UNCLASSIFIED

Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Friday, September 16, 20()5 5:48 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: SES-O eMS
SUbject: . FW: TF1: EAP Issues 9/16120051500·

>----------
>From: Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina)
>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 5:48:47 PM
>To: 'OMS TaskForce1-0irector';
>Cc: SES-O_CMS
>Subject: RE: TF1: EAP·Issues 9/16/2005 1500
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
We have arranged for Thai two to visit affected area on Sat and Sunday to arrive tonight.
JGS

From: eMS TaskForce1-Director

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 4:40 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SES-O CMS
SUbject:FW: TFl: EAP Issues 9/16/2005 1500

From: . eMS TaskForce1K

Sent: Fr1day, September 16, 2005 3:03 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1K
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1: EAP Issues 9/16/2005 1500

EAP
Issues Task Force 1

September 16, 2005

0700-1500
EAP Rep: Gavin A. Sundwall

OUTSTANDI~G ISSUES

Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for

hurricane relief. Once the funds are received the Embassy will deposit them into the
Department's account (account information already provided) and notify us via diplomatic
note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit
confirmed.

French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. Aldac on
refusal of assistance offers likely, but make sure TF US~l shift coordinator knows.

Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally. declined until after Secretary Rice
meets with her Japanese c?unterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.

Samoa: TFI instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of
$10,000 to the Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who should forward it to the American Red
Cross. Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will forward it to the American Red Cross.
Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out after
acknowledgement of receipt of donation.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 03 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 '1'- ) h UNCTAS~IVIED . d
T h e~ an~: 1 T e Secretary accepted the orter o~Tta~ Forens1c Experts. HHS has ecl~ned
'
their services. Desk is working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the
region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confirm the FEMA has given final approval for the gift
of the corn and notify Susan Sutton, PolCouns in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins, Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the corn to Little
Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep following up on the approval; EAP rep to notify Embassy
Bangkok and Thai desk Officer.

LOG

08:30: Laos: BCEL will convert bank draft for $25,000 without bank fee. OF-158 will be
generated by bank after receipt of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in
State 164963.

08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team
will tour affected areas.

09:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still
pending.

09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on Thailand's Katrina Assistance.
Thailand portion of Matrix copied and sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov.

10:00: Emailed Tim Harley in Samoa instructions that the Government of Independent Samoa
should make its $10,000 donation to the local Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will
forward it to the American Red Cross.

10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer, who said that East Timor is praying for
hurricane victims but is not in a position to make ,a financial donation.

12:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still
pending.

12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.

14:18: FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still pending.

UNCLASSIFIED
 . UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M

From: CMS TaskForce1-Director

Sent: Friday, September 16, 20057:28 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SES-O CMS
.Subject: FW: EAP Wrap up

>
>'::F:-r-o-m-:----:C=M~S~T=a-s;-k'::F:-o-r-c-e-:1-:K::---------""""--
>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:51 PM
>To: McFeeters, Brian D(Main State 5210)
>Cc: Katrina Working Group; TaskForce-l
>Subject: EAP Wrap up
>
>Brian,
>
>Here are the outstanding items:
>
>Laos: Need to follow-up with desk and post about status of the deposit of the $25,000 Lao
donation and acceptance and/or thank you message.
>
>Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for
hurricane relief. Once the funds are received the Embassy will deposit them into the
Department's account (account information already provided) and notify us via -dipIomatic
note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit
confirmed.
>
>French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going. out at this
time, although the French desk prepared a draft.
>
>Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until aft~r Secretary Rice
meets with her Japanese counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.
>
>Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of
$10,000 to the Samoan chapter of the Red Cross, which should forward it to the American
Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that thank you message (already drafted) can go
out after donation. If Samoan Red Cross cannot accept the donation on behalf of the
American Red Cross, Embassy Samoa may need to accept it for the American Red Cross
following guidance in State 164963. Because of local banking practices, the Samoan
government may need to contribute in local currency to avoid substantial exchange loss.
>
>Thailand: The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined
their services. Desk is working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the
region with a Thai delegation. (The corn is accepted. Cable is outgoing. Should require
no further action.)
>
>Have a good weekend. I've got log print-outs and some other documents I'll pass you on
Monday.
>
>Joe Murphy
>RSP
>

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 03 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: eMS TaskForce1 K
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:54 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: . TaskForce-1
Subject: Attn Logger: Brunei Donation $1 million

FROM BANDAR 00453

(SBU) MFA Political II Acting Director Alihashim Yusof contacted Charge on September 15 with an
update onBrunei's contribution to Katrina disaster relief. The GOB will contribute $1 million to
relief efforts, deposited through the U.S. Treasury Department. The GOB asks that its
Embassy in Washington make any public announcement regarding this contribution.
HAWK[NS

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

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

Choi, Martino I
From: Aggeler, Brian C
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20054:53 PM
To: 'CMS TaskForce 1K' .
Cc: McCollum, Portia E; Dickey, Angela R; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Draft.Cable - Acceptance B r u n e i . R E L E A S E D IN FULL
. Thanks, Joe - I left a message over at the Brunei embassy (they close at 4:30) about the dip note and will follow up with
them tomorrow. I did indeed raise the preference for donations to Red Cross with the embassy here and they indicated
the Sultan would prefer to donate to the USG.
All the best, .
ba

From: CMS TaskForeelK

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 4:44 PM
To: Aggeler, BrianC(Main State 5206) .
Cc: McCollum, Portia E(Main State 5210); DIckey, Angela R(Main State 5210); TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Draft cable - Acceptance Brunei

Thanks Brian,

As we discussed, the procedure is that the Brunei embassy should send us a dip note notifying us of their deposit when
they make it. We will then reply with a dip note; a "thank you" cable would follow. The coordinator wanted to ensure that
we had expressed our preference that money be given to the Red Cross. I told him that you had discussed this with the
embassy and that the GOB replied that it would rather give the money to the USG. Joe Murphy

From: Aggeler, Brian C

sent: . Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:54 PM
To: 'CMS TaskForcelK'
cc: McCollum, Portia E; Dickey, Angela R
. Subject: RE: Draft cable - Acceptance Brunei

HeY,Lynn, .
I talked to the Brunei embassy and they already have the routing number to make the donation - I passed it to them last
week in response to an earlier cable indicating their intent to donate. They said they have not received the funds from
Brunei yet but when they do they'll go ahead and deposit them according to these instructions. so is it possible to rework
this into a simpler "thank you" we can send out when the funds are received? If there's not a template for this, I'm happy to
give it a shot.
I also asked about an announcement - the Brurieians said they will not be making a public announcement of their
donation, but they would like to be included on the list of contributors. Any way to get them on there?
Many thanks!
ba
From: CMS TaskForce1 K .
sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:26 PM
To: Aggeler, BrianC(Main State 5206)
cc: McCollum; Portia E(Main State 5210)
SubjeCt: Draft cable -Acceptance Brunei

Brian - Please review the attached draft cable and run through the EAP/FO for clearance.

Thank you,

Lynn Nelson
TF1 EAP Rep
9/15 0700-1500 Shift

« File: Cable - Acceptance Brunei.doc »

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
'llF Lt~l
ULt!A~t!n fIq= PULL
From: CMS TaskForce1 K
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 4:44 PM
To: Aggeler, Brian C(Main State 5206)
Cc: McCollum, Portia E(Main State 5210); Dickey, Angela R(Main State 5210); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Draft Cable - Acceptance Brunei '

Thanks Brian,

As we discussed, the procedure is that the Brunei embassy should send us a dip note notifying us of their deposit when
. they make it. We will then reply with a dip note; a "thank you" cable would follow. The coordinator wanted to ensure that
we had expressed our preference that money be given to the Red Cross. I told him that you had discussed this with the
embassy and that the GOB replied that it would rather give the money to the USG. Joe Murphy

From: Aggeler, Brian C

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:54 PM
To: 'CMS TaskForcelK'
Cc: McCollum, Portla E; Dickey, Angela R
'Subject: .RE: Draft: cable - Acceptance Brunei

Hey.Lynn, '
I talked to the Brunei embassy and they already have the routing number to make the donation - I passed it to them last
week in response to an ear1ier cable indicating their intent to donate. They said they have not received the funds from
Brunei yet but when they do they'll go ahead and deposit them according to these instructions. so is it possible to rework
this into a simpler "thank you" we can send out when the funds are received? If there's not a template for this, I'm happy to
give it a shot.
I also asked about an announcement - the Bruneians said they will not be making a public announcement of their
donation, but they would like to be included on the list of contributors. Any way to get them on there?
Many thanks!
ba

From: CMS TaskForcelK

sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:26 PM
To: Aggeler, BrianqMaln State 5206)
Cc: MCCollum, Portia E(Main State 5210)
Subject: Draft cable - Acceptance Brunei

Brian - Please review the attached draft cable and run through the EAP/FO for clearance.

Thank you,

Lynn Nelson
TF1 EAP Rep
9/150700-1500 Shift

.« File: Cable - Acceptance BruneLdoc »

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORlTY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 lJNCLASSIFIED INITIALS

APPR: AD
DRAFT: 8CA
CLR 1:' 8~
CLR 2: DA
CLR 3': RV
CLR 4: DB

UNCLASSIFIED
LTllJ~
EAP/MTS:BCAGGELER
RELEASED IN FULL' -
09/27/05, 647-4932
EAP:ADICKEY

EAP/MTS:BMCFEETERSi EAP/RSP:DATKINSONi L:RVISEKi

RM:DBORDLEY (INFO)

IMMEDIATE BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR; ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, BX

SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE FROM

BRUNEI

REF: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 453

1. (SaU) This is an action request - see para 2.

2. (Sau) This cable contains the official USG response to

the Sultanate of Brunei's assistance for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan should deliver the
points' in para 3 at the highest appropriate level.

3. (SBU) Talking points for use with GOB:

The U.S. Government is most appreciative of the

generous assistance from the Sultanate of Brunei in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. We accept your generous
offer in the amount of $1 million.

-- TheUSG has received an outpouring of support from many

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

UNCLASSIFIED

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUNIMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 lJNCLASSIFIED
Bentes, Julianna W
I.

From: Gehrenbeck, David L

Sent: . Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:50 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Katrina Working Group
SUbject: State 188671 - RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE FROM BRUNEI

PTP9872

UNCLASSIFIED PTP9872

PAGE 01 STATE 188671 1304552

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SSO(OO) SS(OO) SWCI(OO)
==================== 130454Z OCT 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIES:OOO)

ORIGIN EAP·OO

INFO LOG-OO COR-DO NP-OO AF-OO AGRE-OO AID-OO AMAD-OO

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UTED-OO FDRE-01 FEMA-01 FOE-OO VC-OO HHS-01 H-OO
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188671
, SOURCE: CBLEXCLS.000380
DRAFTED BY: EAP/MTS:BAGGELAR
APPROVED BY: TFUS01:DMCCARTHY
EAP/MTS:BMCFEETERS
EAP/RSP:DATKINSON
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- FM SECSTATE WASHOC
TO AMEMBASSY BANOAR SERI BEGAWAN

UNCLAS STATE 188671

SENSITIVE

COR R E C TED COP Y - SENSITIVE CAPTION ADDED

E.O. 12958: N/A

• TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, BX
SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE FROM
BRUNEI

REF: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAI'l 453

1. (SBU)This is an action request - see para 2.

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

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED'
DATE/CASE In: 10 AUG 2006200503991
 ~'
,,
UNCLASSIFIED
Sultanate of Brunei's assistance for Hurricane Katrina.
, Embassy
Bandar Seri Begawan should deliver the points in para 3 at
the
highest appropriate level.

3. (SBU) Talking points for use with GOB:

-- The U.S. Government is most appreciative of the generous

assistance from the Sultanate of Brunei in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina. We accept your generous offer in the
amount of $1 million.

-- The USG has received an outpouring of support from many

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

UNCLASSIFIED

UNC~ASSIFIED
From: Atkinson. David R
Sent: Wednesday. September 07,20055:42 PM
To: Aggeler. Brian C
Cc: EAP-PMBS-Office-DL; EAP-IET-Office-DL; Hawkins. Jeffrey J (Brunei): TaskForce-1; John,
Eric G (EAP/FO) .
SUbject: RE: OFFER OF CASH DONATION FROM THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI

Brian,

Thanks for taking this on this afternoon, it was pretty hectic all around.

From: Aggeler, Brian C

sent: Wednesday, September 07,20055:30 PM
To: Atkinson, David R
Cc: EAP-PMBS-Office-DL; EAP-IET-Office-DL; Hawkins, Jeffrey J (Brunei); TaskForce-I; John, Eric G (EAP/FO)
SUbject: OFFER OF CASH DONATION FROM THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI

Following up on the Sultan's intention to give money for hurricane relief operations. the Bruneian embassy called today to
request information on transferring funds. We provided the instructions and routing information contained in State 164468,
and will report details of cash transfers as we receive them. .
Brian Aggeler
EAP/MTS

« File: (CO) BANDAR SER 431 »

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
 lJNCLASSIFIED INITIALS

APPR: AD ok.
DRAFT: BeA
CLR 1: BM ok.
RELEASED IN FULL CLR 2:
CLR 3;
DA
RV ok.
CLR 4: DB ok.

UNCLASSIFIED

EAP/MTS:BCAGGELER
09/27/05, 647-49~2
EAP:ADICKEY

EAP/MTS:BMCFEETERSj EAP/RSP:DATKINSONj L:RVISEKj

RM:DBORDL~Y (INFO)

IMMEDIATE BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, PREL, BX

SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE FROM

BRUNEI

REF: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 453

1. (SBU) This is an action request - see para 2. '

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

the Sultanate of Brunei's assistance for Hurricane
Katrina. Embassy Bandar Seri Begawan should deliver the
points in para 3 at the highest appropriate level.

3. (SaU) Talking points for use with GOB:

The U.S. G'overnment is most appreciative of the

generous assistance from the Sultanate of Brunei in the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. ,We accept your generous
offer in the amount of $1 million.

-- The USG has received an outpouring of support from many

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

UNCLASSIFIED

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of 1

RELEASED IN FULL
Hart, Geneva R

From: Atl,<inson, David R

Sent: Wednesday, November 02,20056:10 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina Working Group
Subject: RE: Offer Status Summary 10 12 OS.xls/ NEED UPDATE!!! GAO

Deborah, .

. We're not sure why Brunei is still listed as unanswered. We forwarded a Brunei cable back in September to the Task Force for
transmission (please see Atkinson-McCarthy email Sept. 28) It disappeared from the fist but has mysteriously reappeared. Are
wetalking about the same otter? Please advise. 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(WHA/FO)

sent: Wednesday, November 02,20055:41 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina Working Group
Subject: RE: Offer Status Summary 10 12 OS.xls/ NEED UPDATE!!! GAO

AU, we are on the hook to respond to GAO. Pls give me updates.

From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Tuesday, November 01,20053:07 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
SUbject: Offer Status Summary 10 12 OS.xls/ NEED UPDATE

Please provide an update of where we stand on the attached. I know many of the WHA posts have been responded to. PIs let me
know by COB tomorrow.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINI~
DATE/CASE In: 30 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
6/21/2006
 UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of 1

RELEASED IN FULL
Norman, Alain G

From: Norman, Alain G

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

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

As you may know, I'm currently sub'ing for Michelle, and I was reviewing the materials she left me. As I
understand it, here's about where we stand (other than ELiR countries, which I've been following, and SA, which
all seem to be completed):
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South Africa • Acceptance cable in progress? !JMh:h·... "-
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
EAP . ~a 1ft ,."
Brunei - Acceptance cable In progress? . DATE/CASE ID: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
Fr. Polynesia - 100% decline cable in progress?"
Philippines - 100% decline cable in progress? -1,~ IJo.. 11--'- 8
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Jordan - sleve: Weren'~u getting in touch with OFDAIFEMA about accepting something? tIfltJlMtt .. J~ (r"JtI,,.uJ)
Libya - OFAC ok pending? qt. :J. 17~ ~Dl.
Morocco -100% decline cable in progress? £~1. 4- '76d~7

WHA A",nJ~ a
Barbados - Ed, weren't you going to send me some info so I could ping somebody else? ~"t~;',­
Brazil - 100% decline cable In progress? "'''ftut ~,I .../I:Jr,'"
Dominica - 100% decline cable in progress?
Ecuador - 100% decline cable in progress?
EI Salvador -100% decline cable in progress?{~.4II.r)
Guatemala - 100% decline cable in progress? ('ot "'IIJ
Jamaica - I know, I know, a mil-mil Issue ...:) 1~1' ....t ~ 7-.,. ~ ~~ ?
Nicaragua • 100% decline cable in progress?
Panama - 100% decline cable in progress?......pJ
Paraguay - 100% decline cable in,progress?
St. V & Gs - Acceptance cable In progress?
~t.-tAA.. - ,~~ ~ ~:
·(For these, perhaps YOU'll need to check with S/ES-CR's Natalie Chagnon, if she already received the cable to go
out.)

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

Many thanks. 18-11.. "J: -:J. t~7"'tJ (fhI."J)

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10/17/2005
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 UNCLASSIFIED .
Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN hfR~ ~4
From: CMS TaskForce1K . B6
Sent: Thursday. September 15, 2005 3:07 PM
To: TaskForC&-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EAP End of Shift Report 9/15 0700-1500

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 15, 2005
700 -1500
EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

BRUNEI - Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 14:26 below)

FRENCH POLYNESIA: Draft cable to Suva to decline personnel assistance (on unclass side). Sent cable to EAP Front
Office. Pending FO clearance.

JAPAN: Tokyo 4980 reports new Japan offer of 60 water pump trucks and their crews. Pending bureau clearances on
rejection cable (See 12:10 below)

KOREA: Respond to TF1 CMS rep with response to media presence question (see 14:15 below).

LAO - See 10:46 & 14:47 log entries. Appropriate cable w!ll need to be drafted after clarification of donation is received.

SAMOA: Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 12:50 below) .

THAILAND: (1) Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per Slate 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining
offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai team is already here, at request of 5, and so is the PM. HHS and FEMA have
reviewed but found no task suitable. Taskforce is still working possibility of imbedding some of the Thai team with the
State rep to FEMAlBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team. USAID Ops center called and said team
leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah McCarty discussed with Amb. Sullivan and will follow
up with Amb to discuss possibility of sending one or two representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only.
Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps determined per Dlrector/Amb call. And draft e-mail to
interested parties per Higgins

THAILAND: (2) See 10:30 note below. Follow up (a) with OFDA to confirm ESF-6 acceptance to be pass through recipient
to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock; and (b) with Desk (Melanie Higgins) that Thailand agrees to provide transport of
the corn to Little Rock. .

EAPLOG

14:47 Lao: Embassy received check made out to USG. Instructed desk to determine what Embassy plans are. If they plan
to cash & donate to Red Cross. they need to inform us. If they plan to deposit and send via fund cite.lhey need to wait for
our acceptance cable.

14:42 - Mongolia desk confirms separate Thank You letter by Secretary is in clearance now. Desk states no need for
cable.

14:32 - Draft cable accepting $50,000 per Ulaanbaatar 489 sent to desk (Katia Bennett) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.

14:30 - Per unclass e-mail Samoa willing to donate money to where ever we direct, but desk feels that Samao would
prefer to donate to USG.

14:26 - Draft Cable accepting $1 million per Bandar 453 sent to desk (Brian Aggeler) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.
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14:15 - Per CMS request, sent e-mail to Andrew Hyde requesting information on media presence at Korean flight to
Oklahoma which was bet by Diplomat in residence, Vlad Sambaiew.

14:05 - Confirmed with Thailand Desk Officer (Melanie Higgins) that shipment needs to go to LiWe Rock AFB.

. 13:45 - Confirmed that State 169095 responding to Cambodia donation of $20,000 was sent. Updated matrix.

12:50 - Spoke with Dan Ricci (ANP). Cable is pending Front Office clearance. FO wanted additional confirmation from
Apia that donation had taken place and whom donation was given to (i.e. Red Cross, USG, etc.)

12:10 - Prepared Japan draft rejection of water pump trucks and forwarded to Wendell Albright for Bureau clearances.

10:46 -: Sent e-mail to Jonathan Weyer requesting additional info (see unclasse-mail). After receipt of info, cable will need
to be drafted formally accepting donation.

10:30 - OFDA confirmed that Thai corn offer will be accepted with 2 provisions: 1. ESF-6 to be the recipient and the Thai's
must transport to LiWe Rock, Ak. Currently Thai transportation only to New York. Confirmed with Melanie Higgins that
.ESF-6 should be the forwarding agency to forward to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock. Melanie will work with
Embassy Bangkok on the transportation issue. '

10:00 - Received phone call from Kaye Kramer (202-298-4799: Bl

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Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1: EAP Issues 9/16120051500

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 16, 2005

070Q..1500
EAP Rep: Gavin A. Sundwall

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. Once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed.

French PolynesIa: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. A1dac on refusal of assistance offers
likely. but make sure TF US-1 shift coordinator knows.

Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until after Secretary Rice meets with her Japanese
counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.

Samoa: TF1 instrucled Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10.000 to the Samoan
chapter of the Red Cross who should forward it to the American Red Cross. Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will
forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out
after acknowledgement of receipt of donation.

Thailand: 1) The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined their services. Desk is
working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confirm the FEMA has
given final approval for the gift of the corn and notify Susan Sutton, POICOUl1S in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins. Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the com to Little Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep
follOWing up on the approval, EAP rep to notify Embassy Bangkok and Thai desk Officer.

LOG

08:30: Laos: BCEl will convert bank draft for $25,000 with'out bank fee. OF-158 will be generated by bank after receipt
of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in State 164963.

08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team will tour affecled areas.

09:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.

09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on Thailand's Katrina Assistance. Thailand portion of Matrix copied and
sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov. '

10:00: EmaiJed Tim Harley in Samoa instructions that the Government of Independent Samoa should make its $10,000
donation to the local Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will forward it to the American Red Cross.

10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer, who said that East Timor is praying for hurricane viclims but is not in a position
to make a financial donation.

12:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still pending.

12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Sent: ..... Friday; September 16,20056:51 PM
To: McFeeters, Brian D(Main State 5210)
Cc: Katrina Working Group; TaskForce-1
. Subject: EAPWrapup

Brian,

Here are the outstanding items:

Laos: Need to fol/ow-up with desk and post about status of the deposit of the $25,000 lao donation and acceptance
and/or thank you message.

Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. Once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed.

French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out at this time, although the French desk
prepared a draft.

Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until after Secretary Rice meets with her Japanese
counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified. .

Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10,000 to the Samoan
chapter of the Red Cross, which should forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that thank
you message (already drafted) can go out after donation. If Samoan Red Cross cannot accept the donation on behalf of
the American Red Cross, Embassy Samoa may need to accept it for the American Red Cross following guidance in State
164963. Because of local banking practices, the Samoan government may need to contribute in local currency to avoid
substantial exchange loss. • _

Thailand: The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined their services. Desk is working
with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. (The corn is accepted. Cable is
outgoing. Should require rio further action.)

Have a good weekend. I've got log print-outs and some other documents 1'1/ pass you on Monday.

Joe Murphy
RSP

UNIT~D STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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From: CMS TaskForce1K

Sent: Friday, September 16,20053:03 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 K
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1: EAP Issues 9/16/2005 1500

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 16, 2005

0700-1500
EAP Rep: Gavin A. Sundwall

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed.

French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. Aldac on refusal of assistance offers
likely, but make sure TF US-1 shift coordinator knows.

Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until after Secretary Rice meets with her Japanese
counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.

Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10,000 to the Samoan·
chapter of the Red Cross who should forward it to the American Red Cross. Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will
forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out
after acknOWledgement of receipt of donation.

"rhalland: 1) The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined their services. Desk is
working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confirm the FEMA has
given final approval for the gift of the corn and notify Susan sutton, PolCouns in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins, Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the com to Little Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep
following up on the approval, EAP rep to nolify Embassy Bangkok and Thai desk Officer.

08:30: Laos: BCEL will convert bank draft for $25,000 without bank fee. OF-158 will be generated by bank after receipt
of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in State 164963.

08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team will tour affected areas.

09:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still pending.

09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on Thailand's Katrina Assistance. Thailand portion of Matrix copied and
sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov.

10:00: Emailed Tim Harley in Samoa instructions that the Government of Independent Samoa should make its $10,000
donation to the local Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will forward it to the American Red Cross.

10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer, who said that East Timor is praying for hurricane victims but is not in a position
to make a financial donation. .

12:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai corn donation is still pending.

12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Sent: Thursday, September 15. 2005 3:07 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EAP End of Shift Report 9/15 0700-1500

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 15. 2005
700 -1500
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EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

BRUNEI- Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 14:26 below)

FRENCH POLYNESIA: Draft cable to Suva to decline personnel assistance (on unclass side). Sent cable to EAP Front
Office. Pending FO clearance.

JAPAN: Tokyo 4980 reports new Japan offer of 60 water pump trucks and their crews. Pending bureau clearances on
rejection cable (See 12:10 below)

KOREA: Respond to TF1 CMS rep with response to media presence question (see 14:15 below).

LAO - See 10:46 & 14:47 log entries. Appropriate cable will need to be drafted after clarification of donation is received.

SAMOA: Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 12:50 below)

THAILAND: (1) Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining
offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai team is already here. at request of S,and so is the PM. HHS and FEMA have
reviewed but found no task suitable. Taskforce is still working possibility of imbedding some of the Thai team with the
State rep to FEMAlBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team. USAID Ops center called and said team'
leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah McCarty discussed with Amb. Sullivan and will follow
up with Amb to discuss possibility of sending one or two representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only.
Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps determined per Director/Amb call. And draft e-mail to
interested parties per Higgins

THAILAND: (2) See 10:30 note below. Follow up (a) with OFDA to confirm ESF-6 acceptance to be pass through recipient
to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock; and (b) with Desk (Melanie Higgins) that Thailand agrees to provide transport of
the corn to Little Rock.

EAPLOG

14:47 Lao: Embassy received check made out to USG. Instructed desk to determine what Embassy plans are. If they plan'
to cash & donate to Red Cross, they need to inform us. If they plan to deposit and send via fund cite. they need to wait for
our acceptance cable.

14:42 - Mongolia desk confirms separate Thank You letter by Secretary is in clearance now. Desk states no need for
cable. .

14:32 - Draft cable accepting $50,000 per Ulaanbaatar 489 sent to desk (Katia Bennett) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.

14:30 - Per unclass e-mail Samoa willing to donate money to where ever we direct, but desk feels that Samao would
prefer to donate to USG ..

14:26 - Draft Cable accepting $1 million per Bandar 453 sent to desk (Brian Aggeler) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft. .
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14:15 - Per CMS request, sent e-mail to Andrew Hyde requesting information on media presence at Korean flight to
. Oklahoma which was bet by Diplomat in residence, VIad Sambaiew.

14:05 - Confirmed with Thailand Desk Officer (Melanie Higgins) that shipment needs to go to Little Rock AFB.

13:45 - Confirmed that State 169095 responding to Cambodia donation of $20,000 was sent. Updated matrix.

12:50 - Spoke with Dan Ricci (ANP). Cable is pending Front Office clearance. FO wanted additional confirmation from
Apia that donation had taken place and whom donation was given to (l.e. Red Cross, USG. etc.)

12:10 - Prepared Japan draft rejection of water pump trucks and forwarded to Wendell Albright for Bureau clearances.

10:46 - Sent e-mail to Jonathan Weyer requesting additional info (see unclass e-mail). After receipt of info. cable will need
to be.drafted formally accepting donation. .

10:30 - OFDA confirmed that Thai com offer will be accepted with 2 provisions: 1. ESF-6 to be the recipient and the Thai's
must transport to Little Rock, Ak. Currently Thai transportation only to New York. Confirmed with Melanie Higgins that
ESF-6 should be the forwarding agency to forward to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock. Melanie will work with
Embassy Bangkok on the transportation issue.

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1. Brunei Darussalam - Unknown fmanciaI contribution to the ARC

a. Amount unknown as of.9/ll
2. Cambodia - $20,000 contribution via U.S. Embassy
3. Indonesia - offer of assistance, none provided
4. Laos . - condolences only
5. Malaysia -.$1 million to ARC .
6. Myanmar (Burma) - condolences only
7. Philippines - offer of 12-person medical team (not accepted)
8. Singapore - 4 CH-47 helicopters operating at Ft. Polk, La.
9. Thailand - 21 tons of Blankets, rice, and 5 forensics experts
10.Vietnam - $100,000 financial assistance + medical team

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 21 JUN 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director [c=US;a= ;p=GOV+DOS;o=Americas101;s=Task Force

1;g=DireCtor;ou1=AM102;ou2=SS01-1 01;]
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 5:40 PM
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Cc:
Subject: RELEASED IN FULL

From: CMS TaskForce1K

Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 3:03 PM
To:' CMS TaskForce1K
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1: EAP Issues 9/16/2005 1500

EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 16, 2005

0700-1500
EAP Rep: Gavin A. Sundwall

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

Brunei: Embassy of Brunei in Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. Once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed.

French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out. A1dac on refusal of assistance offers
likely, but make sure TF US-1 shift coordinator knows.

Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until after Secretary Rice meets with her Japanese
counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.

Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10,000 to the Samoan
chapter of the Red Cross who should forward it to the American Red Cross. Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will
forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that acceptance cable (already drafted) can go out _
after acknowledgement of receipt of donation.

Thalland: 1) The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined their services. Desk is
working with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. 2) Confirm the FEMA has
given final approval for the gift of the com and notify Susan Sutton, PolCouns in Bangkok as well as Melanie Higgins, Thai
desk officer (7-0036). The approval is needed before the Thailand ships the com to Little Rock Air Force Base. OFDA rep
follOWing up on the approval, EAP rep to notify Embassy Bangkok and Thai desk OffIcer.

08:30: Laos: BCEL will convert bank draft for $25,000 w!thout bank fee. OF-158 will be generated by bank after receipt
of check. Funds will transfer to fund cites provided in State 164963.'
.,
08:40: Thai desk officer reported that there is no word yet on if the Thai Forensics team will tour affected areas.

09:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.

09:20: NSC Jed Meline called asking for update on Thailand's Katrina Assistance. Thailand portion of Matrix copied and
sent to him via email: jmeline@nsc.eop.gov.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

, REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED .• ·.1
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10:00: Emailed Tim Harley in Samoa instructions thai the Government of Independent Samoa should make its $10,000
, donation to the local Samoan chapter of the Red Cross who will forward It to the Ameri.can Red Oross, ..... . '.

10:10: Spoke with East Timor desk officer,"who said that East Timor Is praying for hurricane victims but is not In a position
to make a financial donation. . ' .

12:00: Reconfirmed with OFDA rep that FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.

12:55: Contributed human interest story from Embassy Beijing to SitRep.

14:18: FEMA approval for Thai com donation is still pending.

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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 8, 2005
0700 - 1500 EDT
EAP Rep:
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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 7-8, 2005
23:00 - 0700 EDT
EAP Rep: Shaun Hayeslip

Outstanding Issues:

Brunei: Still waiting for an exact figure for its donation.

Korea: Outcome of Wednesday evening inter-agency meeting on resolution of assistance from Korea, among
other countries, is inconclusive. Another meeting will convene on Thursday. This information passed on to
Andrew Hyde (EAPIK) and Dan Larsen (Embassy Seoul).

(U) JAPAN ASSISTANCE: Embassy Tokyo has received confirmation that the Japanese offer ofassistance will go to the
American Red Cross. On top of$200K in cash, the offer will entail: .
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. Supplies are ready to be deployed, dependent on
.arranging a charter flight and a final destination with the ARC.
• $500K in supplies based in Narita. These include:
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - l6 day to pack + charter flight.
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days).

(SBU) JAPAN PRESS STRATEGY: The GOJ Embassy in Washington will be talking with the Red Cross -oOB EST;
shortly thereafter, they plan to touch base with EAP/J and EAPIRSP before releasing a press statement regarding their
assistance. PA should be prepared for potential questions on the Japanese contribution, will be desirable to have Spokesman
McCormack mention the offer during his briefmg. Embassy Tokyo is coordinating with MOFA to plan a meeting with VFM
Yachi or DG Kawai andjoint statement by the Ambassador in conjunction with MOFA on Friday.

(U) VIETNAM OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received word th~t the GOV is prepared to offer $1OOK, plus a
medical team of 10-15. Ambassador has expressed our appreciation; Embassy will be following up with a front channel
cable with further details.

(U) INDONESIA OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received a letter from Coordinating Minister for People's
Welfare Alwi Shihab expressing a general Indonesian offer ofassistance. Indonesia is ready to mobilize resources if their
assistance is needed, and Dr. Shibab has specifically ordered organization of medical teams. Embassy will be contacting
State and FEMA to coordinate approach. (JAKARTA 11997)

(U) THAI PM UPDATE: Embassy Bangkok has re-confrrmed that PM will deplane in New York. MFA will have one
working-level official on the flight carrying Thai donations; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, and 3 tons of't'ready
to eat rice". .

2330
Embassy Tokyo (Brett Blackshaw) has received confirmation that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to
American Red Cross. This offer will entail:
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. They are ready to go; dependent on
arranging a charter flight, and a final destination.
• $500K in supplies based in Narita. These include
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - need Y2 day to pack + charter flight
o Baby formula, 1s t aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days)

2348
Embassy Bangkok confirms that PM is indeed deplaning in NYC. Triple checking with MFA; also checking to
confirm contents of supplies, which are believed to be rice and blankets.

2356

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Indonesia: have "ordered organization of teams of highly trained medical personnel" with experience
from tsunami recovery, ready to mobilize them If needed. Post indicates that Embassy will touch base
with DOS to explore logistics (with FEMA). (JAKARTA 11997)

0047
Embassy Bangkok reconfirms that PM will not/not go to little Rock. MFA will have one working-level official on
the flight; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, 3 tons of "ready to eat rice".

0125
Embassy Tokyo continues to seek contact with the American Red Cross, to ensure MOFA and the ARC are
coordinating the Japanese assistance offer. Embassy is also brainstorming on the apprppriate coordination with
MOFA on press strategy, including possible joint statement tomorrow Tokyo time.

0230
Embassy Hanoi called to inform TaskForce that GOV will be holding a press conference in the next hour
or so to offer assistance of $100K, plus a medical team of 10-15. The Ambassador will be contacting the
GOV to express our gratitude for their offer; Embassy will be following up with a front channel cable In
the next few hours with details.

0345
The Govemment of Mongolia is looking to give its $50,000 contribution directly to the American Red Cross.
Contacted the ARC in an effort to track down information on wire transfers; they indicated that they would pass
information to Pat Freetn, Embassy uranbaatar. on or about 9 am EST. Recommend following up with Pat
and Karen Ogden (ARC 0 ensure follow-through. . Bt
0505
Touched base with Embassy Bangkok OCM Alexander Arvizu. Confirmed information provided earlier by
Embassy officials (2348, 0047), and gave a quick brief on USDA's concems about food donations, noting that
those concerns applied to EU countries, not Thailand's rice offer:

0535
Talked with Embassy Tokyo again. GOJ Embassy in Washington will be speaking with American Red Cross·
-OOB EST. GOJ will then contact EAP/J and EAP/RSP to touch base, before releasing a press statement on
their offer of assistance. EAP/P (Ken Bailes) will be coordinating language for the Spokesman's briefing later
today. Tomorrow, Embassy will be arranging a meeting for the Ambassador at MOFA with VFM Yachi or DG
Kawai, in conjunction with a joint statement. .

0630
Talked with Dan Larsen, Embassy Seoul. Reviewed state of play for ROK offer of assistance, including noting the
interagency meeting slated to be convened today. _

0641
Received front-channel cable from Embassy Hanoi.

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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director [c=US;a= ;p=GOV+DOS;0=Americas101;s=Task Force

1;g=Director;ou1 =AM1 02;ou2=SS01-1 01;] .
Sent: Friday, September 16,20057:29 PM
To: Katrina Working Group RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: SES-O eMS
Subject: FW: EAP Wrap up

From: eMS TaskForce1K

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 6:51 PM
To: ~cFeeters, Brian D(Main State 5210)
ee: Katrina Working Group; TaskForce-1
Subject: EA? Wrap up

Brian.

Here are the outstanding items:

Laos: Need to follow-up With desk and post about status of the deposit of the $25,000 Lao donation and acceptance
and/or thank you message.

Brunei: Embassy of Brunei In Washington is awaiting $1 million from Darussalam for hurricane relief. Once the funds are
received the Embassy will deposit them into the Department's account (account information already provided) and notify
us via diplomatic note. The desk will reply to the dip note once it has been received and the deposit confirmed.

French Polynesia: Offer of 100 troops declined. No "no" cables now going out at this time, although the French desk
prepared a draft. .

Japan: Offer of 30 pump trucks will not be formally declined until after Secretary Rice meets with her Japanese
counterpart on Saturday evening. Desk has been notified.

Samoa: TF1 instructed Embassy Apia to have the Samoans make their expressed donation of $10.000 to the Samoan
• chapter of the Red Cross, which should forward it to the American Red Cross. Desk will need to follow up so that thank
you message (already drafted) can go out after donation. If Samoan Red Cross cannot accept the donation on behalf of
the American Red Cross. Embassy Samoa may need to accept It for the American Red Cross following guidance in State
164963. Because of local banking practices. the Samoan government may need to contribute in local currency to avoid'
substantial exchange loss.

Thailand: The Secretary accepted the offer of Thai Forensic Experts. HHS has declined their services. Desk is working
with HHS to find a way for the team to at least tour the region with a Thai delegation. (The com is accepted. Cable is
outgoing. Should require no further action.)

• Have a good weekend. I've got log print-outs and some other documents I'll pass you on Monday.

Joe Murphy
RSP

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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