Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: International Assistance With Pumping, Forensic Assistance

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From: ;Yu, Alan K
Sent: Monday, September 26,20059:42 AM
To: Rathke, Jeffrey D; Stephens, Ronald
Cc: Norman, Alain G
Subject: Heads up: Corps outreach to NATO on German Help in New Orleans
From: Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina)

To: Norman, Alain Gi Morrow, Michael Ki Shemanski, Donald Ri Weygandt, Danleli Mitman, Matthias Ji Reiter, RichardT
Cc: Pilcher, William Bi Curtin, Jeremy F; Erell, Joseph A (PACE)(Washlnlgton); Bass, John R (OPS); Katrina Working
Group
Subject: RE: POTUS Recognizes Gennan, Dutch Help in New Orleans
There is no transcript because it was at a senior staff briefing, but POTUS raised the German and Dutch role and the
Corps acknowledged the usefulness of the mobile pumps being provided .
I did speak to the Corps yesterday this morning and passed on the need for a Mil-Mil request for the Germans to stay on.
He did find them helpful and will follow up. I suggested he ask for their extension for as long as the Corps thinks they can
be useful.
From: Norman, .Alain G

Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 5:29 AM
To: Morrow, Michael Ki Shemanski, Donald R; Weygandt, Daniel; Mitman, Matthias Ji Reiter, Richard T
Cc: Pilcher, William Bi Curtin, Jeremy F; Erell, Joseph A (PACE)(Washlnlgton)i Bass, John R (OPS)i Katrina Working
Group
Subject: RE: POlUS Recognizes Gennan, Dutch Help in New Orleans
There was also an NPR radio report this morning about the German assistance.
From: Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-o/CMS)

To: Shemanski, Donald R; Weygandt, Danieli Mitman, Matthias Ji Reiter, Richard T
CC: Pilcher, William Bi Curtin, Jeremy F; Ereli, Joseph A (PACE)(Washlnigton); Bass, John R (OPS)i Katrina Working
Group
Subject: POTUS Recognizes Gennan, Dutch Help in New Orleans
EURIAGS and UBI:
The email below is from our State-South operation in Baton Rouge. The first para reports that when POTUS was down
there yesterday, he acknowledged the German and Dutch water pumping operations that are helping out in New Orleans.
I don't have a transcript, but this story might play well back in Germany and Netherlands.
Regards,
Mike Morrow
S/ES-O DepDir for Crisis Management Support
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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Rebecca; Moore, Elizabeth E; Morrow, Michael K; Paschall, Richard C; SES_4; Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com;
Arndt, John R OS OFM • Besmer, Audu M; Deborah Bolton; Bordley, Donna; Campbell, William N(AF/EX);
charlesbolde rlstenson, Richard A; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy England; Fox, Stephen R B6
(NENRA); Greg ran ni ustason, Rebecca(LPNPIPOS)(RRB, M.Ol-0S6); Gutherie, Peter A; Harris', Michelle F; Hess,
Michael (DCHA/AA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane, Eileen
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Deborah A; Mcfeeters, Brian D; sarah McNiece; Montgomery,Kendall B; Pratt, Marioni Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA);
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MeNiece; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marlon; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PNIGA); Perez, Carol Zi randrew@ofda.neti
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Subject: DailyActivities Report -- sept 25
President Bush Visit: President Bush, accompanied by Senator Vitter and Governor Blanco visited JFO HQ in
Baton Rouge this morning, received a briefing from V/ADM Allen and the Army Corps of Engineers on SAR
plans for Southwestern Louisiana, dewatering plans for New Orleans and debris removal plans in Louisiana and
Mississippi. The President asked questions about debris removal and utilization of German and Dutch mobile
pumps in New Orleans. He then greeted officials in the room and did a walk through of the HQ building,
thanking FEMA, State and others working there. Ambassador Sullivan attended. .
Southwest Louisiana: GEN Honore is overseeing SAR activities in SW Louisiana utilizing helicopter, airboat.
and other assets, including the 82nd and marine assets .
Supplies: MRE's are in green condition-: based on domestic supplies; water and ice in amber condition.
New Orleans flooding: Flooding of the lower ninth ward to 6-8 feet was reported to be a result of overtopping
of the temporary 5 foot repair done in the previous breach ofthe Inner Harbor Navigation Channel. Pumping
from S1. Bernard Parish has limited the extension of flooding there. When outside water level declines further,
pumping will intensify and might take down the water within a week. Overall, little water entered the city and
other levees held. Most water accumulation elsewhere in the city was due to rainfall and non-use of pumps and
canals during the storm, This situation has already been alleviated. Another problem in a canal on the West
Bank has been alleviated. .
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Choi, Martino I
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Sent: Tuesday. September 06, 2005 9:35 AM
To: Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312)
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Subject: EAP·Log Summary 9-5 Eveningl9-6 Moming Shifts
EAP Issues Taskforce 1

September 5/6, 2005
Midnight Shift (11 pm - 7 am)
EAP Rep: Geri Kam
91612005 8:00
Received from RSP David Atkinson a request for information of two missing Taiwan nationals. Forwarded to CA
TF rep to add to list. Advised desk to direct future inquiries to ICRC website.
91612005 7:45
Embassy Tokyo provides in a cable TOKYO 04756 a list of supplies and equipment that GOJ has available in
storage Florida to be available immediately. Task Force advised Japan desk officer Wendell Albright to advise
Embassy Tokyo to communicate with USAID OpCenter on specifics on generators in Florida, as per advise from
TF Coordinator that all discussions of aid specs be handled at an expert-expert level and directed to USAID
OpCenter.
9/6/2005 6: 19 am
Embassy To!<yo Public Affairs Officer Mark Davidson advises post is sending in a cable requesting urgent Dept
guidance on how to handle financial donations from private citizens to the USG. Embassy suggests that a wire
transfer mechanism be in place to receive private contributions. Embassy Tokyo has received envelopes of cash
arriving at the embassy; offers of cash donation from municipal governments in Japan; and a private Japanese
citizen who plans to come to the embassy on Wednesday to deliver a $1million dollar donation. The individual
wants to donate to the USG, not the Red Cross or an NGO. Post expects significant press coverage of the
donation and request urgent guidance. Forward to RM for action, with CC to EAP.
9/6/2005 6:09 am
FOLLOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan larson called back and was advised that no change from previous
lnstruetlon that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide additional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. Larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.
91612005 5:04am
Embassy Beijing budget officer Mazhar Ahson emailed TF-1 asking for confirmation of the bank routing number
for financial contributions from foreign govts. EAP rep advised him that TF-1 was unable to verify the correctness
of the ABA routing # as several other posts reported problems: there appears to be one digit too many in the
ALDAC data. SUbsequently, Embassy Abu Dhabi and Manama sent emails to TF-1 with correct information.
Correct routing # emailed to Beijing budget offi.cerat 6:55am by EAP rep.
91612005 4:57 am
Embassy Bangkok Political Counselor Susan Sutton emailed a Talking Point for S phone call with Thai Foreign
Minister. Task Force emailed the Talker to S staff for action. EAP rep on TF-1 replied to Ms. Sutton of action
ta~. .
9/612005 3:30 am
Embassy Jakarta budget officer Ralph Hamilton called the Task Force to request guidance on financial
contributions being sent to the embassy. The embassy's Medan office has received a check from a local
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theological school in Medan (approx $25,000, denominated in local currency, rupiah). This is intended as a
reciprocal gesture in response to U.S. assistance to Sumatra following the tsunami. I informed him that the aldac
cable information on financial contributions was geared more toward the receipt of govt-to-govt contributions and
private contributions were being channeled to NGOs or the www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org website. However,
the post was in receipt of this contribution. RM will need to provide guidance on disposition of these funds and
email sent to RM/BP Hembree. CC also sent to EAP/EX budget officer.
91612005 3:16am
Embassy Bangkok poloff Jim Cole called to report that Thai Foreign Minister Kantathi has a pre-arranged call with
the Secretary at 7:30 am EDT today Sept 6. The Foreign Minister will raise the Thai offer of medical teams for
Hurricane relief, and will be pressing for an official USG response to the Thai offer.
916120051:40 am
Acting DCM Jim Vanlaningham, Embassy Beijing, called to report the Ministry of Commerce has given him a
copy of a short list of supplies which will be carried on the Chinese 747 ready to depart Beijing. The Chinese
have received the USG message to hold off on relief shipments for now, but the Chinese want the plane to depart
Beijing at noon Wednesday, (Beijing time), and report that the FAA has told them that Houston would be the
destination airport. Chinese officials are frustrated with USG delays and have asked post if other foreign relief
flights are being accepted. Post wants a more definitive response to be able to give Chinese officials.
91612005 1:35 am
FOllOW UP to Embassy Seoul: Dan larson called back and w He was advised that no change from previous
instruction that all foreign in-kind donations must be vetted by FEMA. If the Koreans could provide e;tdditional
details on their offer of a reconstruction team, the request could be properly evaluated. larson hoped that S
would be able to call to thank Korean officials.
9/61200512:00 and 12:20 am

Chinese Embassy in Washington called to inquire TF fax to send over the manifest of the donated relief materials
waiting in Beijing. Embassy noted that James Keith has asked them to hold off. Embassy also wants flight
clearance and airport destination info for their relief flight.
EAP rep gave them TF fax number. Fax received 12:20 am. Copy given to matrix staff.
Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562 .
9/51200511:20 pm
Mr.1 ~om the Asia Africa Cooperation Environmental Center, an NGO, called to ask where his
organization could send a donation of wheelchairs and medical equipment. Task Force advised him to get in
touch with the American Red Cross or any of the U.S. charities accepting donations of supplies.
9/51200511:05 pm
Mr. Dan larson, Dep Econ Counselor at Embassy Seoul, called 10 get a readout of the atmospherics In
Washington as to whether the Korean Govt offer of a reconstruction team would be accepted. Embassy is
meeting with foreign ministry today and wants to know what to .tell them. I told them I would check status and .
they should inquire back before their meeting. Post also wanted to know if S or POTUS would call the Koreans to
thank them for the $30mlllfon pledged.
EAP Issyes Taskforce 1

September 5, 2005
Evening Shift (3 - 11 pm)
EAP Rep: Mark Nachtrieb
91512005 3:45 pm .
Mr. Natapanu Nopakun. Political counselor)· ~with the Thailand Embassy in Washington. contacted
EAP Thai Desk and TF-1 to relay an offer 0 to send a mob. e medical team. Noted that EAP desk approved "in
principle." Mobile medical team will consist of 80 - 100 persons; approximately 10 - 20 registered nurses and the
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remainder are Thai Army doctors. Supplies of medicines, rice and other consumables will be sent along with the
mobile medical team. TImeframe of delivery of mobile medical team and supplies is approximately one week;
PolCoun Nopakun noted most likely Saturday, September 10. Nopakun requested information on where team
and supplies should be delivered.
• EAP- confirm that EAP has approved Min principle"

• PM· will determine aircraft entry authorization and point of entry.
• CA- reference State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Not relevant as planned travel is after cutoff of
Tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok per normal application
process. .
• DHS (FEMA)- determine approval; if so, location of entry and set up. EST-ESF08, EST-ESF08-A
• Recommend Thai Government contact US Embassy in Bangkok via formal channels and propose. Will
then forward proposal as appropriate.
Emailed EAP MLS Deputy Director Robert Rapson and requested that he also follow up with Embassy Bangkok.
Robert- please follow up with this Tuesday- confirm that indeed this offer by GOT is approved in principle as
noted by the Thai Embassy. I've put a call back to Mr. Nopakun to request that the Thai Government formally
offer this to the USG via a note to Embassy Bangkok. This will give us the important details of their offer so that
we can follow up over the week. Please instruct Embassy Bangkok to approach GOT. A couple ofpoints as of
now 4:40 pm Sunday (subject of course to change):
PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.
CA cited State 163207 for visas for Thai personnel. Unfortunately, this is not relevant for Thailand's offer as
planned travel Is after cutoff of tuesday, September 6. Personnel will need to get visas from Embassy Bankok
per normal application process. Please liaise with Taskforce, GOT and Embassy Bangkok to get this In place if
USG decides to accept this offer of help.
FEMA has been given a heads up- official consideration of offer will happen after GOT provides formal proposal.
Response required once delivery point determined.
4.50 pm
Mr. Young Wan Kim, First Secretary in.the Korean Embassy r blled to inquire if private donations
could also be sent to Treasury NYC Account. Wanted to knoW What WoUld O&;;'ost convenient for relief effort.
Bl:
Inquired if GOK, and other foreign governments, could donate to Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund
(www.bushclintonkatrinafund.org). Responded that (per State 163278) host government offers of assistance are
accepted in principal and are to be sent to the Treasury NYC Account. Private and foreign government donations
.
may be sent to NGOs including the Bush Clinton Katrina Relief Fund.
5:40 pm . '
Received email from} ~orean Consulate General in Houston with an attached listing of Korean citizens
inquired about. I cal ed consulate and asked why three separate excel spreadsheets. Consulate staffer Cho said
Katie would update list Tuesday morning and specify questions. Checked with CA rep if any new survivor
lnformatlon on Koreans- none at this point.
7:00 pm
Chinese embassy representative called to confirm landing location for two chartered Chinese 747s. Informed him.
that it will most likely be Littlerock AFB, AR (ICAO designator KLRF). I asked the representative to email aircraft
registry information, confirmation of request for diplomatic clearance, and listing of materiel that will be
transported by the 747s. .
8:10 pm ,
Australian embassy called and Inquired if permission had been granted to allow consular access to New Orleans.
9:50 pm
Announcement by Taskforce Coordinator that FEMA has requested that additional shipments of relief supplies be
postponed. Called David Atkinson to inform bureau. Bob Goldberg and Jim Keith have been notified. Bob will
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call Chinese embassy and explain that, for now, the two 747s (scheduled to depart Beijing September 7 local
time) will need to remain in Beijing for the time being
10:15 pm
Mr. Hu from Chinese Embassy called. Bank of China in Beijing is trying to transfer funds' to Treasury NYC
account and ls encountering problems. Routing number cited by bank is consistent with State 163278: 02010-
3000-4. Called RM Duty Officer (cell phone off) and asked them to have RM confirm routing # and inform
taskforce. Note: no other foreign governments appear to be complaining that this routing number is wrong, so
most likely this is a transient technical problem with the Bank of China.
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EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 13, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Sean Stein
Outstanding Issues:
China: Condolence message from Foreign Minister forwarded to SES-Correspondence. Expect reply lasker am shift. (I
know that sounds bureaucratic but that's how it's done.)
Korea: OFDA is prepared to accept Korean donation of Diapers, cleaning supplies, tarps, and blankets In Dallas on Sept
15 @ 10:15. Korean delegation to be led by Amb. Chang Chul-Kyoon (Head of Consular Affairs at MOFAT). Delegation
will also include Ms. Park Eun Young from the Korean Red Cross and Ms. Suh Eun-Ji from MOFAT. Andrew Hyde 7-4316
(Korea desk).
There is a possibility that the Department may ask Amb. Charles Ray to travel to Dallas to accept the donation on behalf of
the Department. (Amb. Ray is currently in Houston as a Diplomat in Residence in Houston.) EAP rep needs to follow up
early am to press for a decision if.Amb. Ra will be asked to 0 and to arran e fundin with EX. Amb. Ray has not yet
been contacted but can be reached at The coordinator for the Diplomat Bt
in Residence program may also have a e ep one num er. n e even a e Ip ISapproved but Amb. Ray is not
available, Florita Sheppard, another Dip in Residence In Texas should be contacted.
Thailand: The Princess' donation of com will be accepted 'by the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. (Amy Sellers (225)
359·9940 xD. OFDA action. .
Samoa: Acceptance cable pending clearance.
Cambodia: Cable accepting donation from King Sihamoni of $20,000 on behalf of himself and his parents the King Father
and Queen Mother cleared and passed to coordinator. Waiting for comeback. '

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SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

UNITED STATES TASK FORCE
'0500 EDT-Wednesday, September 07, 2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The USG identified forensic assistance asa top priority. Several foreign governments offered·
forensic assistance, including Germany, Canada, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, the
Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Thailand. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
(U) The USG accepted assistance from Canada, Israel, Mexico, Argentina, and WHO for health and
human services. The USG also accepted aid from Russia, China, Egypt, Thailand, Spain, and Canada
for relief supplies, generators, fuel. and energy expertise. Canada and Mexico also deployed convoys,
including planes, helicopters. ships, trucks. crews. divers, and relief supplies. TRANSCOM will
transport water pumps from the Netherlands and Germany, India and Pakistan offered money and other
relief supplies. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

M DS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported an appear to be in good
condition. (TaskForce e-mai\teJecons) .
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(U) The numberof foreign nationals reported missingis now 879, reflecting a slight increase due to
updated information from several foreign governments. CA expectsthat number to decrease as the lists
are scrubbedand duplicate namesare removed. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
U.S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

(U) Office space to house Department and relief personnel was identified in Baton Rouge near FEMA
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Sent: Friday, September 16, 20057:14 PM
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Lamone,
Received the following information about an hour ago. It may be helpful to forward this to the appropriate DOS people in
response to Hurricane Katrina international assistance.
Regards,
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Germany extended foreign assistance from the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief, THW, through the US
. c. Department of State, that included 89 German volunteer support personnel and 5 technical experts from luxembourg, that
attend 15 truck mounted potable pumps: 10 that deliver approximately B.8 cfJs; 5 that deliver 3 cfJs; in total, 103 cubic feet
per second. The operators, pumping equipment and support vehicles were rapidly transported by USTRANSCOM spread
loaded on seven missions comprised of 2 C5s and 5 C17s, flown from Ramstein AS Germany to NAS New Orleans on
September 10th and 11th, flight monitored and arranged throuqh the USNORTHCOM J47. The team started pumping
water on September 12th under the direction and control of Task Force Unwatering. The German International Aid Team
continues to work dewatering the downtown area of New Orleans. Yesterday the THW Team pumped in the vicinity of
Parrish Water Board's Pump Station #15 and today they have moved on to Pump #3. The team and equipment will
prepare to transform in 3 weeks.
The Netherlands have contributed 3 dewatering water pumps, at a combined capacity of approximately 88 efts, with all
the required support equipment (inlet/outlet pipes and fuel tanks, a support truck and trailer with a crane for maneuvering
the equipment, under the same US Department of State assistance. The Rijkswaterstaat owns the pumps, pipes and
equipment and a Civilian Transport Organization owns the truck. Five professional water pump operators from the
Netherlands accompany the pumps providinq expert operation services. The three pumps and support equipment arrived
on September 12th via civil commercial cargo AN-124 contracted by the Dutch Military. The massive airlifter arrived at
NAS New Orleans on the 12th of September at approximately noon, the 5 Dutch operators arrived the day before on the
commercial Dutch Flag air carrier KlM, The operators are supported by the Dutch Frigate Van Amstel for lodging and
togistic;:al support. The.Dutch Team works under Task Force Unwatering as well, and energetically engaged in the
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dewatering project on September 13th, with their equipment positioned downtown New.Orleans as well. Transformation
for the team is also expected in approximately 3 weeks at this time.
Excerpt from the JTF SITREP:

Foreign Assets: The Dutch mobile pump team has deployed to Plaquemines Parish because of the
continuing success of unwatering in the Ninth Ward. The German team is operating near the 17th St.
Canal in Orleans Parish.
Press Articles of Interest to Date:
Sept 13
Gennan volunteers heading to New Orleans with water pumps
http://WNW.estripes.com/article.asp?section=&article=30658&archlve=true
German Embassy, Washington, DC News
Sept 13 .
Ambassador Visits German Relief Workers Helping to Pump Floodwaters Out of New Orleans
http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/politics/new/polbeTHW092005.htm?PHPSESSID=
61992b0288a29fbd15ec574d49fac9a5 .
Sept 9
Gennany rushes aid to Katrina victims .
http://WNW.germany-infe.org/relaunch/info/publicationslweekl2005/050909/politics1.html
Final Note: Good job all who made these two actions happen so swiftly, from every level on both sides of the pond: The'
mark of concerned professionals. .
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Reference below, can you please confirm our acceptance of the Dutch amphib ship please?
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Bill,
This document from the task force says we have accepted the Dutch amphibious transport ship. This is news to
me. Either I missed something overnight or this document is in error. Please give me a call to discuss.
R Phil
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2. (U) Tarps and chainsaws have been identified as urgent

needs, as well as the following capacities of generators:
20kw, 150kw, . 60hz, 110v, and 220v (220v with transformer).
There is no .further need for tents or blankets beyond what
has already arrived or has been previously approved.
(FEMA, MEMA)
ARRIVALS OF ASSISTANCE
3. (U) Six flights containing 15 German water pumps, 13

trucks, and 94 passengers arrived at New orleans Naval Air
Station. Three Netherlands water pumps and five personnel
are expected to arrive in the New Orleans area September
10-12. A Canadian task force and Coast Guard cutter are
also expected to arrive in New Orleans between September
12-14. (USNORTHCOM)
DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON FOREIGN NATIONAL REMAINS
4. (U) The Department will issue a diplomatic note to all

foreign missions on identification of foreign remains and
death certificate is~uance procedures for foreign
nationals. Upon issuance, the Department will transmit an
ALDAC cable with the text of the diplomatic note. The
Department intends to arrange for a briefing for foreign
missions on this topic early next week. (CA Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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Choi, Martino J .
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)
-
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
" 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
declining 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?
-,
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 SHIFTS

-
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 BUR 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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TAGS: PREL, AEMR, MOPS. NATO, EAID
SUBJECT: RFG; OPERATION KATRINA SUPPORT WRAPPING UP
1. '(U) NATO's Katrina relief activity concluded October 2

with the arrival in Little Rock of a Turkish C-130.
Following the U.S, request for assistance on September 8,
NATO delivered or coordinated the delivery of nearly 200 tons
of aid from nine nations in little less than one month.
According to the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination
Center (EADRCC), NATO 707s flew a total of nine delivery
missions, beginning September 12. French, German, Italian,
and Greek NATO Response Force (NRF) C-130 and C-160 aircraft
p@'i~\Cflii~i~ b'i'P~~'!«i~~nffFn~~"Jo a .
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strategic NATO air hub established at Ramstein AB, for onward
transport to Little Rock. Canada and Turkey, as well as NATO
Partner Ukraine contributed strategic lift-and flew one
mission each for NATO from Ramstein to Little Rock.
2. (SBU) The EADRCC notified Allies and Partners on October

3 that it is suspending Katrina support operations in the
absence of any additional tasks requested by the U.S. SHAPE
declared mission complete on October 2, and SACEUR has
prepared an end of mission letter for the SYG.
3. (SBU) CommentlRFG: Mission is unaware of further

requirements for NATO assistance. Unless otherwise
instructed by OOB Brussels on Wednesday, October 12, we
intend to thank the SYG and Allies for a job well done and to
note the conclusion of NATO's Operation Katrina Support.
Mission believes NATO's relief activity contributed .
significantly to the overall operation and helped provide
tangible relief for victims. The EADRCC liaison officer
assigned to Washington not only coordinated NATO donations
and flights but managed other international aspects of the
operation. NATO's efforts were a clear demonstration of
Allied commitment to the United States. End CommentlRFG.
KOENIG
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From: eMS TaskForce1 K RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 5:24 AM
To:
Cc:
Imbrie, William; Vanlaningham, James R(Beijing}
TaskForce-1
B6
Subject: FW: Items of interest to FEMA - Generator Offer from Beijing & Brussels
Jim and Will,

Pursuant to your phone inquiries this morning, see the following notes from FEMA on
generator specs. ESF #3 is Emergency Support Function #3 (a FEMA designation) which
includ~s generators. Pls confirm whether the generators being offered from China and
Belgium meet these specs or not.
Geri Kam
EAP rep to Task Force I, midnight shift
-----Original Message~---
From: CMS TaskForcel-Director
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2·005 5: 18 AM
To: TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: Items of interest to FEMA
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>From: Thomas, Harry K
>Sent: Tuesday, septeffiber 06, 2005 4:17:50 AM
>To: CMS TaskForcel-Qirector
>Subject: Re: I~ems of interest to FEMA
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
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Helpful
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From: CMS TaskForcel-Director <lTFDIR@state.gov>
To: Thomas, Harry K <ThomasHK@state.gov>
CC: TaskForce-1 <TaskForce-l@state.gov>
Sent: Mon Sep 05 .20: 05: 25 2005
subject: FW: Items of interest to FEMA
FYI
-----Original Message-----
From: rmtkatrina dmr [mailto:rmtkatrina dmr@ofda.netj
Sent: Monday, September OS, 2005 5:58 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: rmt katrina@ofda.net
SUbject~ Items of interest to FEMA
PLEASE PASS TO SHERRY HAZELHURST
Sherry,
Here is the list of items that are of interest to FEMA. Please take a look and get back
to us with your thoughts.
Thanks
1. ESF 1 - Transportation
At this time, no additional support is needed ESF 1 noted that the majority of the
items in the matrix were of a military nature and pose their own limitations and
compatibility issues for staff on the ground. ESF 1 asked that NorthCom review the
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military items.
2. ESF 2 - Telecom and IT

Nothing needed at this time.
3. ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering
The USACE is in a position to accept generators if they meet tech specs and are large.
They do not want small generators. Generators must be 20KW and larger and match US
voltage standards and frequency (they must be 60 hertz, not 50 hertz). ESF 3 made this
match based on the line item from Italy (page 1).
Pumps - It looks like Netherlands and Germany have dewatering pumps. USACE appreciates
the offers. However, they are expecting that 62 more large pumps will arrive in New
Orleans tomorrow. It is worth going back to Germany and Netherlands to ask what is the
capacity of the pumps and how soon could they arrive here. Based on that information ESF
3 can make an informed decision. Note: The combined capacity of the newly arriving 62
pumps is 1800 cfs.
4. ESF 4 - Fire Fighting
No additional assistance is needed. Domestic capacity exists. However, they may revisit
this in the coming days if offers come in from New Zealand and Australia Note: If they
were to accept teams from New Zealand and Australia it would only be for training
purposes . . It sounds like both of these countri~s have done joint training with US
Firefighters.
5. ESF 5 - Emergency Management

;
This ESF is about reporting, so matrix does not apply.
6. ESF 6 Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services
There are multiple positive responses pertaining to the American Red Cross. Please let us
know if we need to work on these issues or if they are being handled directly by
International Services of the American Red Cross .
7. ESF 7 - Resources Support
I understand that GSA has identified some needs, but I haven't seen the list yet. I also
understand that those GSA needs have not been vetted yet through NRCC. I'll write back in
a separate e-mail on this ESF.
8. ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services
No requirements at this time for personnel or supplies They need to wait for additional
assessments to come back. Please note that the public health mission is just beginning
and it is impossible to identify needs at this stage.
9. ESF 9 - Urban Search and Rescue
No requirements at this time.
10. ESF 10 - Hazmat
This ESF is interested in Denmark's water purification units. They have asked for
technical specifications. We will print the specs on the website listed, but any
additional information you have would be welcome. They are also interes.ted in Japan's
water purification units in Florida. please get the tech specs from the units in Florida.
11. ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resource
This ESF is also interested in generators, but they. too are concerned about voltage. See
comment above. If tech specs can be met, they will consider for farmers.
12. ESF 12 - Energy
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Q: How much assistance did the-U.S. receive from European countries, including
flnancial donatlons? . i; ;Z11-
A:
• The United States received a vast and varied amount of support from our
European friends - governments, individuals, companies and other entities.
• We received tons of relief supplies including tents, blankets, beds and bandages..
• For example, Germany and the Netherlands sent pumps and teams to operate
them - a couple of the Dutch pumps being so large it took Ukrainian transport
aircraft to bring them in.
• In a few cases, countries sent logistical experts to support Red Cross work in
states other than Louisiana and the EU activated its "Civil Protection Mechanism"
to facilitate the provision of assistance from Europe.
• I understand the GAO conducted an exercise to estimate the value of all the
support we received, but I don't have that figure at the present time.
• In terms of financial donations, it should be understood that our policy was to
encourage nations and individuals to give to the Bush-Clinton Hurricane Relief
Fund, American Red Cross, or Salvation Annyor another worthy NGO, rather
than to the USG:t\tlast report, the U.S. had received over $126 million in "total
confirmed receipts," from donors worldwide.], , .
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State: Short-list of priority countries based on assistance offered:
*if. a..-
The following list has been generated by the Department of State. State
would appreciate answers on the following offers.
France: Aircraft; 2 navy ships for transport; pre-positioned humanitarian

supplies in Martinique offered
Germany: Offer of high-speed water pumps
Israel: Offer of medical supplies
Netherlands: TA with rebuilding levees
Russia: IL-76 transport and technical assistance; humanitarian supplies
Belgium: TA assistance--generators/water pumps

DATE/CASE ID: 29 NOV 2006 20050399] UNCLASSIFIED
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S/ES, EUR, M, P, S, CMS, S/S-O
IMMEDIATE OTTAWA, TEL AVIV IMMEDIATE, CANBERRA

IMMEDIATE, WELLINGTON IMMEDIATE, OSLO IMMEDIATE,
BUDAPEST IMMEDIATE, +
IMMEDIATE BERLIN, BANGKOK IMMEDIATE, HHS IMMEDIATE
FOR AMBASSADOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, US
Subject: TFUS01: Interim Response to Offers of

Forensic Assistance
1. This is an action request. Acti-on addressees are

requested to deliver the points in para 3 immediately
to appropriate host government officials.
2. For Berlin and Bangkok: You are not to deliver

this message. However, decisions on the German and
Thai offers of forensic personnel have not been
finalized. You should not give host governments any
impression that a final decision has been reached.
3. Begin points:
Thank you for your generous offers of assistance in

response to Hurricane Katrina. The United States is
grateful for the support you have offered.
-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and our

evaluation of needs is ongoing.

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-- With regard to your offer of forensic assistance,

it is the evaluation of the Department of Health and
Human Services at present that they have suff.icient
domestic resources to meet these needs. If there is
any change in that assessment, we will inform your
government as soon as possible.
-- We thank you once again for the assistance you have

offered the United States in response to this disaster.
End points.
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From: CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator
To: TaskForce-1
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)
Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
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?
a Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that 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 declining
Pakistan'S offer of relief supplies?
a Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals:
a Has WHA draf~ed a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?

DATE/CASE In: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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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 SHIFTS
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to m~n~mize (if not
prevent) ftdropping" 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 departing task 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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O'Herron, Petra C :J)DIOL

F.rom: . CMS TaskForce1G
Sent: Monday, September 05,200510:46 PM
To: PM-ActionTeam
Cc: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
SUbJect: FW: Follow-up on /terns of interest to FEMA B6
-----OriginaJ Message~---
From: eMS TaskForcelF
sent: Monday, September 05,200510:13 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1E; TaskForce-1
Cc: 'rmCkatrina@ofda.net'; OFDALogistics; TaskForce-3; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: follow-up on Items of Interest to FEMA
EUR:lnfo on Dutch and German pumps isas follows:
1. ·Netherlands:
The Netherlands Defense Attache in Washington, RADM Hijmans, is very familiar with the Dutch offer of three
high"speed de-watering pumps. He put me in touch with his technical expert in the NL who provided the following
information on the pumps desribed in the earlier USACE e-mail to you:
.• Manufacturer: John Deere

• Pumps are new, state of the art, designed to replace failed pump stations in flooded areas
• Capacity approx 40 cubic feet per sec or 3,000 cubic meters per hour
• Can pump over 18m high wall·
• Dimensions 4.5 m x z'o .m x 1.25 m, weight unavailable for now
• Truck and crane provided, comes with piping
• Five-person crew with each pump-truck set
• Pumps and equipment can be picked up either in Anthoven, NL or Ramstein AB (8 hour drive)
Pumps were successfully employed in flood relief operations in Czech Republic, Poland, and Ukraine
,
POCs contacted:
• RADM Hijmans, DATT, NL. Wash, DC

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• NL Defense Cooperation Center: 011-31-70-3188550
• Mr .Sioerd Boss, Dee ,I KMr. Boss provtcec amplifying details above)
Hopefully this information will help expedite the approval process for acceptance and subsequent delivery of the
Dutch pumps. Please advise What.more needs to be done on our part. Thanks &
vIr,
The Flying Finn, aka Bill Mackie
JS/J-4 ED, 703-697-0744

DA~ID: 26 SEP 2006 200503991
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2. GERMANY:
From:IL-- --.,;.... ---J
Allison,
Per your request, here is some information on the German water pumps, There are two types of pumps under
consideration:
- Large Pump (truck & trailer): CapaCity - approx 4,000 gal/min; weight - 16,200 KG
'" Small Pump (smaller truck & trailer): Capacity - approx 1,320 gal/min; w~ight - 10,500 KG
We don't have the dimensions of the vehicles but can work to get you that or put you in contact with the right
people who know it. Both trucks and trailers are air transportable via C-5 or C-17 but do not appear transportable
via C-130 due to size.
As you know, this offer (and an associated offer from the Dutch) has interest with the upper echelons of the Joint
Staff, OSD. and State. We want to try and break any administrative or process log jam that may exist with this
offer. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
Brian O'Connor
,
You can reach me or my fellow shift worker (Lt Col Jeb Bishop) at 703--697-7044.
,,. .
From: eMS TaskForcelE
Sent: Monday, September 05,20059:55 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: 'rmCkatrina@ofda,net'; OFDALogistics
Subject: Follow-up on Items of interest to FEMA
Importance: High·
EURlEAPIWHAlAII:
We have some follow up on FEMA requests:
EUR: See below ESF#3 - in process with OFDA logistics; ESF#10 - in process with OFDA logistics;
ESF#12 - Japan in process with OFDA logistics, Northern Ireland. - please answer the questions below for
FEMA, and Spain - please answer the questions below for FEMA.
EAP: ESF#12- OFDA logistics is working on the Japanese generators.
WHA: ESF#12 Canada: please answer the following questions for FEMA review, as sent through OFDA
team.
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ALL: ESF#11: if your countries have offered generators as listed on the matrix, please request
specifications on those units. We will pass the specifications back to FEMA for their review.
Matrix Team: please update the matrix with requests below.
Pleasechannel information through OFDA desk. Thanks everyone for your hard work today. I
From: eMS TaskForcel-Director
Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 8:05 PM
To: Thomas, Harry K .
Cc: TaskForce-l
FYI
From: nntkatrina_dmr [mailto:rmtkatrina_dmr@ofda.net]
To: Taskforce-I
Cc: rmt_katrina@ofda.net
Subject: Items of Interest to FEMA
.Sherry,
Here is the list of items that are of interest to FEMA. Please take a look and get back to us with your
thoughts.
," I
.
•
Thanks
At this time, no additional support is needed. ESF 1 noted that the majority of the items in the
matrix were of a military nature and pose their awn limitations and compatibility issues for staff on the
ground. ESF 1 asked that NorthCom review the military items.

3..ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering
The USACE is in a position to accept generators if they meet tech specs and are large. They do not
wanl small generators. Generators must be 20KW and larger and match US voltage standards and
frequency (they must be 60 hertz. not 50 hertz). ESF 3 made this match based on the line item from Italy
(page 1).
Pumps - It looks like Netherlands and Germany have dewatering pumps. USAGE appreciates the
offers. However, they are expecting that 62 more large pumps will arrive in New Orleans tomorrow. It is
worth going back to Germany and Netherlands to ask what is the capacity of the pumps and how
soon could they arrive here. Based on that information ESF 3 can make an informed decision. Nole:
The combined capacity of the newly arriving 62 pumps is 1800 cfs.
4. ESF 4 - Fire Fig~ting
No additional assistance is needed. Domestic capacity exists. However, they may revisit this in the
coming days if offers come in from New Zealand and Australia. Note: If they were to accept teams
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from New Zealand and Australia it would only be for training purposes. It sounds like both of these
countries have done joint training with US Firefighters.
This ESF is about reporting, so matrix does not apply.
6. ESF 6 - Mass Care, Housing. and Human Services
There are multiple positive responses pertaining to the American Red Cross. Please let us know If we
need to work on these issues or if they are being handled directly by International Services of the
American Red Cross.
I understand that t3SA has identified some needs, but I haven't seen the list yet. I also understand that
those GSA needs have not been vetted yet through NRCC. I'll write back in a separate e-mail on this
ESF. .
No requirements at this time (or personnel or supplies. They need to wait for additional assessments
to come back. Please note that the public health mission is just beginning and it is impossible to identify
needs at this stage.
10. ESF 10 - Hazmat , ">.
This ESF is interested in Denmark's water purification units. They have asked for technical
specifications. We will print the specs on the website listed, but any additional information you have
would be welcome. They are also interested in Japan's water purification units in Florida. Please get the
tech specs from the units in Florida. .
11. ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resource
This ESF is also interested in generators, but they too are concemed about voltage. See comment above.
If tech specs can be met, they will consider for far"!"ers.
12. ESF 12 - Energy
Also interested in generators. They understand that Japanese generators are already in Miami. Can
OFDA logs look into this and see if they are compatible with specs listed above, if so, ESF 12 will
take them. Best yet would be in the generators werelruck pulled.
Regarding 2 Canadian Electrical Teams, its a go (Manitoba and Ontario). I am working on a point of
contact for both teams. ESF 12 is comfortable with Canadian Teams because US and Canadian system
are similar and they work together under existing agreements. Please go back to Canadians and
confirm that labor and the equipment they bring with them is free (meaning FEMA doesn't need to
reimburse them under the Stafford Act). The current thinking is that both teams would work on
municipal or city power systems (concentrating on rural areas) in Mississippi or Louisiana (Alabama seems
to be making lots of progress). Please move forward with this item (but answer my question above). I
will get back to RMT with a POC either in NRCA or American Public Power Association.
ESF 12 is willing to consider the power team from Northern Ireland but they need more information
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because they aren't familiar with how the system works there:
Questions:
- What are the teams (power plant, line crews, or substations - or a combination)?
- What are the basic capabilities? generation, transmission, high voltage, distribution, etc .
• How many of them?
ESF 12 would also like to move forward with the Spanish offer of petroleum reserves. It's a go, but
please ask the following questions:
Questions:
,
I
- How much petroleum?
- Where is it located? (then they can make a decision on where to send it)
- Is it crude or product? '
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Again, no matter what the answers are...they want it.
13 - 15'nothing needed on ESFs 13 -15.
Other:
We have been informed that MREs are considered an agricultural commodity/food stuff. As such, we need
to have appropriate permits - either from FDA or APHIS (USDA) (not sure which one). John Boyle is
following up on this. Maybe someone from Customs can help us navigate this process to avoid distribution
delays once the commodities arrive tonight?
Stephanie Savolaine
OFDA Operations Center
Deputy Manager for Response
(202) 258"9631
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Recommend making the indicated changes in this summary for Netherlands and Germany. The Netherlands
amphibious ship was not accepted and theVAN AMSTELhas arrivedand is operating with the US Navyships.
Germany and
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Sent: Tuesday, September 06.20058:41 PM
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Below reflects a tel call from Vandenberg AFB. THe Israeli attache contacted JTF-K directlly adn
apparently there is some interest. I don't know where the German offer came from. We have no record.
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Ma'am,
Attached are the items J6JSpace related communications SATCOM equipment offers from Israel and Germany
we spoke about. The Director Space Forces (DIRSPACEFOR) at JTF Katrina has been made aware of
numerous items these two being the DoS related items. I am passing their emails and the info to you for getting
into the proper channels.
Germany -- has offered a German-manned ground station (have tech specs I cansend, but the jist is it's a GM-3
type, only about half the size)
,
- the use of 2 German technicians for 60 days to keep the ground station working, plus they bring all
their own O&M supplies. gear. and even gas for their generator
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Israel-- SATCOM ground terminal, NewSkies SatelJitetransponders and transportation of terminal to the US
Recommend you discuss directly with Col Santee or his action officer Capt McCUlley at Tyndall AFB. FL infoed
above.
Thanks for your help.
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call for JSpOC AssIstance
- The bands involved are the C and Ku bands, and one source tells me that an entire 2 transponders are being
offered. Don't know if that's true or even feasible. however.
- T-Mobile has donated 1500 GSM cell phones free of charge

- Israel (the nation of):
- has donated 1500 prepaid SIM cards free of charge
- has donated a German-manned ground station (have tech specs I can send, but the jist is it's a GM-3 sorta
thing, only about half the size)
- has donated the use of 2 Gennan technicians for 60 days to keep the ground station working, plus they bring
all their own O&M supplies, gear, and even gas for their generator
"'!!'Tm!~rmrlt71::aoresearch the viability of this offer, and between he and 1 1we gal a good read on
III pabilities of a/l this stuff would be if we accepted it: .
- 32 mile radius of cellular coverage (not sure how many simultaneous channels yet) for up to 60 days
- 1500 cell phones that are prepaid with the SIM cards
- 64 mile diameter covers a bunch of New Orleans andlor Biloxi
L1MFACs:
- The vendors are getting restless, Theyoffered this stuff 48 hours ago, and the government hasn'l responded
yet.
- The nation of Israel (well, their attache in Washington) is wondering how long to keep the C-130 on the flight
line. The ground station is sitting on the tarmac, loaded, wailing for orders to go, and has been for 48+ hours.
I've been on the phone with the attache every couple of hours since noon...they're patient, but not amused by our
delay, obviously.
- We, as DIRSPACEFOR. have been unable to get the guys at orSA or NORTHCOM to move on this. I'm going
forwarded that stuff to I

to try tomorrow via the contacts I already have at NORTHCOM and DISA's Commercial Sateom guys. I
tarlier. some of i t . . · '. .
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We're planning on putting this capability in New Orleans unless someone trumps us.
Conclusions
If you, comm crew, can get movement (sir, you mentioned the PolAd earlier), then I will keep the donors satisfied
for one more day that progress is being made: There i.s a document that must be signed by someone (I am
awaiting that electronically) that's basically an MOU between OISA and Israel and says "thanks for sending; we
accept." I just need a name and signature on that document. That's all I need to let the Israeli Pocs light the
fuse on the transport mission.
I am ceasing
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Sent; sallJ'cIay. September10. 200512:26 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: fW; Request for specific information on Swedish andGennan telecom equipment
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Polks,
I regard to the offers from Sweden and oex-any for provision of cellular/satellite
equipment we need as specific 1nt~tioD as po8sible from the donors to accurately asseSB
if the equipment will address any requirement. on the 9ro~.
The only information provided BO far-from-tbe ".tchlTFl has been-wbat-was- forwarded this
past Sunday and telecOlls .-
- Germany - kP Impuls Service GmbH offers contaiaerized emergency cell pbone and internet
satelnte net1iorIC communications suite with two technicians to assist with relief
operations.
- Sweden - Ericcson bas telecOllllllW1icatiOD. equipment in Houston that can be used. "note
- subsequent telecons indicate tbe Swedes have on aD aircraft .ater purification
equjpment, generators and a -3 unit GSM commuDlcation Bystcm-
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From: CMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-OrrF)
Sent: Friday, September 16. 2005 7:14 PM
To: Katrina Working Group
Cc: SES-O eMS
SUbJect: FW: International Assistance on Pumping
"--origlnal Message--
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response to Hurricane Katrina intemational assistance.
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loperaton Coordinated Under USACE HQ:I _
Gennanyextended foreign assistance from the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief. THW, through the US
Department of State. that included 89 German volunteer support personnel and 5 technical experts from Luxembourg, that
attend 15 truck mounted potable pumps: 10 that deliver approximately 8.8 cf/s; 5 that deliver 3 cfls; in total. 103 cubic feet
loaded on seven missions comprised of 2 C5s and 5 C17s. flown from Ramstein AB Germany to NAS New Orleans on
September 10th and 11th, flight monitored and arranged through the USNORTHCOM J47. The team started pumping
prepare to transform in 3 weeks;
The Netherlands have contributed 3 dewatering water pumps, at a combined capacity of approximately 88 cf/s, with all
the required support equipment (inleUoullet pipes and fuel tanks, a support truck and trailer with a crane for maneuvering
Netherlands accompany the pumps providing expert operation services. The three pumps and support equipment arrived
on September 12th via civil commercial cargo AN-124 contracted by the Dutch Military. 'The massive airlifter arrived at
commercial Dutch Flag air carrier KLM. The operators are supported by the Dutch Frigate Van Amstel for lodging and
logistical support. The Dutch Team works under Task Force Unwatering as well, and energetically engaged in the
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE '
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dewatering project on September 13th. with their equipment positioned downtown New Orleans as well. Transformation
for the team is also expected in approximately 3 weeks at this time.

continuing success of unwatering in the Ninth Ward. The German team is operating near the 17fh St.
Canal in Orleans Parish.
Press Articles of Interest·to Date:
Sept 13
German volunteers heading to New Orleans with water pumps
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=&article=30658&archive=true

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http://www.gerinany-info.oraJrelaunch/po/itics/new/polboTHW092005.htm?PHPSESSID=
61992b02B8a29ft>d15ec574d49fac9a5
Sept9·
Germany rushes aid to Katrina victims _
http://www.germany-info.org/relaunchlinfo/publicationslweekl2005/050909/politics1.html
Final Note: Good job all who made these two actions happen so swiftly, from every level on both sides of the pond. The
mark of concerned professionals.
Best regards,
B6
INORAO _OSNORmeUM J42 JnglneerS
DSN 834-8711 Comm 719-556-8711
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20051:Zi,g~;~ RELEASED IN FULL
To: ~~~~r~~~~ M(Moscow) . ;;~'~'"0; o;~~0Sf~'~';;if:;:--~- --_.
Cc:
Subject: FW: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 15OO-23PO
FYI
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>From: CMS TaE}kForce1F
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:00 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
>Cc: CMS TaskForce1- LogA; TaskForce-1
>Subject: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
>
>scott Brandon
>EUR TF rep
>
>1530 Ukraine -clarification of offer. ACTION: request sent to Embassy
>Kiev to confirm offer of $200,000 to be drawn from to procure supplies vice $2,000,000
cash donation. (See emails sent to Malgorzata Bula-Duane, found on unclass side.)
Waiting on answer. from post. Check with Desk Officer (Darren Hutman).
>
>1615 Swiss offer of assistance. FEMA apparently has approved some items, but there'S some
discrepancy about what OFDA approved wi FEMA and CMS. ACTION:
>
>1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the
kit, is the writing in English or are the items easily identified? We confirmed with Desk
that there are no food items, but did not get info on other aspects. Need to go back to
the Desk.
>
>2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed
since last agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets,'
bedding and comfort kits (no food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not
plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we
accept the tents too?
>
>See below for draft acceptance cable language.
>
>Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operat€ them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but
it is outstanding, no action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
>
>1642 Georgia offer of $50,000. ACTION: Tomorrow morning Desk Officer will draft dip note
to accept their offer.
>Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check tomorrow (Govt declined to
give to Red Cross, or to a wire transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer (Erin Anna) will
draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check can be written
to "U.S. Department of State" (RM said yes, EUR said no) .
>
>1650 German Ambassador'S visit to New Orleans. NO ACTION.
>GER Ambassador contacted Senator Frist's office about getting permissiont to travel to
N.O~· A staffer passed an inquiry to State. Guidance on travel was in clearance, but
German Ambassador had already traveled to region.
>
>1710 France - info on $1M private donation. NO ACTION.
>The Executive Summary contained a reference to a $1M private donation - removed as ES
only reflects govt offers. Not found in matrix. France Desk Officer had no knowledge of
the donation. Informed TF3.
>
>1730 Russia offer of bandages. NO ACTION.
>Flight scheduled for Sept. 13. Inquiry from PM Action Team about status.
DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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>OFDA transport summary - movement count 34 - (marked as blankets, should say bandages) -
marked as APPROVED, but OFDA has not issued a control number.
>
>1815 Greek offers of ships. ACTION: On Sept. 13 need to confirm with FEMA that cruise
ship no longer needed (also, turn back cargo ship which USG has not accepted).
>Offer and acceptance of cruise ship - Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring
-fees ,- t axes-Defore---sendi:I1gsnip~---NO--need-fo:i:----snfp-(apparen t1 y two otlier snips areal ready----
available, and have been found to be unattractive options). There's another offer .
outstanding fro~ the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG acceptance, yet it appears ship
departed for u.S. on/around9/B.
>
>1830 European Commission condolence letter. NO ACTION.
>ERA received tasker for response to EC.condolence letter. ERA has no record of such a
letter (question whether the tasker should be a response to letter from president of
European Parliament to POTUS): ERA contact: John G. Robinson.
>
>2015 ALDAC of Ambassador Sullivan's remarks handed to SWO. NO ACTION
>
>
>
>Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
>
>REFS: A) STATE 163461
>
>1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 4.
>
>2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Swiss Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Berne should deliver the points in para 4 at the
highest appropriate level on Tuesday, September 13.
>
>3. -(SBU) Background: OFDA informs State that some of the proposed items previously
accepted (ref) are no longer needed. We are prepared to accept the plastic sheeting,
bedding and comfort kits. The tents, tarps and crutches are simply not needed at this
time. The· comfort kits have been accepted with the understanding that they contiai ns 1).9
food items
>
>4. (SBU) Begin points:
>
>-- The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance,from the
Government of Switzerland in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
>
>-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the u.S. Government emergency response
authorities continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet the immediate
needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
>
>-- We very much appreciate your offer of supplies.
>
>-- An analysis of our specific needs indicates that the plastic sheeting, bedding and
comfort kits would be very useful to us. However, we do not currently have a need for
additional tents, tarps and crutches.
>
>-- We repeat our gratitude for the prompt and kind offer and delivery of humanitarian
supplies already sent.
>
>RICE
>
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From: Gisvold. Lisa C RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Tuesday, January 10,20069:16 AM
To: Morrow. Michael K B6
SUbJect: FWT: TFUS01: Interim Response to Offers of Forensic Assistance
Mike: Guidance only to countries that offered forensic assistance.
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Saturday, september 10, 2005 9:26 PM
To: Aidekman, David S; Brewer, Maria E; CMS - Telegrams; Dilworth, Alison E; Dilworth,
Alison E; Duffy, William J; Gisvold,' Lisa Cj Gisvold, Lisa Cj Harris, Michelle F; Hughes,
Inez I; PATH M; PATH PA; PATH PAPLIGA; I Raphael, - I B6
Lois; TF1 - Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Ward,
Celeste J
Subject: TFUS01: Interim Response to Offers of Forensic Assistance
SUBJECT: TFUSOl: Interim Response to Offers of Forensic Assistance
1. This is an action request. Action addressees are requested to deliver the points in
para 3 immediately to appropriate host government officials.
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2. For Berlin and Bangkok: You are not to deliver this message. However, decisions on
-the German arid Tlia:i offers- orforeifSic Iferscii'J.ner-li~ive:-nof-been-finanzea~
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give host governments any impression that a fInal decision has been reached. " - - -- .
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Thank you',;for your generous offers of assistance in response to Hurricane Ka,trina:-. - The
United States is grateful for the support you have offered. :.. -~
The situation on the ground is dynamic, and our evaluation of needs is ongoing.
With regard to your offer of forensic assistance, it is the evaluation of the

Department of Health and Human Services at present that they have sufficient domestic
resources to meet these needs. If there is any change in that assessment, we will inform
your government as soon as possible.
-- We thank you once again for the assistance you have offered the United States in
response to this disaster.
End points.
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10.20069:12 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K B6
SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
More guidance to field.

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Franz, David W; Friedrich, Mary K; Fuhrer, Mary Jo; Garcia, Vera; Gisvold,Lisa C;
Glassman, Deborah W: Gordon,- Angela J; Harris, Michelle F; Hartley, Brent R; Hart, Shirley
M; Hawthorne, Margaret D; Hayden, Caitlin M; Hayes, Patrick R; Hayes, Patrick R; Heffern,
John A; Helton-Floyd, Kathleen L; Holinka, Ann M; Holley, Vanessa A; Hughes, Inez I;
Jablonsky, Michele; Jacobs, Morris E; Jakub, Michael A; Kushner, Todd A; Miller, Michael
_ _ _...::F:..i Miller, Ronald W; Nakian, Elizab~et:tLA.;..Jie~umaDll~'liJ:::gini_a...R;~N.eumann~ir.ginia.-R; _
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Ponce, Antoinette M; Porter, B6
Lori B; Prosper, Pierre R; P-WHA Duty; Raphael, Lo~s; Realuyo, Celina B; Reynolds, Rodney
Mi Roy, Carlene A; Rye, Erik D; Sagor,AndrewJE; Salazar, Edward J; Sandage, John Bi'
Schlegel, Sally~; Service; Robert E; Shaw, .Andrew; Shore, Rhonda H; Slaven, William A;
Smith, Robin A; Thomas, Harry K; Trinidad, Wanda A; Truhn, J. Patrick; Truhn, J. Patrick;
Turekian, Vaughan C; Van de Velde, James R; Volker, Karen E; weigold, Eva Ai Welch,
Gretchen G; West, Robert R; Whiton, Christian P; wisniewski, Mark E; Wojtasiewicz, Renata
A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J; Zawitkowski, Andre J
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
IU:VIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
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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 oil',' $100 'irii 11 ion cash
Maldives $25,000 c a s h ' ;
Mexico Bedding, MREs, baby care' items;
personal hygiene kits
NATO Coordinating European assistance offers
Norway $1.54 million in relief sUPPlies
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.
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Additional Addresees:
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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, European Commission
Civil Protection Co-operation Mechan~LEASED IN PART
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Information on Major Event I in IUSA I Hurricane Katrina I Message No. 16
To: Member States' Competent Authorities and Contact Points
From: Monitoring and Information Centre (MIC)
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The status of this message reported to be valid on 16/09/2005, 16:00 local =14:00 UTC
• Confirmed Hurricane Katrina fatalities rose to 792 (source BBC). This number
continues to increase as detailed search and rescue operations are undertaken.
• Recovery operations are continuing. The overall situation steadily improves. Military
forces in the region are starting to be reduced.
• It is estimated that water levels in the New Orleans area will return to normal by mid-
October, water is currently being pumped out at a rate of about 44 billion litres a day
(46 Million tonnes a day). Concern remains over dangerous levels of sewage-related,
bacteria and toxic chemicals.
• Ophelia, at present. is not expected to make landfall.
• President Bush made his fourth trip to the affected area on Sept 15 and announced
rebuilding plans for the region in a televised address from New Orleans.
• Local response arrangements have not been changed. (See MIC Message 15)
2. EU & International Response

In total, over 120 countries, and 13 international & regional organisations have
offered assistance. inclUding all countries participating in the Mechanism.
The following European assistance has been provided or is accepted in support to the
relief operations:
COUNTRY STATUS ASSISTANCE

Austria Accepted 300 beds, 500 tarps
Belgium Deployed B-FAST team with 10 personnel
Czech Accepted 24,000 blankets, 600 camp beds and 14
Republic large tents

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DATE/CASE 10: 18 MAY 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Denmark Accepted 10,000 blankets 2 rubhalls.and 3,500 first
aid kits
Finland Accepted 9,000 sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid
kits, 120 cooler cases, 1,000 pillow cases
and 3,500 thermo sheets
Deployed 3 logistic experts
France Delivered 40 tents, 400 tarps, 2,000 MREs
Deployed 17 divers..........
Germany Delivered 40,000 MREs
Deployed THW unit with 94 personnel + 15 pumps
and other equipment
Greece (Accepted) towels (quantity not known)
(Accepted) cruise ship
Hungary Deployed 8 personnel deployed with charity
orcanlzatlons
Italy Delivered 300 beds, 300 blankets, 600 sheets, 1
pump, 11,200 chlorine tabs, 6 rafts, 5 first
- --_.-._- aid kits, 1,0001bs formula, 6,0001bs
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Returned emergency team
.Luxembourg. .. .Accepted. _... ~ ,T,000"carT1p_bedsc2iOOO~blankets_ ... - --- -.-- ..
Deployed (with German team of 5 personnel (will change shift on

THW) 19 Sept.)
Netherlands Deployed Pumping team, including 3 pumps and
transport
Returned HMNLS Van Amstel
Norway Accepted 12,000 blankets, 8 tents and 7 first aid kits
(Deployed on 16 Sept)
Romania (Accepted) Tents (quantity unknown)
Slovak Accepted 25,000 blankets 500 camp beds 1,000 first
RepUblic aids .end liquid soap
Slovenia Accepted 250 camp beds 780 blankets and 2,000
first aid kits (Deployed ~m 16 Sept)
Spain Delivered 6,200 M REs, 20 tents, 200 blankets and
medical supplies.
Sweden Deployed telecorn equipment, 2 technicians, 1
coordinator .
UK . Delivered 468,000 MREs, 2,900 blankets
KEY
accepted =acceptance by US aulhorities confirmed
(accepted) =
acceptance indicated by MIC but details of US authorization, commodity details and/or point of contact need to be
forwarded to EU coordinator.
Deployed =deployed personnel in field with specialist equipment or skills

Delivered =delivered material assistance
Returned =were deployed and have now returned to country of origin
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Several Member States (Malta, Cyprus) have provided financial support to the Hurricane
Katrina relief fund. In order to enable the MIC to maintain' a correct overview, Member
States are kindly asked to notify any changes in the offers, acceptances or delivery'
of assistance.
Following acceptance of offers of assistance by the State Department there remains the
opportunity to utilize NATO strategic lift to transport commodities to the US (through the
EADRCC). Additional airlift is being provided by Canada (1 x Airbus A-310) and the
Ukraine (tx AN-124) to help complete this mission. It is anticipated that NATO flights will
take place every other day from 15th Sept through to 23rd Sept.
An overview of the (global) flight movement since 04 Sept - as listed by US OFDA .,
is attached to this message. (Flights listed in yellow have been received).
The second NATO flight with assistance from Austrian and the Slovak Republic was
scheduled for 15 Sept. A third flight with assistance from Norway and further commodities
from the Czech Republic is scheduled for 17th Sept.
An overview of the (global) flight movements is attached in annex 1. N.B.: Flights listed in
yellow have been received. The list may not include all those offers that have been
accepted as they enter the list only when the flight approval procedure has been
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The US military airbase at Little Rock, Arkansas (LRAFB) is the primary point of entry for
international assistance by air. LRAFB has a logistics unit in place for the reception and
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The commodities are being called forward by FEMA field elements including JFOs. To
date 86 trucks have been sent out from LRAFB (19 to Mississippi, 61 to Louisiana, 4 to
Arkansas and 2 to Texas), including commodities received from the Czech Republic,
France, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
FEMA have highlighted the Swedish Ericsson equipment as particularly useful.
Operations in the New Orleans region:

The German led and Luxembourg supported THW team continues to work closely with the
local authorities as well as with US forces and is housed on US Naval vessel Shreveport
together with the Dutch team. The THW team have 12 major pumps operating in St
Bernard and Jefferson parishes. In addition to this, the team is undertaking a variety of
smaller scale pumping activities in the New Orleans area and has helped to return to use
of at least 3 permanent pump stations so far. The team have also been contributing to
contingency planning to deal with the heavy rainfall anticipated in the next few days. The
Washington Times on Sept 15 ran an article on THW work with interviews of the team
members.
A French diving team arrived in the New Orleans area on Tuesday (13th Sept) and is
working in collaboration with the US Navy. The team has been split into two. One team
has been helping identify and unblock marine channels whilst the other has been
conducting underwater searches and the recovery of bodies. Team leader M. Amault
reports they are due to move on to work in the Gulfport area tomorrow.
The Dutch pumping team is conducting operations in Plaquemines parish, the team
consists of five experts, three pumps of 50 cubic metres flow per minute, and
transportation. The team is now located on board US Naval vessel Shreveport.
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Co-ordination:
EU co-ordinator( #Nill return to the UK on 17 Se tember. He will be replaced B6
by the Danish co-ordination expe s on his B6
way to Baton Rouge where he wi assume co-or Ina Ion an raison u ies. e will be
embedded in the OFDAlState department cell within the FEMA regional response centre.
A joint OFDAIUN/EU mission to New Orleans is planned for Saturday 17 th Sept.
The head of the US State Department task force responding to Hurricane Katrina visited
the EU team to pass on his appreciation for the EU's contributions to the emergency
response and for the team's assistance with co-ordination of that response.
5. Contact details:
EU CoordInation Expert I 'Office: B~
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Type of assistance [8] material IZI intervention team I'8l expert or assessment team
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Sent: Wednesday. August 31, 20055:27 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter A; Borek, Jamison S
Subject: FW: eMS Spot Report: Hurricane Katrina (SBU)
see item one.
From: sanders, Robert P
sent: WednesdaYI August 31 1 2005 5:25PM
To: SES-O_CMS-WReport
Subject: eMS Spot Report: Hurricane Katrina (SBU)
SENSITI.Y~ lllD:.y'NCLASSlFIED
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DATE/CASE In: 10 AUG 2006 200503991
OFFERS OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
* Several foreign governments and private entities have offered assistance to the reliefeffort. The
Japanese government offered tents, blankets, and generators, Russia offered aircraft and boats, and
Germany offered high speed pumps. Venezuela and Honduras have also offered assistance. Private
entities in Germany offered communications equipment. A French fire brigade and two French
NGOs have offered assistance as well. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), there are currently no unmet needs and they are not seeking foreign assistance at this time.
eMS continues to record foreign assistance offers and forward them to FEMA. (CMS - FEMA
email, CMS te/cons)
INQUIRIES FROM FOREIGN MISSIONS

* State has fielded inquiries from 32 foreign missions regarding the status of their nationals in the
disaster-affected areas: We are working with FEMA and the American Red Cross (ARC) to address
these inquiries, but those organizations cannot predict when sufficient information will be available
to provide answers. State officials, joined by DHS, FEMA and ARC, briefed 113 members of the
diplomatic corps today to share information and field questions.' (CMS telcons)
'" . Spanish Member ofParliament Lourdes Munoz and her family have taken refuge at the New
Orleans Convention Center and, according to the Spanish Embassy, are without food, water, or
money. FEMA and ARC are aware. (CMS - Embassy ofSpain telcon)
* The Russian Embassy reports high-level interest in the fate oftbirty Russians stranded in a hotel in
New Orleans. State has reported their location to U.S. Coast Guard representatives handling rescue
operations. .
'" Two Jordanians, the son ofa senator and the son ofa former Prime Minister, have been relocated to -
the Superdome after having been trapped in ahotel in New Orleans without food or water. (CMS -
Embassy ofJordan telcon)
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the load plan .
- The Dutch government is working directly with the government of Ukraine to arrange transport
- The Dutch desire to fly the pumps on 10 SEP (TRANS COM will put it into the flight sequencing plan when the
arrangements are made)
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- 4 of 11 pumps are on the ground (first arrived 1311 MDT, 08 SEP)
- 25% of all equipment (il")cluding pumps) and 100% of personnel to operate pumps is on the ground
- Last flight of pumps and equipment departs Ramstein AFB 1315 MDT. 09 SEP
- Last flight will arrive NAS New Orleans 1205 MDT, 10 SEP
- TF Unwatering (USACE) is integrating the German pumps into their operations

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMJNJA
DATE/CASE JD: 13 FEB 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
Deputy Chief of Mission
UNCLASSIFIED
u.s. Embassy, Brussels
02/508-2446
From: CMS TaskForcelK
Sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 11:24 AM
To: Imbrie, William; Vanlaningham, James R(Beijing)
cc-. TaskForce-l
Subject: FW: Items of interest to FEMA - Generator· Offer from Beijing & Brussels
Jim and Will,

Pursuant to your phone inquiries this morning, see the following notes from FEMA on
generator specs. ESF #3 is Emergency Support Function #3 (a FEMA designation) whi~h~
includes generators. PIs confirm whether the generators being offered from China and
Belgium meet these specs or not.
Geri Kam
HAP rep to Task Force 1, midnight shift
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>To: CMS TaskForcel-Director
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From: CMS TaskForcel-Director <lTFDIR@state.gov>
To: Thomas, Harry K <ThomasHK@state.gov>
CC: TaskForce-l <TaskForce-l@state.gov>
Sent: Mon Sep OS 20:05:25 2005
FYI
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~rom: rmtkatrina dmr [mailto:rmtkatrina dmr@ofda.net)
Sent: Monday, september OS, 2005 5:5B PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: rmt katrina@ofda.net
Subject~ Items of interest to FEMA

Sherry,
Here is the list of items that ar~ of interest to FEMA. Please take a look and get back
to us with your thoughts.
Thanks
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At this time, no additional support is needed ESFI noted that the majority of the
items in the matrix were of a military nature and pose their own limitations and
compatibility issues for staff on the ground. ESF 1 asked that NorthCom review the
military items.

3. ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering'
The USACE is in a position to accept generators if they meet tech specs and are large.
They do not want small generators. Generators must be 20KW and larger and match US
voltage standards and frequency (they must be 60 hertz, not.50 hertz). ESF 3 made this
match based on the line item from Italy (page 1).
Pumps - It looks like Netherlands and Germany have dewatering pumps. USACE appreciates the
offers. However, they a!e expecting that 62 more large pumps will arrive in New Orleans
tomorrow. It is worth going back to Germany and Netherlands to ask what is the capacity
of the pumps and
how soon could they arrive here. Based on that information ESF 3 can
make an informed decision. Note: The combined capacity of the newly arriving 62 pumps is
1800 cfs.
No additio~al assistance is needed. Domestic capacity exists. However, they may revisit
this in the coming days if offers come in from New Zealand and Au~tralia. Note: I f they
were to accept teams from New Zealand and Australia it would only be for training
purposes. It sounds like both of these countries have done joint training with US
Firefighters.
This ESF is about reporting, .so matrix does' not apply.
6. ESF 6 - Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services
There are multiple positive responses pertaining to the American Red Cross. Please let us
know if we need to work on these issues or if they are being handled directly by
International Serviceiiorthe American Red Cross .
I understand that GSA has identified some needs, but I haven't seen the list yet. I also
understand that those GSA needs have not been vetted yet through NRCC. I'll write back in
a separate e-mail on this ESF.
No requirements at this time for personnel or supplies They need to wait for additional
assessments to come back. Please note that the public health mission is just beginning .
and it is impossible to identify needs at this stage.
10. ESF 10 - Hazmat
This ESF is interested in Denmark's water purification units. They have asked for
technical specifications. We will print the specs on the website listed, but any
additional information you have would be welcome. They are also interested in Japan's
water purification units
in Florida. Please get the tech specs from the units in Florida.
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11. ESF 11 - Agricul~ure and' Naturalllli~k{\SSIFIED
This ESF is also interested in generators, but they too are· concerned about voltage .. See
comment above. If tech specs can be met, they will consider for farmers.
12. ,ESF 12 - Energy
Also interested in generators. They understand that Japanese generators

are already in Miami. Can OFDA logs look into this and see if they are
compatible with specs listed above, if so, ESF 12 will take them'. Best
yet would be in the generators were truck pUlled.
Regarding 2 Canadian Electrical Teams, its a go (Manitoba and ontario). I am working on a

point of contact for both teams. ESF 12 is comfortable with canadian Teams because US and
Canadian system are similar and they work together under'existing agreements. Please go
back to Canadians and confirm that labor and the equipment they bring with them is free
(meaning FEMA doesn't need to reimburse them under the Stafford Act). The current
~ -'thinking is that both teams would work on municipal or city power systems (concentrating
on rural areas) in Mississippi or Louisiana (Alabama seems to be making lots of progress).
~Please move forward with this item (but answer my question above). I will get back to RMT
with a POC either in NRCA or American Public Power
Association.
ESF 12 is willing to consider the power team from Northern Ireland but they need more
information because they aren't familiar with how the system works there:
~uestioris: ..
- What are the teams (power plant, line crews, or substations - or a combination)?
- What are the basic capabilities? generation, transmission, high voltage, distribution,
etc.
- How many of them?
ESF 12 would also like to move forward with, the Spanish offer of petroleum reserves .
It's a go, but please ask the following questions:
Questions:
- How much petroleum?
- Where is it located? (then they can make a decision on where to send
it)
- Is it crude or product?
Again, no matter what the answers are ... they want it.
13 - 15 nothing needed on ESFs 13 -15.
Other:
We have been informed that MREs are considered an agricultural commodity/food stuff. As
such, we need to hav~ appropriate permits - either from FDA or APHIS (USDA) (not sure
which one). John Boyle is following up on this. Maybe someone from Customs can help us
navigate this process to avoid distribution delays once the commodities arrive tonight?
Stephanie Savolaine
OFDA Operations, Center
Deputy Manager for Response
(202) 258-9631 .
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
Sensitive But Unclassified Telegram T.exLC English,

Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) A total of 118 countries and 12 international

organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The following new offer
of assistance has been made:
Peru upped its offer of bandages from 1,600 to 2,760.
(Peru 3925)
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
(U) The United States has accepted offers of assistance

from 83 countries and 2 international organizations.
(Task Force)
CONSULAR ISSUES
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DATE/CASE ID: 04 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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(U) Germany's Ambassador to the United States wolfgang

Ischinger will travel to New Orleans September 12 to meet
with German technical teams working at water p~mping
stations. (EUR)
(SBU) The Consuls General of Costa Rica, the Dominican

Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama, Spain, and
Venezuela, escorted by DS, will visit New Orleans .
September 15 to recover key papers from their facilities.
The Japanese Consul General and three staff will visit
Japan's facilities unescorted September 13. (DS)
KEY PENDING OFFERS
(SBU) Pakistan has offered more than 50 tons of tents,

tarps, blankets, pillows, etc. for which FEMA has no
identified need. However, the Pakistani government has
already purchased the goods. The Task Force is querying
FEMA about possible partial acceptance of the Pakistani
offer. (Task Force)
UPDATE ON REVIEW PROCESS
(U) FEMA, USAID/OFDA and TF Coordinator wlll hold a

conference call September 12 to update status of
acceptance of in-kind offers. The last review was
September 9. So far, 23 offers have b~en designated for
immediate acceptance with 17 processed; 21 offers are
under review; and 25 could not be matched with needs and
are not likely to'be accepted. (Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 F
Wednesday, September 14, 20054:18 AM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Cloud, John A(Berlin); Taplin, Mark A (Bucharest)(Bucharest); Munter, Cameron P(Prague 1);
Webster, Christopher W(Oslo); Godfrey, Anthony F(Yerevan); van Voorst, Carol; Piccuta,
Daniel W(Luxembourg); Lane, James B(London); Kosnett, Philip S(Reykjavik); Decker, Karen
B(Athens); Hyatt, Amy J(Helsinki); Hofmann, Karl W(Paris); Imbrie, William(Brussels); Kaiser,
Sandra L(Copenhagen); Russell, Daniel A (DCM-Moscow)(Moscow); Blakeman, Chat(The
Hague); Noble, Stephen V(Stockholm); Kaidanow, Tina S(Sarajevo)
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: Response to cable on offer of forensics/SARlsearch and rescue teams
Importance: High
Dear DCMs/Political Chief:
Please pass to the officer handling Hurricane Katrina relief assistance:
I want to alert you to STATE 169096 which contains talking points regarding host country
offers of Forensics teams/SAR teams/Search and Rescue teams. Please deliver the points in
the cable and get back to the Task Force by email or phone as soon as possible with host
government reactions and concerns.
Forensics and SAR teams

Berlin
Forensics
Brussels
Sarajevo
Prague
Copenhagen
Paris
Amsterdam
Oslo
Search and Rescue

Yerevan
Vienna
Helsinki
Athens
Luxembourg
Bucharest
Moscow
Stockholm
London
.Reykjavik
Many thanks.
Vernelle Trim
BUR Task Force Representative

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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From: B6
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To: . , . - - - - - -..... 0l'Ill~ii;;i,;,,~. ...----,,1"I'P'I~----....Iroderick, Matthew;
Cc: ~~n:r-------------""';"';';'--""'askForce-1
Subject: RE: HS~"'II'I'!'!I~~"'l!!"'l~""'~~!"!!'!!'P.!'Il'''P''''!!!''!!!!!!!~'''P'''tII!'!'!~'''P!ssistance with Forensics Matters
RELEASED IN PART
__I B5, B6, B2
Please cc our State task force on your emails. The address is TaskForce-l@state.gov
"-':'"",,,,~l.lI'lIioloIlii~"' ....~~ '" Broderick, Mat thew i 1 __
Forensics
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Cc: 'ses-o@state.gov';
Subject: RE: HSOC #4517~~~:~s~e~c~D~H~S~"~a~c~c~e~p~t~s~II~G~e~r~m~an~o~~~~-A~s~s~~~s~t~a~n~c~e with Forensics
UNITED STATES DE PARTM ENT OF STATE 1
DATE/CASE ID: 18 MAY 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
,
Matters
UNCLASSIFIED
Looks like this action is still pending.
Matt Broderick was informed that the state Department is not aware of DHS coordinating
effort to have the Germans assist with the HC Katrina recovery effort. If this action is
still pending, please provide in writing who or what offices were contacted and how this
action will be completed. Matt expressed that Madam Secretary Rice and the Secretary (DHS]
have communicated and approved the German government's offer to assist with the recovery
operation. .
Please summarize what was done and what needs to be completed to ensure this action is
completed. Need to have the update as soon as possible.
Thanks.
vt x ,
Senior Watch Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Homeland Security operations Center
B2
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Sent:~~~e~s~a~"~e tember 07 2005 5:23 PM
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Subject: German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
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Carlon, Amy C
From: OMS TaskForce1F{SlES·OfTF)
sent: Monday, September 05, 20059:45 PM
to:. eMS TaskForce1F; Martin. Michael B;Cekuts, Robart F
Co: TaskForce-1: Carlon, Amy C; Sluart.nighlingale@hhR.goV; TaskForca-1; TaskForce-1
SUbJect: RE: Action Needed: Germany Doctors In FL .
Plasse note Stuart's email wQs·incorrect in the original message. It is correct above.
-----Original Meseage-----
From: CMS TaskForcelF
sentI Monday, september OS. 2005 9:31 PM
TOI Martin, Michael B: Cekuta. Robert P
Ce: ToskForce-l, Carlon, ~ C; 'Stuar.nightingale9hhs.gov" TaakForce-l
Subject: Action Needed: Germany Doctors in FL
~)chael,' Robert, .
.....'.. Task Force needs assistance in determining what medical supplies
~~e
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("pharmnceuticals and
va~cin.a·) the Cerman government sent on the fliaht. Could you/your section please check
~vbh the German gov,'tae 008 to learn additional details? (Neither the physieiana nor the
Medicines were expected.)
, :(':~
'p,~~,se respond to all addressees above.
Thank you.
·----Oriainal Message~-""-
From: IIKG. ST~TE (mailto:STATE.IimgQdhs.gov]
SentI Honday, September 05, 2905 7:01 PM
TOI TaskForce-!
Ce: Sawyer, Leigh (OS): Steiger, William lOS): Nightingale, Stuart (OSI:
vanalphe0paho.org: Smith, David B.
Subject: ACTION: Germans I Ya got to love them
.
ACTION:
1:;,would think they need to go home. That's a Departmer.t decision. Good luck.
; .(~;.
f~~n~s HHS for tho clarification.
"'0'
rhoIDas Lowe
p'~pa~tment of State arid
I Oepartmenc of Homeland Security
IIMG Representatives
202-282~9271
state.1imgahq.dh~.gov
-----Or1ginal Message-----
From I S~ich, David B. (mQl1to:DBSmithQOSOPHS.DHHS.GOVl
SentI Monday, september 05, 2005 6:53 PM
To: 'STATE.IimgGdhs.gov·
ee: Sawyer, Leiqh (OS): Steiger. William lOS): Nightingale. Stuart (OS);
'vanalphe9paho.org'
Subject: Re: Germans I Va got to love them
Tom. I don'c know who gave the initial go ah~ad to the 'Germans. : suspect it was the Navy .
at Pensacola. That being said. 1 think that aomebody at State needs to talk to the Germans
'about the dif!1culties of foreign medical personnel working in the ,US Ilicensing,
liability, and security). Because of the above"HHS has concluded chat ic will not invite
tgreign medical personnel to assist. Further, in this case, the German medical team ~a8
d~~e with pharmaceutical and biologics, which would need to pass FDA scutiny. Tonight you
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-----orlqinal Message-----
Froml IIMG, STATE <STATE.IimgQdhs.gov>
To: Smith. David B. <DBSmithQOSOPHS.DHHS.COV>
ee: Sawyer. Leigh (OS) <Leigh.SawyerfHtfS.GOV>; Steiger, Wlll1am (OS)
<William.Steiger@HHS.GOV>
Sent: Mon Sep 05 18:29:41 2005
Subject, Germans I Yo got to love them
.
.Send telephone' number
Do we have a way to.5peak to the Germans? Can HHS put the Germans to work? Thoughts and
s.ugges tiona?
".
~h?mas Lowe
Department of State and
D,epartment of Homeland Security
IIMG Representatives
202-282-9271
state.iimg9hq.dhs.9 0 V
-----01'1ginal Message-----
From, Smith, David B. (mailto:DBSmithiOSOPHS.DHHS.GOV)
Sent: Monday. September 05, 2005 6118 PM
To: 'state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov'
Subject I Fw: Urgent
Tom, tan you help to get this to the appropriate people at State who can communicate with
tpe"Germans? Thanks.
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From: Smith. David B. <DBSmith~OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV>
t.o.i. Sawyer,
Leigh (OS) < >/ Steiger, WilHl1I1I(OS)
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SentI Mon Sep OS 18:08:52 2005
,Subject: Urgent
Hi Leigh, I just received 8 call that a third German plane has landed in PensQcola with
MREs and a medical team carrying pharmaceuticals and vaccines. twas called.by a retired
Navy pilot to who has been helping to get the Navy to distribute the MREs. He want.d to'
know what to do with the German Medical. team. I told him to have them sit tight and that
we were not accepting medical providers. I would like to refer this immediately .to tne
State task forcen but don't have the contact info. Can you please let me know'how to
contact them.
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From: Horne, Todd
Sent: Friday, October 07,20053:58 PM B6
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Cc:
Katrina Working Group; shtt, , any
SUbject: RE: German MRE poe UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DATE/CASE In: 08 SEP 2006 200503991
Reference the NATO Rations at Bell Chase, LA, USAID/OFDA will make arrangements to pickup
them up on Wednesday, October 12th.
Reference the German rations in Gulfport, these rations entered the country on a military
to military basis (German to us direct) and didn't involve USAID/OFDA.
Therefore USAID/OFDA cannot (a) transport these items, (b) house the items or (c) dispose
of these items. No expenses could be justified under our current MA item with FEMA
I don't have a specific point of contact at State, but I do have an email address (which
I'm copying) and they should be able to provide you with 'guidance.
Please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.
Best Regards,.
Todd
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Todd Horne
Logistics Officer
united States Agency for International Development Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Ronald Reagan Building - Room 8.7.69
Washington, D.C. 20523
Tel # (202) 712-0234
Fax # (202) 216-3399
Email: thorne@usaid.gov
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FSIS/USAID will be in contact re: disposition.
Thanks
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.' S.ent.: WedDesClay. Septesnber' 07, ,20 ~ 5: U PM' . '.
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sUbject; Reo:' 0'-07-05 on-Tlie-Record BrieU-ag: Execut.:i'V!)· SecE'et:~ of the Deputment of'
S~~e Harry K. Tbomzls •. Jr. 'on the' Sta·te ~rt:alent·~ ~ole in the COordination of
tn~emational Offer9- of Support; Related' to' :Hurricane Katrina . . ." .
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.' i. Are they. bilingual? : '
4'" ~ they 'prepared to .operate in AD a\l!itere enviroDDleJlt?
s .. Are theY prepared' to ~ra~e·.~d8r lJS State. wpe~Blon? ., . or
6. Do they unders108:n<'. ,that .they ,wn,l 'have 110 fede:i'al liability protectiDn? •
: 1. could we have professIonal bio infol'Diation? ," ".
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SubjeCt: PW:' 0.9-0'-05' on-'l'b8~Recorc.'1,B.rlefiDg~'Executive Secretary of the Depart:lllent of
st:ate HarJ:y x.. orhomas. ,Jr.' OD' the ·.State' Depar~t's Role: 1n the Coordination of, '
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From: Yu, Alan K B6
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:54 AM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: German MRE POC
Could you call .one/all of the people below this AM and find out:
1) What is status of Gulfport MREs? Heard rumor that USDA/Mississippi took control. If
true, when and what did it do with them?
2) If still at Gulfport, how many units? How many pallets? Is Food Safety Inspection
Service (FSIS) aware and has it inspected them?
3) 'Who is logistical POC at the base if we want to marry them up with Little Rock MREs for
onward overseas distribution?
-----Original Message----- 'DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
From: Horne, Todd
To:
Cc: ,
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Sent: Friday, October 07, 2005 3:58 PM
I
I CMD SURGEON; OFDANET: RMTKATRINA_LC; OFDALogistics; Katrina
B6
B6
Working Group; Stitt, Tony
Subject: RE: German MRE POC
Col. Adams,
to military basis (German to US direct) and didn't involve USAID/OFDA.
Therefore USAID/OFDA cannot (a) transport these items (b) house the items or (c) dispose
of these items. No expenses could be justified under our current MA item with FEMA
I don't have a specific point of contact at State, but Ido have an email address (which
I'm copying) and they should be able to provide you with guidance.
Best Regards,
Todd
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Todd Horne
Logistics Officer
United States Agency for International Development Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance
Tel # (202) 712-0234
Fax # (202) 216-3399
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Joint Task Force Katrina Veterinarian
Fort Gillem. GA
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Per our conversation, please see David's note below regarding specifics that the team at
HHS is looking for regarding assistance from countries in this area of forensics. Same
questions would apply to any other countries that are looking to provide personnel in this
area.
David currently understands formal offers have from:
Israel, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand and Thailand.
Thanks,
Patrick
-----OriginalMessage-----
From: Smith, David B. [mailto:DBSmith@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
To: rmtkatrina gh
Subject: Re: 09-07-05 On-The-Record B·riefing: Executive Secretary of the Department of
State Harry K. Thomas, Jr. on the State Department's Role in the Coordination of
International Offers of Support Related to Hurricane Katrina
Patrick, would you get back to State on the German and other offer s to provide mortuary
and forensic assistance. 1. How many do they anticipate sending? 2. What are their skills
and what are the numbers by skill? 3. Are they bilingual? 4. Are they prepared to operate
in an austere environment? 5. Are they prepared to operate under US or State supervision?
6. Do they understand that they will have no federal liability protection? 7. Could we
have professional bio information? Needless to say we would 'like to have this info ASAP.
Sent from my BlackBerry. Wireless Handheld
From: rmtkatrina_gh <rmtkatrina_gh@ofda.net>
To: Prasad, Arjun H. (OPHS) <APrasad@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV>i Marcham, Patrick
(OPHS) <PMarcham@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV>i Mchale, Linda (OPHS) <LMchale®OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV>i Dajani,
Dina (OPHS) <DDajani@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV>i Smith, David B. <DBSmith@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV>
Sent: Wed Sep 07 1~;12:39 2 0 0 5 · • ..
Subject: FW: 09-07-05 On-The-Record Briefing: .Executive Secretary of the Department of
International Offers of Support Related to Hurricane Katrina
fyi
From: rtmkatrina_state2
To: RMT KATRINA EXPANDED
SUbject7FW: 09~07-05 On-The-Record Briefing: Executive Secretary of the Department of
International Off~rs of Support Related to Hurricane Katrina
FYI
From: Eisenhauer, Peter A

To: PRM-Hurricane Katrina
Cc: Gorjance, Mary A
Subject: FW: 09-07-05 On-The-Record Briefing: Executive Secretary
of
the Department of State Harry K. Thomas, Jr. on the State Department's Role in the
Coordination of International Offers of Support Related to Hurricane Katrina
UNCLASSIFIED
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Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject: trina" Recovery: Possible Humanitarian Relief from Europe
Thanks· for keeping me updated on this. - . . is our USDAO contact on any Defense
Related Humanitarian assistance for Kata~am in close touch with the MOD/CHOD
office as any offer develops.
LATEST from CHOD office:
MOD/CHOD office has made a study what the German military can offer (I am sure other
civilian agencies were also asked) this list was passed urgently to the Chancellors
office. Assistance offer will come from the Chancellors office.
Presently the German military has stated they will support with the capabilities they have
that are needed. and sent recommendations to the Chancellors office ... and are suggesting
such as - medical (immunization), water purification, even engineer units .. , ...
German Military have expressed their sincere sympathies.

(ps: Iraq DATT in Berlin sent a support letter expressing his deep concern and
sympathies)
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Sent: -~er-01, 2005 13:09
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USAFE experts at Ramstein Air Base are familiar with a couple of offers of assistance that
we have received from German private and public officials (one offer, from a private firm
named KB Impule -- forwarded to you yesterday -- suggested bringing some equipment to
Ramstein AB for onward transport). That has set .some USAFE-airlift ~xperts to wondering
whether Ramstein may at some point be called upon by Washington to support the possible
delivery of relief assistance equipment being offered by European national/local
governments and/or private entities. The airlift experts at Ramstein indicate
informally/informally that there is spare capacity on some military flights between
Ramstein and CONUS. With proper authorization from 000, that might be a way to move
things that are on offer from Europe to CONUS, if they are needed for the relief effort.
I understand that ·FEMA has not yet requested any foreign assistance, but wanted to throw
this info 'into the mix, so that people have this in mind, should FEMA identify Europe-
based assets being offered that it can use.
Regards,
\
Norman, Alain G
From: Yu, Alan K

Sent: Friday, October 07,20056:07 PM
To: Weygandt, Daniel; Shemanski, Donald R; Tucker, John C; Fisher, David L (EURIAGS)
Cc: Cook, Nerissa J; 'Norman, Alain G .
Subject: FW: German MRE poe
Let's talk about this Tuesday.
From: Horne, Todd
To: timothy.adams@us.army.mil; Neudecker, Rodney C LTC
Cc: Lindeke, Edward A., COL, CMD SURGEON; OFDANET: RMTKATRINA_LC; OFDALogistics; Katrina
Working Group; Stitt, Tony
Subject: RE: German MRE POC
Col. Adams,
to military basis (German to US direct) and didn't involveUSAID/OFDA.
Therefore USAID/OFDA cannot (a) transport these items (b) house the items or (c) dispose
of these items. No expenses could be justified under our current MA'item with FEMA
I don't have a specific point of contact at State, but I do have an email address {which
I'm copying) and they should be able to provide you with guidance.
Best Regards,
Todd
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Todd Horne
Logistics Officer
United States Agency for International Development Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance
Tel # (202) 712-0234
Fax # (202) 216-3399
-----Original Me.ssage-----
From: 'timothy.adams@us.army.mil [mailto:timothy.adams@us.army.rnil]
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 12': 19 PM
To: Neudecker, Rodney C LTC
Cc: Lindeke, Edward A., COL, CMD SURGEON; OFDANET: RMTKATRINA_LC
Subject: Re: German MRE POC
LTC Neudecker,
Spoke with FSIS (USDA) and these rations must remain on hold and not issued to anyone.
FSIS/USAID will be in contact re: disposition.
Thanks
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Timothy K. Adams
COL, VC
Joint Task Force Katrina Veterinarian
Fort Gillem, GA
CIV: 404-469-7976/3617
Email: timothy.adams@us.army.mil·
----- Original Message -----

From: "Neudecker, Rodney e LTC" <rodney.neudecker@ms.ngb.army.mil>
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2005 12:03 pm
Subject: German MRE POC
> Sir,
>
> We currently have 1200 cases of German MREs on the ramp here at
> GulfportAirport. They are under the control of COL Mark Smith, J4
> MSNG.
> His contact #s;
>
> Joe #; 228-563-6751/8081
> Cell; 601-927-9277
>
> Also spoke to SSG Beck at Ft Gillem (404-469-4065). She said that
> preventive medicine here at Gulfport could inspect and approve for
>
> Preventive med POC at Gulfport is SGT Coberly (228-563-6641), works in
> Air National Guard med det.
>
> VIR
> LTC Neudecker
>SRAAG MS
> DSN 293-8854
> Cell 601-954-1793
>
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Department of State.
TEL +49(0)611 55-1 6094
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BEAR8ElTETVQl STOVEN, Christian
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In light of the difficult task facing U.S. authorities concerning the identification of the .signifi-
cant number of deceased following the hurricane Katrina the German Federal Criminal Police
Office (BKA) would like to offer assistance. .
We propose to deploy our German DVI Team to gather all usefull medical and criminalistic
evidence (do the Post mortems) of the victims.
The German DVI team can be deployed immediately. An Advance Team (3 police officers, 1
forensic odontologist. 1 forensic pathologist) can be attached at first to collect the information
on site and to make the organisational. legal and'logistical preparations for the forthcoming
operation of the OVI-Team: Subsequent the OVI Team with fingerprint.experts, police offi-
cers. forensic odontologist and forensic pathologist can be dispatched. The German DVI
Team will carry along its own DVI equipment.
The German DVI Team exists since 1972 and is experienced in numerous national and inter-
national.DVI operations (also in South East Asia after the Tsunami). The working procedure
oftile German DVI Team is corresponding to the Interpol DVI standard of Disaster Victim
Identi fication.
Prior to a deployment we would like to get some information concerning the following ques-
tions:
• Who is responsible for the coordination of the DVI operation?
• Where are the recovered dead bodies?
• Where will the authopsies be done?
• . Is there any planning for a deployment ofOVl-Teams?
• Are there any accommodation available for the teams?
• Will the Post Mortem Examinations correspond to the DVI Interpol Standard? '
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SEt:alVON2. Will there be any DVIequipment?
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We 'would be ple~ to get an answer as soon as possible

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From: eMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Thursday. September 08, 20054:38 PM
To: SES_OulyDeputies
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Importance: High '
FYI
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From: .WASsdH BKA-l Heil, Klaus Hermann [mailto:I ---'I . . '" B6 " ....... _ iY. r \c. '.~ .•
sent: Thur ay, september 08, 2005 5:23 AM
To: Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS); TaskForce-l; dennis.c.5equeira@dhs.gov
Cc: .WASH BKA-lO Krause, Stephan; :WASH POL-l-3 Krueger, Andreas
Subject: German Disaster Victim Identification Team .
Importance: High
"Referring to a phone conversation of Secretary Chertoff and Minister Schily yesterday I

enclosed the formal offer of the Director of the BKA (German Federal Police) to assist you
with our DVI-Team.
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I also enclosed a fact sheet about the german DVI-Team, to see what
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the capabilities are.
Please contact me as soon as possible when you know the location our team should work.
Best regards
Klaus Heil
Detective Chief Superintendent
Counselor/Police Liasion
German Embassy
Washington D.C. "

REY1j:W AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DAT't/~R~t ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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. From:
Sent:
Tucker, John C
Monday, September 26, 2005 5:37 PM
B6 73 /g
To: Norman, Alain G
Cc: EUR-Germany-DL
SUbject: RE: International Assistance - German PumpsfOperators
Hi Alain,
a
Andreas Krueger from the German Embassy just called to say that they need a formal request -- clear signal that the
team is wanted -- and that they are prepared to stay. Their CG in Houston has been informed by Ambassador SUllivan,
but they would like to note from someone at State --to help obtain funding from within the German MFA. Please advise
how Ihe other countries have been informed -- I'm glad to draft up a letter as needed.
Jack Tucker .
EURIAGS
From: Tucker, John C

sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 3:26 PM
To: Norman, Alain G .
Cc: ELiR-Germany-DL
Subject: FW: International Assistance - German Pumps/Operators
Hi Alain,
I called the German Embassy on this and, as I expected, the German THW pumping team has already been in touch with
the Embassy about a 2-3 week extension. The Embassy is happy with that and it will go ahead no problem although
there will be apersonel rotation. The THW team is returning from Baton Rouge and will again pump out New
Orleans' ninth ward. On the German Desk our point person on hurricanes is David Fisher - I am his backup.
Jack Tucker
Germany desk
From: Shemanski, Donald R .

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sent: Monday, September 26,20052:33 PM
To: Tucker, John C; Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS);carlon, Amy C
SUbject: PN: International Assistance - German Pumps/Operators
German Desk:
Who at the German Embassy is working the hurricane(s) issue?
Jack: colud you get back to Alain to determine whether they or we should contact the Germans?
Thanks,
DRS REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 22 AUG 2006 200503991
Donald R. Shemanski
Deputy Director
Office of Austrian, German and Swiss Affairs
U.S. Department of State
(202) 647-2441
5/16/2006 UNCLASSIFIED'
From: Norman, Alain G
sent: Monday, September 26,200511:47 AM
To: Shemanski, Donald R; Rathke, Jeffrey D . .
Cc:1 lYu, Alan K; McCarthy, Deborah A; Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS) B6
Don, Jeff,
Just spoke with Lt.Col. Pilcher. Looks like we'd all like the Germans to stay and help another 2-3 weeks (with pumps), but
that it would best to communicate this wish to the German Embassy here.
What sort ofcommunicationlapproach do you suggest re: the German Embassy?
I am looping in you, Jeff, to help ensure that whatever/whenever we inform the civilian side is in harmony with mil-mil (NC)
working this issue too.
Many thanks.
Alain
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 10:43 AM
To: Yu, Alan K; Norman, Alain G
From: Morrow, Michael K

. sent:
Monday, September 26, 2005 8:26 AM
To: Pilcher. William
Bj Zavales, John; Bass, John R (OPS); McCarthy, Deborah A; SES-O_SWO
ce: I .
IUSN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD . B6;
Subject: RE: International Assistance - German Pumps/Operators
Bill - yes, please send this to German Desk DepDir Dol1,Shemanski. Please also send to Dutch Desk Officer Richard
Reiter.
Mike
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From: I B6
sent: Monday, September 26,20057:07 AM
To: 'Zavales, John'; Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS); McCarthy, Deborah Ai SES-O_SWO
Cc: I IUSN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD' B6
Subject: International Assistance - German Pumps/Operators
Good morning, all.
Reference Amb Sullivan's concern for the continued need of the German pumps and operators, I asked
NORTHCOM about their situation in Louisiana. Below is the reply I [at NORTHCOM Po/Ad sent, bilt B6:
bottom line, as far as NORTHCOM knows, there is no immediate plan to redeploy the Germans in the near future.
Recommend we pass this info along to the Germany desk for their info and continue NORTHCOM/USACE mil-mil
coordination.
VIR,
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UNCLASSIFIED
5/16/2006
202-647-6097
Bill,
I cut this paragraph from the USACE sitrep. As you can see
the Dutch and German pump teams are still being
used. So far no one here has heard of a plan for the Germans to pack up and leave. There was some talk of a
possible rotation of the German pump operators (ie: after three weeks replacement troops would relieve the
original contingent.). We are still tracking down the USACE requirement for the Dutch and German pumps teams
. and any plans for redeployment.
The Dutch mobile pump team has returned to New Orleans and will begin operating in the area
again soon. The German team was in the area today reconnoitering flooded sites and will begin
operations again tomorrow. The combined team from the Little Rock and Tulsa Districts will return
soon and set up along the IHNC in the Ninth Ward with part of the German team. The Memphis crew
will likely return to Plaquemines Parish Monday.
R, Phil
Deputy Political Advisor 10

ICommander, NORAD'US Norem Command
B6 1
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From: Zavales, John [mailto:jzavales@ofda.net]
sent: Sunday, september 25, 2005 4:31 PM
To: Pilcher, William B
Subject: FW: International Assistance
Importance: High
Hello Bill, how are you doing? You may have already heard about this issue from another route. Is it your
understanding that DOD would make a direct request to the German Government, or that someone at State
would endorse and pass along that request (either to the Embassy or Foreign Ministry)? I have a contact
over at DOD who will talk to the Army Corps of Engineers, with whom the German team is apparently
operating, to see if they can initiate the request for extension (or at least the substance part of it). Thanks
for any light you can shed Bill. ' .
John
John Zavales
Military Liaison Unit
USAID/OFDA
(703) 526-2019 (Ops Center)
B6
From: Andrew, Robert

sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 2:01 PM
To: rmtkatrina_rm; rmtkatrina_dmr; Stitt, Tony; Zavales, John; Zavales, John
Subject: FW: International Assistance
Importance: High
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John, please note the recommendation from Claus for an acdltlonal.z-S weeks.
Rob
From: Peter Kaas-Claesson [mailto~ B6

sent: Sun 9/25/2005 1:57 PM L.....- _
To: Andrew, Robert; Claus Boettcher

Cc: ENV-MIC@cec.eu.int;D-Horobin@IL....- _ B6'
Subject: International Assistance
Dear Rob
I have just had the German liaison officer (Claus Bottcher I ""'-'Ion the line. B6
They are back in St.Bernard Parish, East NO on the Cruise Ship.
They have started pumping at selected pumping stations- all materials and vehicles are on site and no
damaged to materials.
He advised, like we discussed, to put up the request for the extension of the German THW-team directly to
the German Embassy in USA. According to Claus there will possibility for another 2-3 weeks.
Regards
Peter Kaas-Claesson
EU-coordinator
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Plunkett, Peggy L
B6
From: Stephens, Ronald
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:46 AM
To: Plunkett, Peggy L
Cc:' Rathke, Jeffrey D
. Subject: FW: Redeployment of 3 Big Water Pumps
Fyi....
Aren't parts of New Orleans still flooded?
From: Pilcher, William B(S/ES-O)

To: Bass, John R (OPS); McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F; Stephens, Ronald
Subject: Redeployment of 3 Big WaterPumps .
NORTHCOM is working to find airlift for the three large water pumps that came over from Europe on the AI\I-124.
Evidently, that's the "only· aircraft that is large enough to carry these things (not even our C-5 can do it). According to
NORTHCOM, the Germans say the RoRo option is too slow.
In parallel with NORTHCOM's actions, recommend we see what we can do to help find air transport (t.e, the Ukrainian
-124 again?) to get the large pumps back to Europe. Any thoughts?
B6

DATE/CASE ID: 30 AUG 2006 200503991
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From:
Sent: Wednesday, September 28,20052:41 PM
%J31 B6
To: Nieuwejaar, Sonja; EST-ESF03; Est-DIR@dhs.gov ,

Cc: Katrina Working Group; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL;I INORAD B6
USNORTHCOM POLAD; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; Harris, Michelle F;
Fisher, David L (EURlAGS); McCarthy, Deborah A; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS);
holly.dockery@dhs.gov; Marmaud, Karen; Long, Casey; Kirstin.Riesbeck@dhs.gov
Subject: RE: German Pump Operators - flight reservations
Here's the latest I got from Mr Krueger at the German Embassy:
The German replacements have coordinated commercial flight from Germany to Atlanta and on to Baton Rouge, where
Mr Krueger believes the pump teams have arranged their own transportation to New Orleans. They will depart
Germany and arrive Atlanta tomorrow, 29 Sep. Then most likely spend the night in Atlanta (their consular office is
arranging that) and arrive in NO on the 30th. Should be lillie or no disruption to the pumping operations.
.VIR,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE , .
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DATE/CASE In: 22 AUG 2006 200503991 .
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From: Nieuwejaar, Sonja (mailto:Sonja.Nieuwejaar@dhs.gov]
sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 1:00 PM
To: EST-ESF03; 'Est-DIR@dhs.gov' . .
Cc: Katrina' Working Group; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; r INORAD B6
USNORTHCOM POLADi Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCdM POLADi Rams, Michelle F;
Pilcher, William
Bi Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS)i Mccarthy, Deborah A; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS);
'holly.dockery@dhs.gov'; 'Marmaud, Karen'; Long, casey; 'Kirstin.Riesbeck@dhs.gov' .
Thanks Bill. I'm forwarding this message to ESF#03 at the NRCC (FEMA HQ) and the FEMA EST Director. USACE
is the ESF#3 lead and should coordinate all aspects of this mission (to include travel).
ESF#3/USACE, can you address the travel needs for a 40 person team of German volunteers from Atlanta to New
Orleans (please see below for more information)?
Many thanks,
Sonja
202-646-2925
From:l B6
sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 12:18 PM
To: Fisher, David L (ELIR/AGS)i Mccarthy, Deborah Ai Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS)i Nieuwejaar,
~~a .
Cc: Katrina Working Group; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DLi I INORAD B6
USNORTHCOM POLAD; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLADi Harris, Michelle F
I heard the same thing, and Mr Krueger is sending me an e-mail to that effect.
He's also checking with his higher-ups to see if our concurrence to Mayor Nagin's request for extension is
5/16/2006
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sufficient, or if the German Embassy will require a formal request from us.
Is there a way FEMA could coordinate travel for the 40-person team of Germans from Atlanta to New Orleans?
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From: Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS)
To: Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS); McCarthy, Deborah A; Pilcher, William B; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass,
John R (OPS) .
Cc: Katrina Working Group; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-OL; I I· B6
I· INORAO USNORTHCOM POLAD'; 'Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD'; Harris,
Michelle F
Subject: German Pump Operators - flight reservations
Just heard again from Krueger. Apparently there is a chance that all 40 can get on flights that would have
them arriving in Atlanta tomorrow. He will reconfirm shortly. But problem then becomes obtaining
transportation from Atlanta to New Orleans and team would appreciate our assistance in that.

Sent: Wednesday, September 28,200511:55 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Pilcher, William B; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Katrina Working Group; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR~Germany-DL; I~-----I B6
I . If'iORAD USNORTHCOM POLAO'; 'Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD'; Harris,
Michelle F . . .
Subject: RE: German Pump Operators - Continued
First issue:
Just spoke with German Embassy's Andreas Krueger (his info below) who informed me that 40 members of
the pumping team (i.e., nearly all of them) are leaving on commercial air tomorrow (9/29) to return to other
assignments. The Germans have 40 replacements on hand but their commercial air reservations are not
until next week. They had reservations for earlier today, but due to uncertainty regarding whether they were
needed they did not fly. Krueger is asking whether USG can provide airlift for the replacements. Bottom .
line: starting tomorrow German team will be at 20% capacity for 5-7 days unless USG can assist with airlift.
Second issue: .
Germans have received NE Mayor Nagin request to stay for 3 more weeks 'and asked what State Dept
thought about this. I relayed substance of McCarthy's view that USG has no objection to a longer stay (l.e.,
beyond the one week extension that DOS requested) and encouraged Germans to work directly with
state/local authorities for coordination.
David Fisher
EURlAGS·- Germany Desk
State Department
Tel: 2026472584
Contact:
Andreas KrOger
German Embassy
First Secretary (Political)
4645 Reservoir Road, NW
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From: McCarthY,Deborah A(WHNFO)
sent: Wednesday, September 28,20058:26 AM
To:I ISullivan, Joseph (Katrina);Bass, John R (OPS) B6
Cc: Katrina Working Group; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; I I B6,
I INORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; Harris,
Michelle F
Agree with Amb. Sullivan. WE do one week request from Corps of Engineers and we leave State entities to
work out additional needs directly with this civilian team.
From: I ' I B6
sent: Wednesday, september 28,20057:03 AM
To: Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Katrina Working Group; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; I B6
I INORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM~P"""O"""LA-:D:-;-----J
McCarthy, Deborah A; Harris, Michelle F
Amb Sullivan, John,
Apparently there is no requirement from USACE for the German,pumps!operators to stay more than a week.
Assuming this is an accurate assessment, here's an idea (feel free to shoot it down) - City of New Orleans
is officially requesting they stay for an additional 2-3 weeks (per a letter I got from Mayor Nagin last night).
With this official city request, and since the mil-mil coordinated use will no longer be valid after a week, can
we (State) on behalf of City of New Orleans request this from the German Embassy?
Any other recommended ways-ahead?

--'---Original Message-----
sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 5:18 PM .
To:1 IBass, John R (OPS) B~
Cc: Katrina Working Group; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL I
Subject: RE: German Pump Operators - Continued I
Everything I have seen in the whole chain of emaiisonthissubjectiscorrect.Solshall only clarify

that I went to the Army Corps of E'ngineers, which is in charge of dewatering of New Orleans
operations, for an estimate of how much more time the German team could be used productively. The
one week extension is their best estimate as they expect the New Orleans dewatering operation to be
completed at that time.
At the same time, the German team has also been working with the NO Water and Sewerage Board
which states that it would like them to stay another 2-3 weeks beyond next Wednesday to remove
water from public buildings, etc. and we have seen reference to Governor Blanco's request that the
German team also do dewatering elsewhere in the State.
I would be inclined for the moment at least to let the German team and Government react on their
own to these separate requests. They certainly could accept the request if they wished. But J am not
able to validate on my own the urgency or the longevity of these tasks. If this bubbles further, we will
undoubtedly hear more.
BTW, we are doing a public event tomorrow with US and European journalists at which the Germans
will be thanked and the Corps' workwill be recognized.
Joe Sullivan
From: I I B
sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 1:31 PM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Katrina Working Group; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL
Subject: FW: German Pump Operators - Continued
Importance: High
Update ...below is NORTHCOM's request for info/action on the 2 German concerns/questions.
NORTHCOM is working the issue, but no other update at this time.
I attempted to call Mr Andreas Krueger at the German Embassy to provide an update but he was out
and would call back. .
VIR,
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sent:
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Tuesday, September 27,20054:26 PM
To: NC - ICG - OMS; NC JSG - OMS '
Cc: NC JOC • Director - OMB; NC OPG - Chief - OMS;I INORAD
USNORTHCOM IC;
USNORTHCOM J33;
~ORAD USNORTHCO~
USI\lORTHCOM J33;L
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USNORTHCOM J35; ~NORTHCOM J53; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAO
USNORTHCOM POLAD; _ USNORTHCOM J50; I I
Subject: FW: German Pump Operators - Continued
Importance: High .
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ICG, JSG,
BLUF: .
Request leG verify through JTF-Katrina and USACE that there is a requirement for the German
pumps teams to remain for 3 to 4 weeks.
Request JSG determine if mil air can be use to fly not more than 40 German pumpcrewrnernbers to
New Orleans for crew rotation (see section highlighted in red below).
Background:
I received calls from DoS and the New Orleans Mayor's office regarding the German pump teams.
The Mayor is requesting the German pump teams continue their pumping efforts for an additional 3 to
4 weeks. The German Embassy has been talking with DoS and they are in general consensus that
the German pump teams can be utilized for 1 more week. DoS sent the German Embassy a letter
requesting the pump teams stay for one week and that is on track. ,
According to Ms. Sarah Mack from New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, there are three areas
where the German pump teams are working:
1. Residential neighborhoods in 9th Ward: ' Removing water from overflow of levees. (Note: This
task should be complete in one week.) .
2. Sewage and Water Board: Removing flood waters from eighty drainage, sewerage and
underpass pumping stations throughout the City of New Orleans.
3., City of New Orleans (through Mayor's office): Removing flood waters from nine public buildings
including City Hall, Police Headquarters and the Civil Defense Shelter
Mr. Ulf Langemeier from the German teams told Ms. Mack that areas 2 and 3 will require
approximately three weeks to complete. (Note: Ms. Mack also stated that the Mayor may ask for the
German pumps teams to work in neighboring districts which would be an additional week of work.)
The Germans (all volunteers) have indicated they are willing to continue working, but they do not
want to sit around if there is nothing for them to do. Request JTF-Katrina and USACE verify the
requirement for the German pump teams to remain for an additionallhree weeks including the one
week extension already requested by DoS.
VR, Phil
IDeputy Political Advisor toI

ICommander, NORAD-US Norem Command
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To: I INORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD B6
USNORTHCOM POLAD '
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); Shemansld, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; Morrow, Michael Ki Offutt,
Denison K; Katrina Working Group
. SUbject: German Pump Operators - Continued
CAPT Kessler,
Just received a call from the German Embassy here in DC expressing a couple of
concerns/questions:
1) All indications State has received from NORTHCOM and Amb Sullivan (at State South in
Louisiana) have indicated a desire to keep the German pump operators in LA for about another'
week. Our Germany desk has drafted a letter officially requesting that from the German Embassy,
and the Germans are happy with that route. HOWEVER, the German team on the ground in New.
Orleans got a request from the Mayor of New Orleans to stay and work for another 3-4 weeks.
UUPDATE** While I was typing this, I got a phone call from the Mayor's office in New Orleans with a
request from them to extend the German presence for the 3-4 weeks. Since this was originally
coordinated via mil-mil (through a USACE/NORTHCOM effort), I recommended the mayor's staffer
contact NORTHCOM to coordinate the request. Please let us know what you'd like us to do. There is
a draft letter to the Embassy requesting a 1-week extension; I believe it can be made a 3-4 week
extension, and based on discussion with the German Embassy, they'd have no issue with that
request IF the contingency would be utilized the entire time requested.
2) The German Embassy here also noted that the THW (the volunteer pump team) is made of
VOlunteers, and the operators currently in New Orleans need to be swapped out by no more than 40
individuals from Germany. Initially, the Germans had block reservations on a German commercial
airline on 29 Sep, but have cancelled those, based, I believe, on an .understandinq that originally the
German pump operators would no longer be needed after 28 Sep. The Embassy asked if it were
possible for the 40 Germans to swap out be transported to the US on US military aircraft.
Please let us know.
VIR, Bill
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From: CMS TaskForce1 G B6
Sent: . Saturday, September 03, 2005 9:48 PM
To: PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: TFUS01 : Hurricane Katrina TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for Landing
Clearance .
Perfect -- thanks.
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From: PM-ActlonTeam-Coordlnator
sent: saturday, September03, 20059:38 PM
To: CMS TaskForceIG
CC: TaskForce-I; PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; Stevens, Steve (can D); Harris, Paula J; ponds, Femandez L; Ryan, Timothy G
Subject: RE: lFUSOI : Hurricane Katrina TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for Landing Oearance
~ust faxed to Steve Stevens a copy of this afternoon's German flight clearance request. I confirmed to him on
phone that this is a second flight by the same German aircraft (same tail no.) that flew an earlier MRE rations mission to
Pensacola NAS, Florida. We have asked him to prepare but not send clearance until confirmation of green light from Task
Force. He understands you are still working confirmation of aircraft destination, which might change from Pensacola.
Don Hester, Shift Coordinator, PMAT, x79000
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sent: Saturday, september 03, 2005 6:37 PM
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: TFUSOl : Hurricane Katrina TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for Landing Clearance
The decision has been made to accept this offer, and the acceptance cables are being drafted now, should be sent shortly.
From: PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator
sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 6:27 PM
To: CMS TaskForceIG .
Cc: I PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; PM-Front-Office
Subject: IF05U1 : HUrricane ~trina TForce: German Aide Offer.(Rations) & Request for Landing Clearance
For!'- !<PM desk):
Regarding subject German offer of ~military rations ready to eat," and request for diplomatic/military aircraft landing
clearance contained in formal request received directly by Katrina TF about 1500, 3 Sap, J reconfirmed at 16:50
appreciation/recei t of offer but decision still under review to Mr. Carspen Campe, German Embassy Defense Attache
Office, ampe indicated a U.S. LTC (no name) had communicated similar info a bit earlier to LTC
Laupe Iso at German DATT. Following new info from you, I updated Campe at 17:15 that relief
decision-rna ,ng moving toward acceptance of some rations offers but decisions not yet made. I so advised Germans
because flight clearance request could have German A-310 aircraft departing Cologne at 1000l. 4 Sep, destination
Wash (DUlles) and Pensacola NAS later same day if clearance granted.
Appreciate your keeping PMAT advised regarding decisions on assistance offers and plans to handle flight clearances
and other administrative coordination.
Don Hester, Shift Coordinator, Pol-Mil Action Teams, 202-647-9000

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From: CMS TaskForce1 G B6·
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 6:52 PM
To: PM-Action Team-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: TFUS01 : Hurricane Katrina TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for Landing
Clearance
I'm on the phone right now, but will search this info out and get back to you. In the meantime, see the UNCLASS system
for an updated matrix of offers, which have been accepted, etc.
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From: PM·ActionTeam-Coordlnator .
Sent: Saturday, september03, 20056:55 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelG
Subject: RE: TFUSOI : Hurricane Kabina TR>rce: German AideOffer (Rations) & Request for landing Clearance
What will be in these acceptance cables? Will they include aircraft and ship clearances as well as acceptance of aid
offers? If not, how are aircraft/ship clearances to be managed? Will country desks or the Task Force also be calling local
embassies of donor governments to further convey decisions and aircraft/ship clearance information? Will cables also
include any relevant agriculture and/or clearances for medical supplies?
Thanks, Don Hester, Shift Coordinator, PMAT, x79000
From: CMS TaskForcelG

sent: Saturday, september 03,20056:37 PM
Cc: TaskForce-l
SUbject: RE: lFUS01: Hurricane Katrina 1Force: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for Landing Clearance
The decision has been made to accept this offer, and the acceptance cables are being drafted now, should be sent shortly.
From: PM-ActionTeam-Coordlnator
sent: Saturday, September 03, 20056:27 PM
To: CMS TaskforcelG
Cc: I ~M-AetionTeam-Coord;nator; PM-front-Office
Subject: TFOSul : HUrricane bina TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for landing Clearance
_ _ _ _ _ _ _--J~PM desk):
Regarding subject German offer of "military rations ready to eat," and request for diplomatic/military aircraft landing
clearance contained in formal request received directly by Katrina TF about 1500, 3 Sep, I reconfirmed at 16:50
appreciationlrecei t of offer but decision still under review to Mr. Carspen Campe, German Embassy Defense Attache
Office, ( ampe indicated a U.S. LTC (no name) had communicated similar info a bit earlier to LTC
Laupert Iso at German DATT. Followinq new info from you, I updated Campe at 17:15 that relief
decision-ma Ing moving oward acceptance of some rations offers but decisions not yet made. I so advised Germans
because flight clearance request could have German A-310 aircraft departing Cologne at.1 OOOl, 4 Sep, destination
Wash (Dulles) and Pensacola NAS later same day if clearance granted.

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino I RELEASED INt1pfRtl
From: CMS TaskForce1G B6
Sent: Saturday, September 03,20057:29 PM
Cc: TaskForce-1 .
Subject: RE: TFUS01 : Hurricane Katrina TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) & Request for landing
Clearance
Don,
We've been informed that the second task force will stand up at 8:00 tomorrow, and will handle the details of all the offers
ofaid which the U.S. has accepted. We have no further details at this time as to things like a/c and ship clearances.
exactly how they'll be worked, etc. No official (public) release of which offers we've accepted will be made until Secretary
T
Rice makes the announcement tomorrow, so I imagine we won't be doing any clearance approvals prior to that. If I get
Fore del";I., I'll you know. . B6
~urncan I aSK Force Katrina, PM Rep
Sent: saturday, September 03, 2005 6:27 PM
To: eMS TaskFOrCe~G
Cc: IIFosal , Hurtl dlle ~atrina
PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; PM-Front-OfFlCe .
TForce: German Aide Offer (Rations) til Request for Landing Oearance
Subject:
'-- I(PM desk):
Regarding subject German offer of "military rations ready to eat," and request for diplomatic/military aircraft landing
clearance contained in formal request received directly by Katrina TF about 1500, 3 Sep, I reconfirmed at 16:50
appreciation/recel t of offer but decision still under review to Mr. Carspen Campe, German Embassy Defense Attache
Office, Campe indicated a U.S. LTC (no name) had communicated similar info a bit earlier to LTC
Laupe , also at German DATT. Following new info from you, I updated Campe at 17:15 that relief
decision-making moving toward acceptance of some rations offers but decisions not yet made. I so advised Germans !.
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because flight clearance request could have German A"310 aircraft departing Cologne at 1000Z, 4 Sep, destination I
Wash (Dulles) and Pensacola NAS later same day if clearance granted.

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From: . CMS TaskForce1 G
Sent: Mondav. Seotember 05 2005 2:38 PM
To: B6
Cc: Stevens, Steve (Carl D); TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1

Subject: RE: Germany: Flight Clearance Status
Details of the diplomatic landing clearance:
Dip Clearance #DC05GE901 HD

Plane: A310
Call # GAF 527
Tail #1023.
1st Parking airport: Dulles/lAP
Coordination: Humanitarian and Disaster Relief
Coordination date: 9/5/2005
Flight arrival and departure times (ZULU)

Arrival time: 9/6/2005, 18:52
Departure Time: 9/7/2005.17:04.
Pilot: Cattn Wegener
Crew # 13.
Pax #.0
Cargo. Description: Non Hazmat Cargo
Flight approval/itinerary:
Cologne
DullesllAP
Pensacola NAS 9/6
Dulles lAP 9/7
Cologne.
Hurnanltarlan and Disaster Relief aircraft approval approval.
"Note: Approval upon the authorization from FEMA and other U.S. government agencies that are involved in the
coordination of relief efforts".
Doug Ryan
PM-rep, TF-1
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To: Bolton, Deborah A; CMS TaskForce1G; PM-ActionTeam-Director
Cc: Stevens, Steve (carl D); TaskForce-1; PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator
DATlHSMfolb: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Diplomatic clearance for this flight has been granted. and I called Col. Laupert at the German embassy to so
advise him. I have faxed him.a copy of the clearance arid given him by phone the Dip clearance number. Gene
Schmiel, PMAT
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To: CMS TaskForce1G; PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; PM-ActionTeam-Director

Cc:. Stevens, Steve (carl D); TaskForce-l
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Per our lei con...now there's an I.,ae~
aenemfcallingr pboutthe status oi their offe'·1 Is
a bit too busy to take these calls. Th ffice whl try to deflect them to us or J5. _....:...._-.....
From: CMS TaskForcelG [mailto:lTFG@state.sgov.gov]

sent: Monday, September 05,200510:49 AM .
To: PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; PM-ActionTeam-Director
Cc: Stevens, Steve (carl D); Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; TaskForce-l
Subject: Germany: Flight aearaJlce Status
Mr. laupert from the German embassy called, asking for information about Germany's request for diplomatic flight
clearance for the third Germany Flight (527). I called Steve Stevens at hamel I
who said he is ,.: .:st; ;.;il _ _
working on the clearance request and will let us know. I informed Mr. laupert. who can be reached today atlL-_ _
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Doug Ryan
PM Rep, TF-1
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JCS TFI Jcaned to confirm he expec:tedthe ArmyCorps of Engineers to generate within the next 36 hoursa formal B6
reque~ for 10 large high-speed pumps ermany hasindicated it is prepared to provide. Hesaidthat 50 pumpoperators would be coming with
the pumps, saidhe was assembling names, passport numbers and DPOBs, and asked if vlsa waivers can be extended past Tuesday morning for
them. TheCA rep said the waiverwas for the holiday weekend, but the visa office would be open for business Tuesday morning, and expediting
Katrina-related assistance was a top priority. "The engineering rep said they were looking at transport options for the pumps and one of the
options wasan IL124 the Russians had offered. Dave Pierce. PM Rep, Katrina TaskForce, x76614 .

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From: Yu, Alan K
Sent: Thursday, October 13,20055:33 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Pilcher, William B
Cc: Allegrone, Kathleen H; Cook, Nerissa J; Weygandt, Daniel
Subject: RE: German MREs - in Gulfport
Bill"":'"
An additional data point: OFDAIFEMA state that they do not have legal authority or funding to store the Gulfport/German
MREs, as FEMA did not accept them originally. I can't speak to the ground truth on that, and maybe that's worth
·challenging.· If true, then maybe moving to proximate Little Rock storage so we can stage the 12K with the other 350K
if/when we have a destination.
Alan

sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:21 PM
To: Pilcher, William 8
Cc: Yu, Alan K; Allegrone, Kathleen H; Cook, Nerissa J; Weygandt, Daniel
Subject: German MREs - in Gulfport
Lt. Col. Pilcher,
We in EURlPGI just found out there are 12,000 cases of German MREs staged at the Gulfport airport under the control of
the 114th ASG, MS ARNG.
It appears these are part of Germany's generous donation many MREs at the height of the crisis (a little of which a/o
3,000 are in OFDA's warehouse in Little Rock). . .
As the OFDA warehouse is reportedly pretty full, the 114th wants to know what to do with their MREs and there is, I
believe, a warehouse on the U.S. mil airbase at Little Rock. how about checking to see if we can get the GUlfport MREs
moved onto the U.S. airbase in Little Rock?
As you may have heard, EUR is working (with WHAlothers) to see about putting all of the MREs to good use in a third
country (e.g., perhaps Guatemala, after the rnudslldes). It would seem logical to have as many MREs as possible in
same zone before moving them on to a final destination.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Alain Norman
EURlPGI
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Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200512:27 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator
Subject: FW: The Latest Donor Matrix
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FYI, an update
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sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 11:35AM
To: Norman, Alain G; eMSTaskForce3F
Cc: Carlon, Amy e; Tucker, John e
Subject: RE: The Latest Donor Matrix
Few corrections related to Germany:
Line 157 - thi!5 item is identical to the offer on line 163, l.e., the high-speed pumps that have already been accepted and in
place I . '
Line 160 - the forensics offer has been declined as per STATE 169096
, Line 176 - concerns a donation from a telecornmunlcationsflrm SAP, yet the "Action Status" line talks about MREs. This
should be fixed.
David I
EUR/AGS - Germany Desk
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sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 11:15AM
To: EUR-Deskofficers-DL
Cc: Cook, Nerissa J; Yu, Alan K·
Subject: FW:The Latest Donor Matrix
Colleagues,
Please review the attached. which is the latest version of the assistance matrix I have.·
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As we have done before, please review the matrix to see if the information regarding, both the offers of assistance and any
USG actions I(accepted, declined. to vet, etc.) are accurate.' ,
, You may a,sdl wish to check Cable Express to see whether a cable has gone out that addresses an offer made by "your"
country: I .
Please send the TF your updates/improvements, if any, and cc me ..
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Many thanks. .
Alain Norman
EURlPGI
"Don't be put off by the odd tille which suggests it is from 09/14/05 1700 -- at first glance it appears to be the same or
nearly the same as the version from 09/14/050645. With your input, we can have as accurate a matrix as possible before
1700 today. Thanks.
From: eMS TaskForcelC-COordinator(S/ES-O(TF)

To: Norman, Alain G
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW:The Latest Donor Matrix.

DATE/CASE lD: 25 SEP 2006 ~00503991
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To: CMS Duty .
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To: TaskForce-1
Subject: Fw: Disaster Victim Identification
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Please forward this e-mail to Steve Banks.
best,
Dear Steve,
as I told you on the phone, Federal Minister SChily offerd to send a team of forensic experts too the U.S. in
answer to the request mentioned today by Executive Secretary Thomas.
It would be great if we could get some answers to the questions raised by my colleague Klaus Heil soon so that
we could get the ball rolling.
Tanks for your help,
call me anytime, best,

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Andreas Kruger i
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From: .WASH BKA-1 Heil, Klaus Hermann
To: taskforce-1 @state.gov
Cc: .WASH BKA-10 Krause. Stephan; .WASH POL-1-3 Krueger. Andreas
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 200512:15 PM '.
Subject: Disaster Victim Identification
Please forward this email to Anna Stinchcomb
Dear Anna,
as I mentioned in our phone conversation I need more details:

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1. What kind ofpersonel (forensic experts, crime scene experts) do you need?
2. Do you need capacties for DNA-testing?
3. Do you need technical equipment?
Do not hesitate to call me any time .
.Best regards
RBVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA~ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991
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From: Fisher, David L (EURlAGSr

Sent: Thursday. September 08, 2005 11:59 AM . RELEASED IN PART
To: TaskForce·1 B6
Cc: EUR-Germany-DL; Ortblad, Dennis J; Stancil. Jordan P
SUbject: FW: Disater Victim Identification Unit of the German Federal Police
Importance: High
Here is a 4-page description of what the Germans are offering in terms of forensic specialists.
David Fisher
Tel: 202 647 2584
From: .WASH BKA-l Heil, Klaus Hermann [mai.ltol B6

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 8:54 AM -----------
To: Fisher, David DoS
Cc: .WASH POL-1-3 Krueger, Andreas
Subject: ,?isater Victim Identification Unit of the German Federal- Police
Dear David,
enclosed you will find some general information about our DVI. A more specific letter,
signed by the Director of the Bundeskriminalamt, will follow today:
Thank you for your assistance.
Best regards
Klaus Heil
German Embassy
VVashington D.C.

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From: CMS TaskForce1 F •
Sent: Friday, September 09, 20058:15 PM
To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: Need tech POC to accept German cell phone offer
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From: Weygandt, Daniel B6
Sent: Friday, September 09,20057:15:26 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1F
SUbject: RE: Need tech POCto accept German cell phone offer
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Joann. I don't have it, called the German embassy to work this through their channels. They will get back to you tomorrow
morning, they promised. If you can double track it with our Duty Officer that can't hurt. I'm going to try to get going soon so
if you need me again my cell isl . Ill'S
been an interesting evening and pleasant dealing with you. B6
regards
From: eMSTaskForcelF(S/ES-OfTF)
sent: Friday, september 09, 2005 7:54 PM
To: Weygandt, Daniel
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Need tech POe to accept German cell phone offer
Importance: High
Dan,
Sorry to make your life more complicated, but we urgently need a technical POC for the cell phone equipment that the
Germans have offered. FEMA needs to talk to a specialist familiar with the technical specifications of the communications
equipment before they can accept it. Should we just call the duty officer at Embassy Berlin for that info or do you happen
to have it?
Regards,
Joann Lockard
EUR Rep
TF1
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.
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From: eMS TaskForce1 H
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:07 PM'
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: German communications equipment offer
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From: Chinn, David R

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:06:34 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1H
Subject: RE: German communications equipment offer
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Many thanks folks. Dave
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From: CMS TaskForcelH
Sent: Sunday, september 11, 200S 7:13 PM
To: Tom.5ugrue@T-Moblle.com; kathlyn@T-Mobile.c:omi Weygandt, DanIel; Cekuta, Robert F; Norman, Alain G; Olinn, David R;
Boyle, Joseph M
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: German communIcations equipment offer
From tbe State Department Hurricane Katrina Task Force
Re German offer of cell pbone and internet equipment
We are trying to coordinate all parties to see if this is something that is needed, and are not yet sure this
is something that we are prepared to accept on behalf of the United States Government. Of course,
the offer is appreciated.
The question is whether the German offer is technically feasible and whether the USG is able to use, it at
this time. The offer is for a containerized emergency cell phone and internet satellite network
communications suite with two technicians. FEMA and Homeland Security have requested more
specific information on the offer.
We have contacted Tom Sugure (email above) and think it might be best to get a collective discussion
going (including Embassy Berlin input) on the offer's feasibility before we prepare a response
accepting or declining the offer. OFDA and FEMA want to know whether the specification match
US Standards. US Embassy Berlin may be in a position to let us know who to contact in Germany
and/or the actual specifications of the offered equipment.
With the above addressees, perhaps we can collectively get an answer to these questions.
UNIT.ED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Press Articles of tnterest to Date:
Sept 13
hltp:/Iwww.estripes.com/article.asp?section=&article=30658&archive=true
Sept 13
http://www.qermany-info.orglrelaunch/politics/new/polboTHW092005.htm?PHPSESSID=
61992b0288a29fbd15ec574d49fac9a5
Sept 9
Germany rushes aid to Katrina victims
http://www.germany-info.org/relaunchlinfo/publications/weekl2005/050909/politics1.htmI
Final Note: Good job all who made these two actions happen so swiftly, from every level on both sides of the pond. The
mark of concerned professionals.
Best regards,
VIR
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Sent Friday, September 02, 2005 12:20 PM
To: 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov·
Cc: TaskForce-1; Stitt, Tony
Subject: German Assistance
Hi Sonja,
We just learned that a German Military aircraft is enroute to Pensacola, FL with MRE's and
is due to arrive at 22:20 zulu (18:20 local).
Not sure who granted clearance but we need to make sure someone can meet the aircraft and
receive the cargo.
Please let me know if FEMA will be able to receive the cargo. If you don't have anyone in
Pensacola, I would contact the airport and they should be able td assist with offload and
temporary storage.
The cargo consists of 10.5 mit of MREs. This is all the information that I have at this
time.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require additional assistance.
Regards,
Todd

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From: eMS TaskForce1 E

Sent: Friday, September 02; 2005 9:27 PM
Subject: FW: USAID Assistance Fact Sheet
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Katrina Upd...
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From: Stitt, Tony
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:13 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1E .
Subject: USAID Assistance Fact Sheet
John Bass requested this document.
Tony
Tony Stitt
USAID/DCHA/OFDA
202-712-0557
tstitt@usaid.gov
From: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF)
To: Mays, Robin
Cc: OFDALogistics; Stitt, Tony
Subject: RE: German Assistance
tail is GAF029
pilot's name is Ltcol. Fiedler.
I was told that it was 10.5 mIt of MREs and the total number of MREs is 5,184. I'm not
sure if the math adds up though. 5,184 MRE should not weigh 10.5 mit.
There may be some canned food items mixed in but I can't say for certain. I spoke with
the German Embassy and they weren't sure. This is all the info I have. Please let me
what kind of arrangements can be made with Pensacola.
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I have not been in contact with John. My POC will be sonja.
Thanks,
Todd
From: Mays, Robin
To: CMS TaskForce1E
Cc: OFDALogisticSi 'Stitt, Tony
Subject: RE: German Assistance
Bob is talking to Pensacola now-do you have anymore info on the flight--tail #
departure airport?
I,
Also, have you been able to connect with John Boyle?
Thanks,
Robin
From: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O/TF}
To: OFDALogisticSi Stitt, Tony
Subject: FW: German Assistance
I just spoke with sonja and she's 99.9% sure that they'll need our assistance to
receive the flight.
I would recommend calling the airport in Pensacola and get a hold of the ground
handlers. Ask them if they can offload the cargo on our behalf and store it temporary
until we can determine the best place to send it. We can also task AFCAP if need to be.
The a/c is currently in Nova Scotia.
Regards,
Todd
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From: CMS TaskForce1E
To: 'sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov'
Cc: TaskForce-Ii Stitt, Tony
Subject: German Assistance
Hi Sonja,
We just learned that a German Military aircraft is enroute to Pensacola, FL with

MRE'S and is due to arrive at 22:20 zulu (18:20 local).
Not sure who granted clearance but we need to make sure someone can meet the
aircraft and receive the cargo.
Please let me know if FEMA will be 'able to receive the cargo. If you don't have
anyone in Pensacola, I would contact the airport and they should be able to assist with
offload and temporary storage.
The cargo consists of 10.5 m/t of MREs. This is all the information that I have at
this time.
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Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require additional assistance.
Regards,
Todd
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Sent: Monday, September 26,20054:48 PM B6
To: McCarthy, Deborah A~ _
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS);I 10m; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy
England; Greg Frankl"; GUstafson, ReoeccalLPNPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-056); Hess. Michael
B6
(DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net;
jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A; Ichapman@ofda.net; Sarah
McNiece; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA): Perez, Carol Z;
randrew@ofda.net; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L;
state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com; Pia Wanek; Waters,
April S; Zangari, Carolyn
SUbject: German Pumping Team - Corps Requests One More Week
Deborah;
I have clarified with the Corps that USG requests that the German pumping team stay one
more wee~ beyond their currently planned Sept 28 departure. They could be productively
used for that one additional week. If in the response, the Germans say that some have to
leave or be rotated, that is their call. We would be able to use the services of those
that stay.
Joe
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Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS Duty

Sent: Friday, September 16. 2005 11:39 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Tucker, John C; EUR-AGS-DL
Cc: SES-O eMS
Subject: LTR to German Amb from Harry Thomas
Importance: High
.TR to GermanAmb
from Harry T...
Jack et al ..
The German Ambassador sent a letter to the Executive Secretary, Harry Thomas, to note some
concern about housing accommodations for the German water pumping team operating in
Louisiana as part of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Mr. Thomas asked that we (the
Ops Center) draft a response. I am forwarding a copy for your clearance, as we definitely
need your chop on this.
Please review and provide comments ASAP so we can respond to the Ambassador's concerns in
a prompt fashion.
Many thanks.
i.:
Regards, :: (';\~ " , )'.
Peggy • ;1.; .,
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TDY Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
State Dept. Operations Center
202-647-7640

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From: Bass, John R (OPS) B6
To: I I
Cc:· SES-O CMS
Subject: FW: German Pumping Team - Corps Requests One More Week
pis. feed this into EUR outreach to germans. tx

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From: US Dos [mailto:travelingline@yahoo.com]
sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 4:48 PM.
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); 1 - - - - - - - - - - 1 D o b s o n , Douglas S(Houston); Peggy England; Greg
B6
Franklin; Gustafson, Rebecca(LPAJPIPOS)(RRB, M.OI-Os6); Hess, Michael (DCHA/AA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins,
Robert l.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A; I
Ichapman@ofda.net; Sarah McNiece; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA); Perez,
Carol Z; randrew@ofda.net; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov;
Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com; Pia Wanek; Waters, April S; Zangari, Carolyn
Subject: German Pumping Team -- Corps Requests One More Week
Deborah:
I have clarified with the Corps that USG requests that the German pumping team stay onF more week
r v: <iii, j' P~X9pc:lJQejr),cJlrrently planned Sept 28 departure. They could be productively l!~~,4{o! !~NrQJlei\' Yi ~!, '\
'(f'!""'adgit:~~ri~rl week. Ifin the response, the Germans say that some have to leave or~be(r6tatec;h\~I:1at'is,their
. . ~ call. We would be able to use the services of those that stay. r ' ' ' : i ,.
Joe
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Sent: Monday, September 26, 20054:43 PM
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To: SES-O_CMS B6, NR
Subject: FW: Daily Activities ReportSeptember 26
fyi
-----Original Message----
From: US Dos [mailto:travelingline@yahoo.com]
To: Bass, John R (OPS); Chacon, Arnold A; Dent, Lynwood M; Fore, Henrietta H; Gonzales, Rebecca; Moore,
Elizabeth E; Morrow, Michael K; Paschall, Richard C; SES_4; Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com;
I pobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy England; Greg Franklin; Gustafson, Rebecca B6
(LPAjPIPOS)(RRB, M.Ol-056); Hess, Michael (DCHA/AA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert.L(Houston);
jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A; Ichapman@ofda.net; Sarah
McNiece; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA); Perez, Carol Z; randrew@ofda.net;
rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Pia Wanek; Water;;, April S;
Zangari, Carolyn
Cc: Arndt, John R(DSjOFM); Bass, John R (OPS); Besmer, Audu M; Deborah Bolton; Bordley, Donna; Campbell,
William N(AF/EX); charlesbolden53@hotmail.com; Christenson, Richard A; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy.
England; Fox, Stephen R (NEA,tRA); Greg Franklin; Gustafson, Rebecca(LPA/PIPOS)(RRB, M.Ol-056);'Gutherie,
Peter A; Harris, Michelle F; Hess, Michael (DCHA/AA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston);
jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane, Eileen H; Katrina Working Group; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert,
Christopher A; Ichapman@ofda.net; Martinez, Eduardo J; Mccarthy, Deborah A; McFeeters, Brian D; Sarah
McNiece; Montgomery, Kendall B; Morrow/Michael K;' pratt,!'Mafiori';Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PA/IGA); Perez,
Carol Z; Ponds, Fernandez L(Main State Rm 2422)h·ahdrew@Clfda.'hetY Richard, Christopher J(CA/OCSjACS);
nntkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; .'Florita Sheppard; Sheybani, Susan M;
state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yah'oo;'com;;'Pia Wanek; Waters, April 5; Yu, Alan K;
Zangari, Carolyn
Subject: Daily Activities Report:September 26
. Hurricane Rita Rapid Needs Assessment: Sunday was devoted to rapid assessment and SAR with an
abundance of rescue air and water means. The effect was heavy in SW Louisiana, and unexpectedly high
in Cameron(decimated) and Vermillon parishes beyond Lake Charles and Calcasieu parishes. State
officials underlined that Rita was a major disaster, although no known loss oflife as yet. Specific
elements follow:
-- Population in shelters increased from 46,000 to 48,0000vernight. 6,500 Rita evacuees were moved by
bus yesterday.
-- MRE's in condition amber with less than a day's supply available, but pressure is on commercial and
DOD for moresupply, on private sector to donate meals to shelters and on Red Cross and other shelters
to transition from MRE's more quickly.
-- No water flowing into either side of the New Orleans' Inner-harbor navigational canal and and
expectation that dewatering might be completed in a week to ten days. Efforts will also be made to build
up protection to 10 foot level. Once lake level drops from current 3-4 feet above normal to 2.5 feet
above normal, London St and 17th Street canals will be reopened to pump out rainwater more rapidly
from those parts of the city.
-- New Orleans repopulation resumes today with Algiers and CBD businesspeople invited back. Other
zip codes to be reopened as sewage, water, electricity and other services available, likely next week.
German Pumping Team: We clarified that the German Govt needs the State Department to send an
official request to the German Embassy requesting that the THW civilian group remain beyond its
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scheduled Wednesday termination. Army Corps of Engineers believes their help has been very useful,
particularly since the Germans' mobile pump has helped replace stationary pumps which flooded and
became inoperable. We are also working with DHS public affairs and State PA to generate favorable
publicity for the German/Luxemburger team.
State South Staffing: OFM rep Hopkins,returned from Houston to Baton Rouge. PA reps departed over
the weekend; new PA rep Hoban arrives today.
Management: Unit 2 is functional again, although connectivity affected by weathr en route.
Canadian Church Assistance being admitted: Thanks to the several State offices that intervened to
facilitate entry of four trailer trucks of donations from the United Methodist Church of Canada to the
UMC of Gonzales, Louisiana. These shipments are now being admitted, thanks to your intervention.
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From: CMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Tuesday. September 06, 2005 9:54 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Fisher, David L (EURlAGS); EUR-Germany-DL
Cc: TaskForce-1; Buck, Christopher; Ortblad, Dennis J; PM-ActionTeam; Taskf'orce-t
Subject: RE: Transporting water pumps to USA/forensic experts
RE: Movement of
PumpIng Equipm.••
David/Dennis et aI,
On the pumps shipment, it seems we've gotten some crossed signals. 1 think that our
latest word that we conveyed to the German Embassy was actually mistaken. I've spoken
with the Joint Staff J-4 and NORTHCOM, and both tell me that a Col? flight is being laid
on for the German pumps. (See also the attached e-mail). So, our original guidance seems
to be accurate: send the equipment to Ramstein and the U.S. military will take it from
there. We apologize for the miscue. Since it's gotten a bit late here,I have not called
the German Embassy to correct what we told them several hours ago, but hope you folks can
help us with that at OOB in Berlin. Hopefully they will regard this as good news and
forgive us our mistake. We apologize for the confusion.
Best regards,
Steve Banks
EUR Rep
To: CMS TaskFOrcelFj EUR-Germany-DL
Cc: TaskForce-I; Buck, Christopher
Subject: Transporting water pumps to USA/forensic experts
Two items:
1. The Germans were a bit surprised that suddenly we wanted them to bring these pumps to
the USA since there had already been discussions at EUCOM. (Stuttgart) arranging for USMIL
transport from Germany to USA. Germans are asking for something in writing indicating
that are asking them to transport pumps themselves. Taskforce'- could you double check
this? Germans thought it was all arranged already with the USAF in Stuttgart ... ?
2. In response to today's meeting with Diplomatic core, German Interior Minister schily
will offer forensic experts.
From: CMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-O/TF)
To: Fisher, David L(EUR/AGS); Carlon, Amy C
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW; Ambassador's Letter
Importance: High
We need an AGS clearance on text below ASAP. Please forward directly to Dennis Ortblad,
with us copied. Thanks in advance!
Steve

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From: Ortblad, Dennis J
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 20058:59 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: Ambassador's Letter
We have a TF1 e-mail forwarding FEMA acceptance of German offer of 15 high speed pumps and
technical assistance with the pumps.
German gov't asked for a letter from Amb accepting German offer in order to activate its
ministries and move the pumps and operators to the U.S.
Please give OK to text below for Amb. Timken's signature.
"I'am pleased to respond to your kind offer of technical assistance to the victims of the
Hurricane Katrina. I confirm that the U.S. welcomes Germany's dispatch of emergency water
pumps, ancillary equipment or vehicles, and a team of technicians to operate the
equipment. The Embassy will closely coordinate with your staff on arrangements for the
swift arrival of this help in the disaster area.
I ,am grateful for your generous support to our response to a major natural disaster,
reflecting our close U.S.-German ties of friendship."
Thanks,
Dennis Ortblad
Counselor for Economic Affairs
U.S. Embassy Berlin
Tel: 49-30-8305-2311/2318
Fax: 49-30-8305-2339
E-mail: OrtbladDJ@state.gov
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O'Hejron, Petra C
From: B6
Sent: Tuesday, September 06,20057:05 PM
To:
Cc:
Subject: RE: Movement of Pumping Equipment and Personnel
To All
My apologies, butl forgot about that I am a shift worker. Please send your replies to my replacement as well. His
information is as follows:
RELEASED IN PART
B6
Thank you.
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sent: Tuesday, september 06, 200S 6:17 PM
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Subject: Movement of Pumping Equipment and Personnel

Importance: High
Dear Mr Bos and Col Mayer
I ~as successfully orchestrated your generous offer to provide the

United States with water pumping equipment and personnel-NORTHCOM is officially requesting
TRANSCOM support in executing the movement of these men and machines. ~ request
specifies that the equipment and personnel be in place for airlift 1.10 later than 100 zulu tomorrow (7 Sep).
The German equipment and personnel need to be in place at Ramstein AB. The Dutch equipment and
personnel will be picked up from the airfield in the Netherlands of your designation. Please inform us
which airfield that will be.
Expect more details from TRANSCOM. EUCOM, and NORTHCOM as appropriate. Please reply soonest

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B6
If you have any questions, please calli

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We eagerly await the arrival of your teams.
Respectfully,
UNCLASSIFIED
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From: eMS TaskForce1F )
Sent: Friday, September 09. 2005 8:19 PM RELEASED IN PART
To: Weygandt. Daniel
Cc: TaskForce-1
B6
Subject: RE: Need tech poe to accept German cell phone offer
Thank you Dan. We appreciate your help. We look forward to resolution on the three pending AGS issues over the
weekend:
, 1) German Ambassador trip

2) Technical poe for German telecom equipment
3) Specifics on Austrian tarps & beds
Regards,
Joann Lockard
EUR Rep
TF1
---Original Message----
from: weygandt, Daniel
sent: Friday, september 09,20058:15 PM
To: eMS TaskForcelF
Subject: RE: Need tech POC to accept German cell phone offer
B6
Joann. I don't have it, called the German embassy to work this through their channels. They will get back to you
tomorrow morning, they promised. If you can double track it with our Duty Officer that can't hurt. I'm going to try to get
going soon so if you need me again my cell is
you.
I .
~t's been an interesting evening and pleasant dealing with
regards
From: ois TaskForcelF(S/ES-O{Tf)

sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 7:54 PM
To: Weygandt, Daniel
ce TaskForce-l
SUbject: Need tech Poe to accept Gennan cellphoneoffer
Importance: High
Dan.
Sorry to make your life more complicated, but we urgently need a technical poe for the cell phone equipment that the
I
Germans have offered. FEMA needs to talk to a specialist familiar with the technical specifications of the .
communications equipment before they can accept it. Should we just call the duty officer at Embassy Berlin for that
info or do you happen to have it?
Regards,
Joann Lockard
EUR Rep
TF1
PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.

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From: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator

Sent: Wednesday. September 07. 2005 10:43 PM
To: 'HSOC,SWO'
Cc: York, Stephen; Sequeira, Dennis; McDonald, Edward; Broderick, Matthew; DiFalco, Frank; Kulisch,
Gail; Marmaud, Karen; IMD; SES-O; Holz, Tom; McKentry, Cassandra; Doyle, Marianne; Fisher,
David L (EURlAGS); TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: HSOC #4517-05: SecDHS "accepts" German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
Thanks for the message; I've also just spoken to Dennis Sequiera from DHS on this question. To clarify: we're
aware of the offer made by Minister Schilly, and it is listed in our matrix under the category of "accepted but not
yet received." However, before we convey that acceptance to the German Embassy, we need information from
DHS/HHS on the types of specialists, capabilities, and assets needed. (Indeed, this is the same question that the
German Embassy has already raised with us, which was passed on by our Germany desk earlier today.)
We understand HHS intends to have answers on these questions first thing in the morning September 8. We look
forward to that information and to working with you on this.
Thanks,
Jeff Rathke
Task Force Coordinator (3pm-11pm)
From: Lee, Insung [mailto:Insung.Leel@dhs.gov] On Behalf Of HSOC.SWO
sent: Wednesday, September 07,20059:59 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator; SWO; HSOC
Cc: York, Stephen; Sequeira, Dennis; McDonald, Edward; Broderick, Matthew; DiFalco, Frank; Kulisch,
Gail; Marmaud, Karen; IMD; SES-O; Holz, Tom; McKentry, cassandra; Doyle, Marianne
Subject: FW: HSOC #4517-05: SecDHS "accepts" German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
Importance: High
Jeff,
Hope this email will update you on what we have been trying to do today. I'm disappointed your TF was
not notified of this important offer. We need to work on it very quickly. However, we don't have the details
as to what experts, "forensic experts" are needed at this point. The specifics will be conveyed to the State,
the first thing tomorrow morning. As mentioned, Madam Secretary Rice is aware of our position. If the
State could relay our acceptance to the German government, this will help them to get the team ready to
deploy. Hope this will expedite the process. Thanks for your help.
Mid and Day SWO: The contact number to 1TFC is 202-647-6611 and I spoke to Mr. Jeff Rathke.
Vir,
InSung Oaks Lee

(W) 202-282-8101
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From: Lee, Insung On Behalf Of HSOC.SWO
To: HSOC.SWO; York, Stephen; Sequeira, Dennis; McDonald, Edward; Broderick, Matthew; DiFalco, Frank;
Kulisch, Gail; Marmaud, Karen; IMD .
Cc: 'ses-o@state.gov'; Holz, Tom; McKentry, Cassandra; Doyle, Marianne
Subject: RE: HSOC #4517-05: SecDHS "accepts" German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
Dennis,
looks like this action is still pending.
Matt Broderick was informed thatthe State Department is not aware of DHS coordinating effort to have the
Germans assist with the HC Katrina recovery effort. If this action is still pending, please provide in writing
who or what offices were contacted and how this action will be completed. Matt expressed that Madam
Secretary Rice and the Secretary [DHS] have communicated and approved the German government's
offer to assist with the recovery operation.
Please summarize what was done and what needs to be completed to ensure this action is completed.
Need to have the update as soon as possible.
Thanks.
VIr,
InSung Oaks Lee

(W) 202-282-8101
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From: Lee, Insunq On Behalf Of HSOC.SWO
To: York, Stephen; Sequeira, Dennis; McDonald, Edward; Broderick, Matthew; DiFalco, Frank; HSOC.SWO;
Kulisch, Gail; Marmaud, Karen; IMD
Subject: HSOC#4517-o5: SecDHS "accepts" German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
Importance: High
Mr. Sequeira, DHS International Directorate phoned and relayed that he coordinated the subject action
with the State Department and Dr. Kevin Yersky, HHS and this action is closed, No further action required
by DHS. Notified Matt Broderick and emailed info to appropriate individual/offices.
VIr.
InSung Oaks Lee

(W) 202-282-8101 .
I B6
From: York, Stephen
To: Sequeira, Dennis
Cc: McDonald, Edward; Broderick, Matthew; DiFalco, Frank; HSOC.SWO; Kulisch, Gail; Marmaud, Karen
SUbject: SecDHS "accepts" German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
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M~S~u~rn, . .
I just spoke SecDHS aide I I
As you may know, the German Interior Minister Otto Schily has B6
offered assistance to USG. Schtly IS SecDHS's German counterpart. According to I I SecDHS
has basically "accepted" the German offer on behalf of the USG but clearly other egUlhes such as DoS
must be included, As you may also know, a Dr Kevin Yersky/HHS, cen l Imay have been
consulted by DHS for his HHS views on this matter and he is the HHS poe for this matter. He is the one
you should also work into the problem as SecDHS is too busy to give Dr Yersky a call as previously
planned. .
r lays yr mission is to "close the loop" between DHS, HHS, DoS .and the Germans, observing all
eleVaht pr tocols and make the offer happen. . .
. .
I just spoke with Ms Marmaud and briefed her on email contents.
Steve York
Sr Watch Officer
HSOC
7/10/2006
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Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 1:39 PM
To: Morrow, Michael K B6, B5
SUbject: RE: German MREs - in GUlfport
thanks. not to belabor this, but prompts a couple more questions:
B5
pIs. ask Alan/Alain to dig a little deeper. Let's also find out from Ken Roy how his
search for vet certs w/ Uk embassy is going.
tx, JB
Subject: FW: German MREs - in Gulfport
John:
The German MREs are in Mississippi, not Florida. Reportedly 12,000 in number.
Mike
To: Morrow, Michael K
Cc: Yu, Alan K
Subject: FW: German MREs - in Gulfport
Mike,
Further to our conversation this morning, here's what I found about the number of
German MREs which (last I knew) were in Florida (vice Arkansas) .
Alain

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 5:21 PM B6
To: I I
Cc: Yu, Alan K; Allegrone, Kathleen Hi Cook, Nerissa J; Weygandt, Daniel
Subject: German MREs - in Gulfport

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We in EUR/PGI just found out there are 12,000 cases of German MREs staged at the
Gulfport airport under the control of the 1i4th ASG, MS ARNG.
It appears these are part of Germany's generous donation many MREs at the height of
the crisis (a little of which a/o 3,000 are in OFDA's warehouse in Little Rock).
As the OFDA warehouse is reportedly pretty full, the 114th wants to know what to do
with their MREs and there is, I believe, a warehouse on the U.S. mil airbase at Little
Rock, how about checking to see if we can get the Gulfport MREs moved onto the U.S.
airbase in Little Rock?
As you may have heard, EUR is working (with WRA/others) to see about putting all of
the MREs to good use in a third country '(e.g., perhaps Guatemala, after the mUdslides).
It would seem logical to have as many MREs as possible in same zone before moving them on
to a final destination.
Many thanks for your assistance.
Alain Norman
EUR/PGI
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Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 20055:40 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 F; EUR-Germany-DL RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1: Buck, Christopher
Subject: Transporting water pumps to USA/forensic experts
Two items:
1. The Germans were a bit su rp r i sed that suddenly we wanted them to bring these pumps to
the USA since there had already been discussions at EUCOM (Stuttgart) arranging for USMIL
transport from Germany to USA. Germans are asking for something in writing indicating
that are asking them to transport pumps themselves. Taskforce - could you double check
this? Germans thought it was all arranged already with the USAF in Stuttgart ... ?
2. In response to today's meeting with Diplomatic core, German Interior Minister Schily
will offer forensic experts.
From: CMS TaskForcelF(S!ES-O/TF)
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, '2005 9:24 AM
To: Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS); Carlon, Amy C
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Ambassador's Letter.
Importance: High
We need an AGS clearance on text below ASAP. Please forward directly to .Dennis Ortblad,
with us copied. Thanks in advance!
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-----Original. Message---,,.-
To: TaskForce-l
Subject: Ambassador's Letter
We have a TFI e-mail forwarding FEMA acceptance" of German offer of 15 high speed pumps and
ministries and move the pumps and operators to the U.S.
"I am pleased to respond to your kind offer of technical assistance to the victims of the
pumps, ancillary equipment or vehicles, and.a team of technicians to operate the
swift arrival of this help in the disaster area.
I am grateful for your generous support to our response to a major natural disaster,
Thanks,
Dennis Ortblad
U.S. Embassy Berlin
Tel: 49-30-8305,.2311/2318
Fax: 49-30-8305-2339
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At the risk of sounding like Paul Reverel----------.,~eports that the German technical assistance
portable pumping crew has started pumping over in New Orleans, Ward 9.
The 15 high capacity dewatering pumps that arrived with a 94 person German National Team last Thursday to assist with
pumping the flood waters back over the levee system and return New Orleans to dry ground. began work today. The
German Team and equipment was provided as direct assistance to the Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery, in response to
the U.S. request for international aid. Offered by the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW), the Team was
lifted into NAS New Orleans from Ramslein AB Germany on seven USTRANSCOM scheduled flights that started on the
8th of September and closed on the 10th. Working for the USACE Task Force Unwatering, the first location assigned for
the technical team is on the water front in the 9th Ward, downtown New Orleans.
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From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator B6, B2, B5

. Sent: Wednesday, September 07,200510:43 PM
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Subject: HS "accepts" German Offer of Assistance with Forensics Matters
Thanks for the messagej I've also just spoken tol Ifrom DHS on· this
question. To clarify: we're aware'of the offer made By M1nis€er Schilly, and it is
listed in our matrix under the category of "accepted but not yet received. II However,
before we convey that acceptance to the German Embassy, we need information from DHS/HHS
on the types of specialists, capabilities, and assets needed. (Indeed, this is the same
question that the German Embassy has already raised with us, which was passed on by our
Germany desk earlier today.)
We understand HHS intends to have answers on these questions first thing in the morning
September 8. We look forward to that information and to working with you on this.
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Forensics Matters
Importance: High
Hope this email will update you on what we have been trying to do today. I'm
disappointed your TF was not notified of this important offer. We need to work on it very
quickly. However, we don't have the details as to what'experts, "forensic experts" are
needed at this point. The specifics will be conveyed to the State, the first thing
tomorrow morning. As mentioned, Madam Secretary Rice is aware of our p6sition~ If the
State could relay our acceptance to the German government, this will help them to get the
team ready to deploy. Hope this will expedite the process. Thanks for your help.
~ d and Day SWO: The contact number to ITFC is '~ ,Iand I spoke to Mr.l::::l B2
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Looks like this action is still pending.
Matt Broderick was informed that the State Department is not aware of DHS
coordinating effort to have the Germans assist with the HC Katrina recovery effort. If
this action is still pending, please provide in writing who or what offices were contacted
and how this action will be completed. Matt expressed that Madam Secretary Rice and the
Secretary [DHS] have communicated and approved the Germ~n government's offer to assist
with the recovery' operation.
Please summarize what was done and what needs to be completed to ensure this action
is completed. Need to have the update as sOon as possible.
Thanks'.
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The Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) Team of

the' Bundeskriminalarnt
History of the Creation of the DVI Team

The steadily increasing' flow of mass tourism since the mid-sixties not only gave rise to traffic
problems, it brought with it new, previously unexpected tasks for the criminal police of the Federation
in connection with disasters in other countries, in which a large number of German nationals lost their
lives.
The impressions and experiences gathered by the officers despatched to Tenerife in 1972 for the
identification of the victims of the air crash in Santa Cruz led to the creation of a disaster victim
identification (DVI) team at the Bundeskrirninalamt as the central agency of the criminal police of the
Federal Republic of Germany.
Since then, the DVI team has conducted 25 missions at borne and abroad, of which 16 were in
connection with air crashes. So far, the DVI team has examined 1,408 victims, of whom 1,327 were
positively identified.
The DVI team is currently conducting its 26 th mission in response to the flood disaster of 26.12.2004
in Southeast Asia. Because of the unusual magnitude of the disaster, a special task force was set up at
the BKA, in which the task-related structures of the DVI team have been incorporated.
Tasks of the DVI Team

The task of the DVI team is to identify the victims of major disasters, especially when
• a large number of German victims are to be assumed in a foreign country,
• the number of victims in Germany justifies the deployment of the DVI team.
When on a mission, the DVI team performs its duties independently, but in consultation with the local
authorities responsible, into which the team is integrated for the purposes of the mission.
From the very beginning, the DVI team has set very strict standards for its work, which has earned it a
high reputation internationally. This is reflected by the fact that the DVI team was requested by a
foreign country (Austria) for the identification of the victims of the Lauda Air aeroplane crash in
Thailand in 1991.
International Co-operation
The working method, organisation, equipment and experience of the DVI team have been taken into
consideration by other countries in the planning and creation of teams with the same tasks. Members
of the DVI team belong to an international working group, which meets annually at the General
Secretariat of INTERPOL in Lyons to co-ordinate the identification methods transnationally and to
improve international co-operation in the field ofthe identification of victims of major disasters.

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Personnel and Organisational Structure of the DVI Team

At present, the DVI team has around 1SO members, who have volunteered for this task. They consist.
of approximately 115 specialists of the BKA and approximately 35 external members (pathologists,
dentists, autopsy assistants).
From this personnel pool, a DVI team of up to 40 members, depending on the incident, is formed and,
with the consent of the country affected or on request by the domestic authority responsible, is
despatched to the scene of the disaster as quickly as possible.
Working Method
On site, all evidence which might contribute towards identification is collected by the specialised
methods of crime-scene investigation. Only rarely are papers found on the bodies and identification by
visual inspection is nearly always impossible. The first measures carried out are therefore the taking of
the fingerprints and the Iisting of all items ofjewellery and clothing found on the dead. The bodies are
then examined by forensic pathologists to draw up a detailed physical description, to ascertain special
features on and in the body, to establish the dental status and to obtain tissue samples for a DNA
analysis possibly required.
Parallel to these examinations on site, the back office (central information point) at the BKA in
Wiesbaden collects reference material of possible victims via the national and international police
services responsible, in order to be able to compare it with the evidence gathered on site. .
Previous Missions
A well-known mission of the DVI team took place in response to the crash of the ICE 844 train
"Wilhelm-Konrad-Rontgen" in Eschede on 03.06.1998. A total of 101 people were killed in the
accident. The DVI team positively identified all 96 victims that had not already been identified by
relatives. The majority of the identifications were conducted by the comparison of dental charts and
fingerprints. In one case, identification was only possible by DNA analysis.
The identification of the victims of the air crash at Lake Constance near Uberlingen in July 2002 was
also performed by the DVI team. The BKA specialists identified all 71 victims of the disaster, in
which a passenger aircraft had collided with a cargo aircraft.
Following an air crash in Nepal on 22.08.2002, in which 13 German tourists were among the dead, the
DVI team arranged for the bodies to be flown to Frankfurt am Main for forensic examination. All of
them were positively identified there by DVI team members.
Lastly, the DVI team specialists supported the local authorities in the identification of the victims of
the three bus crashes on 08.05.2003 in Siofok, Hungary, and on J7.05.2003 by Lyons, France, and on
20.12.2003 in Hensies, Belgium, in which 33, 28 and 11 people lost their lives respectively. .
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Please refer private organizations (e.g. Hungarian Islamic
organization) to www.fema.gov or www.cidi.org. Both have \
Hurricane Katrina links with information on organizations theycan
contactin the US for donate.
07 September 200511:29 AM ACTION EUCOM Joint Operations Center is trying to work with NORTHCOM
to validate movement of German MREs. Per the Donordocument.
t~ese have been accepted, but for some reason, this info has not
reached NORTHCOM. Perthe Matrix "State 163381 accepts food
assistance" pleaseassist us in confirming the acceptance of these.
Would also appreciate if you can also forward this info to
- NORTHCOMso they will validatethe movement.
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To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: German Requests for Decisions on Katrina Aid
Request from Embassy Berlin. See below.
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 12:51
To: 'TaskForcel@State.gov'
Cc: Cloud, John A; Cekuta, Robert F; Breen, Joseph P; Wood, Robert A; Weygandt, Daniel;
Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS)
Subject: German Requests for Decisions on Katrina Aid
Ref: EMIN Cekuta telcons with TF
Following up with tne Germans on their offers of assistance for the victims of Hurricane
Katrina, they have said they would like to know over the course of the day (Sept. 6)
whether we expect to accept the offer of the five person technical assistance team from
the Ministry of Interior. The team, from THW (Technisches Hilfswerk) is experienced in
dealing with disaster relief, both in Germany and internationally. The Interior Ministry
has had the team standing by since Thursday. German officials note the team would help
FEMA coordinate other offers of assistance from Germany and help with the. details to the
sites needed and· in the right order.
Germany is ready to proceed with delivery of 15 emergency pumps with accompanying 5 trucks
and 75 expert operators, per the message from the Department. The Germans need to know
to which airport they should deliver the pumps, ancillary equipment, and operating crews.
We need confirmation that FEMA has told the German team which accompanied the shipment of
MREs Sunday to Pensacola that the A310 aircraft with an lCU and the German navy's
logistics ship, the "Berlin", are NOT/NOT needed by the US and that the "Berlin" should
proceed to the previous training commitment. The German Government still awaits official
word on this offer.
Will Task Forcel request to the DOD Joint Staff and Transcom that Ramstein AF Base can
make airlift capacicy available for Katrina assistance shipments? Such availability
could expedite some German help we have requested.
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What says the team?
Dennis Ortblad
U.S. Embassy Berlin
Tel: 49-30~B305-2311/231B
Fax: 49-30-B305-2339
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1. Residential neighborhoods in 9th Ward: Removing water from overflow of levees. (Note: This
task should be complete in one week.)
2. Sewage and Water Board: Removing flood waters from eighty drainaqe, sewerage and
3. City of New Orleans (through Mayor's office): Removing flood waters from nine public buildings
including City Hall, Police Headquarters and the Civil Defense Shelter
approximately three weeks to complete. (Note: Ms. Mack also stated that the Mayor may ask for
the German pumps teams to work in neighboring districts which would be an additional week of
work.) The Germans (all volunteers) have indicated they are willing to continue working, but they do
not want to sit around if there is nothing for them to do. Request JTF-Katrina and USACE verify the
requirement for the German pump teams to remain for an additional three weeks including the one
week extension already requested by DoS.
B6
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~Iton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD
USI\lORTHCOM POLAD
CC: Bass, John R (OPS); Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Gerrnany-DL; Morrow, Michael K; Offutt,
Subject: German Pump Operators - Continued
Just received a call from the German Embassy here in DC expressing a couple-of
concerns/questions: .
1) All indications State has received from NORTH COM and Amb Sullivan (at State South in
Louisiana) have indicated a desire to keep the German pump operators in LA for about another
week. Our Germany desk has dratted a letter officially requesting that from the German Embassy,
and the Germans are happy with that route. HOWEVER, the German team on the ground in New
Orleans got a request from the Mayor of New Orleans to stay and work for another 3-4 weeks .
....UPDATE.... While I was typing this, I got a phone call from the Mayor's office in New Orleans with
a request from them to extend the German presence for the 3-4 weeks. Since this was originally
coordinated via mil-mil (through a U5ACE/NORTHCOM effort), I recommended the mayor's staffer
contact NORTHCOM to coordinate the request. Please let us know what YOU'd like us to do. There
is a draft letter to the Embassy requesting a 1-week extension; I believe it can be made a 3-4 week
extension, and based on discussion with the German Embassy, they'd have no issue with that
request IF the contingency would be utilized the entire time requested.
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2) The German Embassy here also noted that the THW (the volunteer pump team) is made of
volunteers, and the operators currently in New Orleans need to be swapped out by no more than 40
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individuals from Germany. Initially, the Germans had block reservations on a German commercial
airline on 29 Sep, but have cancelled those, based, I believe, on an understanding that originally the
German pump operators would no longer be needed after 28 Sep. The Embassy asked if it were
possible for the 40 Germans to swap out b13 transported to the US on US military aircraft.
Please let us know.
B6
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From: I I B6
To: Nieuwejaar, Sonja; EST-ESF03; Est-DIR@dhs.gov
Cc: Katrina Workin Group; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; r
Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NoRA;nonO""SI:!1Nn:Ont:lRM'I"l:HITC""OTlMt"lI'""1'"P"O""LA"""'l'rTDT:;-.
"rr:a'""rn"'"'s:"""."TT!l""c""'e".,.,.".e...,..,.;......,.,ls=-=e-=-r•.......-:a"'"v"""~(EURlAGS); McCarthy, Deborah A; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina);
Bass. John R (OPS); holly.dockery@dhs.gov; Marmaud, Karen; Long. Casey;
Kirstin.Riesbeck@dhs.gov
Subject: RE: German Pump Operators flight reservations M
Here's the latest I got from Mr Krueger at the German Embassy:
The German replacements have coordinated commercial flight from Germany to Atlanta and on to Baton Rouge,
where Mr Krueger believes the pump teams have arranged their own transportation to New Orleans. They will .
depart Germany and arrive Atlanta tomorrow, 29 Sep. Then most likely spend the night in Atlanta (their consular
office is arranging that) and arrive in NO on the 30th. Should be little or no disruption to the pumping operations.
VIR,
From: Nieuwejaar, Sonja (m~ilto:Sonja.Nieuwejaar@dhs.gov]
sent: Wednesday, September 28,20051:00 PM .
To: EST-ESF03; 'Est-DIR@dhs.gov'
Cc: Katrina Workin Group; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany~DL;
Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHC·rn,r-nl''''IT"JI'I'''t':;---rr:a::':r:::rrls=-,""1rn1'' 'cc:-:e= e,....,.-:';.--- ---'l
'r----,rF"FI!":'sl::"e:-r~, -;: :;D:-:"a""'v.i ... L (ELIR/AGS); McCarthy, Deborah'A; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John
OPS; olly.dockery@dhs.gov'; 'Marmaud, Karen'; Long, casey; 'Kirstin.Riesbeck@dhs.gov'
ThanksDI'm forwarding this message to ESF#03 at the NRCC (FEMA HQ) and the FEMA EST Director.
USACE is the ESF#3 lead and should coordinate all aspects of this mission (to include travel).
ESF#3/USACE, can you address the travel needs for a 40 person team of Germanvolunteers from Atlanta
to New Orleans (please see below for more information)?
Many thanks,
Sonja
202-646-2925
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To: Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS); Mccarthy, Deborah A; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS); ,.
Nieuwejaar, Sonja
Cc:) Katrina Working Group; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-GermanY-DL~
.1. IBolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCO~M:-.-;:::P-;:;:O;-LA...-:D~;-;H·a-rr ....i5-,7M:-:-ic"T'h-eiT"lIe~F=----
subject: RE: German Pump Operators - flight reservations
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I heard the same thing, and Mr Krueger is sending me an e-mail to that effect.
He's also checking with his higher-ups to see if our concurrence to Mayor Nagin's request for extension is
sufficient, or if the German Embassy will require a formal request from us.
Is there a way FEMA could coordinate travel for the 40-person team of Germans from Atlanta to New
Orleans?
B6
sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 12: 11 PM . ...--- _
To: Fisher, David L (EUR/AGS); Mccarthy, Deborah A~ fumvan, Joseph (Katrina);
Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Katrina Working Group; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; 1
I I'Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD '---
USNORTHCOM POLAD'; Harris, Michelle F
Subject: German Pump Operators - flight reservations
Just heard again from Krueger. Apparently there is a chance that all 40 can get on flights that would
. have them arriving in Atlanta tomorrow. He will reconfirm shortly. But problem then becomes
obtaining transportation from Atlanta to New Orleans and team would appreciate our assistance in
that. .

sent: Wednesday, September 28 2005 11:55 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Katrina Workin Grou • '. emanskl, Donald R; ELlR-GermanY-DL;I""<"'---,
'Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD
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First issue:
Just spoke with German Embassy's Andreas Krueger (his info below) who informed me that 40
members of the pumping team (i.e .. nearly all of them) are leaving on commercial air tomorrow
(9/29) to retum to other assignments. The Germans have 40 replacements on hand but their
commercial air reservations are not until next week. They had reservations for earlier today, but due
to uncertainty regarding whether they were needed they did not fly. Krueger is asking whether USG
can provide airlift for the replacements. Bottom line: starting tomorrow German team will be at 20%
capacity for 5-7 days unless USG can assist with airlift. .
Second issue: r-
Germans have received NE Mayor Nagin request to stay for 3 more weeks and asked what State
Dept thought about this. I relayed substance of McCarthy's view that USG has no objection to a
longer stay (i.e., beyond the one week extension that DOS requested) and encouraged Germans to
work directly with state/local authorities for coordination.
David Fisher
State Department
Tel: 202 647 2584
Contact:
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Andreas Kruger
German Embassy
First Secretary (Political)
4645 Reservoir Road, NW
Washington. DC 20007
Tel (202) 298 4233; fax: (202) 298 4391
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From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)

sent:Wednesda Se tember 28, 2005 8:26 AM
To: ulUvan, Joseph (Katrina); Bass, John R (OPS)
ce: a "na or In: roup; Nieuwejaar, Sonja, Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Gennany-DL; I I
I IBolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM
POLAU; Hams, Mlc elle F
Agree with Amb. Sullivan. WE do one week request from Corps of Engineers and we leave State
entities to work out additional needs directly with this civilian team. .
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sent: Wednesday, September 28,20057:03 AM
To: Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina); sass, John R (OPS)
Cc: Katrina Workin Grou 'Nleuwe'aar Son'a' Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Gennany-DL;I I
Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM
Amb Sullivan. John,
Apparently there is no requirement from USACE for the German pumps/operators to stay more than
a week.
Assuming this is an accurate assessment, here's an idea (feel free to shoot it down) - City of New
Orleans is officially requesting they stay for an additional 2-3 weeks (per a letter I got from Mayor
Nagin last night). With this official city request, and since the mil-mil coordinated use will no longer
be valid after a week, can we (State) on behalf of City of New Orleans request this from the German
Embassy?
Any other recommended ways-ahead?

sent: Tuesda Se tember 27, 2005 5: 18 PM
To: Bass, John R COPS)
Cc: a nna or Ing roup; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL
Everything I have seen in the whole chain of emails on this subject is correct So I shall only
clarify that I went to the Army Corps of Engineers, which is in charge of dewatering of New
Orleans operations, for an estimate of how much more time the German team could be used
productively. The one week extension is their best estimate as they expect the New Orleans
dewatering operation to be completed at that time.
At the same time, the German team has also been working with the NO Water and Sewerage
Board which states that it would like them to stay another 2-3 weeks beyond next Wednesday
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to remove water from public buildings, etc. and we have seen reference to Governor
Blanco's request that the German team also do dewatering elsewhere in the State.
I would be inclined for the moment at least to let the German team and Government react on
their own to these separate requests. They certainly could accept the request if they wished.
But I am not able to validate on my own the urgency or the longevity of these tasks. If this
bubbles further, we will undoubtedly hear more.
B1W, we are doing a public event tomorrow with US and European journalists at which the
Germans will be thanked and.the Corps' work will be recognized.
Joe Sullivan
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.sent: Tuesday,September 27, 2005 1:31 PM
Cc: Katrina Working Group; 'Nieuwejaar, Sonja'; Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL
SUbject: FW: German Pump Operators - Continued
Importance: High
Update ...below is NORTHCOM's request for info/action on the 2 German concerns/questions.
NORTHCOM is working the issue, but no other update at this time.
I attempted to call Mr Andreas Krueger at the German Embassy to provide an update but he
was out and would call back.
VIR,
From: Kessler Phillip R CAPT USN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD
[mailto: Phillip.Kessler@northcom.mil]
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Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; 1'-- ----'

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BLUF:
Request leG verify through JTF-Katrina and USACE that there is a requirement for the
German pumps teams to remain for 3 to 4 weeks.
Request JSG determine if mil air can be use to fly not more than 40 German pump
crewmembers to New Orleans for crew rotation (see section highlighted in red below).
Background:
I received calls from DoS and the New Orleans Mayor's office regarding the German
pump teams. The Mayor is requesting the German pump teams continue their pumping
efforts for an additional 3 to 4 weeks. The German Embassy has been talking with DoS and
they are in general consensus that the German pump teams can be utilized for ~ more week.
DoS sent the German Embassy a letter requesting the pump teams stay for one week and
that is on track.
According to Ms. Sarah Mack from New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, there are
three areas where the German pump teams are working:
1. Residential neighborhoods in 9th Ward: Removing water from overflow of levees. (Note:
This task should be complete in one week.)
2. Sewage and Water Board: Removing flood waters from eighty drainage, sewerage and
3. City of New Orleans (through Mayor's office): Removing flood waters from nine public
buildings including City Hall, Police Headquarters and the Civil Defense Shelter
approximately three weeks to complete. (Note: Ms. Mack also stated that the Mayor may
ask for the German pumps teams to work in neighboring districts which would be an
additional week of work.) The Germans (all volunteers) have indicated they are willing to
continue working, but they do not want to sit around if there is nothing for them to
do. Request JTF-Katrina and USACE verify the requirement for the German pump teams to
remain for an additional three weeks including the one week extension already requested by
DoS. '
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sent: tuesday, September 27, 2005 12:01 PM
TO~I IBoitOri Deborah A FE-MC
NOitAO OSNORTHCOM poLAo
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); Shemanski, Donald R; EUR-Germany-DL; Morrow, Michael K; Offutt, I.
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Subject: German Pump Operators - Continued
Just received a call from the German Embassy here in DC expressing a couple of
concerns/questions:
1) All indications State has received from NORTHCOM and Amb Sullivan (at State South in
.Louisiana) have indicated a desire to keep the German pump operators in LA for about
another week. Our Germany desk has drafted a letter officially requesting that from the
German Embassy, and the Germans are happy with that route. HOWEVER, the German
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team on the ground in New Orleans got a request from the Mayor of New Orleans to stay and
work for another 3-4 weeks.
··UPDATE** While I was typing this, I got a phone call from the Mayor's office in New
Orleans with a request from them to extend the German presence for the 3-4 weeks. Since
this was originally coordinated via mil-mil (through a USACE/NORTHCOM effort), I
recommended the mayor's staffer contact NORTHCOM to coordinate the request. Please let
I
us know what you'd like us to do. There is a draft letter to the Embassy requesting a 1-week
extension; I believe it can be made a 3-4 week extension, and based on discussion with the
German Embassy, they'd have no issue with that request IF the contingency would be utilized
the entire.time requested.
2) The German Embassy here also noted that the THW (the volunteer pump team) is made
of volunteers, and the operators currently in New Orleans need to be swapped out by no
more than 40 individuals from Germany. Initially, the Germans had block reservations on a
German commercial airline on 29 Sep, but have cancelled those, based, I believe, on an
understanding that originally the German pump operators would no longer be needed after 28
Sep. The Embassy asked if it were possible for the 40 Germans to swap out be transported
to the US on US military aircraft.
Please let us know.
B6
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Sent: Saturday, September 10. 2005 2:12 PM RELEASED IN PART
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Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
John,
FYI.
Frank Ledahawsky (from State Department Task Force)
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From: Prendergast, Kathy [rnailto:Kathy.Prendergast@dhs.gov]
sent: saturday, September 10, 20052:03 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Hagans, Yvonne L
Subject: FW: FW: Status of German and Nethertands Pumps
Kathy Prendergast
Public Liaison Officer
Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
ph: (202) 282-9118 ,
fx: (202) 282-8775
kathY"Qrenderg ast@dhs.gov
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Get Involved! Visit www.citizencorps.gov
From: Marc Sorel [mailto:1 .

sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:45 PM B6
To: Prendergast, Kathy M
Cc: Barsa, John
Subject: Fwd: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
Kathy,
This should resolve the issues we discussed. Key contact on this email is:

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Hope this does it. Please confirm if it does.
-Marc
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From: Chapman, Laura <lchap-man@ofda.net>
Date: SeP- 10,2005 10:46 AM ..... _ca .......'...l('... !
Subject: Fw: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
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From: Acree, John

Sent: Fri 9/9/20053:05 PM
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Subject: FW: Status of German and Netherlands Pumps
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Subject: FW: Status ofGennan and Netherlands Pumps
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Mr. Rowell,
I INORTHCOM's Joint Support Group is working all issues regarding the
German and Netherlands pumps. This is what I learned forml I
Netherlands
- AN-124 Aircraft were used to move the Netherlands pumps to Indonesia for tsunami relief so we know
they can handle the load plan
- The Dutch desire to fly the pumps on 10 SEP (TRANSCOM will put it into the flight sequencing plan
when the arrangements are made)
- Pumps would be flown into NAS New Orleans and are self deployable once on tHe ground
- TF Unwatering (USACE) is prepared to integrate these pumps into their operations
Germany
- 4 of 11 pumps are on the ground (first arrived 1311 MDT, 08 SEP)
- 25% of all equipment (including pumps) and 100% of personnel to operate pumps is on the ground
- Last flight of pumps and equipment departs Ramstein AFB 1315 MDT, 09 SEP
- Last flight will arrive NAS New Orleans 1205 MDT, 10 SEP
- TF Unwatering (US ACE) is integrating the German pumps into their operations
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Recommend making the indicated changes in this summary for Netherlands and Germany. The Netherlands
~mphibious ship was not accepted and the VAN AMSTEL has arrived and is operating with the US Navy ships.
Germany and
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From: CMS TaskForce1 P
Sent: Thursday, September 08,20052:41 PM
To: Plccuta, Daniel W; I B6
Cc: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
SUbject: FW: Clearance for Luxembourg members of pump team B6
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Think we sent emails at the same time,

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NORTHCOM confirms that we have accepted the five Luxembourg members of the German pump team. As .
. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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To: TaskForce-1 . RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: End of shift report - EUR Rep
End of shift report -- EUR Rep
1. pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it,
and then it must go through the rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of
STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA, EUR/PGI, OFDA'for clearance.
PENDING CLEARANCES.
2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to
arrange for the shipment of the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are
too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMA wants Denmark to reduce the number of
blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with backup Denmark
Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable.
AWAITING ACTION.
'3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to.send in-kind donations via airplane,
but FEMA does not want the stuff_. They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-
countries donations currently on the tarmac in Ramstien afir force base. The Deputy in
UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with UMB Deputy
Marcus Micheli x7-9049.
" . 4. 'Georgia: Donated $50K directly to the Red Cross .i"'rhe' Georgiil desk is working on a
cable to thank the GOG.
5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of 'a cruise ship. The
offer had been accepted previously, but FEMA re-assessed the needs and no longer need the
ship. We are waiting final word from FEMA, but Greece desk is already working on a cable
to decline offer. Call Jqe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation

for the NATO countries donations. Please copy him when relevant.
7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State· Department Detail to the National
Communications System. He needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom
offers -- one a private donation from New Skies and the other a containerized cell phone
equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION TAKEN YET.
8. Captian Dave Gordner, Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard (x6-8554) wants to
follow up with Malta's offer of help. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel
Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please contact OFDA rep and
Dave Gordner to check status.

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. From: rmtkatrina_rm [rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20054:25 PM
SUbject: FW: Photos from NATO Flight
Attachments: DSC00088.JPG; DSC00091.JPG; DSC00094.JPG
fyi
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.From: Gustafson, Rebecca
To: RMCKATRINA
Subject: Photos from NATO Flight
NATO's Boeing 707 cargo plane based in Geilenkirchen, Germany, arrived today at Little Rock Air
Force Base with international aid and personnel on board to help with Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts. The aid consists of camp beds and large tents. '

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From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Saturday, October 08, 2005 2:35 PM
To: Bass.uohn R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Cc: Harris, Michelle F ' RELEASED IN PART
SUbject: FW: Draft message to FEMA B5
Attachments: FEMA colleagues.doc
FEMA
colleagues.doc ' ,
John, FEMA is asking for note in writing re wharehousing the MREs. ,Alan
prepared this and L cleared. I put my name on the end but wanted to make sure you saw
this. IF you chop, Michelle can send to OFDA. '
From: Yu, Alan K

To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Subject': FW: Draft message to FEMA
From: Yu, Alan K

To: Visek. Richard C; Gutherie, Peter A
Cc: McCarthy, Deborah Ai Oberndorfer, Gerald Ji Cook, Nerissa J
Subject: Draft message to FEMA
DATE/CASE In: 19 OCT 2006 200503991
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• How.about thi~? Gerry Oberndorfer should chime in to make sure I got the caveats correct.
,.. FEMA colleagues--

The State Department welcomes FEMA's approval to extend the lease for the warehouse with
the foreign MREs to November 12. As a follow up to your request to Alan ¥u, the
Department's Katrina Working Group wishes to assure FEMA that our staff is working on a
solution to move the foreign MREs from the warehouse. OUr objective is to execute this
plan by the lease expiration date, but we cannot give a concrete estimate on the timeline
now. OUr staff is now investigating some outstanding technical and host country
requirements and driving to the desired outcome; we should have a clearer sense of
timeline once we get answers from that investigation.
Sincerely,
7th floor person
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The Advocate (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
September 29, 2005 Thursday

Metro Edition
Foreign crews help drain New Orleans

BYLINE: JOE GYAN JR., I\IEW ORLEANS BUREAU
SECTION: NEWS; Pg. 10-A
LENGTH: 961 words
DATELINE: NEW ORLEANS
The hurricane-riddled lower 9th Ward of New Orleans will be completely drained of flood waters for a
second time in four to five days, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official said Wednesday, and
residents will have crews from Germany, Luxembourg and Holland to thank for helping to pump
their community dry.
Some of the roughly 100 volunteer technicians first helped pump the lower 9th Ward dry after
Hurricane Katrina ravaged a section of levee on the Industrial Canal in late August, then watched as
Hurricane Rita's storm surge topped the repaired levee Friday and submerged the area again.
Oliver Braun from Germany, Alex Petitnicolas from Luxembourg, Jaap Van Wissen from Holland and
the other volunteers have been working alongside the Corps of Engineers, the New Orleans
Sewerage & Water Board, the Orleans Levee Board and National Guard soldiers in the heat,
humidity and stench.
"It's been a total team effort, a team of teams," Brig. Gen. Robert Crear, commander of the corps'
Mississippi River Valley Division, which includes the New Orleans District, said as the stood on the
west bank of the Industrial Canal across the water from the twice-patched levee.
Kudos also came from Joseph Sullivan, the former U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe and Angola who
- from an office in Baton Rouge - is coordinating international assistance to this country's Katrina
relief efforts for the State Department.
Sullivan, who joined Crear on a tour of the lower 9th Ward levee repairs and the ongoing dewatering
efforts, applauded Technisches Hilfswerk - a governmental disaster relief organization of the Federal
Republic of Germany - for its "terrific work. ""We thank those governments.
We thank the people of those countries," he said of the 99-member THW team, which includes
Dutch workers and some from Luxembourg. THW provides technical assistance in Germany and
humanitarian aid abroad.
The international volunteer technicians working in New Orleans have expertise in pumping
operations, electrical work, infrastructure, logistics and mechanical engineering. THW also supplied
11 trucks, a jeep and mini-bus, camping equipment, a mobile workshop, and 10 large capacity
pumps and several smaller pumps plus accessories such as hoses and generators.
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"I like the fact that you came with all your support. All we had to do was fly you here," Crear told a
group of THW technicians.
Braun, a team leader for THW, is leaving New Orleans today. He has been there since Sept. 6 and
witnessed more than he expected despite having seen TV footage in Germany of the disaster area.
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"It's difficult to describe our feelings here. Nobody has ever seen such mess, such disaster," he said
in broken English. "Everywhere we look, all this damage. You can't realize this. The television
cannot compare. You miss the smell."Braun said he longs to see "a little bit of normal life." When
asked if he meant back home or in New Orleans, he replied, "Maybe both."
Braun said he and his fellow international co-workers were greeted in New Orleans with open arms.
"Very friendly. A nice welcome to us," he said.
Petitnicolas is part of a five-man team from Luxembourg's Civile Protection. The team replaced a
five-man team from the same organization 10 days ago. This is Petitnicolas' first visit to the United
States.
"It's very terrible," he said of the destruction in the lower 9th Ward. "It's the biggest disaster I've
ever seen. It's a big catastrophe."
Petitnicolas said he hopes to someday return to New Orleans "when it's rebuilt."
Van Wissen, team leader of the Dutch Disaster Unwatering Team, and his Dutch colleagues wore
wooden shoes. He said his heart goes out to the people of New Orleans and of Pointe a la Hache in
lower Plaquemines Parish, where the team also worked to pump out flood waters.
"A lot of damage. It's a big sorrow to the people," he said in his heavy Dutch accent.
Van Wissen said he has worked many natural disasters in such places as Argentina, Poland and the
Ukraine, but nothing equals the devastation he has seen in metropolitan New Orleans.
"This is totally different. The damage is such huge. In Plaquemines Parish it looks like an atomic
bomb," he said.
In the lower 9th Ward for several hundred yards behind the mangled levee, it looks like a tsunami
hit the area. The metal sheet pilings over which the concrete walls were built are pushed back,
twisted and bent. The concrete has crumbled off the pilings. Some houses look like they were hit by
a bulldozer. Cars are tossed about; some are upside down in the dark water.
"You can see the awesome velocity" of the hurricane and accompanying storm surge," Crear said as
he stood at the site of the levee break near Florida Avenue and took in the total devastation.
The international volunteers concentrated much of their efforts Wednesday on pumping water out of
the Sewerage & Water Board's No.5 pumping station - which was knocked out - on Florida Avenue
in the lower 9th.
Despite two breaches on the west bank of the Industrial Canal in the upper 9th Ward, that area did
not flood nearly as severely because the No. 19 pumping station continued to operate, Col. Duane
Gapinski, commander of the Corps' "Unwatering Task Force," said.
Gapinski said the levee breaches on the Industrial Canal, and on the 17th Street Canal and London
Avenue Canal on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, will be raised to 10 feet by Dec. 1.
Gapinski said public speculation that a barge resting on the Industrial Canal levee caused the levee
break is "only a theory." Asked if the New Orleans levees were busted on purpose to save the
French Quarter, which remained dry during the hurricanes, Crear emphatically responded,
"Absolutely not.""1 don't know why they broke. I don't have a clue. I don't want to guess," Crear
said.
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(U) The Department has consistently engaged local authorities to provide assistance to foreign
nationals trapped inside the city. I
OFFERS OF FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

(U) Currently 60 Foreign Missions have offered support and assistance in the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina. Offers range from cash to support personnel to airplanes and ships.
Azerbaijan offered $500,000 in cash support. Jordan offered two field hospitals. Slovenia
offered water pumps, blankets, generators and medicine. A German military aircraft is
scheduled to arrive in Pensacola. FL to deliver an unexpected gift of 10.5 metric tons of Meals
Ready to Eat (MREs). Swedish electronics company Erickson offered telecommunications
equipment in Houston. (Taskliorce-Overseas Missions telcons, e-mails, cables)
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HURRICANE KATRINA FROM GERMAN FM JOSCHKA FISCHER
(S/ES 200519888)
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO

FM JOSCHKA FISCHER. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO
RELEASE THE TEXT OFME5SAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF GERMANY WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO
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DATE/CASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING

THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE OF THE
MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICAN~S 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 GERMANY'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE.
GERMANY'S GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION WILL ASSIST GREATLY IN
DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.
SINCERELY,
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Cc: Winton, Amy S .
Subject: FW: Foreign Food Assistance
Below is an e-mail thatwas sent uP, to S today by AlS Wayne.

From: Wayne, E Anthony(Main State)
sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 12:28 PM
To: Singer, Marsha L; Honan,Kevin E
Cc: Boyse, Matthew G
Subject: , FW: Foreign Food Assistance
with intra per UlS Shiner's gUidance, many thanks, Tony'
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From: Wayne, E Anthony
sent: Thursday, september08, 200S 12:23 PM
To: Beecroft, Robert 5; Thomas, Harry K
Cc: Shiner, Josette; Bums, Nicholas R; Boyse, Matthew G
SUbject: Foreign Food Assistance
The US has not granted approval for certain EU beef to enter the US, since the outbreaks of '
BSE several years ago. MREs from Germany and the UK, some of which contain beef, have
arrived in the US and others are on offer or on the way. Pending a decision on how to handle
the BSE-related issue, flights have been suspended and further distribution of the MREs has
been stopped. The US needs to decide quickly the best way to proceed. Options include: 1) a
waiver for letting the MREs be distributed (USDA was to investigate if a waiver was possible
and who had the authority to issue one if possible); 2) determine if we can pull out the MREs
containing beefhere or in Europe and distribute the non-beef Mklis; 3) continue a total
suspension.
This issue is symptomatic of a wider issue about regulatory limits on imports into the US. FDA
is seeking to sequester donated food and medicine products falling under its authority and not
allowing their distribution. We have asked the NSC to convene an interagency phone call to
discuss the balancing of US regulatory requirements and the other equities in play.
.Since FDA is a part ofHHS, you may want to call Sec. Leavitt before calling FDA Director
Crawford. USDA Sec. Johanns and Dep. Secretary Conners would cover all USDA inspection
Issues.
Andrew Natsios notes that some of the European MREs have already been distributed. He is
trying to get clarification as to whether our GIs consume these NATO-approved MREs.'
Further Background:
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. There are two main issues with regard to foreign food assistance:
\,
1) Mkfis and BSE: MREs from the uk. and Germany are
being held at Little Rock Air Force
Base pending inspection and release by regulatory authorities. Both FD~and USDA have
regulatory authority, depending on the meat content of the product. FDA reportedly tried to .
send out inspectors this morning but were not permitted to enter the base. The reason flights
were suspended was because of USDA's concerns related to BSE and EU-sourced beef.
USDA Dep. Secretary Conners spoke last night with Director Natsios, saying that the MREs
had been held and that he would work with State to try to resolve the issues. There have been
conflicting reports this morning about whether USDA has prepared a memo to the White House
to request a waiver on BSE issues. The concern about a simple waiver is that it could
appear that we are lowering our standards to feed our displaced people; another option being
explored is to sort through the MREsbeing donated and put aside those with beef, but this may
be difficult.
2) FDA issues: There is also a larger issue regarding shipments of food and medicine in which
FDA has said that it intends to segregate all incoming shipments until a decision has been made
.as to whether they are needed; and if not needed, returned to senders with a note of thanks.
The FDA has reportedly also raised issues with regard to other products, including cots. The
Foreign Agriculture Service sent a note to its field offices to discourage shipments of foreign
food. No further shipments of products are being permitted at this time; the pipeline has been
stopped. .
We are concerned at how this will affect the U.S. image overseas, and with fallout from
countries whose donations are being warehoused or rej ected, after we had announced our
acceptance of overseas assistance.
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To: Arndt, John R(DS/OFM • Bass John R OPS; Besmer, Audu M; Bordley, Donna; Campbell,
William N(AF/EX) Christenson, Richard A: Dobson. Douglas BI
S(Houston); Pegg " RA); Greg Franklin; Gustafson,
Rebecca(LPAlPIPOS)(RRB. M.01-056); Gutherie, Peter A; Harris, Michelle F; Hess. Michael
jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane. Eileen H; Katrina Working Group; Isaacs. Ken; Lambert,
Christopher /4;, Ichapman@ofda.net; Martinez, Eduardo J; McCarthy, Deborah A; McFeeters,
Brian D; Sarah McNiece; Montgomery, Kendall B; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer,
Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA); Perez, Carol Z; Ponds, Fernandez L(Main State Rm 2422);
randrew@ofda.net; Richard, Christopher J(CAlOCS/ACS); nntkatrina_rm@ofda.net;
scatJln@ofda.net; Shea, Debra l; Sheybani, Susan M; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Thomas, Harry
K; travelingline@yahoo.comj Pia Wanek; Waters, April S; Yu, Alan K; Zangari, Carolyn
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); ~ ;tzm; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy
England; Greg Frank In; GustafSon, Rebecca(l AlPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-056); Hess, Michael
(DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert l.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net;
MeNiace; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA); Perez, Carol Z;
randrew@ofda.net; nntkatrina_nn@ofda.net; scaUin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L;
April S; zangari, Carolyn
Subject: Daily Activity Report - 9/21/05
Press Conference: Ambassador Sullivan gave a press briefing at FEMA Baton Rouge JFO HQ
this afternoon on international aspects of Hurricane Katrina, including foreign donations
to the recovery effort and consular assistance to foreign governments search for their
citizen. No MRE questions were raised, Cuban offer was. He also had a one-on-one
interview with LSU Baton Rouge College News "Reveille" followed by a short interview with
the Republic of Georgia TV News.
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German THW team: As Hurricane Rita has entered the Gulf of Mexico, the emergency
evacuation of relief personnel in New Orleans has begun. The German THW team of 70
stopped its pumping operation, secured their equipments and departed for Baton Rouge by
road. State South arranged with FEMA temporary housing for the team to ride out the
storm.
Last NATO Flight: AID will have logistician in Little Rock to facilitate last NATO
flight.
Venezuelan Generators: We have confirmed that Louisiana officials have been in direct
contact with Venezuelan government regarding the Venezuelan offer of generators.
Louisiana ~fficials hope to decide on this offer by Thursday, 9/22/05.
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Rebecca; Moore. Srzabeth E; M~
Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.coml ===' =:1'
Bass, John R (OPS); Chacon, Arnold A; Dent, Lynwood M; Fore, Henrietta H; Gonzales,
~~; Ri:~~C;
S(Houston); Peggy England; Gregh ~ r ;6
SES_4;
Dobson, Thomas,
Douglas
be [ AlPIPOS)(RRB,
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M.01-QS6); Hess, Michael (DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston);
jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A;
Ichapman@ofda.net; Sarah McNiece: Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PAfIGA); Perez,
Carol Z; randrew@ofda.net; rmtkatrinaJm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L;
state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Pia Wanek; Waters, April S; Zangari, Carolyn
ce Arndt, John R(DSlOFM); Bass, John R OPS . Besmer Audu M; Deborah Bolton; Bordley,
Donna; Campbell, William N(AF/EX); Christenson, Richard A;
Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy " ); Greg Franklin;
Gustafson, Rebecca(LPAlPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-QS6); Gutherie, Peter A; Harris, Michelle F;
Hess, Michael (DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net;
jmeline@nsc.eop.goV; Kane, Eileen H; Ka.trina Working Group; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, .
Christopher A; Ichapman@ofda.net; Martinez, Eduardo J; McCarthy, Deborah A; McFeeters,
randrew@ofda.net; Richard, Christopher J(CAlOCSlACS); rmtkatrinaJm@ofda.net;
scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; Florita Sheppard; Sheybani, Susan M;
April S; Yu, Alan K; zangari, Carolyn
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German Pumping Team: We clarified that the German Govt needs the State Department to send
an official request to the German Embassy requesting that the THW civilian group remain
beyond its scheduled Wednesday termination. Army Corps of Engineers believes their help
has been very useful, particularly since the Germans' mobile pump has helped replace
stationary pumps which flooded and became inoperable. We are also working with DHS public
affairs and State PAto generate favorable publicity for the German/Luxemburger team.
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intervened to facilitate entry of four trailer trucks of donations from the United
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To: Bass, John R (OPS); Chacon, Arnold A; Dent, Lynwood M; Fore, Henrietta H; Gonzales,
Rebecca; Moo!e, ~Iizabeth E; MO'I:~ichae~::~chall;Richard C; SES_4; Thomas,
Harry K; travehngllne@yahoo.coml_ _ . _ 1 Dobson, Douglas
S(Houston}; Peggy England; Greg trill, G I, Re eeea(tf:>AlPIPOS)(RRB,
M.01-056}; Hess, Michael (DCHAlAA}(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston};
jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A;
Ichapman@ofda.net; Sarah McNiece; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE}(PAlIGA); Perez,
Carol Z; randrew@ofda.net; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L;
state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Pia Wanek; Waters, April S; Zangari, Carolyn
Cc: Arndt, John R(DS/OFM}; Bass, John R OPS . Besmer Audu M; Deborah Bolton; Bordley, .. '
Donna; Campbell, William N(AF/EX}; Christenson, Richard A;
Dobson, Douglas S(Houston}; Peggy " }; Greg Franklin;
Gustafson, Rebecca(LPAIPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-o56); Gutherie, Peter A; Harris, Michelle F;
Hess, Michael (DCHAlAA}(RRB, 8.0S-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net; .
jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane, Eileen H; Katrina Working Group; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, .
Brian D; Sarah McNiece; Montgomery, Kendall B; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, .
Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA); Perez, Carol Z; Ponds, Femandez L(Main State Rm 2422};
randrew@ofda.net; Richard, Christopher J(CAlOCSlACS}; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net;
scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; Florita Sheppard; Sheybani, Susan M;
April S; Yu, Alan K; Zangari, Carolyn ,
Subject: Daily Activities Report:September 26 ·1
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German Pumping Team: We clarified that the German Govt needs the State Department to send
an official request to the German Embassy requesting that the TRW civilian group remain
beyond its scheduled Wednesday termination. Army Corps of Engineers believes their help
has been very useful, particularly since the Germans' mobile pump has helped replace
stationary pumps which flooded and became inoperable. We are also working with DHS public
affairs and State PAto generate favorable publicity for the German/Luxemburger team.
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Canadian Church Assistance being admitted: Thanks to the several State offices that
intervened to facilitate entry of four trailer trucks of donations from the United
Methodist Church of Canada to the UMC of Gonzales, Louisiana. These shipments are now
being admitted, thanks to your intervention.
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To: Arndt, John R(DS/OFM . Bass John R OPS; Besmer, Audu M; Bordley, Donna; Campbell, I
William N(AF/EX) . Christenson, Richard A; Dobson, Douglas B61
S(Houston); Pegg n a . • RA); Greg Franklin; Gustafson,
Rebecca(LPAlPJPOS)(RRB. M.01-056); Gutherie, Peter A; Harris, Michelle F; Hess, Michael
jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane, Eileen H; KatrIna Working Group; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert,
Brian D; Sarah McNiece; Montgomery. Kendall B; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt. Marion; Palmer,
randrew@ofda.net; Richard, Christopher J(CAJOCS/ACS); rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net;
scatJin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; Sheybani, Susan M; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Thomas, Harry
K; travelingline@yahoo.comj Pia Wanek; Waters, April S; Yu, Alan K; Zangari, Carolyn
Cc: Bass. John R (OPS);~ lorn; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy.
England; Greg Frank In; GustafSon, Rebecca{lPAIPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-056); Hess, Michael·
McNiece; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer. Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA); Perez, Carol Z;
randrew@ofda.net; rrntkatrinaJm@ofda.net; scaUin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L;
stateJimg@hq.dhs.gov; Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com; Pia Wanek; Waters,
April S; Zangari. Carolyn
Subject: Daily Activity Report - 9121/05
Press Conference: Ambassador Sullivan gave a press briefing at FEMABaton Rouge JFO HQ
this afternoon on international aspects of Hurricane Katrina, including foreign donations
to the recovery effort and consular assistance to foreign governments search for their
citizen. No MRE questions were raised, Cuban offer was. He also had a one-on-one
interview with LSU Baton Rouge College News "Reveille" followed by a short interview with
the Republic of Georgia TV News.
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DATE/CASE ID: 05 DEC 2006 200503991
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German TRW team: As Hurricane Rita has entered the Gulf of Mexico, the emergency
evacuation of relief personnel in New Orleans has begun., The German TRW team of 70
stopped its pumping operation, secured their equipments and departed for Baton Rouge by
road. State South arranged with FEMA temporary housing for the team to ride out the
storm.
Last NATO Flight: AID will have logistician in Little Rock to facilitate last NATO
flight.
Venezuelan Generators: We have confirmed that .Louisiana officials have been in direct
contact with Venezuelan government regarding the Venezuelan offer of generators.
Louisiana officials hope to decide on this offer by Thursday, 9/22/05.
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Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 6:34 PM . .
To: I .I I
Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); . I B6
HopkinS, Robert L.(Houston); Jacree@ofda.net; Isaacs, Ken; Ichapman@ofda.net; McCarthy,
Deborah A; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; O'Keefe, John M; Perez, Carol Z; 1
randrew@ofda.net; rjenkins@ofda.net; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net;

state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; eMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1; Thomas, Harry K;
travelingline@yahoo.com
Subject: Daily Activity Report -- Part II
Visits: German Ambassador visited Baton Rouge and New Orleans today, greeting the German
dewatering/pumping team in eastern New Orleans, flying over the city in a marine
helicopter and landing on the USS Shreveport(where the 99-person German-Luxemburger
pumping teamis lodged.) German TV accompanied him and he was very satisfied with his
visit and with the work of the German pumping team. The German media is aware of the MRE
issue and we should expect that to be covered as well. The Germans were very moved by the
devastated state of New Orleans.
International MRE's: Latest is that the USDA inspector in Camp Beauregard is insisting on
offloading and inspecting 27 trucks previously cleared for shipment from Little Rock to
Camp Beauregard in Louisiana. Since there is not sufficient offloading space at Camp
Beauregard, this could slow delivery of this substantial number of MRE's.
Consular: We have from UK first confirmed report of a foreign national death. I I NR
FEMA has Clarif·ied th'~t legal visitors to the US, e.g. F-l, H-I, B-2, are eligibleifor
"assistance as'~re US citizens.
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DATE/CASE 10: 24 OCT 2006 200503991
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Sent: 'Tuesday, september 27,20056:03 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Bass, John R (OPS); Chacon, Arnold A; Dent, Lynwood M; Fore,
Henrietta H; Gonzales, Rebecca; Moore, Elizabeth E; Morrow; Michael K; Paschall, Richard C;
SES_4; Thomas, Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com
Cc: Arndt, John R(DS/OFM); Bass, John R (OPS); Besmer, Audu M; Deborah Bolton; Bordley,
Donna; Campbell, William N(AF/EX);I ~hristenson, Richard A; B6 1
Dobson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy England; Fox, Stephen R (Nt:AI~); Greg Franklin; .
Gustafson, Rebecca(LPAlPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-056); Gutherie, Peter A; Harris, Michelle F;
Hess, Michael (DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net; ,
jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane, Eileen H; Katrina Working Group; Isaacs, Ken; Lambert,
randrew@ofda.net; Richard, Christopher J(CA/OCS/ACS); rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net;
scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; Sheybani, Susan M; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Thomas, Harry
K; travelingli~e@yahoo.com; Pia Wanek; Waters, April S; Yu, Alan K; Zangari, Carolyn _
Subject: Daily Activities Report - Sept 27, 2005 '
Media Event Wednesday featuring German pump operators and Corps of Engineers: Ambassador
Sullivan will travel to New Orleans and thank the German pump operators. Also present will,
be senior Corps of Engineers officers; Mayor Nagin has also been invited to attend or-
send a representative. PA and FEMA public relations office have arranged for a media group
of international and domestic media to travel to New Orleans to a site where the team in
engaged in dewatering operations.
Press release on Mexican Army ~ssistance: FEMA Joint Information Center put out press
release detailing Mexican Army contributions. JIC with PA assistance will continue to
offer international journalists access to stories, particularly those with an
international component.
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From: US Dos [travelingline@yahoo.com]

To: Bass, John R (OPS); Chacon, Arnold A; Dent, Lynwood M; Fore, Henrietta H; Gonzales,
Rebecca; Moore, Elizabeth E; Morrow. Michael K; Paschall, Richard C; SES_4; Thomas,
Harry K; travelingline@yahoo.com; Arndt. John R(DSI . Besmer Audu M' Deborah
Bolton; Bordley, Donna; Campbell, William N(AF/EX); B6
Christenson, Richard A; Dobson, Douglas S(Houston , " '
(NEAlRA); Greg Franklin; Gustafson, Rebecca(LPAlPIPOS)(RRB, M.01-056); Gutherie, Peter
A; Harris, Michelle F; Hess, Michael (DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert
L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.nel; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Kane, Eileen H; Katrina Working Group;
Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A; Ichapman@ofda.net; Martinez, Eduardo J; McCarthy,
Deborah A; McFeeters, Brian D; Sarah McNiece; Montgomery, Kendall B; Pratt, Marion;
Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA); Perez, Carol Z; Ponds, Fernandez L(Main State Rm 2422);
randrew@ofda.net; Richard, Christopher J(CAlOCS/ACS); rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.nel;
scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L; Sheybani, Susan M; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Pia Wanek;
Waters, April S; Yu, Alan K; Zangari, Carolyn
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); I . :J)obson, Douglas S(Houston); Peggy
England; Greg Franklin; Gustafson, Rebecca{LPAlPlfJOS)(RRB, M.01-Q56); Hess, Michael'
(DCHAlAA)(RRB, 8.06-084); Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net; .
McNiece; Morrow, Michael K; Pratt, Marion; Palmer, Portia L (PACE)(PAlIGA); Perez, Carol Z; .
randrew@ofda.net; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; Shea, Debra L;
April S; Zangari, Carolyn
Subject: Daily Activities Report - Sept·29,2005
Major Media Event with German/Dutch pump operators and Army Corps of Engineers in 9th Ward
DeWatering operation: State and DHS/FEMA combined in organizing a media bus tour to
witness the closing week of this operation. GEN Crear and Ambassador Sullivan spent two
hours with the press including CNN, aBC, local media and about 20 others. German, Dutch
and Luxemburger pumping specialists got plenty of thanks and attention. While we
originated this tour and had to convince the Corps to bring in press a week earlier than.
they wished, the event was perfect before dewatering becomes an old story.GEN Crear did a
great job. '
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From: eMS TaskForce1 F .
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 8:25PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Updates to Sitrep updates from EUR 20:00 9/4
The German Government has offered 115 metric tons ofMREs, in addition to two-planeloads already delivered
to Pensacola.
The ED Presidency (UK) is coordinating donation offers from ED nations, and has 'sent us a comprehensive list
of ED offers for our consideration. . e:

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: For logger and matrix - increase of German MRE offer
The German attache called with an update of the German offer of MREs:
The offer is for them to ship 15 metric tons of MRE with the German Airbus from Cologne to Pensacola on September 6.
The Germans have an additional 100 tons of MREs already palletized and on trucks ready to be shipped as needed to
Ramstein. Once we decide if we will accept them. and how much, they will ask us to transport the MREs from Ramstein.
Erin

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DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Sent: Sunday. September 04, 2005 9:13 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Additional SITREP update - EUR
Joint Chiefs reports the Army Corps of Engineers will accept the offer of 10 high-speed pumps from the Government of
Germany within 36 hours.
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To: CMS TaskForce1- LogA
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: For logger and matrix - German MRE offer
I spoke with German Lt. Col Laupert who is asking for clearance for a 3rd shipment of MREs to Pensacola.· The Germans
propose to use their own transport (the same plane returning to Cologne from Pensacola with an earlier shipment). They
would like to make the delivery on September 6. LTC Laupert believes the third shipment will be approximately 20 metric
tons.
J told him we are waiting for clearance from FEMA..
The German Ministry is still trying to decide how to accommodate the remaining 60 tons. or whelher they will request U.S.
assistance in transporting them. .

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From: Thomas, Harry K RELEASED IN FULL

To: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; Smith, Anton K
Cc: SES-O: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: German Amb. Ischinger Conveys Message
EUR DAS and former SWO Mark Pekala promises to call Timkin via Ops to close the loop on the misinformation.
Harry
From: eMS TaskForce!C-Coordlnator

sent: Mon<Iay, september 05,20052:13 PM
To: smith, Anton K; TIlomas, Harry K
Cc: SES-O; TaskForce-I; TaskForce-1
SubJect: RE: German Amb: IschingerConveys Message
Harry-
We have gotten some (minor) movement on German efforts inclUding the Corps of Engineers requesting certain German
pumps (request passed to FEMAlOFDA for shipping issues) and overflight clearance for a third German aircraft earring
MREs.
Denny. /
From: Smith, Anton K

To: TIlomas, Harry K
Cc: SES-O; TaskForce-1
Subject: German Amb. 1schinger Conveys Message
Harry,
Amb. Ischinger called in while you were in the S briefing (1330). When I offered contact him as soon as you became
available. he said he could convey his message through Ops. Message:
Newly-arrived U.S: Ambassador to Berlin Timkin met yesterday (9/4) with Chancellor's CoS, and promised prompt
response to Germany's offers of assistance. However, no response had been received in Berlin. Ischinger, who had
spoken with both NSA Hadley and 0 in the last few days, ~urged" quick response.
FYI - A cable went out yesterday accepting Germany's offer of food assistance (NIACT, State 163381). I assume
Ischinger is well aware of this, and that he was referring to remaining offers. Please let us know if we have any follow up
action. .
Best regards,
anton

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DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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09/03/2005 7-2326
EUR: NCOOK
TF1: S/ES:JDONOVAN L:PGUTRHIE M:RGONZALES
IMMEDIATE BERLIN
PRIORITY JOINT STAFF WASHDC, SECDEF WASHOC PRIORITY, DHS PRIORITY,

USAID/OFDA PRIORITY, NORTHCOM PRIORITY
FOR AMBASSADOR
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, 'PREL, US, GM
SUBJ: USG PRIORITY AREAS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
REF: State 163278
1. (U) This is an action request.
2. (U) The Department instructs chief of Mission to deliver the

following request to appropriate host government officials for
assistance with Hurricane Katrina relief operations.
3. (U) Begin points:
On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all

Americans, I welcome and accept your country's kind offer to provide
food assistance.
--We will communicate with you soon regarding your government's

generous offer of other assistance.
--We look forward to working with you in expediting the deployment of

this assistance to reach those who are so greatly in need.
End points.
4. The Department will provide further specifics to post for

coordination and implementation of this assistance offer via septel.
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PRIORITY JOINT STAFF WASHOC, SECDEF WASHDC PRIORITY, DHS PRIORITY,

USAID/oFDA PRIORITY, NORTHCOM PRIORITY
FOR AMBASSADOR OR PRINCIPAL OFFICER
E.O. 12958: NIA

TAGS: AEMR, EAID) PREL, US, AJ
SUBJ: ACCEPTANCE OF HOST GOVERNMENT OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF
HURRICANE KATRINA
REF: A. State 163278
1. (U) This is an action request.
2. (U) The Department instructs Chief of Mission to deliver the

following response to appropriate host government officials regarding
host government's offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina relief
operations. . .
3. (U) Begin remarks:
On behalf of the President, the United States Government, and all

Americans, I welcome and accept your country's kind offer to provide
$500,000 to a~sist victims of Hurricane Katrina.
-~Your government may transmit the funds, in U.S. Dollars, via wire
transfer using the following information":
~ ROUTI~ NUMBER, 02010-3000-J

BENEFICIARY BANK: TREAS NYC
BENEFICIARY NAME: 19000001
AMOUNT: $500,000
CONTRIBUTOR NAME: Germany
--The donation must be in U.S. dollars rather than foreign currency to

prevent difficulties with the transmittal of funds.
-- To ensure that the dona~ion is properly tracked and acknowledged, we

ask that you convey the above information to the Embassy once the
transfer is initiated.
We look forward to working with you in expediting the deployment of

this assistance to reach those who are so greatly in need.
End points.

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To: SECSTATE WASHDC - IMMEDIATE

Action: SSO
From: AMEMBASSY BERLIN (BERLIN 3037 - IMMEDIATE)
TAGS: EAIO, PGOV, PREL, GM
captions: None
Subject: GERMAN AIOOFFERS FOR HURRICANE RELIEF
Ref: CEKUTA-CMS TELCON OF 8/31
1. Summary: Mission Germany has received several offers

of aid for hurricane relief from German federal and state
officials and from German NGOs and ordinary citizens.
Chancellor schroeder issued a new statement september 1
noting his order to German ministries to do what they can.
to help. CDU leader and chancellor candidate An~ela
Merkel issued a statement expressing her sympathles
september 1. End summary.
2. OFFICIAL STATEMENTS:
-~ In addition to his letter to President Bush,
Chancellor schroeder ordered all government ministries to
examine how they can assist victims of the hurricane. He
also made public comments expressing his sympathy and
calling for solidarity with the u.s. (See paragraph 6
for an informal translation of his remarks.)
-- Federal President Koehler sent a letter to President
Bush August 29 expressing his condolences for the
suffering caused by the storm.
-- Foreign Minister Fischer said Germany would offer any
necessary assistance to the U.s. and sent a letter
expressing sympathy to secretary Rice.
-- CDU/CSU leader Merkel sent, via the Embassy, a letter
to President Bush expressing her sympathy for the
disaster victims. The full text of the letter, with
translation, is being sent septel.
-- In a statement, FDP foreign policy spokesman Werner
Hoyer expressed his sympathy and called for EU foreign
ministers to issue a declaration that the EU will provide
assistance.
-- MFA State Secretary Dr. Klaus Scharioth sent a
condolence letter to Deputy Secreaty Zoellick.
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3. INTERIOR MINISTRY OFFERS TO SEND WATER PUMPS
-- Interior Ministry schily has offered to provide 15
high speed pumps to assist with removal of water from
flooded areas.
4. AID OFFERS FROM GERMAN STATE GOVERNMENTS
-- Minister-president oettin!;]er of Baden-wuerttemberg has
told us his state could provlde help, possibly in the
areas of consequence management and catastrophe response
assets such as water removal, cleaning up the
destruction, medical support, police assistance, and
other technical infrastructure recovery capabilities.
oettinger said he was ready to move catastrophe response
personnel and assistance to the hurricane disaster area
immediately to assist in recovery as U.S. authorities
deem necessary. oettinger appointed his personal
assistant as point of contact and requested we provide a
res~onse as to whether assistance from his state would be
useful. .
-- Bavarian Minister-president stoiberis deputy, Erwin
Huber, asked conGen Munich whether there was anything
Bavaria could do assist with the relief effort. He noted
that Bavaria has search-and-rescue and relief assets that
might be of use. '
-- Minister-President Milbradt of Saxony said his ~tate
would do what it could to help. He noted that saxony's
resources are limited, but suggested that one possibility
might be to use cultural assets, like the Thomanerchor,
to hold benefit concerts.
-~ Minister-President Koch of Hesse contacted ConGen
Frankfurt to offer assistance to the U.s. in dealing with
the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. His assistant also
indicated the Land is considerin~ launching a charity
drive to help the victims. Koch s office continues to
ask what assistance might be needed.
5. PRIVATE SECTOR AND NGO OFFERS
KB Impuls, a communications company in saxony, offered
to provide an automatic mobile satellite ground station
it deployed in the 2002 floods in eastern Germany. This
station, which consists of a container the company has
offered to deliver to Ramstein, would provide a cell
phone network and other communications resources for
rescue workers.-- The German Red Cross set up an account to receive
monetary donations from Germans.
-- Numerous requests were received. from the public about
possible fund drives. some individual German citizens
have offered to travel to the Gulf states to offer, for
example, medical help.
-- Embassy Berlin's public affairs section received about
50 phone calls or e-mails from ordinary people wishing to
donate money. .
6. POSSIBLE GERMAN MILITARY ASSISTANCE
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-- German Defense Ministry sent recommendations to the
chancellor's office on what the German military could
provide. The list included items such as medical
supplies, water purification, and possible engineering
teams.
7. CHANCE~LOR SCHROEDER'S SEPTEMBER 1 STATEMENT
-- Following is an informal translation of chancellor
Schroeder's statement, delivered September 1:
"on l y now are we becoming full y aware of the images"'
showing the extent of the devastation this hurricane has
caused. Therefore, I have requested the competent
ministries to examine what assistance we can offer our
American friends. The men and women of the united States
should know that Germany really stands firmly on their
side in such a situation and will do everything to
organize assistance that is, first of all, wanted, and,
second of all, possible. The possibilities could include
water treatment equipment, mobile accommodations,
whatever people need in such an unbelievably difficult
situation. of course, we know that the u.s. has its own
immense resources at its disposal, but we want at least
to be ready if help is necessary in a certain case, and
we can do a lot in this sector. All of our ministries
will review what can be made available and our friends in
Ameri ca wi 11 be' informed of thi s .
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Sent: Saturday, September 03,20055:24 PM RELEASED IN FlTLL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Clarification of German aid delivered Sept 2
I was just asked to clarify with EUR/AGS German Desk Officer if the German aid delivered yesterday included hospital
supplies .
Found out from German desk that the German assistance was just food aid/MRE equivalents and no medical supplies
Morgan Kulla
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DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
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Status of German Relief for Hurricane Katrina
Points
.' Thanks for enormous outpouring of support
• Dynamic situation on the ground; needs assessments evolving; so is
-domestic response
• Case in point: forensics. Situation changed since Interior Minister
Schilly/DHS Sec Chertoff call. Local authorities currently believe
they have sufficient resources to manage the forensic demands. May
change; if so, we will be back in touch.
• Grateful for assistance we have accepted. High-volume pumps will
be enormously helpful in coming weeks.
Facts
Accepted
• 10 high-speed pumps & corresponding personnel
• 85,000 MREs were delivered to Pensacola
Pending
• 85,000 MREs are pending airlift from Germany
• DRS Sec'y Chertoff orally accepted offer of forensic experts; lllIS
subsequently indicated domestic resources would be sufficient
German Offers:
• 170,000 MREs
.• 2 dozen forensic experts
• Transportation and Water Pumps w/personnel
• Blankets, beds, pillows, tents, crutches, mattresses, wheelchairs,
water trucks
• Firefighting rescue team with equipment
• A310 hospital plane, hospital ship, water purification system
• Satellite telecommunications system
• Medical assistance & supplies
• Search & Rescue
• Police Assistance
• Destruction clean-up
• Charity events to raise funds

DATE/CASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991
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• Private offer of $1 million

• Technical Assessment Teams, drinking water supply, & pumping
equipment
• Flood emergency personnel
• Flyaway communications hub
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DATE/CASE 10: 17 JAN 2007 200503991
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Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 6:48 PM
To:
Cc:. I I' TaskForce-I; SES~O_CMS; SES-O SWO·
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I've cut and pasted what info I have on Germany's offers of assistance.
1. 120 tons of MREs, that is 60,000 MREs. 10 tons of which will arrive at Pensacola at
022220z. This has been coordinated by the GE detachment in Pensacola with COMTRWING 6 and
the Base CO. This was on informal advice by J3 Joint Staff,1 ' lOur plans are
to ship another 30 tons with arrival date Sunday late evening to pensacola - if required.
The remainder could be shipped to the U.S. via Ramstein by U.S. Air Force, again, if
required.
2. MEDEVAC aircraft airbus A310 with 6 intensive care beds and 48 stretchers. This MEDEVAC
aircraft could be made available Monday evening. However, this would require a MEDEVAC
organization where we could fit in.
3. Supply ship Berlin including an onboard role 2 hospital with 40 beds, lOT, and 2
. SeaRing Helos (19 Pax). The Berlin could be OPCON to US 2nd fleet. Arrival time in the
Gulf of Mexico around 13 Sep.
4. 3 - 6 water purification units, 30 pax, 20 - 7 ton trucks could be made available in
the disaster area around 8 Sep.
S. 3 DECON platoons for area decontamination including NBC specialists.

6. Medial supplies plus medical personnel. (e.g. DOXICYCLIN, CIPROFLOXACINHYDROC,
AMOXYPEN, ARCASIN MIO, TWINRIX)
Search and rescue of victims with tracker dogs
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Supply of drinking water with water treatment plants
Medical aid I medical treatment: medical evacuation by air (MEDEVAC),treatment of
tropical diseases, vaccination teams and vaccines, medicine (antibiotics)
. Emergency shelters: supply and management of emergency shelters, provisional

installation of infrastructure (electricity, water and sewage systems)
Transport of relief items and personnel

Supply of emergency rations
Water pumping 'unit with high performance pumps
Support when clearing or stemming environmental damage
Military Assistance:
- 1 A310 hospital plane with ICU capacity for 40 people
- 1 hospital ship with 50 beds
- Long term water purification and decontamination facilities
- 40,000 MRE equivalents (already delivered to NAS Pensacola)
- German media reported Bundeswehr units deployed in the US and Canada would be made
available to assist with hurricane recovery efforts
Other Federal Offers:

- 15 High-Speed pumps to assist with removal of water from flooded areas
- Account to receive private donations by check
State and City Offers .
- 2 emergency surgeons to affected regions if US could provide transport and
accommodations
- Consequence management and catastrophe response assets such as'water removal, clean-up,
medical support, police assistance, other technical infrastructure recovery capabilities
Private Sector Offers:

Opel is matching contributions to the hurricane victims
- SAP provide $lM US through SAP America
- Michael Renka (company that specializes in disaster relief logistics) will donate water
containers, collapsible from 10 liters to 10,000 liters; water treatment chemicals; camp
equipment (tents, round and rectangular blankets, cooking sets, kerosene stoves, hurricane
lanterns, heaters); food parcels; hygienic parcels; hospital equipment; mobile hospitals;
operation theaters; medical instruments; consumables~ Company said it could build and
operate mobile facilities for housing, including showers, toilets, mobile dining
facilities, mobile energy generators, and mobile water treatment plants
- USAR Rescue team offered immediate help from a team of 20 rescue specialists (fire dept
personnel trained in underwater search and rescue work; have equipment to detect people
under rubble
- Aviation without borders offered to provide support such as immediate delivery of

supplies and long-term help rebuilding schools, hospitals, etc
- KB Impuls, communications company in Saxony, offered to provide an automatic mobile
satellite ground station it deployed in the 2002 floods in E. Germany
- search and rescue teams with dogs
Please let me know if you have any questions or need more detail. I'll see what we can
come up with. Please "Reply to All."
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I got your e-mail address and info from Mr Harry Thomas (Department of State
Executive Secretary) who asked that I pass along the following information we've received
regarding Dutch offers of assistance.
Please let me know if you have any questions or need more specifics (I know some of
this is vague, so I'm guessing you may).
HNLMS Anstel loaded with relief goods and materials
Royal Netherlands Army

- Water pumps
- 1 mobile drinking water installation (capacity 60.000 liters per day)
- Divers platoon
- 9 groups of construction engineers
Royal Netherlands Air Force

- KDC-IO Transport aircraft can leave 2 Sep
Royal Netherlands Navy

- Amphibic transport ship. possible tasks:
Hospital ship
- Transport of goods
- Helicopter platform
- General (transport) tasks by marines
- Drinking water supply .
Multipurpose frigate with Lynx helicopter
Marines
Frigate
The Netherlands really wants to contribute in any way that can be of help."
Royal Netherlands Army can also provide water pumps, 1 mobile drinking water
installation (capacity of 60,000 liters per day); divers platoon, 9 groups of construction
engineers, Ambhibic transport ship which can be used as a hospital ship; transport of
supplies, helicopter platform ..
Frigate currently located in the Caribbean and able to arrive within four days. The
Government also offers to help rebuild levees, provide a water management team, a disaster
identification team, an amphibious landing ship (The Rotterdam) which could be used as a
floating hospital, divers, water engineers, management experts, and two Fokker 60 aircraft
stationed in Curacao that could be used for surveillance missions. Two (2) helicopters
are also be available.
I'll have to send the German support offers separately.
« File: International Offers of Assistance - Revised 9-3-05 laoO.xls »
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German and Dutch Hurricane Katrina Contributions
RELEASED IN FULL
What has arrived:
Approximately 60 tons of German MRE's have arrived in Pensacola, Florida

and are in FEMA' s possession. They have been quarantined per USDA
instructions.
What has been accepted:
• Germany has responded positively to a USG request for forensic

experts.
• .The Army Corps of Engineers will accept a German offer of 10

high-speed pumps, along with a truck and crew.
• The U.S. has accepted Germany's offer of a five-person technical

health team to coordinate further German assistance.
• The U.S. has accepted an offer from the Dutch Ministry of Defense
for 3 (giant) water pump installations, divers, construction engineers
maP!&mRil~As~j)!!\i!YR·
• MIS Van Amstel, a Dutch frigate with supplies and relief personnel
(including two Lynx helicopters, 200 MRE's, a diver and an
engineering team) is en route.
• The Army Corps of Engineers has agreed to accept a Dutch offer of

technical expertise in levee construction.
What has been offered:
• German federal and state officials have offered medical support,

search and rescue, demolition and clean-up, and police assistance.
USG response pending FEMA ID of specific requirements.
• German Company KB Impuls Service GmbH offered a containerized

emergency cell phone and internet satellite network communications
"suite. USG response pending FEMA ID of specific requirements.
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• The Main-Knizig region of Hesse, Germany has offered a fire-fighting

rescue team, including zodiac rescue boats, two vans, one truck, and
tow trailers. Offer is pending USG approval.
• The German Federal Agency for Technical Reliefhas offered four

water purification plants. This offer is pending a German technical
team assessment and USG approval. .
• The Netherlands has offered a KDC-l 0 transport aircraft. This offer is

pending FEMA ill of specific requirements.
• The Netherlands has offered a body recovery/identification team. This

offer is pending USG approval. .
• The Netherlands offered 27 electric pumps. This offer was declined'

because pumps with electric motors are not usable at present.
• SMI, a private Dutch finn, has offered 9 pumps. The USG is likely to
accept this offer and to coordinate diplomatic clearances.
UNCLASSIFIED
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Williams. Devin M RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Tuesday, September 06,20058:59 AM
To: TaskForce-1
SUbject: Ambassador's Letter
We have a TF1 e-mail forwarding FEMA acceptance of German offer of 15 high speed pumps and
ministries and move the pumps and operators to. the U.S.
"I am pleased to respond to your kind offer of technical assistance to the victims of the
pumps, ancillary equipment or vehicles, and a team of technicians to operate the
swift arrival of this help in the·disaster area.
I am grateful for your generous support to our response to a major natural disaster,
Thanks,
Dennis Ortblad
U.S. Embassy Berlin
Tel: 49-30-8305-2311/2318
Fax: 49-30-8305-2339
E-mail: OrtbladDJ@state.gov

DATE/CASE 10: 16 NOV 2006 200503991
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From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 G
Saturday, September 03,20054:46 PM
B6
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Additional offer of assistance from Germany
We've received an AlC clearance request from the German Embassy for the same plane that brought in 40,000 MREs on
Friday to return tomorrow (9/4/05) with an additional 30,000 MREs. They are requesting clearance to land at Dulles,
followed by a second leg to their final destination in Pensacola tomorrow at 2137Z.
Please let me know if you need anything else.
B6
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Choi, Martino I RELEASED IN\tpKi?r1
From: Gisvold, Lisa C B6
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: German offers of assistance
Attachments: Berlin 3037.txt; Berlin 3052.txl
Berlin 3037.txt (13 Berlin 30S2.txt (14

KB) KB)
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:03 AM
To: SES-D CMS; Sanders, Robert P{S/ES-O/CMS)i CMS TFl Plasma (S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: EUR-Germany-DLi Keener, Geraldine 'F
subject: German offers of assistance
The attached two cables law describe offers from the German government (at Federal and
State levels) as well as NGD and private sector. I'll send list on unclass as well.
MILITARY ASSISTANCE:
One A310 hospital plane with ICU capacity for 40 people.
One hospital ship with 50 beds.
Long-term water purification and decontamination facilitiee.
40,000 MRE equivalents. German military reported plans to send about ten tons of that
food September 2.
-- German media reported Bundeswehr units deployed in the U.S. and Canada would be made
available to assist with hurricane recovery efforts.
OTHER FEDERAL OFFERS:

-- Interior Ministry Schily has offered to provide 15 high speed pumps to assist with
removal of water from flooded areas.
-- The German Embassy in Washington set up an account to receive private donations by

check.
STATE AND CITY OFFERS:

-- The university hospital in Marburg offered to deploy two emergency surgeons to the
affected regions, if the U.S. could provide transport and accommodations.
-- State of Baden-Wuerttemberg offers to provide help, possibly in the areas of

consequence management and catastrophe response assets such as water removal, cleaning up
the destruction, medical support, police assistance, and other technical infrastructure
recovery capabil i t Le s c.
-- State of Bavaria offers search-and-rescue and relief assets and search dog teams, which
they could have'in the air on 'five hours' notice.
-- The city of Duisburg offered to supply search and rescue dogs from its fire department,
which assisted in search operations after the Indian Ocean tsunami.
PRIVATE SECTOR OFFERS:

, -- Opel said it would match employee contributions to the hurricane victims.

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DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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SAP said it would provide a donation of USDl million, channeled through SAP America.
Michael Renka, a company that specializes in disaster relief logistics will donate:
Water containers, collapsible from 10 liters to 10,000 liters; 'water treatment chemicals;
camp equipment (tents, round and rectangular blankets, cooking sets, kerosene stoves,
hurricane lanterns, heaters); food parcels; hygienic parcels; hospital equipment and
supplies; mobile hospitals; operation theaters; medical instruments; consumables. The
company said it can build and operate mobile facilities for housing', including showers,
toilets, mobile dining facilities, mobile energy generators, and mobile water treatment
plants. .
-~ The USAR Rescue Team offered immediate help from a team of 20 rescue specialists. The
specialists are fire department personnel trained in .underwater search and rescue wOrk.
They said they have search equipment that can detect people uqder rubble.
Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen (LOG - Aviation Without Borders) offered to provide support such
as immediate delivery of supplies and long-term help rebuilding schools, hospitals, etc;
KB Impuls, a communications company in Saxony, offered to provide an automatic mobile

satellite ground station it deployed in the 2002 floods in eastern Germany.
In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is:unclass

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David Fisher
EUR/AGS - Germany Desk Officer
Office: 202 647 2584
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DATE/CASE In: 21 AUG 2006 200503991
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To: POEMS Help Desk
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thanks, Deretta
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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) The USG identified forensic assistance asa top priority. Several foreign govenunents offered
forensic assistance, including Germany, Canada. Israel. Australia. New Zealand. the Netherlands. the
Czech Republic. Poland, Hungary and Thailand. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
(U) The USG accepted assistance from Canada, Israel, Mexico, Argentina, and WHO for health and
human services. The usa also accepted aid from Russia, China, Egypt, Thailand, Spain, and Canada
for relief supplies, generators, fuel. and energy expertise. Canada and Mexico also deployed convoys,
including planes, helicopters. ships, trucks, crews. divers, and relief supplies. TRANSCOM will
transport water pumps from the Netherlands and Germany. India and Pakistan offered money and other
relief supplies. (TaskForce e-mails, teleconsi
ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) DS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported all appear to be in good
condition. (TaskForce ... ma~~.,J.,t- ~A~S~.l g/>./I...,u. """")

91712005
TF US OlSitrepOlO UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of2
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(U) The number of foreign nationalsreported missing is now 879, reflecting a slight increasedue to
updated information from several foreign governments. CA expects that number to decrease as the lists
are scrubbed and duplicate names are removed. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
u.s. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

(U) Office space to house Department and reliefpersonnel was identifiedin Baton Rouge near FEMA
operations. -rrai/iForce
e-mails, telecons)
UNCLASSIFIED
9/7/2005
Page I of2
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UNCLASSIFIED
.._- ----. -O~Herron,·Petra~C--------. ------_. __ .
From: CMS TaskForce1I

Sent: Tuesday. September 13, 2005 9:23 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: For CONS rep - Re: Kenyon contracted by Louisiana?
From: ConsularLlalsonlSMTP:JFO=C-ONS@YARO-O-:-COMj
Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 20058:21:47 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1I
Subject: RE: For CONS rep - Re: Kenyon contracted by louisiana?
Auto forwarded by a Rule
Hello Marisol,
Here is what Chris was trying to send you in the last email.
As for the Germans, that has been in the news and is public knowledge, In regard to the Japanese, we
knew they'were going to NO today:. They: had been in contact with us ofs.eY.er.aLoJ:,~.asioll$_~d were in
the office over the weekend.
Regards, Steve.
Yes -- We learned mid-afternoon yesterday while we were working on the Johns case wI Victoria from
-HMG-that-as soon as-FEMA-and Kenyon-had parted ways-at the Washington level, Louisiana-had -
stepped in to pick up the contract. The result should be "user-blind," according to what the D-MORT
folks told us .. The contracting governmentchangedbutthe roler.emainsidenticaLto_preyiousl)'....w.c. _
have our daily D-MORT meeting here at 10:00 a.m. local (11 :00 a.m. DC time) and will let you know
more details then, as warranted. Chris
"Richard, Christopher J" <RichardCJ@State.gol1> wrote:
typo in the address nypeo beloW:--lhinking further. no pomt in rushing to call on the coroner detaiis if you
are busy. Ed Betancourt told me it always takes a few days to work out these details. that looks to be the
.-case now. If there - - .. . ,- . . --
eMS TaskForce1I <1 TFI@State.gov> wrote:
Good morning Chris,

Could you please send it again, there was no attachment.
regards,
marisol .
PS: Do you know if the German Ambassador made it to New Orleans yesterday? (I understand he had
planned to met with German technical teams at water pumping stations)
FYI: The Japanese CG and 3 staff members intend to visit their facility unescorted today.
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
-----From:-- ------C~S-TasI<Force1F- -.-- ,
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 3:02 pM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: End of shift report - EUR Rep RELEASED IN PART
B6
End of shift report - EUR Rep
1. Pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it, and then it must go through the
rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA,
IiURIP-GI,O~[)A-for-Glearance.---fl-IiN(;)ING-GbEARANGES.
2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to arrange for the shipment of
the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMAwants
Denmark to reduce the number of blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with'backup
Denmark Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable. AWAITING ACTION.
3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to send in-kind donations via airplane, but FEMA does not want the
stuff.... They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-countries donations currently on the tarmac in Ramstien
atir force base. The Deputy in UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with UMB Deputy _~ Marcus Micheli x7-9049.
4. Georgia: Donated $50K directly to the Red Cross. The Georgia desk is working on a cable to thank the GOG.
5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of a cruise ship. The offer had been accepted previously, but
FEMA re=assessedJhe.needs-and.no-longer.need-the-ship.-We--are-waiting-tinal--wor-d-frorn-~MA,--but-Greece-desk..js--
already working on a cable to decline offer. Call Joe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
. .
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation for the NATO countries donations.
Please copy him when relevant.
7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State Department Detail to the National Oornmunicauons System. He
needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom offers - one a private donation-from New Skies and the
other a containerized cell phone equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
----------- - - - - - - -
8.1' - --
--~--------------
I
Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard I
he p. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel Malta was offering, and
1wants to follow up with Malta's offer of
OFD rep needs to check with FEMA. Please
B(
contact OFDA rep and Dave.Gordner.to check.status: ,
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE' 1

DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
b 3 1(c
EADRCC ExECUTIVE SUMMARY RELEASED IN FULL
REGARDING
NATO SUPPORT TO THE UNITED STATES
26 September 2005 09:00
(NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BOLD)
• So far, twenty-three EAPC nations, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Canada,

Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Romania, Russian Federation, Slovak Republic, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1 , Turkey
and Ukraine have communicated their offered assistance to the EADRCC;
• Twelve EAPC nations (Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany,
Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia and United
Kingdom) have informed the EADRCC about their offers of assistance
through the EU.
• The EADRCC has leamt from the U.S. authorities that the following four
EAPC countries have also offered assistance: Albania, Armenia, Iceland and
Kazakhstan.
• Altogether 39 EAPC nations have offered assistance to the US; offers from 11
EAPC nations (Austria, Czech Republlc, Denmark, Finland, Greece,
Luxembourg, Norway, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Ukraine)
were accepted by US authorities, including the donation of air-lift by Ukraine;
9 of the 11 nations made use of the NATO air-bridge, t-nation (Luxembourg)
decided to have their donation transported commercially.
• On Saturday, 10 September 05, -thel:JS Delegation at NATO informed about a
decision of the US State Department to accept offers from 7 C01lOtries The
items accepted include urgently needed blankets, camp beds, tents, first aid
kits alld liquid soap.
• SHAPE J4 has deployed a liaison officer to the EADRCC until 21 September
05:
• NATO/EADRCC - EU coordination has been established through the
EADRCC liaison officer in Washington D.C. and through the UK Delegation at
NATO on behalf of the UK EU Presidency.
• The first NATO cargo airplane has reached Little Rock, Arkansas on Monday,
12 September 2005, at 20:30 UTC with 12 tons of relief items from the Czech
ReR-vl>lic,_ _ _
• On Monday, 12 September 2005, the US Delegation to NATO informed the -
EADRCC about acceptance of offers from Austria and Finland.
• On Saturday, 17 September 2005, the- US authorities informed the EADRCC
about acceptance of parts of the offers from Greece. Also the offer from
Ukraine of an AN-124 strategic transport airplane has been accepted.
• US authorities have informed the EADRCC that they wish to have relief items
that have been donated by Allied and Partner nations to be delivered ~hrough
I Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia withits constitutional name
NATO/EAPC UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE In: 30 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
N~TOJEA.PC JJN_C~A~SIFIED
. ,. ~... .
the NATO air-bridge by 23 September 05 to Little Rock, Arkansas. As of
Wednesday, 21 September 05 this deadline is no longer being
interpreted as a cut-off date for NATOJEADRCC support to the U.S.
• Joint Command Lisbon, which is in charge of the coordinating NRF
transportation assets (maritime and tactical air), had dispatched a liaison
officer to the EADRCC from Monday, 12 September till Sunday, 18
September 2005.
• JC Lisbon has one RO-RO ship on 5 days notice (Capacity 1750 lane
meters). As of now, none of the relief items accepted by the US requires
sealift. "
• JC lisbon has fifteen NRF tactical transport aircraft (6 French C.-130, 2 Italian
C-130, 2 German C-160, 4 UK C-130 and 1 Greek C-130).
• SHAPE has decided to concentrate US accepted donations in Ramstein AB,
Germany, which will serve as a strategic air hub for onward transportation.
Donating countries thatare closest to Ramstein have been requested to
move their donations by road to Ramstein with their own resources (Austria.
Finland and Slovak Republic). Other countries such as Czech Republic,
Denmark, Greece. Norway and Romania have been offered NRF tactical
airlift to move relief goods to Ramstein. All cargo consolidation 'from European
donating nations has been completed on 19 September 05. Turkey allocated
two C-130 aircraft to NATO in the context of strategic transportation to USA
• A second dedicated NATO cargo flight has departed Thursday, 15 September
05 with cargo (Austrian and Slovakian donations) from Ramstein to Little
Rock, Arkansas.
• The-"third(B707) and fourth (Canadian-A310) dedicated NATO cargo-flights
have left Ramstein on Saturday. 17 September 05, to carry Finish,
Norwegian, Slovak and Siovenian donations to the US.
• The fifth cargo flight (8-707) took place on 19 September 05 with 8 tons of
donations from Finland.
• The sixth cargo flight (Ukrainian AN-124) left Ramstein on 20 September 05 .
with 62 tons of donations from Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece and
Romania. . .
• The seventh cargo flight took offfer little Rock AFB on 21 September 05 with
18 tons of Czech Republic donations.
• Two (2) NATO cargo flights (26 tons) took place on 23 September 05.
- --------.---.-.EADRCC-SitRep No-14.hasbeen.wasJssued_onEriday,23_S.ep.temb.er
2005. " .
• SHAPE AMCC has informed that after Friday's missions a 20-pallet
backlog still exists with 35.6 tons of cargo. Further NATO flights (B 707)
are now scheduled to take place on 27, 29 and 30 SEP 05.
• US Authorities have requested to deploy again a NATO/EADRCC liaison
officer to Washington D.C. to coordinate, as necessary, movement of
donated goods from Ramstein to Little Rock. The liaison officer will
assume his functions in Washington D.C. on 29 September 05.
• EADRCC is monitoring consequences of Hurricane RITA.
NATO/EAPC UNCLASSIFIED
2
. UNCLASSIFIED
.J
RELEASED IN FlJLL
CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator
From: Dankert, Roger L(Main State Rm 2422)

To: TaskForce-1
Cc: PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: NATO itineraries
This is the corrected NATO flight version provided by Alan at OFDA this afternoon. Roger Dankert, PMAT Duty
Director
From: rmtkatrina-'ol [mailto:rmtkatrlna_Iol@ofda.net]

sent:Friday, september 16, 2005 1:26 PM
To: canedo, Denese Merritt; Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA; rmtkatrlna_lc; Butcher, William 5
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula V; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O{fF);
Gabby.Gabonia@pentagon.af.mil; Allen.Wlckman@pentagon.af.mil; rmtkatrina_nato
Subject: NATO Itineraries
Gidday Tim & Denise et al-
To clarify a few points:
There is a cargo bottleneck with the designated NATO 707 flights-limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT/flight thus
the remaining accepted NATO country goods being consolidated at Ramstein (anticipated at about 220 MT with
some volume restrictions; that is some of the goods like blankets will volume out the aircraft before weight does).
• N003 & N005 are 707 NATO flights (limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT per flight).
• N004 is a Canadian military aircraft (probably limited to about 33 MT of cargo).
• N006 is a donated commercial aircraft to move the NATO goods (about 90-110 MT).
• WHY -to move the accepted goods (about 200 MT) from Ramsteln AFB to Little Rock no later than
--------;2-3-Sep.to-aJlow for tlmel~strlbutfon-of-the-good8to t h e - f t e l d t l . ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
• Note points In RED Below.
09-16-N003 NATO TCA3
Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, Tents
ETD Ramstein 17/0845zArrive Little Rock (KLRF),_1---'-7---'I2"--'O--=-3-=-Oz=--- -----'--_--,-----_~ _
NOTE:OFDA-UNSAID-Airmovement- request received &-circulated; diplomatic-request submitted &-waiting for
-----clearance£FA-lR-1-7-Sep-200eZ-=-.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310
Czech Republic - Blankets, Camp Beds
. ETO-Ramstein 17/0800z-Arrive little-Rock-(KtRFt17/TBO -
Note: Canadian military aircraft.
_ _--------'Q9=-t6=NO_O_5_NAT_O_'tCA~, __'_ ~ _
.. --Czech-Republic--;;-Remainder-ofBlankets;--Carnp-Beds-
ETO Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 1912030z
Note: OFDA-USAJD Airmovement Request received & circulated, diplomatic clearance granted. ETA·
LR 19 Sep 2000Z.
09-16-N006 NATO AN124
Denmark - Blankets, Rubb Halls, First Aid Kits
Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets. Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
.
.
ETO Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBO) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD

DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
9/16/2005
UNCLASSIFIED
Note: Awaiting details.

09-16-N007 NATO TeA 5
Slovenia - Blankets, Camp Beds, FirstAid Kits
ETD Ramstein 21/0B45z Arrive Little Rock(KLRF) 21rrBD
Alan
OFOA Logistics
From: canedo, Denese Merritt [mal/to:canedoDM@state.gov]

To: 'BennettTim CivAF/XOO-ARA'; rmtkatrfnaJc:; Butcher, William S; rmtkatrina_lo1
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula V; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O{rF);
Gabby.Gabonia@pentagon.af.mil; Allen.Wlckman@pentagon.af.mll
Subject: RE: need revised NATO itineraries soonest
FYI: for those who may not have been cc'd on my note to the Task Forceref. possibility of civilian charter acft for
hurricane relief. PM is waiting clarification from TFITF OFDA rep. VIR, Denese
From: canedo, Denese Merritt

sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 12:30 PM .
To: CMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-o{rF); CMS TaskForte1G(S/ES-O{rF); CMS TaskForce1C-COOrdinator(S/ES-OfTF)
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula Vj 'Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA'j Butcher, William S;
Subject: for TF action: coord/dip elms on 2 NATO flights
Importance: High
ALCON: PM/ISO has issued dip flight clearances on 3 of the five intended NATO relief flights.
TF: This is to underscore that ONE of two things needsto happen for PMIISO to process the other two:
1)OFDAchanges OFDA Control #'s 09-16-N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124 to correspond
to the updated flight itineraries NATOprovided us this morning, which have relief flights arriving Little Rock on
------09123"1md 9/25. and invorve-NAi<JcargoclircraftiT-cA11:3's) vice A310 and-AN 124.
OR
_ _ 2)~ATO~s_ubmits_newjtiner:arieswhjchJ:_oJJJ~$-PQm:IJo_ttle_QEDA_control number dales In guesflon: 9Tf7 and 9720-
21
A final caveat: although we (PM) have no indication from NATO that they intend to use civilian charter aircraft
- fortheseJwo_flights._SHQULD_this_be_the_case._IimJs_corre_ctthatO.-O_S_w_o_ul~l]~tj~~ue diR-"c=le=a,,-,"ra=n~ce=s=.~ _
HOWEVER; theywouldstln-need-to-provide justification to USAF and obtain USAF permission to-fly into
----Ramstein-andlor-l::;ittle-Rock-AFBiPee-:-T-irrt-BenneU;-CC'd)-.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pis advise (cc'ing PMAn. Thank you!
Regards,
Denese Canedo
From: Bennett Tim Civ AF/XOO-ARA [mailto:Tlm.Bennett2@pentagon.af.mil]

To: nntkatrina_lc; Butcher, William Si rmtkatrlna_lol
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula V; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS
TaskForce1E; Gabonla Gabby Civ AF/XOO-ARA; Wickman Allen Col AF/XOO-ARA
Subject: RE: need revised NATO Itineraries soonest
Importance: High
.,
The Air Force has been contacted by Antonov Company (a civil company) concerning the possibility of
their company being chartered to bring Hurricane relief supplies.. The representative mentioneda
possible landing at Ramstein AB, Germany in conjunction with this relief flight. We normally deal with
the lawyers for this company and he had few details about the flight, but felt they were going to land at
New Orleans rather than Little Rock. Though previous foreign government charters did not require a
civil aircraft landing permit issued by the Air Force to land at Little Rock AFB because it was for
emergency relief, a landing at Ramstein would require such a permit and verification that the landing is
for Official Government Business (rather than just for convenience...i.e, gas, etc). We need information
about this flight (and possibly the A-31O listed below) before we will allow it to land at any Air Force
base besides Little Rock. '
Tim
//Signed//
Timothy W. Bennett
Chief, Civil & Foreign GovernmentAviation
Headquarters United States Air Force
Washington DC
HQ USAFIXOO-ARA
703-697-1796 (DSN 227)
tim.bennett2@pentagon.af.mil
-----Original Message---
From: rmtkatrina_lc [mailto:nntkatrlna_lc@ofda.net]
sent: friday, september 16, 2005 10:56 AM
To: Butcher, William S; rmtkatrinaJol; Bennett Tim Clv AF/XOO-ARA
Cc: PM-ActionTeam; Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez L; Harris, Paula V; Ryan, Timothy G; CMS
TaskForcelE
SUbject: RE: need revised NATO itinerarfes soonest
Scott.
-------1we're-working-on-this-right-now-shoufd-be-stlbmttttng-additional paperwer*withfA-the next hour. W{3 just

----'recewed-an-update-from-NATO-aboutBn-nourago.
Thanks,
Todd
From: Butcher, William S [mallto:ButcherWS@state.gov]

_~I!~: t:=ri~ay,._~~!~,:,!~r _~,-~~\lQ:~l A~ ..
To: rmtkatrfna_lol; 'Bennett TIm CivAF/XOO-ARA'
CC: PM-ActionTeam; Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Femandez L; Harris, Paula Y; Ryan, Timothy G
- . _ - _.~$ubj~:-PNf-f!~-reYised-NAT0-ltInerafles-sooneste---
Importance: High
FYI and any help you can provide on this request to pin down revised flight itineraries.
Thanks,
Scott Butcher. Duty Director, PM/ISO - PMAT
From: Canedo, DeneseMerritt
9/16/2005 'UNCLASSIFIED

To: CMS TaskForce1G(S/ES-O/TF)
CC: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-O[TF)i Harris, Paula Vi Ponds, Fernandez li PM-ActionTeam
Subject: need revised NATO itIneraries soonest
TF: requestTF assistance in receiving revised itineraries from NATO that correspond to OFDA Control #'s 09-16-
----NNe04-NATe-eA-F--A-910-and-6~006 NATOAN 124. The arrival times/dates listed for these flights de flat
correlate even closely to itineraries submitted by NATOon 9/15 (ie as muchas five days difference). Request the
new itineraries be faxed to PM/ISO flight operations as soon as possibleat 202-647-4117. Please note we need
full flight information, including. aircraftand itinerarydetails (particularly all US portsto be used), not just
arrivaUdept times at Ramstein and Little Rock.
It's our understanding that all 5 NATO Flights, given their humanitarian nature, are to go to the AFB side of little
Rock. Pis advise should this not be the case.
Finally, please note we're processing the dip flight clearances for the other three flights referenced below, and will
have those out to ALCON shortly.
Regards,
DeneseCanedo
74111 or 67158
(pis cc PMAT in any response as I'm unableto regularly monitor this account)
From: Butcher, William S

Sent: Friday, september 16, 2005 7:51 AM
To: eMS TaskForcelG(S/ES-O/TF)
Cc: CMS TaskForcelE(S/ES-Q{TF)i Harris, Paula Vi Canedo, Denese Merritt; Ponds, Fernandez l; PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: OFOA Control # 09-16-N003, N004, NOOS, N006, N007
Importance: High
------jNirole~----------------..,_____--------------------
Please coordinate with the OFDA rep on TF-t to send TF-1 email to PMATwith approval for PMIISO to proceed
-------",writillTUiplolflatic flight clearances for these NATO missions. .
ThanKs.
Scott
Scott Butcher,j)u!y-Director, PM/ISO-PMAT x79000
From: rmtkatrlna_lol [mailto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net]

._~~n~: Frld_aY,_Seplemtter 16,-~~Q5 7;1LA[v1.. _. ... . .... .. ._ __. ...._.
To: PM_AT_TEAM@5tate.govi CMS TaskFOrce1E; Bennett TIm Civ AF/XOO-ARA; MurpheyWillIam C MajUSAF
NORAD USNORTHCOM J47; Canedo, Denese Merritt
·----(c:-:-314~AW-€Ar-ExecutJve~0fficer;·eFDAloglstlcs. .
SubJect: OFDA Control # 09-16-N003, N004, NOOS, N006, N007
Hello Team,
Requesting that the Task Force send for approval to PM Action Team to grant clearances for the following NATO
Flights:
OFDA Control #'s
09·16·N003 NATO TCA3
. c
. .
ETD Ramsteln 17/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/2030z
09·i6·N004 NATO CAF A3i0

Czech Republic· Blankets, Camp Beds
ETD Ramstein 17/0aOOz Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/TBD
09·i6·NOOS NATOTCA4
Czech Republic - Remainder of Blankets, Camp Beds
ETD Ramstein 19/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 1912030Z
09·i6·N006 NATOANi24
Denmark - Blankets. Rubb Halls, First Aid Kits
Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases. Small Tarps
Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits. Tents
Romania- Tents
.ETD Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD
OS·i6·N007 NATOTCA 5
Slovenia - Blankets, Camp Beds, First Aid Kits
ETD Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21rrBD
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Pat Long
Logistics Specialist
USAID/OFDA Logistics
7035262206
ofdalog istics@usaid.gov
,
From: Bisharat, Henry

To: Robinson, John G; Fetchko, Nicolas
Cc: Norman, Alain G; TaskForce-1; Miley, Stephanie A; Horton. Sarah P
Subject: RE: Portuguese forensics team info
Pleasenote interim response to the many other offers of forensic assistance:
UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM September 10, 2005
I
To: AMEMBASSY BERN - IMMEDIATE
Origin: SS
From: SECSTATE WASHOC (STATE 166938 - IMMEDIATE)
TAGS: AEMR, BAlD, PREL, US
Captions: None
Subject: TFUS01: INTERIM RESPONSE TO OFFERS OF FORENSIC

ASSISTANCE
Ref: None
1. This is an action request. Action addressees are

requested to deliver the points in para 3 immediately
to appropriate host government officials.
2. For Berlin and Bangkok: You are not to deliver

this message. However, decisions. on the German and
Thai offers of forensic personnel have not been.
finalized. You should not give host governments any
impression that a final decision has been reached.
3.. Begin points:
Thank you for your generous offers of assistance in

response to Hurricane Katrina. The United States is
grateful for the .support you have offered.
-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and our

evaluation of needs is ongoing.
-- With regard to your offer of forensic assistance,

it is the evaluation of the Department of Health and
Human Services at present that they have sufficient
domestic resources to meet these needs. If there is
any change in that assessment, we will inform your
government as soon as possible.
-UNffE£~¥hE~'hiFa~~~6~rsf..rfi:assistance you have

REVIEW AUTHORITY:.FRANK TUMMINIA UN!C ASSIFIE
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 L D
,
UNCLASSIFIED
offered the United States in response to this disaster.
End points.
RICE
Additional Addressees:
AMEMBASSY BUDAPEST
AMEMBASSY OSLO
AMEMBASSY PRAGUE
AMEMBASSY TEL AVIV
AMEMBASSY WARSAW
AMEMBASSY ZAGREB '
AMEMBASSY WELLINGTON
AMEMBASSY THE HAGUE
AMEMBASSY SOFIA
AMEMBASSY OTTAWA
AMEMBASSY CANBERRA
AMEMBASSY BUCHAREST
cc:
AMEMBASSY BANGKOK
AMEMBASSY BERLIN
. DEPT OF HHS WASHINGTON DC
from: Robinson, John G

To: Fetchko, Nicolas
Cc: Norman, Alain G; TaskForce-1; Bisharat, Henry; Miley, Stephanie A
Subject: RE: Portuguese forensics team info
Nick,
Will do. My understanding is that these requests should go directly to the task force, for inclusion in the matrix.
John
From: Fetchko, Nicolas

To: Norman, Alain G; Robinson, John G
Subject: FW: Portuguese forensics team Info
John, Alain,
Per my unclass email. Can you ensure that this gets included into Portugal's offer of assistance?
Thanks,
Nick
Nicolas Fetchko
Desk Officer for Italy and Portugal
2
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
EURIWE
Tel. 202-647-2632
emall:fetchkon@state.gov
From: Horton, sarah P

sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 9:24 AM
To: Fetchko, Nicolas
Cc: liSBON POL ECON
Subject: Portuguese forensics team Info
Nick.
The Portuguese are offering to send a forensics team to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The team consists
of four people - three doctors and one technical assistant. This is the same team that Portugal sent to Thailand after the
tsunami. According to the office of the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. the team is ready to go if we need them.
They can take some equipment with them but would need to know what is needed and how much.
Regards, .
Sarah
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TFUSOl: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/16/2005

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

EID Ramstein 17/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 1712030z
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310

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

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

Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
EID Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TBD
09-16-N007NATO TCA 5
ETD Ramstein 21/0845z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 21ffBD
OFDAcontrol numbers on Flights N004 and N006 do not match up with NATO itinerary.
, Waiting on OFDA to provide updated itinerary.
Ukraine Air Delivery:
GOD agreed to provide an AN-l 24 aircraft at the GOD's expense to pick-up supplies at
Ramstein AFB, and then deliver them to Little Rock, AFB on September 19. ODFA
approved control # for mission pending. The aircraft is already at Ramstein. Plane will
carry a full load (up to 105 tons). Supplies include 15 tents, 2,000 blankets, 4,000
bedsheets, 2,000 pillows and pillowcases, 30,000 bandage packs.
EUR representative is sending out an updated thank you cable for clearance in regards to
Ukraine's offer of assistance. The Task Force Director would like to have all fmal cables
sent out for clearances by 5:00 p.m.

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Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 20056:04 PM
To: KatrinaWG; John R (OPS) Bass; Arnold A Chacon; Lynwood Dent; Henrietta Fore; Rebecca Gonzales;
Elizabeth Moore; Mike Morrow; Richard Paschall; ses_4@state.gov; Harry Thomas;
travelingline@yahoo.com .
Cc: John Arndt; John R (OPS) Bass; Audu Besmer; Deborah Bolton; Donna Bordley; William Campbell;
charlesbolden53@j Pick Christenson; OFM Dobson; Peggy England; Steve Fox; Greg Franklin; B6
Rebecca Gustafson; Peter Gutherie; Michelle Harris; Mike Hess; OFM Hopkins; jacree@ofda.net;
jmeline@nsc.eop.gov; Eileen Kane; KatrinaWG; kisaacs@usaid.gov; LambertCA@state.gov;
Ichapman@ofda.net; Eduardo Martinez; Deborah McCarthy; Brian McFeeters; Sarah McNiece; Kendall
Montgomery; Mike Morrow; mpratt@usaid.gov; Portia Palmer; perezcz@state.gov; Frank Ponds;
randrew@ofda.net; richardcj@state.gov; rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; sheaDL@state.gov;
Susan Sheybani; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov; Harry Thomas; travelingline@yahoo.com; Pia Wanek; April S
Waters; Alan Yu; Carolyn Zangari
Subject: Daily Activities Report -- Sept 27.2005
Media Event Wednesday featuring German pump operators and Corps of Engineers: Ambassador
Sullivan will travel to New Orleans and thank the German pump operators. Also present will be senior Corps of
Engineers officers; Mayor Nagin has also been invited to attend or send a representative. PA and FEMA public
relations office have arranged for a media group of international and domestic media to travel to New Orleans
to a site where the team in engaged in dewatering operations.
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Press release on Mexican Army Assistance: FEMA Joint Information Center put out press release detailing
Mexican Army contributions. JIC with PA assistance will continue to offer international journalists access to
stories, particularly those with an international component.
State South presence: One CA rep Steve Sena departs tomorrow morning. We have informed FEMA PFO that
State will be phasing down its operations considerably from this Friday with remaining AID officers departing
Little Rock and the region and only consular/OFM officers and one PA officer remaining. We are turning back
some office space to FEMA, but asking-that FEMA continue to provide systems and communications support.
CONSULAR ISSUES
Passport Office Meeting: We have made the necessary arrangements for a one-day meeting of visiting Passport
Office officials with New Orleans Passport Office employees in Baton Rouge Airport Conference Center
Wednesday.
Remains Recovery and Retrieval Update: Col. Mary Myersconfirmed at the RRR,meeting that the U.S.
military are largely withdrawn from the search effort in NOLA. Separately, Urban Search & Rescue (USAR)
reps noted that several out-of-state USAR teams (from Florida, Missouri, Nebraska and Pennyslvania) are
phasing out. There continue to be problems with how Kenyon personnel are handling human remains (HR)
they transfer to the St. Gabriel morgue. Dr. Cataldie, the Louisiana doctor overseeing the RRR effort, has
decided that remains may only be released to a Louisiana-licensed funeral home; a workaround had to be
created over the weekend for release to an Alabama facility. Funeral homes must make appointments 24 hours
in advance before they can pick up HR from S1. Gabriel. .
Flooding at Morgue: Hurricane Rita caused significant flooding at the St. Gabriel morgue, although this did
not directly affect morgue operations. Cons reps will visit the morgue as soon as possible to resume tracking
operations. .
Morgue Checks: Cons rep Lamora spoke this afternoon with our contact at the morgue, who confirmed receipt
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of the various lists of unaccounted for foreign nationals we have sent to her. Thus far, she has found no
additional matches beyond the four (one Briton, one Portuguese and two Brazilians) we knew of as oflast
Thursday, 9/22.
IBM ProjectUpdate: Cons reps confirmed to FEMA that we will provide our combined list of still
unaccounted for foreign citizens to them in a standardized format that they' can then pass to IBM for its project
(contracted by the State of Louisiana) to try to use a computer program to cross-check all on-line databases in
which Katrina-related individuals might be registered. The purpose of this project is to give the State as
complete a count as possible of the number of individuals affected.
No More Missing Japanese: The Japanese Embassy in Washington confirmed for us by phone this morning
that all but one of the Japanese citizens on their Louisiana list have now been accounted for. Coincidentally,
immediately after that call we received an e-mail from the American Red Cross (responding to our e-mail of last
week) stating that they had located that same Japanese citizen, who had relocated to Texas. We passed this
information to the Japanese Embassy. This should mean that there are no more Japanese citizens unaccounted
for.
Italian List Update: In response to our request yesterday, the Italian Embassy in Washington forwarded a
somewhat shorter list of about 90 names (down from the previous count of 111) of Italian citizens whose
whereabouts are still unknown. We have redacted that list down to 49 in the hardest-hit parts ofSE Louisiana
and passed it to our various contacts. We have asked the Italian Embassy for clarification on whether their lists
are driven by actual inquiries by these people's family/friends, or whether they are based solely on the
embassy's registration lists.
Mexico: Cons rep Sena placed another call to ICE rep George Robinson to follow up on our previous inquiry
on the 11 Mexican immigration detainees whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Honduras: Cons rep Sena.called the Louisiana State Commission on Law Enforcement to follow up again on ,
I Ithe Honduran citizen who was supposedly in Louisiana custody prior to Katrina. B61
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assistance 10 locating NIcaraguan citizen I rwhose family reports he was m jail In Kenner' B6
prior to Katrina. According to the family:l . fNas due to be released on bail but then his release was B6
delayed when it was discovered he was in the U.S. illegally. His family has lost track of his whereabouts.
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This is a summary of what the German and Dutch pumps qre up- to.
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Department of State, that included 89 German volunteer support personnel and 5 technical experts from Luxembourg, that
attend 15 truck mounted potable pumps: 10 that deliver approximately 8.8 cf/s; 5 that deliver 3 cf/s; in total, 103 cubic feet
loaded on seven missions comprised of 2 C5s and 5 C17s, flown from Ramstein AB Germany to NAS New Orleans on
water on September 12th under the direction and control of Task Force Unwatering. The German Intemational Aid Team
prepare to transform in 3 weeks. .
The Netherlands have contributed 3 dewatering water pumps, at a combined capacity of approximately 88 cfls, with all
the required support equipment (inlet/outlet pipes and fuel tanks. a support truck and trailer with a crane for maneuvering
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equipment and Civilian Transport Organization owns the truck. Five professional water pump operators from the
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Belgium: TA assistance-generators/water pumps

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HURRICANE KATRINA TASKFORCE
1530 EDT Saturday, September 10,2005
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(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':
• Papua New Guinea offered $10,000 toward relief efforts
• Angola offered unspecified assistance (Task Force)
EMERGENCY RELIEF AND RECONSTRUCTION NEEDS
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(D) Six flights containing 15 German water pumps, 13 trucks, and 94 passengers arrived at New
Orleans Naval Air Station. Three Netherlands water pumps and five personnel are expected to
arrive in the New Orleans area September 10-12. A Canadian task force and Coast Guard 'Gutter
are also expected to arrive in New Orleans between September 12-14. (USNORTl/.COM)
DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON FOREIGN NATIONAL REMAINS
(U) T he Department willi ssue a diplomatic note to all foreign missions 0 n identification 0 f
foreign remains and death certificate issuance procedures for foreign nationals. Upon issuance,
the Department will transmit an ALDAC cable with the text of the diplomatic note. The
Department intends to arrange for a briefing for foreign missions on this topic early next week.
(CA Task Force)
Drafted: E Rood, Coordinator Approved:SWO:M. Tolliver

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From: CMS TaskForce1 P
Sent: Thursday, September 08,200512:14 PM
To: Chinn, David R
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Request for summary of international offers and update on known offers
Please see the cable which is currently in the clearance process that I am forwarding on the class side.
Joel Danies
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Sent: Thursday, september 08, 2005 12:07 PM
To: . Chinn, David R; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Request for summary of International offers and update on known offers
Folks,
I just spoke with one of our forward deployed. We need specifics/clarification of the Swedish offer. On Sunday, we
understood the offer consisted of access to a store of
Ericsson cell phones in Houston. At yesterday DoS press conference, Amb Thomas was queried about a Swedish
shipment of water purification and telecommunications equipment being denied overflight/landing clearance. Please
forward as much specific information as can be obtained to my as soon as possible. so we can get an eval from the
folks on the ground down there.
Many thanks,
Dave
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Sent: Thursday, September OB, 2005 10:40 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: Request for summary of International offers and update on known offers
Folks,
Greetings. I'm the State detail to the National Communications System (NCS). I'm helping to advise the NCS on
international support offers and coordinate those efforts where possible. The NCS under E.O. 12472 has
resposibility for coordinationing U.S. NS/EP (National Security/Emergency Preparedness) Telecommunications.
The NCS effectively manages a consortium of several Federal agencies and dozens of Telecom Industry partners.
See http://www.ncs.gov for further info.
Requ~st .
To ensure that we are aware of and have a handle on any international offers of support related to
telecommunications, I'd appreciate a summary list of those offers from the Task Force at the earliest possible
opportunity.
Update
Over the weekend the WatchlTF-1 forwarded to the NCS several offers for consideration and response. Please
find below, the text provided by WatchlTF-1 on those offers and current status.
1. European Union - Willing to immediately activate its civil protection Unit which
maintains contact databases in civil emergency matters in 25 EU member states plus
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five extra European countries.
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- Status: NCS does not have a re~irement for the EU. Believe this has been
referred to FEMA.
2. France - French Government would like to activate the Charter. The Charter is a
multilateral arrangement between US and most space faring nations. If we agree, the
European Space Agency and EU private satellites will collect data from space for us.
- Status: Working with 10 and USGS. The Charter was activated as Katrina
approached Florida. As of approx 2 days ago, we have forwarded specific taskings
for imagery/sensor data for the affected Gulf states. USGS is facilitating
coordination with Charter members to include France and is providing data and GIS
services for a number of Federal, State and Local agencies including NCS.
3. Germany - KP Impuls Service GmbH offers containerized emergency cell phone and
internet satellite network communications suite with two technicians to assist with
relief operations.
- Status: The offer has been forwarded to forward deployed operational elements in
the affected region for evaluation and response.
4. ICRC - Providing specialized whereabouts tracing system in use on ARC website.
Status - Note: IIMG will be accepting this support since the American Red Cross is
already using this capability. http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/katrina
5. Sweden - Ericcson has telecommunications equipment in Houston that can be used.
- Status: Under consideration
Regards,
David R. Chinn
International Affairs Advisor
National Communications System
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elements from source country to deliv~~lr~§JiI~le~I?which means less bi-Iateral
logistics coordination.
* Dep Chief of Missions at NATO - 3227729050
* ESF#12 currently validating YESs on State TF matrix with ESF12 chief

* IntI Resources coming in that were not pulled by FEMA - is OFDA able to work
it?
International Items in the Pipeline
* Greek Cruise ship - where is it? Does USCG/BCP/ICE know? How to receive into
FEMA Recovery channels (Brad Gair's shop)?
~ German MREs (still need to know when they are due into Pensacola to work
logistics with FEMA log - they are aware this is incoming)
* Mexican Assistance (need to know what's coming in, how many trucks, and when
it's due to arrive - FEMA Log is aware)
* FEMA request being sourced by State TF with international community (passed to
State last night at 23:00)
* 50,000 first aid kits

* 50,000 small tarps (20x25)
* 50,000 blankets
* 100 trucks of 15 thousand liter water bottles
* 500,000 MREs
* 25,000 cots
* 25,000 pillows
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sent: Friday, september 09,2005 11:31 AM
Subject: Statusof German and Netherl.ands Pumps
German and Netherlands pumps. This is what I learned form
Netherlands
- AN·124 Aircraft were used to move the Netherlands pumps to Indonesia for tsunami relief so we know
they can handle the load plan
- The Dutch desire to fly the pumps on 10 SEP (TRANSGOM will put it into the flight sequencing plan when
the arrangements are made)
• Pumps would be flown into NAS New Orleans and are self deployable once on the ground
- TF Unwatering (USAGE) .is prepared to integrate these pumps into their operations
Germany
- 4 of 11 pumps are on the ground (first arr~ved 1311 MDT, 08 SEP)
- 25% of all equipment (including pumps) and 100% of personnel to operate pumps is on the ground
- Last flight of pumps and equipment departs Ramstein AFB 1315 MDT, 09 SEP
- Last flight will arrive NAS New Orleans 1205 MDT. 10 SEP
- TF Unwatering (USAGE) is integrating the German pumps into their operations

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From: eMS TaskForce1·Director
Sent: Thursday. September 08. 2005 7:21 AM
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SUbject: FW: To Log - notificatJon of Cairo re MREs
John: Is this correct? I thought the USDA problem pertained just as much to MRE from
these other countries. Not taking German and France MREs and accepting them from Egypt
and Russia is the worst possible PR story._ Any ~lues on how this cropped up? Eileen
> -----Original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForce3I
>Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:37 AM
>To: CMS TaskForcelF
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: To Log- notification of Cairo re MREs
>
>Left message for DCM Cairo Stuart Jones regarding probl~ms with MREs. Informed him that
US would not accept MREs from EU countries, but at this point would accept MREs from
Egypt, Russia, Israel and Thailand.

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From: Gallagher, Michael F ; ; " " RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Thursday. September 08, 2005 9:31 AM
To: TaskForce-1; CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForce1-Director
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams .
From: Dajani, Dina (OPHS) [mailto:DDajani@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
Sent: Thursday, September 06,,2005 9:24 AM
To: 'gallaghermf@state.gov',i 'cmstaskforce1@state.gov'
Subject: FW: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
From: rmtkatrina_gh [mailto:rmtkatrina_gh@ofda.net]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:26 PM '
To: rmtkatrina state
Cc: Prasad, ArJun H. (OPHS)i Marcham, Patrick (OPHS)i Mchale, Linda
(OPHS)i Dajani, Dina (OPHS)i Smith, David B.
Subject: Intnl offers for foresnics teams
Christa,
Per our conversation, please see David's note below regarding specifics
that the team at HHS is looking for regarding assistance from countries
in this area of forensics. Same questions would apply to any other
countries that are looking to provide personnel in this area.
David currently understands 'formal offers have from:
. Israel, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand and

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

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Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 7:55PM
To: Katrina Working Group; Katrina Baton Rouge Collective
Cc: SES~O eMS
Subject: FW: NATO itineraries RELEASED IN PART
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--~--Original Message-----
From: Dankert, Roger L(Main State Rm 2422)
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: NATO itineraries
This is the corrected NATO flight version provided by Alan at OFDA this afternoon. Roger
Dankert, PMAT Duty Director
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net)

,sant' Friday, sa:tambar 16, 2005 1,26 FM B1
SUbJect: NATO it1nerar1es
Gidday Tim & Denise et al-
To clarify a few points:
There is a cargo bottleneck with the designated NATO 707 flights-limited cargo capacity of
about 20 MT/flight thus the remaining accepted NATO country goods being consolidated at
Ramstein (anticipated at about 220 MT with some volume restrictions; that is some of the
goods like blankets will volume out the aircraft before weight does) .
* N003 & NOOS are 707 NATO flights (limited cargo capacity of about 20 MT per flight) .
* N004 is a Canadian military aircraft (probably limited to about 33 MT of cargo) .
* N006 is a donated commercial aircraft to move the NATO goods (about 90~110 MT) .
* WHy-to move the accepted goods (about 200 MT) from Ramstein AFB to Little Rock no
later than 23 Sep. to allow for timely distribution of the goods to the field.
* Note points in RED Below.
ETD Ramstein 17!084Sz Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17!2030z
NOTE:OFDA-UNSAID Airmovement request received & circulated, diplomatic request submitted

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

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09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310
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ETD Ramstein 17/0800z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 17/TBD
Note: Canadian military aircraft.
09-16-NOOS NATO TCA4
Note: OFDA-USAID Airmovement Request received & circulated, diplomatic clearance granted.
ETA LR 19 Sep 2000Z.
09-16-N006 NATO AN124
Finland Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
ETD Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TED) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TED
09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: Canedo, Denese Merritt [mailto:CanedoDM@state.gov]

Sent: Fridav Seotember 16 2005 12:33 PM
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FYI: for those who may not have been cc'd on my note to the Task Force ref. possibility
of civilian charter acft for hurricane relief. PM is waiting clarification from TF/TF
OFDA rep. ViR, Denese
From: Canedo, Denese Merritt

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

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

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Subject: need revised NATO 1t1nerar1es soonest
TF: request TF assistance in receiving revised itineraries from NATO that correspond to
OFDA Control #'8 09-16-N004 NATO CA F A310 and 09-16-N006 NATO AN 124. The arrival
times/dates listed for these flights do not correlate even closely to itineraries
submitted by NATO on 9/15 (ie as much as five days difference). Request the new
itineraries be faxed to PM/ISO flight operations as soon as possible at 202-647-4117.
Please note we need full flight information, including aircraft and itinerary details
(particularly all US ports to be used), not just arrival/dept times at Ramstein and Little
Rock.
It's our understanding that all 5 NATO Flights, given their humanitarian nature, are to go
to the AFB side of Little Rock .. PIs advise should this not be the case.
Finally, please note we're processing the dip flight clearances for the other three
flights referenced below, and will have those out to ALCON shortly.
Regards,
Denese Canedo
74111 or 67158
(pIs cc PMAT in any response as I'm unable to regularly monitor this account)
From:' Butcher, William S

Sent: Friday, September, 16, 2005 7:51 AM
ec: CMS TaskForce1E(S/ES-O/TF)i Harris, Paula Y; Canedo, Denese Merritt; ponds, Fernandez
L; PM-ActionTeam
Subject: FW: OFDA Control # 09-16-N003, N004, NOOS, N006, N007
Importance: High
Nicole -
Please coordinate with the OFDA rep on TF-1 to send TF-1 email to PMAT with approval for
PM/ISO to proceed with diplomatic flight clearances for these NATO missions.
Thanks_
Scott
Scott Butcher, Duty Director, PM/ISO-PMAT X79000
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From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrinal01@ofda.net}
,sent: Frida:: September 16, 2005 7:41 AM
Hello Team,
Requesting that the Task Force send for approval to PM Action Team to grant clearances for
the following NATO Flights:
OFDA Control #'s
Norway - Blankets, First Aid Kits, .Tents
09-16-N004 NATO CAF A310
ETD Ramstein 19/0845Z Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) 19/2030z
09-16-N006 NATO AN124
Finland - Sheets, Thermosheets, Cooler Cases, Small Tarps
Romania - Tents
ETD Ramstein Sept 19 or 20 (Time TBD) Arrive Little Rock (KLRF) TED
09-16-N007 NATO TCA 5 .
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Please let us know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Pat Long
Logistics Specialist
USAID/OFDA Logistics
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov <mailto:2206ofdalogistics@usaid.gov>
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Sent: Friday, S~plember 23, 2005 8:51 PM
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
fyi
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We will add you to our distro. Please add the above CC addressees to yours .
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From: Bass, John R (OPS) [mailto:BassJR@state.gov]
sent: Friday, September 23,2005 1:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
sure thing. Would appreciate you getting us e-mail coords for anyone in OSO you'd like included as
addee's for our daily update.
00 you distribute your update outside 080? If so, please add following e-mail addee:
ses-o@state.gov
which will feed it into my operation here. thanks, JB
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Update.
Can we get a copy of one of the cables you cited below?
We launched a set of cables overnight Weds. to specific posts that a) USDA fD'd as having
plants that would meet u.s. requirements and b) had offered MREs previously or we
suspected had big stocks. Initial set was uk, france, germany, sweden, ireland, spain, south
korea, japan .and a couple others. instructed posts to get details on commercial vegetarian
products and provide those to OFDA for follow-up and discussion with FEMA. We've rec'd
range of replies and OFDA is working them
Thanks In advance,
B6
7/5/2006
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Oliva, Amber M .
From: eMS TaskForce1F
To: TaskForce-1 ' RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: End of shift report - EUR Rep
End of shift report -- EUR Rep
1. Pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it,
and then it must go through the rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of
STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA, EUR/PGI, OFDA'for clearance.
PENDING CLEARANCES.
2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to
arrange for the shipment of the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are
too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMA wants Denmark to reduce the number of
blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with backup Denmark
Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable.
AWAITING ACTION.
3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to ,send in-kind donations via airplane,
but FEMA does not want the stuff_. They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-
countries donations currently on the t.armac inRamstien~,af-i-r-fo:t'ce-base~~'I'he-Deputy-in-,
-~~,
liMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with UMS Deputy
Marcus Micheli x7-9049.
, 4. . Georgia: Donated $SOK directly to the Red Cross. i 'The' Georgia desk is working on a
cable to thank the GOG.
5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of 'a cruise ship. The
offer had been accepted previously, but FEMA re-assessed the needs and no longer need the
ship. We are waiting final word from FEMA, but Greece desk is already working on a cable
to decline offer. Call Jqe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation

for the NATO countries donations. Please copy him when relevant.
7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State', Department Detail to the National
Communications System. He needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom
offers -- one a private donation from New Skies and the other a containerized cell phone
equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
8. Captian Dave Gordner, Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard (x6-8SS4) wants to
follow up with Malta's offer of help. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel
Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please contact OFDA rep and
Dave Gordner to check status.

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Oliva, Amber M
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ALCON,
I hate to say it, given how complicated it was to get them to New Orleans, but its time to
start looking at the redeployment of these teams. JS DJ4 would like to know the projected
timeline when these teams and their equipment will redeploy, and what the plan is for
their movement back to their respective countries_ I assume for the German team it will
be the same as before; NORTHCOM inputs the requirement into JOPES and USTC validates and
assign AMC lift. On the Dutch movement I assume it will require an AN-124 the same as
before, so who is arraigning for that? We'd like NORTHCOM to work with USTC on the
redeployment plan and advise JS.
VR
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DATE/CASE In: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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Germany extended foreign assistance from the German Federal Agency for Technical
Relief, THW, through the US Department of State, that included 89 German volunteer support
personnel and 5 technical experts from Luxembourg, that attend 15 truck mounted potable
pumps: 10 that deliver approximately 8.8 cf/s; 5 that deliver 3 cf/sj in total, 103 cubic
feet per second. The operators, pumping equipment and support vehicles were rapidly
transported by USTRANSCOM spread loaded on seven missions comprised of 2 C5s and 5 C17s,
flown from Ramstein AB Germany to NAS New Orleans on September 10th and 11th, flight
monitored and arranged through the USNORTHCOM J47. The team started pumping water on
September 12th under the direction and control of Task Force Unwatering. The German
International Aid Team continues to work dewatering the downtown area of New Orleans.
Yesterday the THW Team pumped in the vicinity of Parrish Water Board's Pump Station #15
and today they have'moved on to Pump #3. The team 'and equipment will prepare to transform
in 3 weeks.
The Netherlands have contributed 3 dewatering water pumps, at a combined capacity of

approximately 88 cf/s, with all the required support equipment (inlet/outlet pipes and
fuel tanks, a support truck and trailer with a crane for maneuvering the equipment, under
the same US Department of State assistance. The Rijkswaterstaat owns the pumps, pipes and
equipment and a Civilian Transport Organization owns the truck. Five professional water
pump operators from the Netherlands accompany the pumps providing expert operation
services. The three pumps and support equipment arrived on September 12th via civil
commercial cargo AN-124 contracted by the Dutch Military. The massive airlifter arrived
at NAS New Orleans on the 12th of September at approximately noon, the 5 Dutch operators
arrived the day before on the commercial Dutch Flag air carrier KLM. The operators are
supported by the Dutch Frigate Van Amstel for lodging and logistical support. The Dutch
Team works under Task Force Unwatering as well, and energetically engaged in the
dewatering project on September 13th, with their equipment positioned downtown New Orleans
as well. Tr~nsformation for the team is also expected in approximately 3 week~ at this
time.

Foreign Assets: The Dutch mobile pump team has deployed to Plaquemines Parish
because of the continuing success of unwatering in the Ninth Ward. The German team is
operating near the 17th St. Canal in Orleans Parish.
Press Articles of Interest to Date:
Sept 13
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=&article=30658&archive=true
Sept 13
Ambassador Visits German Relief Workers Helping to Pump Floodwaters Out of New
Orleans
http://www.germany-info.org/relaunch/politics/new/polboTHW09200S.htm?PHPSESSID=
61992b0288a29fbdlSecS74d49fac9aS - - - -
Sept 9
Germany rushes aid to Katrina victims
http://www.germany-
info.org/relaunch/info/pub1ications/week/2005/050909/politics1.html
Final Note: Good job all who made these two actions happen so swiftly, from every
level on both sides of the pond. The mark of concerned professionals.
Best regards,
ViR
B6
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response to Hurricane Katrina international assistance.
Regards,
AI Murphy "............
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Summary of Action:
IOperjtion Coordinated Under USA<;E HQ:I'-- ITransportation: 1'-- _
Department of State, that included 89 German volunteer support personnel and 5 technical experts from Luxembourg, that
attend 15 truck mounted potable pumps: 10 that deliver approximately 8.8 cf/s; 5 that deliver 3 cf/s; in total, 103 cubic feet
loaded on seven missions comprised of 2 C5s and 5 C17s, flown from Ramstein AB Germany to NAS New Orleans on
continues to work dewatering the downtown area of New Orleans. Yesterday the THW Team pumped in the Vicinity of
Parrish Water scard's Pump Station #15 and today they have moved on to Pump #3. The team and equipment will
prepare to transform in 3 weeks.
The Netherlands have contributed 3 dewatering water pumps, at a combined capacity of approximately 88 cf/s, with all
the required support equipment (inlet/outlet pipes and fuel tanks, a support truck and trailer with a crane for maneuvering
commercial Dutch Flag air carrier KLM. The operators are supported by the Dutch Frigate Van Amstel for lodging and
, logistical support. The Dutch Team works under Task Force Unwatering as well, and energetically engaged in the
dewatering project on September 13th, with their equipment positioned downtown New Orleans as well. Transformation
for the team is also expected in approximately 3 weeks at this time. '\

continuing success of unwatering in the Ninth Ward. The German team is operating near the 17'h St.
. DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED

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Norman, Alain G RELEASED

From: Sullivan, Joseph (Katrina)

From: Norman, .Alain G

From: Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-o/CMS)

From: CMS TaskForce1 K

EAP Issues Taskforce 1

9/61200512:00 and 12:20 am

Same information as fax received subsequently in Beijing 14562 .

EAP Issyes Taskforce 1

• EAP- confirm that EAP has approved Min principle"

PM is looking at aircraft authorization and point of entry.

Response required once delivery point determined.

EAP Issues Task Force 1

Samoa: Acceptance cable pending clearance.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: CMS TaskForcelB-OMS

. Please post Sitrep 10 to the Web. It wasn't posted earlier.

SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

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U.S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

From: eMS TaskForce1-Director(S/ES-O/TF)

Excerpt from the JTF SITREP:

Press Articles of Interest to Date:

German Embassy, Washington, DC News

From: eMS TaskForte3E [mailto:3TFE@state.goyl

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

2. (U) Tarps and chainsaws have been identified as urgent

3. (U) Six flights containing 15 German water pumps, 13

DIPLOMATIC NOTE ON FOREIGN NATIONAL REMAINS

4. (U) The Department will issue a diplomatic note to all

SECDEF WASHDC IMMEDIATE

From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

• Pending items include

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS

• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

\\SESSFPll\Task Forces\Task Force l\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 II 2005

Drafted by: WHAICAN Alan Holst

PAGE 01 USNATO 00601 061736Z

@INFO: CMS(OO) C(OO) DSCC(OO) G(OO)

INFO LOG-OO NP-OO AID-OO ACO-OO CIAE-OO INL-OO DOEE-OO

UNCLAS USNATO 000601

1. '(U) NATO's Katrina relief activity concluded October 2

2. (SBU) The EADRCC notified Allies and Partners on October

3. (SBU) CommentlRFG: Mission is unaware of further

Jim and Will,

PLEASE PASS TO SHERRY HAZELHURST

2. ESF 2 - Telecom and IT

3. ESF 3 - Public Works and Engineering

4. ESF 4 - Fire Fighting

5. ESF 5 - Emergency Management

This ESF is about reporting, so matrix does not apply.

6. ESF 6 Mass Care, Housing, and Human Services

7. ESF 7 - Resources Support

8. ESF 8 - Public Health and Medical Services

9. ESF 9 - Urban Search and Rescue

No requirements at this time.

10. ESF 10 - Hazmat

11. ESF 11 - Agriculture and Natural Resource

12. ESF 12 - Energy

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