with a coupe of .
examples feedback from posts on what they have done? Task Force can help coordinate the final material, but they
need it tonight by 6:00. Please send me, Karen Volker and Gretchen Welch whatever you have. Thanks Jeremy

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Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

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

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.

2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response, to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.

3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.

4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance. Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
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to stay informed as to the recovery efforts in the disaster region.

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY .FOREIGN OFFERS

Afghanistan $100,000 cash

Armenia $100,000 cash
Australia $7.6 million cash
Azerbaijan $500,000 cash
Bahamas $50,000 cash
Bahrain $5 million cash
Bangladesh $1 million cash
Belgium Med/logistics teams to Red Cross
Canada 2 helos, 32-person rescue team, Air
Canada evacuation flights, medical
supplies
China $5.1 million cash and relief supplies
Djibouti $50,000 cash
Finland 3 logisticians to Red Cross
France Tents, tarps, MREs, water treatment
supplies
Gabon $500,000 check
Georgia $50,000 check
Germany MREs and high speed pumps
Greece Cruise ships, private offer
ICRC Web-based tracing system
India $5 million cash
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Tents, medical supplies
Japan $1,000,000 cash, generators, tents,
Blankets, bottled water
Kuwait $400 million in oi1',· $100 j i t i i l l i o n cash
Maldives $25,000 cash -
Mexico Bedding, MREs, baby care' items;
personal hygiene kits
NATO Coordinating European assistance offers
Norway $1.54 million in relief supp~ies
Organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramcoj $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela up to $1 million to Red Cross

6. Minimize considered.
RICE

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Additional Addresees:

AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
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SUBJECT: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT NO. 018 AS OF 0500 EDT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005

Unclassified Telegrarp Text M Warlick, Coordinator.

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

1. (U) A total of 117 countries and 12 international

organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or increased offers
of assistance have been made by:

2. Russia offered two additional IL-76 planeloads of

relief goods, including generators, tents, blankets,
bottled water and medical supplies. .
Youngone, aKorean sportswear manufacturer and the largest
foreign 'investor in Bangladesh, offered $100,000 in cash.
Nike is the biggest buyer of Youngone products. (Task
Force)

ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE

3. (U) The Task Force has sent additional cables

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

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ARRIVALS OF ASSISTANCE

4. (U) Thailand's Prime Minister Shinawatra arrives early

this morning at JFK with a planeload of relief supplies,
including blankets and rice. A second Thai plane already
at JFK will carry the supplies on to Little Rock, Arkansas
as requested. (Task Force)

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Thanks very much,· Marcella.

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From: Szymanski, Marcella B
sent: Tuesday,september 13, 2005 7:41 PM
To: Chammas, Judith A
CC: Engelken, StephenC (SA/PB»; Katz, DavidJ (SA/PB); MCCullough, DundasC; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: FW: (CO) IIR 6 925 0091 OS/BANGLADESH OFFERS MILITARY ASSISTANCE TOTHE U.S. FOR DISASTER REUEF (U)

Judy,
I spoke with the Hurricane Katrina Taskforce (9:00am 9/13/05), and rejecting offers has been put on hold at the
moment, but they probably will not be accepting anymore in-kind donations. .
Marcella

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Subject: RE: FW: (CO) OR 6 925 0091 OS/BANGLADESH OFFERS MIUTARY ASSISTANCE TOTHE U.S. FOR DISASTER REUEF (U)

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To all:
On September 13th, we received this proposal via diplomatic note from the MFA. We are
sending it to you by fax this afternoon. Please advise when a decision has been made on this
second offer of assistance from the Government of Bangladesh.
Thank you and regards,
Judy Chammas

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Stev « File: C:\TEMP\NotesTele.TXT » IDavid:
This contains information on theBDG's offer of military engineers andmedical personnel. If possible, will you
be able to transmit this to the Task Force for us?
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Judy

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From: CMS TaskForce1Q
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20051:27 PM RELEASED IN FlTLL
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SUbject: FW: SA Rep. - Cable thanking the BDG for the offer of funds and decline in their offer for
military and medical personnel

Importance:' High

In case you do not have the text, here it is.

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sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 11:38AM
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Subject: FW: SA Rep. - Cable thanking the BOG for the offer of funds and decline in their offer for militaryand medical personnel
Importance: High

You did not ask for this one, but it may be relevant.

Cheers, Andrea

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From: Shah, Tejal N
Sent: Tuesday, september 13, 20057:44 PM
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Cc: SA-Staff-Assistants-DL; Camp, Donald A (SA/FO); Gastright, JohnA; O1ristenson, Richard A; Szymanski, Marcella B (SA/PB)
Subject: SA Rep. - Cable thanking the BOG for the offer of funds and decline in their offer for military and medical personnel

Please pass to SA Rep. on Task Force.

Chuck, please see the attached cable. SNFO clears.

Cable Decline
)RAFT-Bangladesh..

Thank you,
Tejal

Tejal Shah
Staff Assistant
Bureau of South Asian Affairs
Department of State
Phone: 202~736-4486
Fax: 202-736-4333

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DAT~/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 uNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: eMS TaskForce1 P
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20059:07 AM
To: 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'
Cc: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: FEMA to Vet Bangladeshi Offer?

Sonja:

The State Department's Hurricane Task Force has received notice of a Government of Bangladesh offer of 170-200
military personnel, primarily rnedlcaland engineering officers. This includes 3 ten-person medical teams capable of
providing medical support. 1 seven-person aero medical team, two 45-person engineer teams (for debris clearance and
water purification), relief team of 20 army, 20 navy and 10 air force personnel (+34 supporting personnel). Please advise
whetherFEMA will accept this offer.

Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. I'm at 202-647-6611.

Thanks,
Meghan Bradley

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

lEVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
\.TE/CASE 10: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED

..\
 UNCLASSIFIED
Williams, Devin M

From: eMS TaskForce1 P

Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:07 AM
To: 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov' RELEASED IN FULL
Cc:' TaskForce-1
Subject: FEMA to Vet Bangladeshi Offer?

Sonja:

The State Department's Hurricane Task Force has received notice of a Government of
Bangladesh offer of 170-200 military personnel, primarily medical and engineering
officers. This includes 3 ten-person medical teams capable of providing medical support.
1 seven-person aero medical team, two 4S-person engineer teams (for debris clearance and
water purification), relief team of 20 army, 20 navy and 10 air force personnel (+34
supporting personnel). Please advise whether FE~ will accept this offer.

Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions. I'm at 202-647-6611.

Thanks,
Meghan Bradley

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 6
DATEleASE ID: 20 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
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Subject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE
KATRINA FROM FM MORSHED KHAN, (S/ES 200519927)

SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FM

MORSHED KHAN, (S/ES 200519927)

1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM.KHAN. TH~ DEPARTMENT DOES
NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH 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 BANGLADESH'S OFFER TO PROVIDE ONE MILLION USD IN FUNDS AND MILITARY
MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING PERSONNEL. WE WERE PLEASED TO ACCEPT YOUR GENEROUS

ASSISTANCE OF FUNDS AND ARE STILL ASSESSING OUR NEEDS FOR THE REMAINDER OF YOUR GENEROUS
OFFER. WE KNOW THAT BANGLADESH 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

END TEXT.
RICE

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FM SECSTATE WASHOC
TO AMEMBASSY DHAKA IMMEDIATE . ,:-

UNCLAS STATE 168670

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, OPDC, BG

UNCLASSIFIED
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.RELEASED IN FUrl,L UNCLASSIFIED INITIAL
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BEST COPY AVAILABLE APPR: DM

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OFDA:TSTITT PA:CMCDONALD CA:MSHOEMAKER L:PGUTHRIE
RM/FA:JSEGERSON

IMMEDIATE DHAKA

SENSITIVE

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, BG

SUBJECT: TFUSOl: BANGLADESH: ACCEPTANCE OF CASH

CONTRIBUTION AND REFUSAL OF IN-KIND ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 162226

1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see para 3.

2. (SEU) This cable contains the official usa response

to the offers of assistance from the Government of
Bangladesh for Hurricane Katrina and acknowledges the $1
million cash donation to the United States Government.
Embassy Dhaka should deliver the points in para 3 at the
highest appropriate level.

3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
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'

UNCLASSIFIED 2

-- We thank you again for your generous financial

contribution of $1 million to relief efforts. This will
greatly assist those affected by this terrible tragedy.

-- 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 recognize the valuable experience of the personnel

your government has offered and thank you for your
generosity. Upon consultation with USG emergency
management officials, it has been determined that we do
not have a need at this time for your valuable military
medical and engineering personnel. If that situation
changes we will be in touch immediately.

-- The USG has received an outpouring of support from

many nations and international organizations. On behalf
of the United States Government, all Americans, I want to
express heartfelt appreciation for your assistance and
expressions of concern in this trying time.

End points.

yy

'UNCLASSIFIED
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RELEASED IN FULL I a a ~,...,
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Hachey, Shirley P

Heading: State 168670 UNCLASSIFIED IMMEDIATE

SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FM

MORSHED KHAN, (S/ES 200519927)
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM KHAN. THE DEPARTMENT DOES
NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF BANGLADESH 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 RAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS
TRAGIC TIME.

I DEEPLY APPRECIATE BANGLADESH'S OFfER TO PROVIDE ONE MILLION USD IN FUNDS AND MILITARY
MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING PERSONNEL. WE WERE PLEASED TO ACCEPT YOUR GENEROUS
ASSISTANCE OF FUNDS AND ARE STILL ASSESSING OUR NEEDS FOR THE REMAINDER or YOUR GENEROUS
OFFER. WE KNOW THAT BANGLADESH HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT HELP IN THE RELIEI
EFFORT.

I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.

SINCERELY,

CONDOLEEZZA RICE

END TEXT.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE UNCLASSIFIED

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CA.SE lD: 28 JUL 2006 200503991
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TAGS:PREL, oppe, BG

lTNCLASSIFIED
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+~OZZUZ7TI T-300 P.COI F-050

QL3lo/\
Phone: (202J 244-0783 EMBASSY Or: THe
PEOPLE'S REPUBl../C OF BANGLADESH
FaJt: (202) 244-5366 . 3510 Inrernstloflsl Drive. NW
WiJSMngrofl, D.C. 200DB
E-mail: tJaflglBGmbtbOl.com
WebsiTe: www,bangladoOI.Org .
RELEASED IN FlJLL
No. BEWIPOU199

The EmbassY of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in WashingtOn DC prcscntJ its

compliments to the OS Department of Stare and hL'I the honor to state that the Prime
Minister of Bangladesh. Hon'bleBegum ~ Zia, bas announc:ed the dOlWiOD ofone .
million US dollars to help relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Katrina that bas
devastated someareasofthe United State!.

The Embassy has furIhcr the honor to state that the Government of BaD~esh is ready
to provide the services of skilled JIWlpower including medical doctors aDd engineers to
help post-hurricane relief and rehabilitation program. These personnel can be flown in
witbiD shott notice ifrequestcd by the UnitedStates Government,

The Embassy avaih itself of this opportunity to resew to the Depaz1m.eDt the assurances
ofits highest eonsideration. .

1~~t.200S

The US Department of S~
.
.{
•
Washington DC.
(Attention: Bangladesh Desk Officer.)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991 tTNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
fU=llL\
Chol, Martino I
From: Szymanski, Marcella B
trnLEAS~
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:07 PM
To: Chammas, Judith A; McCullough, Dundas C
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB)); Taskforce-t
Subject: Corrected routing number for Hurricane Katrina Aid -Bangladesh

Judy,
There was a mistake with the routing number for sending funds directly to the USG, cable (state 163278) . The correct
information is as follows: '
-- UPON RECEIPT OF CONFIRMATION FROM THE TASK FORCE FOR THE HOST GOVERNMENT TO
TRANSMIT FUNDS, POST SHALL ADVISE HOST GOVERNMENT TO TRANSMIT THE FUNDS - IN
U.S. DOLLARS ONLY -- VIA WIRE TRANSFER USING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

RECEIVER (BENEFICIARY) FINANCIAL INSTITUTION ABA ROUTING NUMBER: 0210-3000-4

BENEFICIARY BANK: TREAS NYC BENEFICIARY NAME: 19000001

AMOUNT: $

THE DONATION MUST BE IN US. DOLLARS RATHER THAN FOREIGN CURRENCY TO PREVENT
DIFFICULTIES WITH THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS.

·····Orlginal Message---
From: CMS TaskForce10
sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 1:12 PM
To: Szymanski, Marcella B; TaskForce-1
ce Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»(Maln State); TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: Request for update on Status of Katrina Aid Offers from Pakistan and Bangladesh

Per our telconf., I understand the BOG wants to send the funds directly to the USG. An ALDAC will be coming out shortly
with a revised routing number for governments that wish to contribute to the USG direclly. The routing number that went
out yesterday had an extra zero. Please ask the embassy to share the ~ew routing instructions with the BOG.

Pakistan's offer of a medical team cannot be accepted (none of the medical teams offered by other countries have been
accepted). At this point FEMA is suffering logistical saturation and will probably not be asking for anything specific from
Pakistan right away. If Pakistan wants to make a more specific offer, we will pass it on. Thanks Deb

From: Szymanski, Marcella B

sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 12:33 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB»
Subject: Request for update on Status of Katrina Aid Offers from Pakistanand Bangladesh

What is the status of the offer from the BDG for the $1 million? Has this been transferred already?
What is the update on the offer from Pakistan? Do they have more specifics besides a medical team?

Marcella Szymanski
Desk Officer - Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs
Phone: 202-647-8092
Fax: 202-647-3001

----Original Message-----
From: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:50 AM
To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SNPB); Szymanski, Marcella'B
Cc: Sollers, Amanda M
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
.DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Subject: FW: Statusof KatrinaAid Offers

We've gotten offers from both Pk and BOG.

From: Christenson, Richard A (SA)

Sent: Tuesday, September 06,200511:29 AM
To: Blake, Donald E; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»; Moon, Patrick S
Cc: Schlosser, John K (SA/RA); Schwartz, Larry (SA/PPD)
Subject: Status of Katrina Aid Offers

To prepare Christina for her 2:30 meeting with the Secretary on hurricane aid, please send me a summary of where
each of your countries' aid offers stand, and include any useful background you may have gotten via exchanges with
your Embassies. Please give me your input by noon if possible; phone me if you'd like to discuss.

Regards,

Dick Christenson

2
UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForce10
Sent: Tuesday, September 06. 20051:12 PM
To: Szymanski, Marcella B; TaskForce-1
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB»(Main State); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Request for update on Status of Katrina Aid Offers from Pakistan and Bangladesh

Per our telconf., I understand the BDG wants to send the funds directly to the USG. An ALDAC will be coming out shortly
with a revised routing number for governments that wish to contribute to the USG directly. The routing number that went
out yesterday had an extra zero. Please ask the embassy to share the new routing instructions with the BOG.

Pakistan's offer of a medical team cannot be accepted (none of the medical teams offered by other countries have been
accepted). At this point FEMA is suffering logistical saturation and will probably not be asking for anything specific from
Pakistan right away. If Pakistan wants to make a more specific offer, we will pass it on. Thanks Deb

From: Szymanski, Marcella B

Sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 12:33 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB))
Subject: Requestfor update on Status of Katrina Aid Offersfrom Pakistan and Bangladesh

What is the status of the offer from the BOG for the $1 million? Has this been transferred already?
What is the update on the offer from Pakistan? Do they have more specifics besides a medical team?

Marcella Szymanski
Desk Officer - Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs
Phone: 202-647-8092
Fax: 202-647-3001

····-original Message···-
From: Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB»
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:50 AM
To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); SzymanskI, Marcella B
Cc: Sollers, Amanda M I
Subject: FW: Statusof Katrina Aid Offers I.
We've gotten offers from both Pk and BOG.
I
I
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sent: Tuesday, September 06,200511:29 AM I
To: Blake, Donald E; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB)); Moon, Patrick S
Cc: Schlosser, John K (SA/RA); Schwartz, Larry (SA/PPD)
Subject: Status of Katrina Aid Offers I . .
To prepare Christina for her 2:30 meeting with the Secretary on hurricane aid, please send me a summary of where
each of your countries' aid offers stand. and include an~ useful background you may have gotten via exchanges with
your Embassies. Please give me your input by noon if 1oSSible; phone me if you'd like t~ discuss.

Regards, I

Dick Christenson

I
I

I
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE I
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 11
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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Cable Text:
CONf'I ElEI~'i'HI,b
TELEGRAM September 08, 2005

To: DIA WASHINGTON DC- IMMEDIATE

Action: INR

From: - IMMEDIATE)

TAGS: None

Captions: None

Subject: ~b)(2r:"'1':;;j~1i'i:;1;:illi:j:i:,'i!:1r;Jj':'J;1;;~t;';;;,~BANGLADESHOFFERS MILITARY ASSISTANCE

TO THE U.S. fOR DISASTER RELIEF (U)

Ref: None

TED4683
ACTION INR-OO

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TEDE-OO VCE-OO AC-OO NEA-OO PM-OO ACE-OO FMPC-OO
SP-OO SSO-OO T-OO SA-OO DTe-OO PMB-OO 1000W
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COUNTRY: (U) BANGLADESH (BG).

IPSP: (U) IFC1561j IFC1562.

SUBJ: ~.~)(2) ,.;ii,;'iili~ii~:J)~"I:ii:)i;,'l::;:f,,:',>o/;IBANGLADESH 9FFERS MILITARY

ASSISTANCE TO THE U.S. FOR DISASTER RELIEF (U)

WARNING: (U) THIS IS AN INFORMATION REPORT, NOT FINALLY

EVALUATED INTELLIGENCE. REPORT CLASSIFIED
CON FIe E N ¥,I h L.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

001: ~ 20050907.

SUMMARY: ~ THE BANGLADESH MILITARY HAS PROPOSED A PLAN

INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 170-200 PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE
RELIEF SUPPORT TO THE U. S ..AREAS A~FECTED BY HURRICANE
KATRINA. [~b )(2)' "'. i '.J"k',i,; ,J I
,}:,',:;",:0';~''ilt:''~':

TEXT: 1. ~~,~)(~Xj""";,j;'iii'i;:"i,;.~;,,,;, '\'{~" <i{;;ii'~·Y,,:':·\l:'~t;':·, "";'''''~;i',,,,;;,;';:1

PRESENTED A PROPOSAL THAT THE BANGLADESH ARMED FORCES
DIVISION DEVELOPED THE PREVIOUS DAY OFFERING MILITARY
ASSISTANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FOR DISASTER RELIEF IN THE
SOUTHERN STATES. r9?\:);: «,;~.:1i)'·';r ' .':' ':~';ii~':,:ji:\IORGANIZATION
CHART SHOWING 170-200 MILITARY MEMBERS COMPRISED OF
MEDICAL AND ENGINEERING PERSONNEL PRIMARILY, BUT INCLUDING
SOME SUPPORT STAFF AND A LOGISTICAL ELEMENT; ~b)(2)\,.:,.:, I
THAT THE PROPOSAL WOULD BE OFFICIALLY PRESENTED BY THE
FOREIGN MINISTER. THE SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THIS PROPOSAL
ARE AS FOLLOWS -

A. ~ THREE TEN-PERSON MEDICAL TEAMS CAPABLE OF

·0

PROVIDING LEVEL ONE MEDICAL SUPPORT AND ONE SEVEN-PERSON

AERO MEDICAL TEAM.

B. ~ TWO 45-PERSON ENGINEER TEAMS FOR DEBRIS CLEARANCE

WITH WATER PURIFICATION CAPABILITY. ACCORDING TO SOURCE
THESE INDIVIDUALS WOULD BE TRAINED AND CAPABLE OF
OPERATING HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND BOATS. THEY WOULD NOT BRING
ANY EQUIPMENT, BUT WOULD USE EQU~PMENT ALREADY EXISTING IN
THE AREA.

C. ~. AN ADMIN AND LOGISTICS DETACHMENT WITH A RELIEF

DISTRIBUTION TEAM OF 20 ARMY, 20 NAVY AND 10 AIR FORCE
PERSONNEL AND 5 INFLATABLE BOATS. THIS DETACHMENT WOULD
ALSO HAVE SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION PERSONNEL ON THE ORDER
OF 34 PERSONNEL.

D. ~ THE ENTIRE TASK FORCE WOULD BE COMMANDED BY A

LIEUTENANT COLONEL WITH A STAFF OF SEVEN.

2. ~ SOURCE A THEN POSED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS TO RO

REGARDING THIS OFFER OF SUPPORT.

A. ""iW SOURCE ASKED IF THE US COULD PROVIDE

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE U.S. USING MILITARY AIR.
SOURCE STATED THAT THEY WORKED OUT THE TRAVEL USING THEIR
OWN C-130 AIRCRAFT AND DETERMINED IT WOULD TAKE
APPROXIMATELY SEVEN DAYS TO REACH THE U.S.

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MOVEMENT/TRANSPORTATION OF THE BANGLADESH CONTINGENT IN
THE U.S.

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D. ~ MODES OF COMMUNICATION FOR THE

CONTINGENT WHILE IN THE U.S. SPECIFICALLY, HOW WOULD THE
CONTINGENT BEST COMMUNICATE WITH THE RELIEF COORDINATING
LEADERSHIP.

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DETERIORATION OF LAW AND ORDER IN THE Jl.FFECTED AREAS Jl.ND
ASKED ABOUT SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS THAT MIGHT BE PROVIDED
FOR THE CONTINGENT.

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RE~IEF GOODS WOULD BE ALLOWED INTO THE U.S. FOR THE
MISSION.
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COUNTRY: ~ BANGLADESH (BG).

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ASSISTANCE TO THE U.S. FOR DISASTER RELIEF (U)

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Additional Addressees: ;
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Distribution:

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Attached please find a few examples from South Asia.

India
On September 5, 2005 the Press Office widely distributed a press release (attached) that said that the U.S. Ambassador
David C. Mulford met with Foreign Secretary Saran to express the appreciation of President Bush and the American
people for India's gracious offers of assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Ambassador said that "India's
offers of help are sincerely appreciated and say much about the heart and spirit of India and the deepening of people-
to-people ties between our two countries." The release said that the U.S. Government has accepted the Indian
government's offer of $5 million to the American Red Cross for use in disaster relief in the wake of the hurricane. As
a result, the national wire agencies Press Trust of India and United News of India carried the release the same day. It .
also was placed in "The Hindu" (eire. 80,000) "The Statesman" (circ. 15,225) and Hindi daily "Navbharat Times"
(circ.: 485,000) on September 6.

« File: pr090605.htm »
Bangladesh
So far, the Charge made remarks on La} Golap - a television program on BlV. The papers have quoted former
Ambassador Thomas acknowledging the contribution (some used Embassy press release, some used a version
prepared by a local wire service.) Here in Bangladesh Ambassador Thomas's remarks still carry a lot of weight. The
Charge will also give thanks at the beginning of a talk at AMCHAM on Wednesday.

Maldives
On September 7, 2005 the Press Office at Embassy Colombo widely distributed a press release (attached) that said the
Charge' d'Affaires to Sri Lanka and the Maldives James F. Entwistle expressed gratitude to the Government and
people of Maldives for their generous and heartfelt pledge of assistance to hurricane victims in the U.S,. Foreign
Minister Ahmed Shaheed and Finance Minister Qasim Ibrahim presented a $25,000 check to Mr. Entwistle to pass on
to the American Red Cross. Mr. Entwistle stated,'''Hurricane Katrina is oneof the worst natural disasters in United
States history. We greatly appreciate the Maldives' hand of friendship and support for the victims of Katrina. The
Maldives' desire to help relieve the suffering of our citizens while still burdened with its own tsunami recovery efforts
illustrates the growing frien~ship between our two countries."

Further, A/5 Christina Rocca expressed her heartfelt gratitude in a taped message that will be broadcast at the
opening of U~Maldives Friendship week .on September 26.

«File; 20050907.doc»
Sri Lanka
Post has made available Secretary Rice's remarks, including her praise of Sri Lanka, to the media, and will continue to
push our talking points on the administration's response to the tragedy.

Pakistan
SA/PPD will ask Pakistan for additional feedback on how theirAmbassadors, pAOs, etc expressed appreciation to
the media and public for Pakistan's assistance. However, in the United States, Secretary Rice expressed her
\ appreciationin general terms to President Musharraf on September 12. Expressing gratitude was also listed as a key
objective during a lunch meeting that A/S Wayne had with the Pakistani bilateral investment treaty delegation today
(September 13). Expressing sincere thanks is also likely to take place at the U~Pakistan business council luncheon on
September 15th in New York (president Musharraf, FM Kasuri and Ambassador Karamat will be present among
others.) .

Mghanistan
On September 4, 200S the Press Office widely distributed a press release (see .
<http://kabul.usembassy.gov/pr090405.html>) that said Ambassador Neumann said, "On behalf of the US Embassy,
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the people of Afghanistan. Their compassion and generosity bears
testimony to the strength of the ties between our two peoples."

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O'Herron, Petra C

From: CMS TaskForce1E

Sent: . Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:49 AM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: FW; Status request - Bangladesh & Pakistan

···--Origlnal Message---
From: CMS TaskForcelE
sent: Saturday, september 10, 20053:28 AM
To: 'rmtkatrina_dmr@ofda.net'; ·rmtkabina...,pc'; 'rmtkabinaJTfl@ofda.net'; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcelO
Subject: Status request - Bangladesh &.Pakistan

Can you provide update on the status of the offers of these two countries?

Pakistan - tents, blankets. sheets: awaiting formal approval from FEMA?

Bangladesh - military personnel in various technical specialties: awaiting any response from FEMA?

Many thanks - Barbara Howald

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino'l
From: eMS TaskForce1 0
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 6:27 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: SA End of Shift Report 2300-0700 (Sept 13)

SA End of Shift Report 2300-0700 (Sept 13)

Cables:

• Bangladesh: Thank you cable needs to be drafted/senUo Bangladesh once confirmation of wire transfer of
Bangladeshi donation is received.

. Pending OfferslNeed to close the loop:

• India: Assistance flight scheduled to land in Little Rock at 1930 on Sept 13. Must work out PO details. Is there Indian
press 0':1 plane or in Little Rock? Will there be U.S. press coverage?

• Pakistan: Still working on in-kind offer of tents, bed sheets, pillows, plastic sheets, and water coolers. Paks allocated
$500,000 for in-kind assistance, expending $200,000 on these items. FEMA has declined them. Must follow up with
Red Cross to see if they would accept all or part of shipment. Transport is big problem. Pakistan is willing to pay for
commercial transport, but cost approx $400,000 • exceeding value of goods - and it would take a week. Paks
requested w~ look into U.S. military transport, but U.S. mil can not/not transport is cost exceeds value. Must still look
into possibility of U.S. mil "opportunity" flight - l.e., flight returning empty to U.S. from South Asia region. But this does
not seem likely. Total weight of shipment is 55 tons, of which 38 tons are tents. If we don't take the tents, shipment
costs should drop - but so will the shipment value. If Red Cross completely rejects offers, probably should prepare
cable declining in-kind offer.

• Sri Lanka: Still waiting for FEMA to vet in-kind offer of tea bags and medical assistance?

• Bangladesh: Matrix shows still waiting for FEMA to vet offer of military medical and engineering teams

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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