Related Documents - CREW: Department of State: Regarding International Assistance Offers After Hurricane Katrina: South Korea Assistance

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Choi, Martino I RELEASED Jlijrt-L

From: CMS TaskForce1K
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:01 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Sept 12:EAP End of Shift Report. 1500-2300
EAP Issues Task Force 1

September 12, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson
Outstanding Issues:
Japan - Japan response cable drafted and sent to Wendell Albright to clear with EAP front office. After EAP clearances
are received, clear through task1orce. Follow-up on 9/13 day shift.
Korea - Pending information on diapers (see .18.:10 below). Follow-up on next shift.
Samoa - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
Mongolia - Cable needs to be completed (see 22:30 below). Follow-up on next shift.
EAPLog:
22:30 - Review of matrix determined that acceptance cable for Samoa (9/8) $10,000 cash donation and Mongolia (9/6)
approx. $50,000 cash donation never completed. Per request of TF coordinator, will request next shift to complete.
21:19 - Forwarded draft Japan response cable to Wendell Albright to clear with the front office.
20:11 - Forwarded Talking Points to PA rep on Chinese donations for Secretary's attendance of the President Bush I
President Hu meeting on 9/13 at UNGA. '
18:50 - Responded to unclass e-mail (17:43) from Consulate General Japan - Houston regarding Red Cross contact
information.
18:10 - Per OFDA request, sent e-mail to Dan Larsen (Korea) to confirm if diapers being donated are cloth or disposable.
17:35 - Confirmed with OFDA that the Japanese civilian relief teams are not needed at this time. Sent Wendell Albright e-
mail to confirm status and advise desk should continue to advise Japan that we are assessing until rejection guidance
from S is received. .
17:26 - Confirmed for Melanie Higgins (BClTV) that HHS has agreed to accept the Thai forensics experts in NY. HHS has
contact info and will be In touch shortly. Further follow-up should go through the taskforce until HHS gets in contact with
the Thai's.
17:02 - Received e-mail from Japanese Embassy (see unclass) requesting confirmation if we will accept JGSDF
personnel. Confirmed with Wendell Alb,right that the Desk has informed Embassy that we are still assessing the situation.
15:35 - Confirmed with Wendell Albright (EAP/J) status of Japan offer. Desk understands that the mil-to-mil relief teams
have been rejected. Embassy and Desk would like confirmation as to the status of the Civilian relief teams.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATEICASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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Hart, Geneva R RELEASED IN FULL
From: Marut, Christopher J
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 20058:07 AM
To: Atkinson, David R
Subject: Stuff from this morning's cables - Katrina
Hurricane Katrina - EAP Update Snapshot
China made a wire transfer ofUSDF5 million to the U.S. Treasury September 6 and has requested written
confirmation the transfer was received (Beijing 14560)
Embassy Canberra delivered fonnalletter of appreciation to FM Downer for GOA's donation of A$l 0 million
to the American Red Cross and offers of other assistance assistance with Hurricane relief operations (Canberra
1499)
The Korean Foreign Ministry is pressing for a response to the ROKG;s offer to send a 40-person search and
rescue team. It is organizing a charter flight to carry 100 tons of in-kind assistance the ROKG hopes could leave
Korea September 10 and arrive in the U.S. the same day. A 12-person team of officials form the Korean
Consulate in Houston and volunteers from other Korean government offices in the U.S. has set up an office in
Baton Rouge to assist Korean nationals displaced by Katrina. The cash porton of Koreaa's pledge of USD30
million will be transmitted directly to the UY.S. Treasury; the process will take several weeks as it needs to pass
through a pro-forma budget process and be approved by the National Assembly (Seoul 4033)
Singapore has deployed 3 Chinook helicopters and 38 personnel to support relief operations. The GDS wants to
send 4 additional personnel to augment the helicopter detachment, now operating out of Ft. Polk, Louisiana.
(Singapore 2640)
Also have info from

Wellington
Bangkok
More from.China

REVIEW AUTHORI'tY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 29 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Gisvold, Lisa C RELEASED IN PART

Sent: . Tuesday, January 10, 20069:12 AM
To: Morrow. Michael K B6
SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
More guidance to field.

-----original Message-----
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:09 PM
To: Aguilar, Karen; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie;
Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Ball, Jacqueline A; Bame, David J; Barnes, Susan Di Barnett, Cheryl
E; Beeton, Amy Ei Bell, Susan J (S/CT)i Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole Mi Block, Marc Davidi
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Subject: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 163279
1. As foreign governments, individuals and organizations continue to provide assistance

in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, we must ensure that our appreciation for their
generosity and support· continues to be expressed clearly and publicly. As delivery of
assistance from specific countries is confirmed, embassies are to make public statements
.to the government, in the media and in other appropriate venu~s thanking donors for their
help at this critical time. Statements should be coordinated with host governments to
avoid possible misunderstandings or preemption of donor country announcement.
2. Posts should keep the Task Force advised of actions taken in response to this cable.
For Post's information only, please see the attached list (para. 5) of foreign government
offers that have been accepted as of this date.
3. The Hurricane Katrina Task Force will advise posts of formal acceptance of specific
categories of assistance from individual countries as soon as approval is generated. The
Secretary's statement from Friday (Ref 163279), tailored to particular circumstances, may
serve as the basis for embassy statements.
4. In anticipation of world leader interest in the recovery efforts going on in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina, the State Department will arrange special VIP briefings during the
UN General Assembly events of next week. These briefings will provide information on
recovery progress and donor assistance. Travel in and around the disaster area is both
difficult and hazardous. These briefings will allow world leaders who plan to attend UNGA
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW 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'iriillion cash
Maldives $25,000 c a s h i ~
Mexico Bedding, MREs, baby care; items,
personal hygiene kits
NATO Coordinating European assistance offers
Norway $1.54 million in relief supp~ies
Organization of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramco; $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela Up to $1 million to Red Cross
6. Minimize considered.
RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
Additional Addresees:
AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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Choi, Martino I
From: nntkatrina_rm [rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net]

Sent: Monday. September 26.20054:51 PM
To: Bass, John R (OPS); McCarthy, Deborah A
Subject: FW: USAID I OFDA Movement Summary and Warehouse report as of 25 Sept 1700 Hrs
Attachments: OFDA l Rock Warehouse report 25 Sept 1700H.xls; Katrina USAID OFDA Movements-
Summary.xls
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OFDA L Rock Katrina USAID

Varehouse report 2.)FDA Movements-S•.
John and D~borah, fyi, this is the most recent report. Regards,
Carol
From: rmtkatrina 101

sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 5:57 PM
To: rmtkatrina_lolj '314AW.CP@littlerock.af.mil'j 'Basil.Georgiadis@Northcom.mil'j Becker,
John, CrY, JOC Augmenteej 'berlinda.hailey@pentagon.af.mil'j 'Bill Krug'j Bradley
MacPhersonj 'Cassandra.Ward@dhs.gov'j 'chris.callis@pentagon.af.mil'j
'cockrelljd@state.gov'j 'david.whiddon@northcom.mil'; 'EST-ESFOSCH@dhs.gov'j 'EST-
ESFOSICU3@dhs.gov'i. 'EST-EsFOSInfoS1@dhs.gov'; 'FEMA-LRC-DEPUTY-CHIEF@dhs.gov'i 'fema-
nrcc@dhs.gov'; 'francisg@state.gov'i 'Giuseppe.Saba@Wfp.org'j 'Herr, Donald, CrY, OSD-
POLICY I; 'HK JSLO, JCS J3 [jsac.j510@js.pentagon.mil] 'i 'jed.meline@nsc.eop.gov'j
John.Gomez@tyndall.af.mil; 'john.hunter@shape.nato.int'j 'Johrt.Williamson.ctr@Osd.mil'j
'katrinaworkinggroup@state.gov'; 'kristofer.harrison@osd.mil'i
'Marcus.Williams@northcom.mil'i 'Michael Whitening'; Murphey William C Maj USAF NORAD
USNORTHCOM J47 j 'nc. j 8g. omb@northcom. mil'; 'North com' i OFDALogistics;' 'Peter Kaas-
Claesson [pkc@beredskabsstyrelsen.dkf'; 'plans@pentagon.af.mil'j 'PM AT TEAM@state.gov';
'pmolinaro@unicef.org'j 'Raymond.Torres@first.army.mil'; RMT_KATRINA; RMT_Katrina_field;
rmtkatrina_customs; rmtkatrina_dfidi 'Robert Kravinsky'j 'Robert.Kimsey@northcom.mil'j
'roger.neumann@shape.nato.int'i Scheurer, Rebeccai 'Shelstad Kristine '; 'Steven'j Frey,
Thomas; 'Tim Sushil'i 'Tim.Bennett2@pentagon.af.mil'j 'trans@pentagon.af.mil'j
'William.Visted@northcom.mil'i Young, Kenneth A., LTC, JOC Augmentee
Subject: USAID /,OFDA Movement Summary and Warehouse report as of 25 Sept 1700 Hrs
Attached is the USAID / OFDA Movement Summary and Warehouse report as of 25 sept 1700 Hrs
Arrivals:
PERU: Commercial Freight to Dallas Ft. Worth - ATA 24/0826L (DFW) - Arrived Little Rock
24 Sep
Warehouse:
The only incoming movement relates to Peru bandages transhipped from Dallas (counting to
be verified) .
We included in the today report the delivery of the Sweet Corn from Thailand and the
mOvement of blankets from USAID Miami Warehouse to Dallas (see incoming and bal~nce)
As we are receiving many requests of clarification on the incoming and out going movement,
in order to avoid misunderstanding we added a new column in the outgoing spreadsheet. This
means that we have now the previous column indicating the quantity (column G) that has
been renamed "Waybill q.ty". This column reports the number of pallets or carton boxes or
other package units in line with the waybill accompanying the goods to the final
destination. The new added one (column I) shows the total quantity of the items/pcs
dispatched.
1
Also note: Logistics is in the process of determining exactly what commodities are still
due via NATO consolidation flights.
Robin Mays
USAID/OFDA Logistics
703 526 220 7 .
ofdalogistics@Usaid.gov
r',
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TFUSOl:M WARLICK
06/28/06 (202) 647-1512
TFUS01:M WARLICK
S/ES-O:A WESTLNG
S, D, P, E, T, M, G, R, TFUS01, S/ES-O-2, S/ES-3,

S/ES-IRM, S/Es-o/eMS, S/ES'-EX, EUR-5
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS
SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 018 AS OF 0500 EDT

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2005
Unclassified Te,legral!l Text M Warlick, Coordinator .
. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
1. (U) A total of 117 countries and 12 international

organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or increased offers
of assistance have been made by:
2. Russia offered two additional IL-76 planeloads of
relief goods, including generators, tents, blankets,
bottled water and medical supplies. "
Youngone, a
Korean sportswear manufacturer and the largest
foreign "investor in Bangladesh, ~ffered $100!000 in cash.
Nike is the biggest buyer of Youngone products. (Task
Force)
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
3. (U) The Task Force has sent additional cables

accepting offers of assistance from Peru, Chile, France,
"Greece, Austria, Finland, and India. We expect more
acceptances from FEMA within the next day or two. (Task
Force)
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: F'RANK T"UMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
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ARRIVALS OF ASSISTANCE
4. (U) Thailand's Prime Minister Shinawatra arrives early

this morning at JFK with a planeload of relief supplies,
including blankets and rice. A second Thai plane already
at JFK will carry the supplies on to Little Rock, Arkansas
as requested. (Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
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RHMFISS/COMFAIRMED NAPLES IT IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/COMUSNAVEUR DET LONDON UK IMMEDIATE
RHHJJAA/JICPAC HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
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RHMFISS/CDR USCENTCOM MACDILLAFB FL IMMEDIATE
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From: rmtkatnna jot [rmtkatrina_101@ofda.net]

Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:29 AM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
Cc: OFDALogistics
SUbJect: FW: Korean Air Flight
B6
SHERRY,
Please see email below. Can some there help us with this. This is a commercial flight and it will just be out truck
drivers meeting the trucks at the airport to bring the goods to LRAFB.
Tresja
From: Sang-Woo lim [mailto~

sent: Tuesday, September 13....,2'T10"ll'On:5~Jr.:"'2J'T"'K'A1CIMr-,---,-----' B6
To: rmtkatrina_Iol
CC: OFDALogistics; larsendj2@st:ate.gov
Subject: Korean Air Flight
Pat:
Thank you once again for your help. You don't know how much you have been helping me!
One last thing before I get offwork.
A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas ona separate flight (KE0031), which will be
. -
arriving at Dallas Airport on September 15, 10:15 am.
There will be three people in the delegation:

Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Ms. PARK Eun Young from the Korean Red Cross'
and Ms. SUR Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to the US side. In addition to the
usual paperwork that has to be taken care of, we would like to provide the US side with a Certificate of
Donation. '
I know how busy you must be taking care of all the incoming cargo from all over the world, but I would
really appreciate it if you could have someone from the US government (or related agencies such as
Katrina Fund) come to the airport to receive the certificate of donation.
Thank you once again for your cooperation, I will talk to you again soon.
Sang-Woo
rmtkatrina_lol <rmtkatrina_Jol@ofda.net>wrote:

REVIEW AUTHORlTY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA1IE/E~~ ID:03 OCT 2006, 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Very helpful. Thanks!
From: Sang-Woo Lim [maHto~ ,.

sent: Tuesday, 'September 13, 2005 6:28 AM
To: rmtkatrina 101 '
ce: OFDALogistlcs; 1------ Ilarsendj2@state.gov; I
Subject: RE: Korean Aid Flightto United States ----------'
Dear Pat
The flight number is KE237 (Korean Air)
Thanks!
rmtkatrina_lol <rmtkatrina_lol@ojda.net> wrote:
SangWoo,
For your information, here is the information regarding the consignee for your relief supplies.
We are still working on the onforwarding's details and will keep you informed,
Katrina Relief
Building 259, Room 209
Sgt William Drive
Little Rock Air Force, AK. 72099
Attn: Paul Molinaro Tel # 501.425.4289 I Giuseppa Saba 501.425.704
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
Logistics Specialist
7035262206
ofdalogistics@usaid.qov
Sang Woo Lim
North America Division 1
North American Affairs Bureau
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Seoul, Korea
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Sent: Saturday, September 17, 20051:22 PM. B6
To: UNGA P; Aguilar, Karen; Almodovar. Cindy Trodden; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Amadeo,
Stefanie; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise V; Ball, Jacqueline A;
Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Barnes. Susan 0; ~arnett, Cheryl E; Beeton, Amy E; Bell, Susan J
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Chambers, Patricia J; Chandler, Karen R; Cheatwood, Jon P; CMS - Telegrams; Crock,
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Subject: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE
KATRINA FROM FOREIGN MINISTER BAN KI-MOON
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FOREIGN
MINISTER BAN KI-MOON
1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO FM BAN KI-MOON. THE DEPARTMENT
DOES' NOT PLAN TO RELEASE THE TEXT OF MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE GOVERNMENT OF
REPUBLIC OF KOREA WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
DEAR MR. MINISTER:
THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY REGARDING rHE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY
HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE OF THE
MOST DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANES IN u.S. HISTORY. IT IS
COMFORTING TO HAVE SUCH'CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US AT THIS
TRAGIC TIME.
I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA'S OFFER OF

FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND ASSISTANCE. THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA'S
GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION WILL ASSIST GREATLY IN DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS.
SINCERELY,
CONDOLEEZZA RICE
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From: Atkinson, David R
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 20056:20 PM
To: Foster, James J
Subject: RE: Assistance from the government of Korea
Thanks. will add the last point to our update for CMS.
From: Foster, James J

Sent: Thursday, September 01,20056:20 PM
Subject: fIN: Assistance from the government of Korea
fyi
From: Osius, Theodore G (EAP/K)

sent: Thursday, september 01,2005.6:19 PM
To: Stephens, D Kathleen
Cc: Foster, James J; Lakhdhir, Kamala 5; Rhodes, PatJida K; sanders, Robert P(S/ES-O/CMS); Hyde, Andrew G
Subject: FW; Assistance from the government of Korea
Kathy,
For your meeling with the Secretary, here is an update on the ROK's offer to assist in the aftermath of Katrina:
• The ROK government is prepared to provide assistance, in cash or in kind. either through FEMA or through the Red
Cross. They have already attempted to contact the American Red Cross directly, but don't yet have a response to their
. offer. The ROK is also prepared to send a rescue team of 30-40 members to the stricken area. if that kind of
assistance is needed.
• FEMA hasn't yet provided State with guidance on what is needed; they've indicated they don't want search-and-rescue
teams traveling to the area unless carefully coordinated.
• The 7th Floor has established a Task Force and will shortly send out an ALDAC stating that the U.S. will accept offers
of assistance. Chiefs of Mission will be given permission 10 accept offers provisionally; USAID and OFDA (on the
Task Force) will vet in-kind offers and respond quickly to those nations that have come forward to help.
Ted
From: Sanders, Robert P .

sent: Thursday, September 01, 20053:05 PM
To: Osius, Theodore G (EAP/K)(Main State 5313);
Cc: Hyde,Andrew G(Main State 5313)
Subject: RE: Assistance from the governmentof Korea
Ted -
We expect guidance soon (I know, typical State answer! But true nonetheless!). As you can imagine, things are just
incredibly hectic and we'll standing up a full-fledged task force soon to deal with this.

Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 2:54 PM
To: Sanders, RobertP(S/ES-O/CMS);
Ce: Hyde, AndrewG
Subject: RE: Assistance from the government of Korea
Thanks, Robert. Essentially. the Koreans are ready to give. but are looking to use for guidance on what would be most
useful. If we want them to give to FEMA. I expect that's what they'll do. If the Red' Cross is preferable, I think they'd take
that recommendation. The offer of a rescue team provides an opportunity for them to give support that would be visible.
UNITED STATES DEP ARTMENT OF STATE UNCLASSIFIED

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Any guidance you receive from FEMA will be most helpful to us In shaping their contribution. Ted
From: sanders, Robert P .

sent: Thursday, September 01, 20052:03 PM
To: Osius, Theodore G (EAP/K)(Main State 5313);
Cc: Hyde, Andrew G(Main State 5313)
Hi, Ted-
Thanks for this info. We're collecting info on offers of assistance into a matrix for the Secretary and also sharing info with
FEMA.As we get more guidance on if/how we'll accepting assistance, we'll let you know.
Regards,
Robert
Robert P. Sanders
Program Officer
Crisis Management Support
Operations Center
202/64 7 ~ 7640
From: Osius, TheodoreG (EAP/K)

Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:17 AM
To: 'SES-O_CMS@state.gov'; Sanders, RobertP(S/ES-O/CMS)
Cc: Hyde, Andrew G
The South Korean government is prepared to provide assistance, in cash or in kind, either through FEMA or through the
Red Cross. They have already attempted to contact the American Red Cross, but don't yet have a response to their offer.
The ROK is also prepared to send a rescue team of 30-40 members to the stricken area, if that kind of assistance is'
needed. I have given the ROK Embassy the number for CMS, but am happy to facilitate any direct communication with
FEMA and the Red Cross if that is preferable.
Ted

sent: Wednesday, August 31,20055:15 PM
To: 'SES-O_CMS@state.gov'
Cc: Hyde, AndrewG
Subject: Assistance from the government of Korea
Colleagues in Crisis Management Support:

The ROK Embassy has contacted EAP/K asking if assistance is needed/wanted for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. They
are interested to know if other governments have offered support. As an important ally, South Korea would like to be as
responsive as possible to the tragedy here.
Regards,
Ted Osius
Deputy Director
Office of Korean Affairs (EAPIK)
Department of State
Washington. DC 20520
tel. 202-647-7868
fax 202-647-7388
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Sent:
To:
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Saturday, September 10, 2005 8:48 PM
Larsen, Dan J
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Subject: FW: FEMA ACCEPTED: South Korea's offer of relief supplies
Dan - FYI -
Lynn Nelson
EAP Rep (9/10 15:00 - 23:00 shift)
Hurricane Katrina Task Force
> -----Original Message-----

>From: CMS TaskForce1E
>Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 8:25 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
>Cc: PM-ActionTeam; RMT logs 101; OFDA Logs; RMT logs lc
>Subject: FEMAACCEPTED: South Korea's offer of relief supplies
>
>
>ATTN: SA/PM
>
>FEMA has accepted South Korea's offer of tarps, diapers, and cleaning supplies, per John
Bass, Operartions Center Director, 2030 090905. While FEMA appreciates the offer of
additional items, there are no identified needs for them at this time. South Korea has
been notified of the decision (State 166965). OFDA Logistics will be coordinating
shipping and receiving the items.
>
>Sherry Hazelhurst
>Hurricane Katrina Task Force
>
>

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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Hyde, Andrew G
Sent: Tuesday, September 06,200510:54 AM
Subject: Katrina - thanking the Koreans
David,
I.understand you are coordinating the thank you suggestions for the Bureau. Given the size of the Korean contribution
($30m), I hope we could make sure they are at the top of the list. Anything I can do to help, please let me know.
Andrew
Andrew G. Hyde
Director, ROK Division
Office of Korean Affairs
Department of State

DATE/CASE In: 29 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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From: CMS TaskForce1 E , RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 20054:30 AM
To: . 'rmt_katrina@ofda.net' B6
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: KOREA Response to ACCEPTANCE OF Korean ASSISTANCE
-----Original Message-----
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:35 AM
To: Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Areias, Allison v; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft,
Robert S; Brewer, Maria E; Buangan, Richard L; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L;
Cohen, James A; Dewan, Linda L; Dilworth, Alison E; D-NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A; Elliott,
Susan M; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fritz, Jonathan D;
Gisvold, Lisa C; Gunderson, Brian; Hardy, Elsie; Harris, Michelle F; Horton, Brenda D;
Hughes, Inez I; Irey, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie Gj Lineberry, Laura E
(Liz); Marshall, Campbell B; Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael Aj McCray, I Jean;
McCray, I Jean; Meyer, Susan M; Mills, Richard; Oldham, Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla,
Chris; PATH D; PATH SS; PATH SWO; Perez, Carol Z; I I Plowden, Marisa L; B6
Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Schneider, Caroline M; SES-Line Officer2 TOY;
SES-Line Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April
Cj SES-Line Assistant TOY; SES-Line Officer TDYj TF1 - Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT
- Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina; Waller, Robert. P; Ward, Celeste J;
Watzlavick, Paul S; Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P
Subject: TFUS01: KOREA~-ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: TFUS01: KOREA--ACCEPTANCE OF HURRICANE KATRINA ASSISTANCE
REF: STATE 166965
(SBU) On Saturday, September 10, A/DCM conveyed to ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Director General Kim Sook ref tel points regarding USG acceptance of South Korean
government assistance for Hurricane Katrina. DG Kim said that his staff would be in
contact with USAIDjOFDA to coordinate shipment.
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UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
From: . Osius, Theodore G (EAP/K)
Subject: KATRINA SUPPORT OFFERS
South Korea has offered cash or in-kind contributions, and is investigating whether to donate to FEMA, the Red Cross. or
both. The ROK Red Cross has contacted the International Red Cross in the U.S., but hasn't had any success reaching the
American Red Cross. The ROK is prepared to send a rescue team of 30-40 members to the U.S. if needed.
Ted Osius
Deputy Director
Office of Korean Affairs (EAPIK)
Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
tel. 202-647-7868
fax 202-647-7388
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.From: Harris, Michelle F
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 2:39 PM
To: Curtis, Jesse S
Cc: McCarthy. Deborah A; Hyde, Andrew G: Atkinson, David R
Subject: RE: Revised Customs and Border Control Policy
Hi Jesse - Try Vera Adams at vera.adams@dhs.gov. I don't have a phone number for her. She (and Rich and I and a host
of others) were on the 9/20 conf call referenced below during which the substance below was agreed. Thanks, Michelle
From: Curtis, Jesse S

sent: Friday, September 30,20052:28 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; HarriS,Michelie F
Cc: Mccarthy, Deborah A; Hyde, Andrew G
David, et al
l-have been trying all day to reach Rich Wilson without success. Is there another person or number I can try?' '
Jesse

sent: Friday, September 3D, 2005 9:32 AM
To: Hams, Michelle F; Curtis, Jesse 5
Cc: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Michelle,
This is correct, the ROK's would like to have the goods they purchased in response to our initial request for assistance that
were not accepted by OFDNFEMA be provided to Korean-Americans who have contacted their diplomatic presence in
Houston. The NGO route you suggest is the best solution for this assuming the CBP deal is still in place. Where is Rich
Wilson sitting? I don't find him on the system. Thanks.
David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
Office of Regional Security Policy
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: Hams, Michelle F

sent: Friday, September 30,20059:25 AM
'To: Atkinson, David R
ce: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Subject: FW: Revised Customs and Border Control Policy
Hi David-
To sum up our conversation, I understand that we declined S. Korea materials based on FEMNOFDA input. Houston-
based S Korean govt officials are now hearing from local Korean-American community that such matls are needed. S
Korean govt is interested in making rriatls available, would provide transport, but don't want to pay duty.
Here's my thought... What about suggesting to S Korean govt that they locate a local IRS-recognized non-profit to be the
recipient/distributor of the aid (Le., a Korean-American cultural/educational org)? S Korea gets to give. the local community
gets what they need, USG provldes break on duty through CBP waiver program already in place, State, OFDA, FEMA,
stay out of it other than to suggest the solution. Am I missing anything?
uNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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From: Tucker, KellyJ(SjES-OjCMS)

sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:40 AM
To: Katrina WorkingGroup; Offutt, Denison K; Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Subject: Revised Customs and BorderControl Policy
Highlights of 12:00 pm conference call 09-20-2005

Participants: DOS (Michelle Harris and Kelly Tucker), OFDA, FDA, CDC, USAID, DSO/JFO in Baton Rouge
Revised Customs and Border Control Policy for Goods Donated across US borders for Hurricane Katrina Relief:
• If an incoming shipment of relief supplies is being received in the US by a charitable organization that is on the official
IRS "qualified list," dutIes will be waived at the border.
• At the border, a shipper must present a letter of acknowledgement from the IRS-qualified receiving charity in
order to proceed dUty free. Shipments not accompanied by such a letter may enter the US, but will be assessed duties
per standard regulations.
• Organizations must send letter of acknowledgement from the IRS-qualified receiving charity to FEMA prior to
Importing goods across the border so that FEMA can track incoming goods versus needs.
• CBP will handle on a case-by-case basis organizations that fail to consult with FEMA prior to entry into US. They will
. not/not detain or turn back at the border deliveries from these organizations. Vehicles will be authorized to pass, but
will be required to contact FEMA upon arrival. .
• CBP's website will be revised to reflect this new customs policy for hurricane relief imports. CBP will remove DOS
contact info from its website (x7-6611, X7-7640), and will add relevant contact info.
• Inquiries received by the State Department regarding customs procedures should be referred to the CBP.website, or
to CBP representative Rich Wilson at 703-526-2204.
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Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS Duty RELEASED IN PART

To: TaskForce-1 B6
Cc: SES-O_CMS; Osius, Theodore G; Hyde, Andrew G; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Wyllie,
Andrew T; Libby, Ron; 'rlibby@ofda.net'; Larsen, Dan J; Armstrong, Robert A
Subject: For EAP and OFDA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies 15
September .
Here's the status of all information concerning the September 15 arrival of the Korean
delegation in Dallas and the shipment of Korean disaster relief supplies as of 1630
Tuesday Sep 13.
ON PLANS TO MEET THE KOREAN DELEGATION:

At 1600, CMS Duty contacted Ron Libby, USAID/OFDA Senior Field Officer in Denton, Texas
working with FEMA, who passed me off to Andy Wyllie, State/PRM rep in Denton. Mr. Wyllie
is in contact with FEMA officials in Denton to arrange the presence of an appropriate
senior FEMA official, as well as state of Texas officials, to meet the Korean delegation
on Thursday morning as their flight arrives at DFW. As soon as some of the questions below
are answered, he should be able to confirm the participation of FEMA officials in a short
ceremony at DFW airport.
Andy Wyllie
State/PRM
1 __ B6
The Korean delegation arrives on KE0031 at 1015 on Thursday Sep 15:

Ms. PARK Eun Young from, the Korean Red Cross
Ms. SUR Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Records here indicate that Korea has pledged $30 million in cash, and is providing diapers
and cleaning supplies.
The Task Force EAP rep, working in conjunction with the Korea. desk, should contact our
embassy in Seoul (work with MOFAT), the Korean embassy here, or the Korean Consulate in
Houston to determine the following:
-- What are the delegation's expectations? (Try to steer toward a short ceremony to
receive the Certificate of Donation with photo and media opportunity)
-- Has MOFAT, the Korean embassy, or Korean consulate made any media/PA arrangements on
their own?
-- It is unlikely that U.S. officials will be able to remain at DFW to also meet the
Korean supply flight, other than logistics personnel. Does the Korean delegation expect
to meet the supply flight?
What is the Korean delegation's schedule following a short welcome ceremony?
ON THE SUPPLY FLIGHT:
The OFDA rep on the Task Force indicates that Korean Air Flight KE237 will arrive on
Thursday, Sep 15 at 1630. We assume that the flight contains the diapers and cleaning
supplies pledged. OFDA and FEMA are actively working on arrangements to receive the
flight.
Point of contact within State's Hurricane Katrina Task Force is the OFDA rep, who is
working with the USAID/OFDA Operations Center to track all incoming flights.
COORDINATION:
Please ensure any new information is passed. on to Andy Wyllie when received, and that the
Korea desk, as well as subsequent EAP reps on the Task Force have the same information.

DATE/CASE lD: 11 DEC 2006 200503991
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UNCLASSIFIED
-, Thanks,
Joe Koen
CMS Rep
202-647-7640
To: CMS Duty
Subject: FW: Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies 15 September
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
-----Original Message-~--
From: Armstrong, Robert A
To: Hyde, Andrew G
-----Original Message-~---
From: CMS TaskForcelK(S/ES-O/TF)
Sent': Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1: 36 PM
To: Larsen, Dan J; Armstrong, Robert A
Cc: mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NETi rmtkatrina lc@ofda.neti McFeeters, Brian Di
2206ofdalogistics@usaid.govi TaskForce~1
Subject: Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies 15 September
Dan and Robert,
FEMA needs more information before they can commit to coming down from Denton, TX to
Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to meet a Republic of Korea delegation arriving via commercial
air and a Korean military plane with relief supplies also arriving at DFW on 15 September.
Dual-tracking with the Korea desk, could you please run down the·following details and
pass them on to the 7-10 pm or overnight shift? Sorry for the short fuse, but hopefully
we can accommodate the Koreans.
Dan Ricci
TF-l/EAP/0700-1500 13 September 2005
Questions from FEMA:
1. Will there be a State Dept person coming out to meet the delegation? [TF-probally not]
2. Will LPA (USAID's Legislative and Public Affairs Office) be there to assist OFDA?
3. What is the cargo on the plane? [Would be nice to use the stuff close, if it can be
used close] .
4. Why is the plane coming to Dallas-Fort Worth vs. Little Rock air base? [TF-that is
where they got clearance to land] 5, What do you expect from us (FEMA)? [TF-I suggest a
grip and grin, photo and media opportunity] 6. What is the ,ETA of the Military plane and
the commercial flight [15th when?] .
7. The Diplomats are coming on a commercial flight and we know when that might be BUT
when is the Cargo flight scheduled?
B, Do they want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of
donations"?
9. How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top people], 10.
When are the Korean expected to leave?
11. What is their agenda?
12. What else is expected?
From: eMS TaskForcelE
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UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 11:51 AM
UNCLASSIFIED
To: CMS TaskForcelK
subject: FW: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
Here'S the questions from Denton, TX reps ...
From: Libby, Ron [mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NET]
To: eMS TaskForcelE B6
Cc: J IMercado, Doug
SubJect: RE: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
Hi Sherry, a few questions: 1. will there bea State Dept person coming out to meet the
delegation? 2) will LPA be there to assist OFDA? 3) What is the cargo on the plane?
[would be nice to use the stuff close, if it can be used close). 4) Why is the plane
coming to Dallis-Fort Worth vs Little Rock air base? 5) What do you expect from us? 6)
What is the ETA of the plane [15th when?). 7) The Diplomates are coming on a commercial
flight and we know when that might be BUT when is the Cargo flight scheduled? 8) Do they
want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of donations"?
9} How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top people.] , When
is the Korean expected to· leave? What is their agenda? What else is expected?
Thanks, Ron
From: CMS TaskForcelE {mailto:lTFE@state.gov]

Sent: Tue 9/13/2005 10:13 AM
To: Libby, Ron
Subject: FW: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
Here's the info on the Korean info ...

From: CMS TaskForcelK
To: Armstrong, Robert A
Cc: McFeeters, Brian Dj TaskForce-l
Robert,
As discussed in our phone conversation, a small Korean delegation will be flying in to

Dallas on a separate commercial flight (KE0031), arriving at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport on
September IS, 10:15 AM to meet the Korean militray flight. The Koreans request that
someone from the US government (or related agencies such as the Katrina Fund) can come to
the airport to receive the certificate of donation.
There will be three people in the Korean delegation:

Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ms. PARK Eun
Young from the Korean Red Cross
and Ms. SUH Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Please advise on how you would like to proceed so that I can advise our OFDA.
Thanks,
Dan Ricci
From: CMS TaskForcelE
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight
3
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UNCLASSIFIED
Please contact the Korean desk officer to determine how you would like to handle this, and
advise OFDA for logistics support. Thanks, Sherry-----Original Message-----"
From: rmtkatrina lc [mailto:rmtkatrina lc@ofda.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:36-AM
To: CMS TaskForce1E
Cc: rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina rm; Stitt, Tony; OFDALogistics
SUbject: FW: Korean Air Flight-
Marcie/Sherry--
Please read below. It looks like the Koreans have some sort of delegation in Dallas and
want participation of the USG.... let us know how you wish to proceed.
Thanks,
Robin
From: Sang-Woo Lim I

Sent: Tuesday"septbwllro~e"L--Ir3~,~2~O~O~~~/r-.2TT}-W~'I~
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To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogisticsj larsendj2@state.gov
Pat:
One last thing before I get off work.
A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a separate flight (KE0031), which
will be. arriving at Dallas Airport on September 15, 10:15 am.

Ambassador chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to the us side. In
addition to the usual paperwork that has to be taken care of, we would like to provide the
us side with a Certificate of Donation.
I know how busy you must be taking care of all the incoming cargo from allover the world,
but I would really appreciate it if you could have someone from the US government (or
related agencies such as Katrina Fund) come to the airport to receive the certificate of
donation.
Sang-Woo
rmtkatrina 101 <rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net> wrote:
From: Sang-Woo Lim r

Sent: Tuesday, Septb'"l1,.,.w...e...,t....--~--""'7T"'":;--"1,::-:-7'R...."nvr----
13, Z005 6:28 AM
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistIcsj I llarsendj2@state.govj
Subject: RE: Korean-A~1~d~F~I'1~g~h~t~~t~0~O~n~1~t"'e~aStates
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIE'D
Dear Pat
Thanks!
SangWoo,
For your information, here is the information regarding the consignee for your
relief supplies.
We are still working on the onforwarding's details and will keep you informed.
Katrina Relief
Sgt William Drive
LittleRock Air Force, AK 72099
Attn: Paul Molinaro Tel 1 ---'1/ Giuseppa Saba 1'-- _ B6
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
USAID/OFDA Logistics,
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov <mailto:22060fdalogistics@usaid.gov>
Sang Woo Lim
Seoul, Korea
Phone (Office) ~~ ~
(Mobile) :
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9Ii"';J1 Amber M .
From: Hyde, Andrew G RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Wednesday, September 14,20055:46 pM
To: Offutt, Denison K; Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J) B6
Cc: CMS TaskForce1-Director; Bass, John R (OPS); Osius, Theodore G; Thomas, Harry K;
Hinson-Jones, Robyn E; SES-O_CMS; Larsen, Dan J
Subject: RE: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
Bio.doc tipsheet.doc
All,
I am pleased to announce that VI ad Sambiew, our Diplomat in Residence in Oklahoma has

agreed to fly to Dallas tomorrow morning to meet the Korean delegation.
His info is as follows:
Vlad Sambaiew
University of Oklahoma
International Program Center
339 W. Boyd St., Room 400
Norman, OK 73072
TEL: 405.325.1438
FAX: 405.325.7454
B6
Email: vsambaiew@ou.edu
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I have also attached his biography below.
',,' Andrew G. Hyde

Department ,of State
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>Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 3:04 PM
>To: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)
>Cc: Hyde, Andrew G; CMS TaskForcel-Director; Bass, John R (OPS)
>Subject: RE: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
>
>Tom-
>
>The TF Director defers to EAP on who should represent State - either Andrew (or higher)
or Florita Shepherd (DIR in Austin, TX). Maryann Miles, DG/HR, will cut the orders once
you have determined who should attend. She can be reached at 261-8849. The plane arrives
in Dallas tomorrow morning at 10:15 am.
>
>Please cc Exec Sec Harry Thomas, Director McCarthy, John Bass, and SES-O CMS on the EAP
decision.
>
>Tks-
>
>Denny
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:46 PM
>To: Offutt, Denison K
llNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA'
DA TEICASE 10: 08 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
>Cc: Hyde, Andrew G
UNCLASSIFIED
>Subject: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
>
>Dennis - Here's the latest from the Korea desk. Allin flux. Suggest
>you get in touch directly with Andrew Hyde about this. Thanks
>
>Tom Gibbons
>Political Unit Chief
>Japan Desk
>tel: (202) 736-7233
>
>
>=-----:::--::----::-""7---=---------------
>From: Hyde, Andrew G
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:00 PM
>To: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J); Stephens, D Kathleen
>Cc: asius, Theodore G
>Subject: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
>
>Amb. Ray is not available. I have left a message with Florita Shepherd in Austin to see
if she is available. The Task Force has told me that Andy Wiley (see below) is also not
able to do it.
>
>1 could fly down for the day, if needed.
>
>Andrew G. Hyde
>affice of Korean Affairs
>Department of State
>
>
>
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>From: CMS TaskForce1K(S/ES-O/TF}
>Sent: Wednesday,' September 14, 2005 12:41 PM
>To': Hyde, Andrew G
>Cc: Osius, Theodore G; Foster, James J; TaskForce-l c:
>Subject: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
>.
>Following up on my phone call, task force director Deborah McCarthy has asked that the
desk take over coordination of preparations for arrival of the two Korean flights with
officials, specialists and commodities for Katrina aid. She would like to speak with
Kathy Stephens as soon as possible (call 7-6611 and ask for her) .
>
>At this time, FEMA will not be able to send anyone to mee't the plane but is still trying
to locate someone from the Texas emergency coordinator's office and/or Red Cross to meet.
Amb. Ray (dip-in-residence in Houston) will not be available to meet, since his HHE is
arriving tomorrow. There are one or two other possibilities (another dip-in-res, Florita
Shepherd is one) but I'm not aware that they have not been contacted.
>
>State's Andy Wiley is coordinating with FEMA and OFDA in Texas and has been in touch with
the Korean embassy in Houston. They have outlined a reception ceremony but need to know
who the senior official will be. Wiley also asked if State could provide any assistance
in drumming up media for the arrival. Mr. Lin (?) of the Korean MFA has asked to be
informed by email of arrangements.
>
>Contact info that I have is as follows:
>
tn"[ Wiley B6
>
>Lee san:-ho, Korean Consulate Houston:
: I Of lee: In 961 0181 B6

>
>Mr. Lin, Korean MFA
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>
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>Ambassador Ray: I
> 86
>
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>I'm trying to get more contact info from another person working this and will pass it
ASAP.
>
>That's all for now.
>
>Bob Winship
>EAP shift rep
>TF US 01
>0700-1500 Sept 14
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Hyde, Andrew G RELEASED IN FULL

To: eMS TaskForce1 K
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: Korean Donation met by Diplomat in Residence
I spoke to Vlad a half an hour ago. He said the main three network affiliates sent camera
crews. a number of print journalists both Korean and U.S. were there. He complimented
Andy wiley's hard work in making it a success and also cited the advance work of the
Korean consulate in Houston and the cooperation of the Dallas City government. He felt
the Korean delegation was pleased with the reception and the attention .. Each side made
brief remarks both about the importance of our bilateral relationship and the importance
of humanitarian assistance.
Andrew
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
>---------....,.--------,....-=-----.,.......,.=.,..-----
>From: CMS TaskForcelK(S/ES-O/TF)
>Sent: Thursday. September 15, 2005 2:15 PM
>To: Hyde. Andrew G
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: Korean Donation met by Diplomat in Residence
>
>Andrew.
>
>Could you please advise what media was present when Vlad met the Korean flights and
provide any additional information on this?
>
>Thank you.
>
>Lynn
>
>Lynn Nelson
>TFI EAP Rep
>9/15 0700-1500 Shift
>

DATE/CASE ID: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Thomas. Harry K
REL~AS~~15
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 10:45 AM
B6
To: Dilworth, Alison E; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Bass. John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O_CMS; Chacon, Arnold A .
Subject: RE: KOREAN DELEGATION TO DALLAS - NEED TO MEET AND GREET! PA
Is Amb. Tibor Nagy at TCU in Ft. Worth? He might be willing to do it.
Harry
From: Dilworth, Alison E
Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 10:30 AM
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-O CMS; Thomas, Harry K; Chacon, Arnold A
John and Deborah,

FEMA e-mailed this morning to let us know that they cannot send someone from Region
VI as they had hoped, so there will be no FEMA presence in Dallas to meet the Korean
Delegation. I called Ambassador Ray at 10:15 this'morning to ask him if he could be in
Dallas to meet the delegation. He told me that his HHE was coming in tomorrow and he did
not want to reschedule it. He suggested Vlad Sambaiew, the DIR at the University of
Oklahoma. I wanted to check with you before I made any calls to Vlad.
Alison
From: CMS Duty
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director; Osius, Theodore G; CMS TaskForcelK
Cc: McFeeters, Brian 0; TaskForce-I; Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP!J); SES-O_CMS;
EAP-K-Office-DL; Thomas, Harry K
Just spoke with Andy Wyllie, our PRM man in Denton, Texas with FEMA; he'S got
the Region VI Director for FEMA, Richard Harmon, lined up to meet the Korean delegation's
flight on Thursday. He'll hear from state of Texas officials tomorrow.
I briefed him on efforts to obtain further information from the Koreans, as

well as the possibility of having one of our DIRs also meet the Korean delegation.
Joe Koen
CMS
From: CMS TaskForcel-Director
To: Thomas, Harry K; Osius, Theodore G; CMS TaskForcelK; EAP-K-Office-DL
Cc: McFeeters, Brian D; TaskForce-I; Gibbons,· Thomas B (EAP!J); SES-
SUbject: RE: KOREAN DELEGATION TO DALLAS - NEED TO MEET AND GREET! PA
EXCELLENT. GOOD PR OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL SIDES ALSO - PA NEEDS TO NOTE.
From: Thomas, Harry K
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UNCLASS
DATE/CASE 10: 29 JAN 2007 200503991 IFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: CMS TaskForcel-Director; Osius, Theodore G; CMS TaskForcelK;
EAP-K-Office-DL
Cc: McFeeters, Brian D; TaskForce-I; Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J);
SES-O CMS
Subject: RE:KOREAN DELEGATION TO DALLAS - NEED TO MEET AND GREET
Charlie Ray is an EAP hand. If he is willing, why not? Might be

cheaper too.
Harry
To: Osius, Theodore G; CMS TaskForcelK; EAP-K-Office-DL
Cc: McFeeters, Brian D; TaskForce-I; Gibbons, Thomas B
Subject: KOREAN DELEGATION TO DALLAS - NEED TO MEET AND

GREET
FROM TASK FORCE DIRECTOR: WE HAVE THREE ALTERNATIVES.

EITHER EAP SENDS SOMEONE TO MEET OR WE ASK EITHER AMBASSADOR RAY (HOUSTON) OR FE-OC
FLORITA SHEPPHERD (AUSTIN) TO MEET. I LEAVE IT TOEAP TO WORK OUT AND KEEP US APPRISED ON
HOW IT IS BEING HANDLED.
-~---Original Message-----
From: Osius, Theodore G
To: eMS TaskForcelK;EAP-K-Office-DL
Cc: McFeeters, Brian D; 'TaskForce-l-; Gibbons, Thomas B
(EAP/J)
Subject: RE: Hurricane Katrina Reflief- Korean Air
Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
If it's possible to arrange, the best person to greet

the flight may be our Houston diplomat-in-residence, Ambassador Charles Ray. It would be
a quick flight to Dallas, and he could turn around in one day.
Ted Osius
Acting Director
Office of Korean Affairs (EAP/K)
Department of State
Washington, DC 20520
tel. 202-647-7868
fax 202-647-7388
i
From: CMS TaskForce1K(S/ES-O/TF)
To: EAP-K-Office-DL
Cc: McFeeters, Brian D; TaskForce-l
Subject: Hurricane Katrina Reflief- Korean Air Flight
to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
According to Sherry Hazelhurst, the TF Katrina OFDA

representative, the FEMA personnel assigned to Katrina relief at the FEMA Region VI
Federal Regional Center (FRC) in Denton, TX will conclude their operations on September
14.
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UNCLASSIFIED
However, there is a possibility that FEMA will have

employee still in Denton on the 15th that can get down to DFW and meet the Korean
Ambassador and officially accept the assistance on behalf of the USG.
The TF is waiting for a response from FEMA,'and I will

enter this in the EAP log under outstanding actions.
. I
Dan Ricci
From: CMSTaskForcelK
. Cc: McFeeters, Brian Dj TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet
Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
Robert,
As discussed in our phone conversation, a small Korean

delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a separate commercial flight (KE0031), arriving
at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport on September 15, 10:15 AM to meet the Korean milit y flight.
The Koreans request that someone from the US government (or related agencies such as the
Katrina Fund) can come to the airport to receive the certificate of donation.

Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade I.
Ms. PARK Eun Young from the Korean Red Cross

and Ms. SUR Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
Please advise on how you would like to proceed so that·

I can advise our OFDA.
Thanks,
Dan Ricci
From: CMS TaskForce1E
To: TaskForce-1
Please contact the Korean desk officer to determine

how you would like to handle this, and advise OFDA for logistics support. Thanks, Sherry
To: CMS TaskForcelE
Cc: rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_rm; Stitt, Tony;.
OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Korean Air Flight
Marcie/Sherry--
3
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Please read below. It looks like the Koreans have some
sort of delegation in Dallas and want participation of the USG.... letus know how you wish
to proceed.
ThanKS,
Robin
From: Sang-Woo Lim ~ B6

Sent: Tuesday, Sept moer
13, 2005 1:21 AM
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistIcsi larsendj2@state.gov
Pat:
Thank you once again for your help. You don't know how
much you have been pelping me!
A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas

on a separate flight (KE0031), which will be arriving at Dallas Airport on September 15,
10:15 am.

Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and Trade
and Ms. SUR Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade.
Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially

donating the goods to the US side. In.addition to the usual paperwork that has to be taken
care of, we would like to provide the US side with a Certificate of Donation.
I know how busy you must betaking care of all the

incoming cargo from allover the world, but I would really appreciate it if you could have
someone from the US government (or related agencies such as Katrina Fund) come to the
airport to receive .the certificate of donation.
Thank you once again for your cooperation, I will talk

to you again soon.
Sang-Woo
rmtkatrina_lol <rmtkatrina lol@ofda.net> wrote:
From: Sang-Woo Lim [mailto:1 ,

~ ~
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistIcs i I
laraendj2@state.gOv il~----------~Subject:
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RE:
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Korean Aid Flight to United States
Dear Pat
Thanks!
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rmtkatrinalo1 <rmtkatrina lol@ofda.net> wrote:
SangWoo,
For your information, here is the

information regarding the consignee for your relief supplies.
We are still working on the onforwarding's

details and will keep you informed.
Katrina Relief
Sgt William Drive
Little Rock Air Force, AK 72099
Attn: Paul Molinaro Tel #11. ....,j~ B6

Giuseppa saball.... ....,j
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
703 526 2206
ofdalogistics@usaid.gov
<mailto:2206ofdalogistics@usaid.gov>
Sang Woo Lim
Seoul, Korea
Phone , . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
B6
Fax
Do You Yahoo!?
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Seoul, Korea
B6
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Oliva, Amber M
From: Larsen, Dan J RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20051 :29 AM
To: eMS TaskForce1 K; Armstrong, Robert A
B6
Cc: mailto:rlibby@OFDA,NET; rmtkatrina_lc@ofda.net; McFeeters, Brian D;
2206ofdalogistics@usaid.gov; TaskForce-1; Bailey, Benjamin S: Tong, Kurt W; Evans, Heidi
B
Subject: RE: Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies 15 September
Please pass to Dan Ricci:
By now you will most likely have all of your answers - but this email should put most of
what you want in one package. Most had already been provided to OFDA and/or the regular
State Task Force. We are now a bit confused over which office or task force is the best
single point of contact for the logistics details of the Korean in-kind r~~ief flight, but
we're happy to repeat this for your benefit.
It's FEMA's call if they want to go to the Dallas Airport or not.

No Korean military plane is arriving in Dallas.
The Korean Foreign Ministry's top consular official, Ambassador Chang Chul-Kyoon,
accompanied by Ms. Park Eun-Young of the Korean Red Cross and Ms. Suh Eun-Ji of the
Foreign Minsisty will arrive on Sept. 15 at 10:15 on a Korean Airlines passenger flight
(KE 31). The in-kind relief goods will arrive in Dallas on the same day at 11:30 on
regularly-scheduled Korean Airlines cargo flight (KE-237). We understand that the State
Task Force is working with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) on who
will meet this delegation and accept the goods. They are indeed only anticipating a short
"grin and grip" with a couple of photos for whatever press shows up. If they could do
this as the cargo flight is arrives -- so much the better. The Department's Task Force
has a point of contact (Lee Sang-hol at the Korean consulate in Houston who will be the
advance man and also on hand in Dallas. That Task Force is also working on a possible
State Department rep. resident in Dallas doing the cermonial receipt - but this has not
yet been nailed down.
-~ Ambassador Chang does not plan to go to New Orleans, but he will be contacting/visiting
Koreans affected by the hurricane and will work with the Houston-based Korean officials on
that. They have asked for no assistance from us on that score.
-- The Koreans have been in touch with OFDA on the exact· details of the shipment and is
still filling out detailed forms sent by OFDA. They have promised to have that done by
1700 hours local time (0400 Washington time).
----~Original Message-----
Sent: .Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:36 AM
To: Larsen~ Dan J; Armstrong, Robert A
Cc: mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NETi .rmtkatrina_Ic@ofda.net; McFeeters, Brian D;
22060fdalogistics@usaid.gov; TaskForce-l
Dan and Robert,
FEMA needs more information pefore they can commit to coming down from Denton, TX to
Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to meet a Republic of Korea delegation arriving via commercial
air and a Korean military plane with relief supplies also arriving at DFW'on 15 September.
Dual-tracking with the Korea desk, could you please run down the following details and
Dan Ricci
TF-1/EAP/0700-1500 13 September 2005

DATE/CASE ID: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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1. will there be a State Dept person coming out to meet the delegation? [TF-probally not]
2. will LPA (USAID's Legislative and Public Affairs Office) be there to assist OFDA?
used close]. .
4. Why is the plane coming to Dallas-Fort Worth v~. Little.Rock air base? [TF-that.is
where they got clearance to land] 5. What do you expect from us (FEMA)? [TF~I suggest a
grip and grin, photo and media opportunity] 6. What is the ETA of the Military plane and
7. The Diplomats are coming on a commercial flight and we know when that might be BUT
8. Do they want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of
donations"?
From:CMS TaskForcelE
To: CMS TaskForcelK
Here's the questions from Denton, TX reps ...
From: Libby, Ro~ [mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NET]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 200511:44 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelE B6
Cc: I I Mercado, Doug
Subject: RE: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
Hi Sherry, a few questions: 1. will there be a State Dept person coming out to meet the
delegation? 2) Will LPA be there to assist OFDA? 3) What is the cargo on the plane?
[would be nice to use the stuff close, if it can be used close]. 4) Why is the plane
coming to Dallis-Fort Worth vs Little Rock air base? 5) What do you expect from us? 6)
What is the ETA of the plane (15th when?]. 7) The Diplomates are coming on a commercial
want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of donations"?
9) How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top people.] , When
is the Korean expected to leave? What is their agenda? What else is expected?
Thanks, Ron
From: CMS TaskForcelE [mailto:lTFE@state.gov]

sent: Tue 9/13/2005 10:13 AM
To: Libby, Ron

Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 B:31 AM
Robert,

Dallas on a separate commercial flight (KE0031), arriving at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport on
2
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UNCLASSIFIED
September 15, 10:15 AM to meet the Korean militray flight. The Koreans request that
someone from the US government (or related agencies such as the Katrina Fund) can come to

Thanks,
Dan Ricci
To: TaskForce-1
Please contact the Korean desk officer to determine how you would like to handle this, and
advise OFDA for logistics support. Thanks, Sherry -----Original Message-----
To: CMS TaskForce1E
Cc: rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina rm; Stitt, Tony; OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Korean Air Flight-
Marcie/Sherry--
Please read below. It looks like the Koreans have some sort of delegation in Dallas and
want participation of the USG.... let us know how you wish to proceed.
Thanks,
Robin

Sent: Tuesday, Septe:"':iTib=,,-e'::r,.......i...3....,---:2....0
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To: rmtkatrina 101

Cc: OFDALogistIcsi larsendj2@state.gov
Pat:
A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a separate flight (KE0031), which
will be arriving at Dallas Airport on September 15, 10:15 am.

Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to the US side. In
US side with a Certificate of Donation.
3
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donation.
Sang-Woo
rmtkatrina 101 <rmtkatrina lol@ofda.net> wrote:

Sent: Tuesday, Septe~ffib~'lS:e"'r"""1-:3"",-2'710rTTTO""5--':6'-;:~27"18~AM
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To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistlcs;~I-----------~1larsendj2@state.gov; I
Subject: RE: Korean Aid Flight to United States ~---------~
Dear Pat
Thanks!
rmtkatrina_Iol <rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net> wrote:
SangWoo.
relief supplies.
Katrina Relief
Sgt William Drive
Little Rock Air Force. AK 72099
Attn: Paul Molinaro Tel I II Giuseppa Saba 1 _
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
USAID/oFDA Logistics
703 526 2206
Sang Woo Lim

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Seoul, Korea
Phone I B6
Fax ":
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Oliva, Amber M
From: ATWII RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 3:05 PM B6 B6
To: Hyde, Andrew G; eMS TaskForce1 K
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: FW: Korean Aid Flight to United States
Andrew - Thanks for the update.' See my contact info below. When you are able to confirm
one of the Ambassadors, please let me know.
Best,
Andy
"Hyde, Andrew G" c::HydeAG@state.gov> wrote:

I just spoke to Florita in Austin and she is seeing if she can rearrange her
schedule. She will be getting back to me. I will also try Vlad. I could also travel to
Dallas for the day myself if absolutely necessary.
Andrew
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of state

Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:25 PM
To: ATW
Cc: Hyde, Andrew Gj TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: FW: Korean Aid Flight to united States
Amb Ray has HHE arriving tomorrow and can't break free. Andrew Hyde on the Korea
desk is now working this. There are a couple of other Dips-in-Residence in the region,
but I'm not aware that anyone has been in touch with them.
Bob
From: ATW I I
Sent: wedn'::e-::s~dr:a~y:-,---;S:;-:e=:p~tl:"e~irib==e:::r---:;"""-~~
14, 2005 2:08 PM
To: eMS TaskForcelKj Hyde, Andrew G
Cc: TaskForce-i
Subject: Re: FW: Korean Aid Flight to United States
Bob - Many thanks. Any word from Ambassador Ray? No new information on
either the Texas State or Red Cross reps. Stay tuned.
Andy
CMS TaskForcelK c::1TFK@state.gov> wrote:
FYI, from the MFA contact.
Bob Winship
EAP shift rep
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From: rmtkatrina 103 [mailto:rmtkatiina 103@ofda.net]
Sent: Wednesday, -september 14,' 2005 11:52 AM
To: TaskForce-l
Subject: Korean Aid Flight to United States
Gi"dday-
Herewith details-DHL focal point at Little Rock (Chris Weeks) is aware
of details.
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: rmtkatrina 103 [mailto:rmtkatrina 103@ofda.net]

Sent: wednesday,-September 14, 2005 10:27 AM
To: Paul Molinaro; Giuseppe Saba
Cc: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Korean Aid Flight to United States
Gidday Team-
Herewith the details of the commodities including weight and volume (no
food!!) on KE 237 due into Dallas (DFW) at 1130 a.m. 15th Sep. Customs also have this data
and will pre-clear.
Action Requested-facilitate uplift (DHL?) from Dallas to Little Rock.
Regards-
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: Sang-Woo Lim I I B6

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:36 AM
To: Sang-Woo Lim; rmtkatrina 104; rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogist ics; I I
larsendj 2@state. gov
Subject: RE: Korean A1d Fl1ght to On~ted States
Here's the finalized movement request form.
I think the Korean Red Cross has also sent one out to you, but without
the point of contact info.
This includes the point of contact info.
Thank you
sang-Woo
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Phone (Office):
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Sent: Wednesday, September 14,20053:03 PM
To: SES-O_CMS . B6
Subject: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
From: Offutt, Denison K

Sent: Wednesday, September 14,20052:03:24 PM
To: Gibbons, Thomas 8 (EAP/J)
Cc: Hyde, Andrew G; eMS TaskForce1-Director; Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: RE: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
Auto forwarded by a Rule .
Tom-
The TF Director defers to EAP on who should represent State - either Andrew (or higher) or Florita Shepherd (DIR in
Austin, TX). Maryann Miles, DG/HR, will cut the orders once you have determined who should attend. She can be
reached at 261-8849. The plane arrives in Dallas tomorrow morning at 10:15 am.
Please cc Exec Sec Harry Thomas, Director McCarthy, John Bass, and SES-O_CMS on the EAP decision.
Tks-
Denny
-----Originaf Message--·--
From: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)
sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 2:46 PM
To: Offutt, Denison K .
Cc: Hyde,AndrewG
Subject: FW: Meeting Korean tlights with Katrina aid
Dennis - Here's the latest from the Korea desk. All in flux. Suggest you get in touch directly with Andrew Hyde about
this. Thanks
Tom Gibbons
Political Unit Chief
Japan Desk
tel: (202) 736-7233

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:00 PM
To: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)i Stephens, D Kathleen
Cc: Osius, Theodore G
Subject: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrinaaid
Amb. Ray is not available. I have left a message with Florita Shepherd in Austin to see if she is available. The Task
Force has told me that Andy Wiley (see below) is also not able to do it.
I could fly down for the day, if needed.
ANDREW G. HYDE
OFFICE OF KOREAN AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF 5TA TE

DATE/CASE 10: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
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From: CMS TaskForce1K(S/ES-OfTF)
sent: Wednesday, september14, 2005 12:41 PM
To: Hyde, Andrew G
Cc: Osius, Theodore G; Foster, James J; TaskForce-1
Subject: Meeting Korean flights with Kabina aid
Following up on my phone call, task force director Deborah McCarthy has asked that the desk take over coordination
of preparations for arrival of the two Korean flights with officials, specialists and commodities for Katrina aid. She
would like to speak with Kathy Stephens as soon as possible (call 7-6611 and ask for her).
At this time, FEMA will not be able to send anyone to meet the plane but is still trying to locate someone from the
Texas emergency coordinator's office and/or Red Cross to meet. Amb. Ray (dip-in-residence in Houston) will not be
available to meet, since his HHE is arriving tomorrow. There are one or two other possibilities (another dip-in-res,
Florita Shepherd is one) but I'm not aware that they have not been contacted,
State's Andy Wiley is coordinating with FEMA and OFDA in Texas and has been in touch with the Korean embassy in
Houston. They have outlined a reception ceremony but need to know who the senior official will be. Wiley also asked
if State could provide any assistance in drumming up media for the arrival. Mr. Lin (?) of the Korean MFA has asked
to be informed by email of arrangements.
Contact info that I have is as follows:
AnlW;ley:
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Lee Sang-ho, Korean Consulate Houston:
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Mr. Lin, Korean MFA
Email: 1-------
Ambassador Ray:
1 -
l'rn trying to get more contact info from another person working this and will pass it ASAP.
That's all for now.
Bob Winship
EAP shift rep
TF US 01
0700-1500 Sept 14
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From: RELEASED 11'4 PART B6
Sent: Ihursday, September 15, 2005 5:47 PM B6
To: eMS Duty ,
Subject:
, Re: For EAP and OFDA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
15 September
Ceremony for handover of korean aid took place at noon today. Korean mfa amb chang
presented certificate to vlad sambaiew -diplomat in res at u of oklahoma- who thanked on
behalf of usg and american people. Brief remarks also by also from dallas city council,
member representing mayor, and by dallas chapter red cross representative. Ceremony took
place in front of korean shipment being offloaded from cargo plane. News reps included
nbc, cbs, abc, fox, wb and local and korean press. Koreans very pleased. They will be in
houston for a day and then on to baton rouge.
From: "CMS Duty" <CMSDuty@state.gov>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:16:15
To~ I B6
SubJect: FW: For EAp and OF'DA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with
relief supplies 15 September
From: CMS Duty
I
To: TaskForce-l I
Cc: SES-O CMS; Osius, Theodore G; Hyde, Andrew G; CMS I
TaskForcel-Director; Wyllie, Andrew T; Libby, Ron; 'rlibby@ofda.net';
I
Larsen, Dan J; Armstrong, Robert A
Subject: For EAP and OFDA Reps: 'Korean 'delegation to meet Korean Mil J
Flight with, relief supplies 15 September ;;:
Here's the status of all information concerning the September 15 arrival

of the Korean delegation in Dallas and the shipment of Korean disaster
relief supplies as of 1630 Tuesday Sep 13.

At 1600, CMS Duty contacted Ron Libby, USAID/OFDA Senior Field Officer
in Denton, Texas working with FEMA, who passed me off to Andy Wyllie,
State/PRM rep in Denton. Mr. Wyllie is in contact with FEMA officials in
Denton to arrange the presence of an appropriate senior FEMA official,
as well as state of Texas officials, to meet the Korean delegation on
Thursday morning as their flight arrives at DFW. As soon as some of the
questions below are answered, he should be able to confirm the
participation of FEMA officials in a short ceremony at DFW airport.
Andy Wyllie
State/PRM
202-374-9248 (alt.ernate) B6

Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Trade
Records here indicate that Korea has pledged $30 million in cash, and is
providing diapers and cleaning supplies.
The Task Force EAP rep, working in conjunction with the Korea desk,
DATE/CASE 10: 07 DEC 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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contact our embassy 1n Seoul (work W1th
1MOFAT), .
tl1e Korean
embassy here, or the Korean Consulate in Houston to determine. the
following:
-- What are the delegation's expectations? (Try to steer toward a short

ceremony to receive the Certificate of Donation with photo and media
opportunity)
-- Has MOFAT, the Korean embassy, or Korean consulate made any media/PA
arrangements on their own?
-- It is unlikely ~hat U.S. officials will be able to remain at DFW to
also meet the Korean supply flight, other than logistics personnel.
Does the Korean delegation expect to meet the supply flight?
-- What is the Korean delegation's schedule following a short welcome
ceremony?
The OFDA rep on the Task Force indicates that Korean Air Flight KE237
will arrive on Thursday, Sep 15 at 1630. We assume that the flight
contains the diapers and cleaning supplies pledged. OFDA and FEMA are
actively working on arrangements to receive the flight.
Point of contact within State's Hurricane Katrina Task Force is the OFDA
rep, who is working with the USAID/OFDA operations Center to track all
incoming flights.
COORDINATION:
Please ensure any new information is passed on to Andy·Wyllie when

received, and that the Korea desk, as well as sUbsequent EAP reps on the
Task Force have the same information.
Thanks,
Joe Koen (.
CMS Rep
202-647-7640
To: CMS Duty
Subject: FW: Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief
supplies 15 September
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
To: Hyde, Andrew G
--~--Original Message-----
Cc: mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NET; rmtkatriria lc@ofda.net; McFeeters, Brian D;
22060fdalogistics@usaid.gov; TaskForce~1
Subject: Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief
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Dan and Robert,
FEMA needs more information before they can commit to coming down from
Denton, TX to Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to meet a Republic of Korea
delegation arriving via commercial air and a Korean military plane with
relief supplies also arriving at DFW on 15 September.
Dual-tracking with the Korea desk, could you please run down the
following details and pass them on to the 7-10 pm or overnight shift?
Sorry for the short fuse, but hopefully we can accommodate the Koreans.
Dan Ricci
TF-l/EAP/0700-1500 13 September 2005
1. will there be a State Dept person coming out to meet the delegation?
[TF-probally notJ 2. Will LPA (USATD's Legislative and Public Affairs
Office) be there to assist OFDA?
3. What is the cargo on the plane? [Would be nice to use the stuff
close, if it can be used close] .
4. Why is the plane coming to Dallas-Fort Worth vs. Little Rock air
base? [TF-that is where they got clearance to land] 5. What do you
expect from us (FEMA)? [TF-I suggest a grip and grin, photo and media
opportunity] 6. What is the ETA of the Military plane and the
commercial flight [15th when?) .
7. The Diplomats are coming on a commercial flight and we know when
that might be BUT when is the Cargo flight scheduled?
8. Do they want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over
the "certificate of donations"?
9. How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top
peopleJ, 10. When are the Korean expected to leave?
'11. What is their agenda? ~
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-----Original Message-~--
To: CMS TaskForce1K
Subject: FW: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight
with relief supplies
From: Libby, Ron [mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NET)
To: eMS TaskForcelE
Cc: I- I Mercado, Doug
Subject: RE: ATTN: RAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight B6
Hi Sherry, a few questions: I. Will there be a State Dept person

coming out to. meet the delegation? 2) Will LPA be there to a ss i s t;
OFDA? 3) What is the cargo on the plane? [would be nice to use the
stuff close, if it can be used close]. 4) Why is the plane coming to
Dallis-Fort Worth vs Little Rock air base? 5) What do you expect from
us? 6) What is the ETA of the plane [15th when?]. 7) The Diplomates
are coming on a commercial flight and we know when that might be BUT
when is the Cargo flight scheduled? 8) Do they want to mee~ the cargo
plane or just be seen handing over the ncertificate of donations"? 9)
How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top
people.] When is the Korean expected to leave? What is their agenda?
What else is expected?
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From: CMS TaskForcelE [mailto:1TFE@state.gov]

Sent: Tue 9/13/2005 10:13 AM
To; Libby, Ron
Subject; FW: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight

Cc: McFeeters, Brian D; TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil flight
. Robert,
As discussed in our phone conversation, a small Korean delegation will

be flying in to Dallas on a separate commercial flight (KE0031),
arriving at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport on September 15, 10:15 AM to meet
the Korean militray flight. The Koreans request that someone from the
US government (or related agencies ~uch as the Katrina Fund) can come to

Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
. Trade Ms. PARK Eun Young >.fromthe .xorean Red Cross
and Ms. SUR Eun Ji from ·the:'Mini~tr:Y·of;Foreign Affairs and Trade. ~i~ .:; :!.~: ;
!':
Please advise on how you would like to proceed so that I can advise our
OFDA.
Thanks,
Dan Ricci
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8;15 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Please contact the Korean desk officer. to determine how you would like
to handle this, and advise OFDA for logistics support. Thanks, Sherry
Sent; Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:36-AM
To: CMS TaskForce1E
Cc: rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina rmj Stitt, Tony; OFDALogistics
Subject: FW; Korean Air Flight-
Marcie/Sherry--
Please read below. It looks like the Koreans have some sort of
delegation in Dallas. and want participation of the USG.... let us know
how you wish to proceed.
Thanks,
Robin
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From: Sang-Woo LiJ B6
Sent: Tuesday, september 13,2005 '1:27 AM
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistIcs; larsendj2@state.gov
Pat:
Thank you once again for your help. You don't know how much you have
been helping me!
A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a separate

flight (KE0031), which will be arriving at Dallas Airport on september
15, 10:15 am.

Trade Ms. PARK Eun Young from the Korean Red Cross
and Ms. SUH Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to

the us side. In addition to the usual paperwork that has to be taken
care of, we would like to provide the US side with a Certificate of
Donation.
I know how busy you must be taking care of all the incoming cargo from
allover the world, but I would really appreciate it if you could have
someone from'the US government (or related agencies such as Katrina
Fund)· come t.ovnhevad rpo r t; to receive the certificate of d o n a t i o n . : '
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Thank you once again for your cooperation, I will talk to you again Ci'
soon.
Sang-Woo
Very·helpful. Thanks!
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To: rmtkatrina 101 I
Cc: OFDALO:istlcs; I ~arsendj 2@state . gov;
suoJecc., R . KJrean Aid Flight to United States
Dear Pat
Thanks!
rmtkatrina 101crmtkatrina 101@ofda.net> wrote:
SangWoo,
For your information, here is the information regarding

the consignee for your relief supplies.
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501.425.704
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
703 526 2206
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs. and Trade
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Andrew Wyllie·
US Department of State
Bureau of population, Refugees & Migration
Tel: 202-374-9248
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via Cingular Xpress Mail with Blackberry PDA.
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From: CMS Duty B6
To: Hyde, Andrew G
Cc:Curtis, Jesse S; CMS TaskForce1-Director; SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Incoming Korean Delegation
Andrew,
The Hurricane Katrina Task Force wants to coordinate with the Korea desk to see what plans have been made to
meet the Korean delegation in Dallas on Thursday, 9/15 .: If no plans have been made, we want to discuss
possible solutions with you. Please give CMS a call as soon as possible at 202-647-7640 and speak with either
Joe Koen or Denny Offutt.
Thanks,
Joe Koen
CMS, Hurricane Katrina Task Force
202-647-7640
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20051:11 PM
To: SES-O_CMS
Subject: FW: Incoming Korean Delegation
From: US Dos[SMTP:TRAVELlNGLlNE@YAHOO.COM]
Sent: Tuesday. September 13. 2005 11:52:35 AM
To: Rob Jenkins
Cc:I-----------IDobson. Douglas S(Houston);
B6
Hopkins, Robert L.(Houston); jacree@ofda.net; jmeline@nsc.eop.gov;
Isaacs, Ken; Lambert, Christopher A;.lchapman@ofda.net; Morrow, Michael K;
Pratt, Marion; Perez, Carol Z; randrew@ofda.net; rjenkins@ofda.net;
rmtkalrina_rm@ofda.net; scatlin@ofda.net; state.iimg@hq.dhs.gov;
CMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1; Thomas. Harry K;
travelingline@yahoo.com; Wanek, Pia; Waters, April S
Subject: Re: Incoming Korean Delegation
Auto forwarded by a Rule
From the emails, it appears that the donation is coming to Dalllas. I'll count on AID and FEMA to
coordinate how this donation can be put into the supply chain. It is probably a good thing that they not
travel to LA. Someone from: State might be able to travel to Dallas to officially receive their donation. I
could do that, altho it looks like I'm going to have other commitments on Friday.
Btw, we have been working closely with the Koreans on consular and other issues and today received a
phone call from the Korean CG in Houston about a Korean media report of a deceased Korean. He had
no location, name or other as yet. Once he does, we'll follow up.

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Rob Jenkins <RJenkins@ojda.nef> wrote:
Sir, the message below has been sent to the State Task Force, so I imagine they are working the
issue, but I wanted to give you a heads up on what looks like an incoming delegation on Sept.
15th.
We will work to find the best info we have on the location and status of Korean donations
before the arrival.
Regards, Rob
From: nntkatrina rm
Sent: Tue 9/13/20057:46 AM
To: jacree@ofda.net; Rob Jenkins; Andrew, Robert
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Cc: rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_rm; Stitt, Tony; OFDALogistics
Marcie/Sherry--
Please read below. It looks like the Koreans have some sort of delegation in Dallas! and want
participation of the USG....let us know how you wish to proceed.
Thanks,
Robin
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13,2005 7:27 AM I
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistics; larsendj2@statc.gov
Pat:
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A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a separate flight (KE0031), which will
be am ving at Dallas Airport on September 15, 10:15 am.

. Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to the US side. In
addition! to the usual paperwork that has to be taken care of, we would like to provide the US
side with a Certificate of Donation.
I know how busy you must be taking care of all the incoming cargo from all over the world, but
J would really appreciate it if you could have someone from the US government (or related
agencies such as Katrina Fund) come to the airport to receive the certificate of donation.
Thank you once again for your cooperation; I will talk to you again soon.
Sang-Woo
rmtkatrina 101 wrote:
From: Sang-Woo Liml B6

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Cc: OFDALogistics! lIarsendj2@state.gov;1 B6
Subject: RE: Korean Aid Flight to United States '----------
Dear Pat
Thanks! .
rmtkatrina 101 wrote:
SangWoo,
For your information, here is the information regarding the consignee for your relief supplies.
We are stillworking on the on forwarding's details and will keep you informed.
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Katrina Relief
Sgt William Drive
Attn: Paul Molinaro Tel # 501.425.4289 I Giuseppa Saba 501.425.704
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
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Seoul, Korea
B6
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From: Glsvoto, Lisa C RELEASED IN PART

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20058:29 AM
To: SES-O_CMS; eMS Duty B6
Subject: FW: Korean shipment
Joe/Denny: Can you get in touch with Sonja and give her an update on the Korean
delegation's arrival in Texas on September 15? Sonja doesn't think someone from FEMA will
be able to greet the delegation and wonders if the State rep will accept on behalf of
FEMA. See me for more details. Lisa
Lisa Gisvold
Program Officer
Crisis. Management Support
Operations Center
Tel: 202-647-7640
From: Nieuwejaar, Sonja [mailto:Sonja.Nieuwejaar@dhs.gov)
To: Gisvold, Lisa C; I I
'rjenkins@ofda.net' BG
Cc: Snyder, Frankie; 'tnorne@ofda.net'; 'RMTKatrina RM@ofda.net';
'RMTKatrina CRC@ofda.net'; 'dennis.lee1@ofda.net'; 'shazelhurst@ofda.net';
'RMTKatrina-LC@ofda.net'; 'RMTKatrina state2@ofda.net'; 'rlibby@ofda.net';
'dmercado@ofda.net'; 'Jamieson, Gil';-Long, Casey; 'Marmaud, Karen'
Subjett: FW: Korean shipment .
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Region VI just called and as much as they would l~ke to, they are, unable to meet the
Korean delegation on Thursday. I'm sure 'you understand and I'm sure the Koreans will
understand that FEMA is working around the clock and it's extremely difficult to get away
right now.
Rob, Andy or Lisa, if you can ask the state Dept reps who are meeting the Korean
delegation to please thank them on FEMA's behalf, that would be a great help to us.
BTW - the Koreans have a deep interest in FEMA. We had a high level Korean delegation
visit FEMA HQ on August 24. Frankie Snyder (cced) from FEMA's International Affairs Office
has been the POC for our Korean visitors and if the State Dept would like to incorporate
this into their thank you, she'd be a great person to contact.
Many thanks for making this work,

Sonja
202-646-2925
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:55:11 -0700 (PDT)
From: ATW I BG
Su bj ec t: Ko::-:r=e=-a=n---:::s:-<:h:-::~C-::p:-:m=-e=-n=t--
To: rjenkins@ofda.net
CC: thorne@ofda.net; RMTKatrina RM@ofda.net, RMTKatrina CRC@ofda.net,
dennis.lee1@ofda.net, sherry.waInright@dhs.gov, shazelhurst@ofda.net,
RMTKatrina LC@ofda.net, RMTKatrina state2@ofda.net, rlibby@ofda.net,
dmercado@ofda.net
Rob - Promised you a report on the Korean shipment. The Korean diplomats arrive DFW at
10:15 on Thursday. The cargo flight comes in at around the same time that same day. We
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ave lscusse wlth FEMA Reglon VI, aWdtRey are~appy to arrange for a the Dlrector
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and/or a senior State of Texas official to meet the Korean delegation on Thursday. DOS is
checking en the availability'of our diplo~at5 in residence in Texas {2 Ambassadors) Just
in case their services might be required. Sherry Hazelhurst and the DOS Task Force are
working on getting answers to the following outstanding questions:
1. will LPA be there to assist OFDA?

2. What .is the cargo on the plane and will anyone from USDA/FDA need to clear the cargo?
3. Why is the plane coming to DFW vs LRAFB? Could it be rerouted there? 4. Do the
diplomats want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of
donation" when their plane arrives? What exactly are they expecting from us? 5. Are any
other Koreans expect~d, in addition to the diplomats (e.g. press)?
Understand that Todd Horne is working the logistics angle of this shipment and that DHL
will be handling offloading, storage and/or shipment. will check with RMT/logs on what is
needed from us at this end.
Best,
Andy
Andy Wyllie
202-415-1649
202-374-9248
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From: NR; Dos [travelingline@yahoO.com]
Sent: Friday, September 09,200511 :14 AM
To: eMS TaskForce1 L; Bass, John R (OPS); travelingline@yahoo.com
Subject: AssistanceOffer and Foreign Nationals Accounted for
Ambassador Sullivan met yesterday with a five-person Korean delegation. He made clear
that offers of food assistance could be complicated. The delegation reported this back to
the GOK, which was planning to offer 15 tons of MREs and 15 tons of water.
Last night, the GOK sought clarification from its delegation about whether the MREs and
water would be acceptable. After consulting with the Task Force and with OFDA, we reported
to the Korean delegation that the USG appreciated the GOK's kind offer, but that we were
not able to receive MREs and water at the present. (Among other reasons, efforts are being
made to phase out of MRE's and into other food.) This morning the delegation confirmed the
GOK has put the MRE/water offer on hold indefinitely and is looking at other forms of
assistance.
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DATE/CASE ID: 18 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C ..
Sent: . Wednesday, September 14, 20056:38 PM·
To: CMS TaskForce1K; CMS TaskForce1C·Coordinator; TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
RELEASED IN PART
ANDREW G. HYDE
B6
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
From: Hyde, AndrewG

To: Offutt, Denison K; GIbbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)
Cc: Q,Y1S TaskforceI-Director; Bass, John R (OPS); OSius, Theodore G; Thomas, Hany K; Hinson-Jones, Robyn E; SES-D_CMS; larsen,
Dan]
Subject: RE: Meeting Korean flights with Kabinaaid
All,
I am pleased to announce that Vlad Sambiew, our Diplomat in Residence in Oklahoma has agreed to fly to Dallas
tomorrow mornin~~ to meet the Korean delegation.
His info is as follows:
VIad Sambaiew
University of Oklahoma
. International Program Center
339 W. Boyd St., Room 400
Norman, OK 73072
TEL: 405.325.1438 .
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FAX: 405.325.7454
Email: vsambaiew@ou.edu
I have also attached his biography below.

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ANDREW G. HYDE
OFFICE OF KOREANAFFA~RS
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
From: Offutt, Denison K(S/ES-O/CMS)

To: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)
Cc: Hyde,Andrew G; CMS TaskForcel-Director; Bass, John R (OPS)
Subject: RE: Meeting Korean flights with Kabinaaid

REVIEW AUTHORITY: ,FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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Tom-
The TF Director defers to EAP on who should represent State - either Andrew (or higher) or Florita Shepherd (DIR in
Austin, TX). Maryann Miles, DG/HR. will cut the orders once you have determined who should attend. She can be
reached at 261-8849. The plane arrives in Dallas tomorrow rnorninqat 10:15 am.
Please cc Exec Sec Harry Thomas, Director McCarthy, John Bass, and SES-O_CMS on the EAP decision.
I
Tks-
Denny
--original Message---
From: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J)
Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 2:46 PM
To: Offutt, Denison K
CC: Hyde, Andrew G
SUbJect: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
Dennis - Here's the latest from the Korea desk. All in flux. Suggest you get in touch directly with Andrew Hyde about
this. Thanks
Tom Gibbons
Political Unit Chief
Japan Desk
tel: (202) 736-7233

To: Gibbons, Thomas B (EAP/J); Stephens, D Kathleen
Cc: ·Osius,Theodore G
SUbject: FW: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
Amb. Ray is not available. I have left a message with Florita Shepherd in Austin to see if she is available. The Task
Force has told me that Andy Wiley (see below) is also not able to do it.
I could fly down for the day, if needed.
ANDREW G. HYDE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
From: eMS TaskForcelK(S/ES-O[TF) .

·sent: . Wednesday, September 14, 200512:41 PM
To: Hyde. Andrew G
Cc: Osius, Theodore G; Foster, James J; Taskforce-I
Subject: Meeting Korean flights with Katrina aid
Following up on my phone call, task force director Deborah McCarthy has asked that the desk take over coordination
of preparations for arrival of the two Korean flights with officials, specialists and commodities for Katrina aid. She
would like to speak with Kathy Stephens as soon as possible (call 7-6611 and ask for her).
At this time, FEMA will not be able to send anyone to meet the plane but is still trying to locate someone from the
Texas emergency coordinator's office and/or Red Cross to meet. Arnb, Ray (dip-in-residence in Houston) will not be
available to meet, since his HHE is arriving tomorrow. There are one or two other possibilities (another dip-in-res, .
Florita Shepherd is one) but I'm not aware that they have not been contacted.
State's Andy Wiley is coordinating with FEMA and OFDA in Texas and has been in touch with the Korean embassy in
Houston. They have outlined a reception ceremony but need to know who the senior official will be. Wiley also asked
if State could provide any assistance in drumming up media for the arrival. Mr. Lin (?) of the Korean MFA has asked·
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Contact info that I have is as follows:
AnjWiley:
Lee Sang-ho, Korean Consulate Houston:
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Mr. Lin, Korean MFA
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Ambassador Ray:
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I'm trying to get more contact info from another person working this and will pass it ASAP.
That's all for now.
Bob Winship
EAP shift rep
TF US 01
0700-1500 Sept 14
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To:
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Subject:
Roger,
We are still waiting for FEMA to determine whether or not it needs the assistance.
Erica
From: PM-ActionTeam-Director
Sent: wednesday, September 07, 2005 6:24 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1G
Cc: PM-ActionTeam-'Coordinatori Bremner, Sue L(Main State 5313)
Subject: FW: Getting ROK supplies to New Orleans relief operations
Erika, Can you find out the status of FEMA/OFDA consideration on this? It went to the TF
earlier, but is overdue, hopefully not OBE.
Roger Dankert, PMAT Coordinator
--~--Original Message-----
From: I' . , B6
To: Bremner, Sue Li CUrtis, Jesse S I
Cc: TaskForce1@state.sgov.gov; PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator
Subject: Getting ROK supplies to New Orleans relief operations
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Clas,sification:UNCLASSIFIED
Ms. Bremer, Jesse: Joe Yun(seoul) contacted Mr. Huso last night on the below cable, and
this has now gotten the interest of I ' Istaff. Apparently, Embassy Seoul is
getting no/no response from FEMA, desp~te FEMA's des1res for the in-kind supplies. I'd
appreciate knowing what Main state instructed Seoul to tell the ROKG on the charter
flight/in-kind supplies given the time line outlined in the below cable.
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UNCLAS SEOUL 04033

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ACTION: ECON
INFO: MGT S&T POL DCM SAA AGAF FCS AMB PA
DISSEMINATION: ECON
CHARGE: PROG
APPROVED: ADCM :JYUN

'DRAFTED: ECON:DJLARSEN
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 SEOUL 004033
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AMER, EAID, PREL, KS
SUBJECT: TFUS01: KOREANS REQUEST URGENT RESPONSE TO HURRICANE RELIEF ASSISTANCE OFFERS
REF: A. SEOUL 4016

B. STATE 163398
C. SEOUL 4013
1. Action request see para 7.
2. On September 6, Acting DCM met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT)
with Director General Kim Sook of the North American Affairs Bureau. Kim said that the
ROKG had held another interagency meeting earlier in the day to organize a Korean Airlines
charter flight that they hope coul'd leave Korea on September ·10 and arrive in the United
States that same day. This flight will carry approximately 100 tons of in-kind assistance
for Hurricane Katrina victims, consisting of many of the items that U.S. officials had
determined to be of greatest need. (A list of those items is noted in para five.) Kim
wanted to know if Dallas or Houston in Texas, or another airport would be the USG's
preferred destination for this material. Kim asked that the USG respond as soon as
possible and that he needed an answer by 7:00 am local time on September 7 (8:00 PM
september 6, Washington time.) ADCM Yun noted that Washington had instructed Embassy to
clear any such shipment of in-kind assistance in advance with U.S. authorities, but would
immediately contact the Department to see if such a charter flight was possible in the
suggested time frame.
3. K~m also pressed for a response to the ROKG's offer to send a 40-person search and
rescue team to the United States.
He noted that team. consisted of many individuals that had honed first-hand expertise in
Sri Lanka with Korea's recent· tsunami response mission. Vice Foreign Minister Lee Tae-sik
would accompany this team. If this team is accepted, Kim added, it too would be available
to leave Korea and arrive in Dallas, or another preferred location on September 10.
Drawing on previous guidance from the Department, Acting DCM cautioned Kim that U.S.
agencies were stretched very thin and that, while the U.S" government appreciated all
offers of assistance, there was no guarantee that the Korean search and rescue offer would
be taken up at this time. He promised that we would request a prompt reply from
Washington. Kim said that there was pressure on the ROKG from the Korean public to
demonstrate that their country was eager to help the United States in its hour of need.
Kim indicated it would go forward with the planning for the charter flight of in-kind
assistance and the flight of the search and rescue team in the meantime.
4. Director General Kim said that a twelve-person team of officials from the Korean
Consulate in Houston and volunteers from other Korean government offices in the United
States had set up an office in Baton Rouge to assist Korean nationals displaced by
Hurricane Katrina. Three MOFAT officials had also been dispatched from Seoul and are
working in that temporary field office.
5. Kim said that the cash portion of Korea's pledge of 30 million dollars would be
transmitted directly to the U.S~
Treasury though accounts provided earlier by the USG. He indicated that this process
would take several weeks, as it needed to pass though a pro-forma budget process and be
approved by the National Assembly. While MOFAT would continue to track donations from
individual Koreans, local companies and organizations, it is recommending that these be
routed through the Korean Red Cross to the American Red Cross and would begin a public
affairs campaign to encourage that channel. Please note that Embassy is also recommending
the Red Cross channel for private South Korean donations as this method can accommodate
foreign exchange transactions.
6. Nominal list of assistance items to be included in in-kind charter flight:

r
Begin List:
MREs - 15 tons
Water - 15 tons
Tarps and plastic sheeting - 10 tons
2
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Bedding (sheets, pillows) - 5 tons
Blankets - 10 tons
Medical Supplies - 5 tons
Comfort Kits - 20 tons
Baby formula and diapers - 2 tons
Coolers - 1 tons
Large tents - 10 tons
Veterinarian supplies - 1 ton
Cleaning supplies - 5 tons
End List of Supplies
7. Action Request: Embassy would appreciate an early response to the ROKG request to A)
send a charter flight with in-kind assistance; and B) send a 40-person search and rescue
team.
MINTON
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From:' . rmtkatrina_state2 [RMTKATRINA_STATE2@ofda.net] RELEASED IN PART·
Sent: Thursday, September 15. 2005 6:05 PM
To: TaskForce-1 B6
. Subject: FW: For EAP and OFDA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief
Please see the attached update from Andy Wyllie (State/PRM) regarding the'event with the
Korean foreign ministry official~ in Dalls today.
Melissa Dettmer (State/PRM) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

RMT Coordination REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991
From: "PRM-2" 1;------='-----....,....------------,
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Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 21:49:54
To:"CMS Duty" <CMSDuty@state.gov>
Subject: Re: For RAP and OFDA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with
Ceremony for handover of korean aid took place at noon today. Korean mfa amb chang
presented certificate to vI ad sambaiew -diplomat in res at u of oklahoma- who thanked on
behalf of usg and american people. Brief remarks also 'by also from dallas city council
member representing mayor, and by dallas chapter red cross representative. Ceremony took
place in front of korean shipment being offloaded from cargo plane. News reps included
nbc, cbs, abc, fox, wb and local and korean press. Koreans very pleased. They will be in
houston for a day and then on'to baton rouge.
From: "CMS Duty" <CMSDuty@state.gov>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:16:15
To:l, I
SubJect: F'w: F'or EAP and OFOA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil"Flight with
From: CMS Duty
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: SES-O CMS; Osius, Theodore Gj Hyde, Andrew Gj CMS TaskForcel-Directori Wyllie, Andrew
Tj Libby,-Roni 'rlibby@ofda.net'j Larsen, Dan Jj Armstrong, Robert A
Subject: For EAP and OFDA Reps: ,Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief
supplies 15 September .
Here's the status of all information concerning the September 15 arrival

of the Korean delegation in Dallas and the shipment of Korean disaster
relief supplies as of 1630 Tuesday Sep 13.·
At 1600, CMS Duty contacted Ron 'Libby, USAID/OFDA Senior Field Officer
in Denton, Texas working with FEMA, who passed me off to Andy Wyllie,
State/PRM rep in Denton. Mr. Wyllie is in contact with FEMA officials in
Denton to arrange the presence of an appropriate senior FEMA official,
as well as state of Texas officials, to meet the Korean delegation on
Thursday morning as their flight arrives at DFW. As soon as some of the
questions below are ariswered, he should be able to confirm the
participation of' FEMA officials in a short ceremony at DFW airport.
Andy Wyllie
State/PRM
UNCLASSIFIED
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Ambassador CHANG Chul-Kyoon from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and Trade
Records here indicate that Korea has pledged $30 million in cash, and is
providing diapers and cleaning supplies.
The Task Force EAP rep, working in conjunction with the Korea desk,
should contact our embassy in Seoul (work with MOFATl, the Korean
embassy here, or the Korean Consulate in Houston to determine the'
following:
-- What are the delegation's expectations? (Try to steer toward a short
ceremony to receive the Certificate of Donation with photo and media
opportunity)
-- Has MOFAT, the Korean embassy, or Korean consulate made any media/PA
arrangements on their own?
--It is unlikely that u.S. officials will be able to remain at DFW to
also meet the Korean supply flight, other than logistics personnel.
Does the Korean delegation expect to meet·the supply flight?
-- What is the Korean delegation's schedule following a short welcome
ceremony?

The OFDA rep on the Task Force indicates that Korean Air Flight KE237
will arrive on Thursday, Sep 15 at 1630. We assume that· the flight
contains the diapers and cleaning supplies pledged. OFDA and FEMA are
actively working on arrangements to re?eive the flight.
Point of contact within State's Hurricane Katrina Task Force is the OFDA
rep,' who is working with the USAID/OFDA Operations Center to track all··'
incoming flights.
COORDINATION:
please ensure any new information is passed on to Andy Wyllie when
received, and that the Korea desk, as well as subsequent RAP reps on the
Task Force have the same information.
Thanks,
Joe Koen
CMS Rep
202-647-7640
From: Hyde, Andrew G .
Sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 4:07 PM
To: CMS Duty
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
-----Original Message~---
To: Hyde, Andrew G
2
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sup~~ies is September
UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForcelK(S/ES-O/TF)
To: Larsen, Dan Ji Armstrong, Robert A
Cc: mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NETi rmtkatrina lc@ofda.netj McFeeters, Brian Dj
22060fdalogistics®usaid.govi TaskForce~l. '
Subject: Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief
supplies' 15 September .
Dan and Robert,
FEMA needs more information before they can commit to coming down from
Denton, TX to Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to meet a Republic of Korea
delegation arriving via commercial air and a Korean military plane with
relief supplies also arriving at DFW on 15 September.
Dual-tracking with the Korea desk, could you please run down the
following'details and pass them.on'to the 7-10 pm or'overnight shift?
Sorry for the short fuse, but hopefully we can accommodate the Koreans.
Dan Ricci
TF-1/EAP/0700-1500 13 September 2005
1. will there be a State Dept person coming out to meet the delegation?
[TF-probally not] 2. Will LPA (USAID's Legislative and Public Affairs
Office) be there to assist OFDA?
3. What is the cargo on the plane? [Would be nice to use the ,stuff
close, if it can be used close] .
4. Why is the plane coming to Dallas-Fort Worth VB. Little Rock air
base? [TF~that is where they got clearance to land] 5. What do you . ',
expect from us (FEMA)? [TF-I suggest a grip and grin, photo and media
opportunity] 6. What is the ETA of the Military plane and the
commercial flight [15th when?] .
7. The Diplomats are coming on a commercial flight and we know when
that might be BUT when is the Cargo flight scheduled?
8. Do they want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over
the "certificate of donations"?
9. How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top
people], 10. When are the Korean expected to leave?
11. What is their agenda? .
To: CMS TaskForce1K
sene r. Tuesday,-September 13, 2005 11:44 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1E
ce .I IMercado, Doug
Subject: RE: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight
with relief supplies '
UNCLASSIFIED
Hi sher ry, a few questions: 1.wil~c;M§~lfJPJIPt person
coming out to meet the delegation? 2) Will LPA. be there to assist
OFDA? 3) What is the cargo on the plane? [would be nice to use'the
stuff close, if it can be used close]. 4) Why is the plane coming to
Dallis-Fort Worth vs Little Rock air base? 5) What do you expect from
us? 6) What is the ETA of the plane [15th when?]. 7) The Diplomates
are coming on a commercial flight and we know when that might be BUT
when is the Cargo flight scheduled? B) Do they want to meet the cargo
plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of donations"? 9)
'How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top
people.] , When is the Korean expected to leave? What is their agenda?
What else is expected?
Thanks, Ron
'.
From: CMS TaskForce1E [mailto:1TFE@state.gov)

Sent: Tue 9/13/2005 10:13 AM
To: Libby, Ron

From: eMS TaskForce1K
Cc: McFeeters, Brian Dj TaskForce-1
Robert,
As discussed in our phone conversation, a small Korean delegation will

be flying in to Dallas on a separate commercial flight (KE0031),
arriving at Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport on September 15, 10:15 AM to meet
the Korean militray flight. The Koreans request that someone from the
US government (or related agencies such as the Katrina Fund) can come to
There will be .three people in the Korean delegation:

and Ms. SOH Eun Ji from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Please advise on how you would like to proceed so that I can advise our
OFDA.
Thanks,
Dan Ricci
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: ATTN: RAP - Korean Air Flight
Please contact the Korean desk officer to determine how you would like
to handle this, and advise OFDA for logist~cs support. Thanks, Sherry
From: rmtkatrina lc [mailto:rmtkatrina lc@ofda.netl
To: eMS TaskForcelE
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ce . "rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina rm; Stitt, ~S=Wo~ItlfsD
Subj ect: FW: Korean Air Flight- .,.0
Marcie/Sherry--
Please read below. It looks like the Koreans have some sort of
delegation in Dallas and want participation of the USG .... let us know
how you wish to proceed.
Thanks,
Robin
From: Sang-Woo Lim [mailto :1

Sent: Tuesday, September ~3-,~2~O~O~5~7~:~2"7~AMnr---
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistlcsi larsendj2@state.gov
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Pat:
Thank.you once again for your help. You dO~'t know how much you have
been helping mel
A small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a separate

flight (KE0031), which wiil be arriving at Dallas Airport on'September
15, 10:15 am.

and Ms.,SUH Eun'Ji from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to

the US side. In addition to the usual paperwork that has to be taken
care of, we would like to provide the US side with a Certificate of
Donation.
I know how busy you must be taking care of all the incoming cargo from
allover the world, but I would really appreciate it if you could have
someone from the US government (or related agencies such as Katrina
Fund) come to the airport to receive the certificate of donation.
Thank you once again for your cooperation, I will talk to you again
soon.
Sang-Woo
rmtkatrina_lol <rmtkatrina lol@ofda.net> wrote:
From: Sang-Woo Lim [mailto :1

Sent: Tuesday, September 13~,~2~O~O~5--6~:~2~8-'AM~--~
To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistlcs; t larsendj2@state.gov;
1 ,
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Dear Pat
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rmtkatrina 101 <rmtkatrina_lo1@ofda.net> wrote:
SangWoo,
For your information, here is the information regarding

the consignee for your relief supplies.
We are still working on the onforwarding's details and

will keep you informed.
Katrina Relief
Sgt William Drive

Attn: Paul Molinaro Tel # 501.425.4289 / Giuseppa Saba
501.425.704
Land Line # 501.987.2567
Regards,
Pat
703 526 2206
<mailto:2206ofdalogistics@usaid.gov>
Sang Woo Lim

Seoul,' Korea
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Andrew Wyllie
Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration
Tel: 202-374-9248
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Andrew Wyllie
Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration
Tel: 202-374-9248
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Norman, Alain _G
From: Gutherie, Peter A

Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 12:44 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Anderson, Roger W(Charieston); Sigmon, Jane N(CAlOCS/PRI); Atkinson,
David R; Browning, Michael J; Edwards, Deborah(CAlOCS/PRI)
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); Yu, Alan K; Sung, Ki H(Charleston); Visek, Richard C
Subject: RE: Donation from Seoul Metropolitan Government
Does anyone know if posts have previously received contributions from local governments and if so how they were
classified? We should be consistent.
Based on the wire transfer information, it looks like we have only classified transactions as "governmental" when they have
come from governments at the national level (i.e. those that we've sent cables from Washington instructing post to
-, acknowledge and thank the government for their contribution).
From: Norman, Alain G

sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 12:07 PM ,
To: Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Sigmon, Jane N(CA/OCS/PRI); Atkinson, David R; Browning, Michael J;Edwards,
Deborah(CA/OCS/PRI)
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); Yu, Alan K; Sung, Ki H(Charleston); Gutherie, Peter A; Visek, Richard C
Roger, .
I'll let EAP (the folks who cover Korea) decide.

- .
For their info, I'm attaching a-recent fedwire report. (EAP: Pis note the far right-hand column which shows "GOVT' or
"NON-GOV'T")
- Alain
« File: FEDWIRE HURRICANE RELIEF combined REPORT.xls »

From: Anderson, Roger W
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 11:48 AM
To: Norman, Alain G(Maln State); Sigmon, Jane N(CA/OCS/PRI); Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312); Sung, KiH; Gutherie, Peter
A(3422 Main State); Visek, Richard C(L-LM)
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-O); Yu, Alan K(Main State); Browning, Michael J(5eoul)
Norman,
This will be reported in the aggregate overseas numbers. Do you want it treated as governmental or
non-governmental (is it from the central govt)? It makes a difference as to what codes post uses.
Thanks,
Roger
_·-·-original Message-----
sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 8:51 AM
To: Sigmon, Jane N(CA/OCS/PRI); Atkinson, David R; Anderson, Roger W(Charteston);Sung, Ki H(Char1eston); Gutherie, Peter A;
Visek, Richard C .
Cc: Bass, John R (OPS); Yu, Alan K; Browning, Michael J
Subject: FW: Donation from Seoul Metropolitan Government
Thank you, Jane.

DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 .
UNCLASSIFIED
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My recollection is that State 164963 provides the n~8~~sarY gUidance regarding possible donations.
Given that this seems to be a fait accompli, I'm looping in David (EAP's Katrina POC), Roger and Ki in Charleston, and
POCs in L (Peter and Richard) to alert them to this kind donation and to help ensure there is no last minute objection
or problem.
I hope this helps.
Alain Norman
EURlPGI
From: eMS TaskForce1K(S/ES-OfTF)

To: Katrina Working GrQIJp
Cc: TaskForce-1
For appropriate handling.
----Original Message··-·-
From: Sigmon, Jane N(CA!OCS/PRI)
To: Browning, Michael J
Cc: Hagerstrom, Kristin M(CAlOCS/ACS/EAP); TaskForce-I; SES'O
Subject: RE: Donation from Seoul Metropolitan Govemment
I am sending this on to TF1 and SES-O.

Thanks, Jane Sigmon
TF2
Jane Nady Sigmon, Ph.D.

Victim Assistance Specialist (CAlOCS/PRI)
Tel: 202-736-9116
'---Origlnal Message----- "

From: Browning, Mid1ael J(Seoul)
Sent: Wednesday, October 26,20051:44 AM
To: CA Taskforce
Despite our public notices to the contrary, we received a donation (for Katrina relief) directly from the Seoul
Metropolitan Government, payable to the US Embassy, in the amount of US $400,000.00.
Unless we hear to the contrary, we plan to deposit tomorrow (10/27/2005) to account:

I I B2
Best regards. Michaei Browning. Financial Manager Seoul
From: Kang, Soo Jung

Sent: Wednesday, October 26,2005 11:20 AM
To: Browning, Michael J
SUbject: Donation from Seoul Metropolitan Government
Mr. Browning,
I received USD check for $400,000.00 from Seoul Metropolitan Government to donate Hurricane Katrina Relief.
Please report offers of foreign government assistance to TaskForce-1.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Thank you for your help.
kangsj
UNCLASSIFIED
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Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 10:49 AM
To: .Watson, Micah l; Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BClTV); McCulla, William l
Cc: Visek, Richard C; McCarthy, Deborah A; Hyde, Andrew G; Morris, Greta N; Reed-Rowe.
Helen P; Scalzo, Christopher R
SybJect: RE: Audit Request - 238
Thanks for the helpful responses. Chris Scalzo in RM is helping to prepare the response
to the auditors, sO'please copy him on future e-mail traffic on this issue.
Peter
From: Watson, Micah L
To: Atkinson, David Ri Gutherie, Peter Ai Norman, Alain Gio Yu, Alan Ki Weyer, Jonathan C
(EAP/BCLTV)i McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, Richard Ci McCarthy, Deborah Ai Hyde, Andrew G; Morris, Greta N; Reed-Rowe,
Helen P
Subject: RE: .Audit Request - 238
Majuro 438 details the GRMI's $1'0,000 donation to the ARC. The check was delivered to our
Embassy, and Amb Morris forwarded it by mail to the ARC, between Sept 7 and 12. We cannot
confirm that the check reached the ARC or was recorded by them, but we would assume so.
Thanks, Micah
To: Gutherie, Peter Ai Norman, Alain G; Yu, Alan Ki Weyer, Jonathan C (.EAP/BCLTV); Watson,
Micah L; McCulla, .William L
Cc: Visek, Richard Ci McCarthy, Deborah A: Hyde, Andrew G
Subject: RE: Audit Request - 238
we'll have to check on Laos and the Marshalls. I'll ask Bill McCulla to confirm that the
Australian donation was 100% to the ARC. The Koreans haven't actually given us any money
yet, but ~ave pledged $30 million in cash and kind. They delivered $332000 in-kind to a
Korean NGO in Dallas. The Korean Ambassador here has a check in hand for $3 million he
was to deliver to Amb. Hill, but that meeting has not occurred and we are looking at other
building principles who could receive it.
Jonathan, Micah, can you please let us know what the status of the donations from Laos and
the RMI are: who was the. final recipient and has it been delivered?
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
~----Original Message-----
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 7:18 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Norman, Alain Gi Yu, Alan K
Cc: Visek, Richard Ci Anderson, Roger W(Charleston)i Grover, Charles H(Charleston)i
Mccarthy, Deborah,A
Subject: FW: Audit Request - 238
Importance: High
David, Alain & Alan:

DATE/CASE ID: 30 AUG 2006 200503991 dNCLASSIFIED
,- ~ .
. - ,'.·3· .
UNCLASSIFIED
DOS' auditors apparently got a hold of th~'matrix that OFDA supplied to the GAO. They
have already checked that matrix against tR~ FEDWIRE sheet and have asked about a few
discrepancies in instances where the OFDA matrix indicates cash received but there is no
record on the FEDWIRE sheet.
Roger & I have already taken a shot at reconciliation (see below), but could use your help
in filling in the gaps.
David: Do you have any further record of financial donations from Korea or the Marshall
Islands?
Alan & Alain: Do you have any further record of a financial donation from the Ukraine?
Thanks,
Peter
Australia -- State 163382 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Cameroon -- Donation made directly to post not by wire transfer.
Ireland -- State 172092 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Korea, Republic of -- State 163366 indicates that the Koreans were to make a wire transfer
of an unspecified amt. to the USG.
Laos -- Donation made directly to post, not by wire transfer.
Marshall Islands -- Roger recalls that this donation was to the ARC, but I can't find a
cable trail.
Ukraine -???
To: Gutherie, Peter A(3422 Main State)
Cc: Grover, Charles H
Subject: YW: Audit Request - 238
Importance: High
Peter,
As discussed, thanks for your calIon the cash spreadsheet. I've indicated in bold what my
records show for the .selected pledges.
Thanks,
Roger
From: Wilson, DeAnna L
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 3 :'00 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W; Harris, Ken J; Sung, Ki H; James, ,Donna L
Cc: Brooks, Janet M; Olfus, Maurice
Importance: High
Please provide a response to the attached audit request. The due date is November 8,
2{)05. Thanks.
From: Keller, Richard J
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 1:32 PM
2"
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Brooks, Janet M(Charleston)i Wilson, DeAnna L(Charleston)
Importance: High
From: Dong Kim (mailto:dkim@lgbllp.com)
To: conleyso@state.gov
Cc: Damon T. Sutton; Rick Keller; Dora Clarke; Dennis Scott
Subject: Audit Request - 238
Dear Ms. Conley,
Attached is Audit Request R-238 regarding FY 2005 Hurricane Relief Collections. Should
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 703-922-7622.
Sincerely,
Dong Kim
UNCL:ASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Atkinson. David R
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, ?005 9:04 AM
To: Hyde, Andrew G
Subject: RE: Korean Katrina Contributions Break Down
Follow Up Flag: Follow up

Flag Status: Purple
Andrew,
Thanks for putting this up.

Sent: Tuesday, November 08,20056:16 PM
To: Scalzo, Christopher R (RM/CFO)i Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV)i Watson,
Micah L; McCulla, William L; Visek, Richard C; Mccarthy, Deborah Ai Harbaugh, Erin E (EAP/K); Osius, Theodore G .
(EAP/K)
Cc: Kim, Sung Y
Subject: Korean Katrina Contributions Break Down
« File: DocS.doc »
Attached, please find a break down on Korean contributions (actual and intended) to reach their $30m pledge. Comments
or corrections are welcome.
Andrew
Andrew G. Hyde
Director. ROK Division
Department of State

'UNCLASSIFIED
-Hart, Geneva R
From: Harris, Michelle F
Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 9:42 AM
To: Atkinson, David R; Curtis, Jesse S
Cc: McCarthy, Deborah A
SUbject: RE: Revised Customs and Border Control Policy
RELEASED IN FULL
Glad this sounds like it will work. Rich Wilson is Customs and Border Patrol. His # is at the end, below. Tell him I referred
you to him.

sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 9:32 AM
To: Hams, Michelle F; Curtis, Jesse S
Cc: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Subject: RE: Revised Customs and Border COntrol Policy
Michelle,
This is correct, the ROK's would like to have the goods they purchased in response to our initial request for assistance that
were not accepted by OFDNFEMA be provided to Korean-Americans who have contacted their diplomatic presence in
Houston. The NGO route you suggest is the best solution for this assuming the CBP deal is still in place. Where is Rich
Wilson sitting? I don't find him on the system. Thanks.
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
from: Harris, Michelle F

To: Atklnson, David R
CC: Mccarthy,Deborah A
Subject: FW: Revised Customs and Border COntrol Policy
Hi David-
To sum up our conversation, I understand that we declined S. Korea materials based on FEMNOFDA input. Houston-
based S Korean govt officials are now hearing from local Korean-American community that such matls are needed. S
Korean govt is interested in making malls available. would provide transport, but don't want to pay duty.
Here's my thoLlght... What about suggesting to S Korean govt that they locate a local IRS-recognized non-profit to be the
recipient/distributor of the aid (Le., a Korean-American cultural/educational org)? S Korea gets to give, the local community
gets what they need, USG provides break on duty through CBP waiver program already in place, State, OFDA, FEMA,
stay out of it other than to suggest the solution. Am I missing anything?
Deborah, thoughts?
Specific quidance on customs procedures below. If Deborah gives green light, you should probably touch base with Rich
Wilson to confirm that all below is still in-place.
Hope this helps,
Michelle
from: Tucker, Kelly J(SJES-oJCMS)

sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:40 AM

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED
DA'fE/CASE ID: 29 AUG 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Katrina Working Group; Offutt, Denison K; BasS, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K
Subject: Revised Customs and Border Control Policy
Highlights of 12:00 pm conference call 09-20:2005 .',

Participants: DOS (Michelle Harris and Kelly "tucker), OFDA, FDA, CDC, USAID, DSO/JFO in Baton Rouge
Revised Customs and Border Control Policy for Goods Donated across US borders for Hurricane Katrina Relief:
• If an incoming shipment of relief supplies is being received in the US by a charitable organization that is on the official
IRS "qualified list," duties will be waived at the border.
• At the border. a shipper must present a letter of acknowledgement from the IRS-qualified receiving charity in
order to proceed duty free. Shipments not accompanied by such a letter may enter the US, but will be assessed duties
per standard regulations.
'. Organizations must send letter of acknowledgement from the IRS-qualified receiving charity to FEMA prior to
importing goods across the border so that FEMA can track incoming goods versus needs.
• CBP will handle on a case-by-case basis organizations that fail to consult with FEMA prior to entry into US. Theywill
not/not detain or turn back at the border deliveries from these organizations. Vehicles will be authorized to pass, but
will be required to contact FEMA upon arrival.
• CBP's website will be revised to reflect this new customs policy for hurricane relief imports. CBP will remove DOS
contact info from its website (x7-6611, X7-7640). and will add relevant contact info.
• Inquiries received by the State Department regarding customs procedures should be referred to the CBP website. or
to CBP representative Rich Wilson at 703-526-2204.
UNCLl\SSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
From:
Sent:
McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO)
Wednesday, November 09, 2005 5:05 PM
l' --2.
0.!J J
To: Scalzo, Christopher R; Hyde, Andrew G; Gutherie, Peter A; Atkinson, David R; Weyer,
Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV); Watson, Micah L; McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, RichardC
Subject: RE: Audit Request - 238 10MB and President
Called them back. Name was Butch and number was 202-395-3727. Left message on general
breakdown. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
-----Original Message----- DATE/CASE ID: 30 AUG 2006 200503991
From: Scalzo, Christopher R
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 9:42 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah Ai Hyde, Andrew Gi Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David Ri Weyer,
Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV)i Watson, Micah Li McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, Richard C
I have not been in touch with OMB, and had not heard about it before your email.
-----Original Message~----
From: McCarthy, ·Deborah A(WHA/FO)
To: Hyde, Andrew Gi Scalzo, Christopher Ri Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David Ri Weyer,
Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV)i Watson, Micah Li McCulla, William L
I got call from OMB on this. Chris, are you in touch with them> Andrew, it appea~s they
need information for a speech the pres is going to give on Korea. Do you know anything
about it?
Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 5:49 PM
. To: Scalzo, Christopher Ri Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David Ri Weyer, Jonathan C
(EAP/BCLTV)i Watson, Micah Li McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, Richard CiMcCarthy, Deborah A
I received an accounting of the $30 million from the Korean Embassy and will send it
around on the classified system. Please let me.know if that is a problem.
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
To: Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV)i Watson, Micah Li
McCulla, William L'
Cc: Visek, Richard Ci McCarthy, Deborah Ai Hyde, Andrew G
~hanks Peter.
David,
We have STATE 166965 which describes what material assistance we are approving, but what
we would like to see is the cable or communications from post that represents the offer of
uNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
assistance in full, which I believe has been represented as $30 million in a combination
of in-kind and monetary assistance.
Thanks very much for your diligence and assistance.
Chris
Sent: Tuesday, Novemb~r 08, 2005 4:13 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV}i Watson, Micah L; McCulla, William.Li
Scalzo, Christopher R .
David,
I think all that Chris Scalzo lacks at this point is some cable cites for Korea. Is there
a cable detailing the offer of financial assistance from the Koreans?
Chris -- please chime in if I've incorrectly identified what you need.
Peter
-----Original Message----~
To: Gutherie, Peter Ai Norman, Alain G; YU, Alan Ki Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV)i Watson,
Micah Li McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, Richard C; McCarthy, Deborah Ai Hyde, Andrew G
Subject:RE: Audit Request - 238
We'll have to check on Laos and the Marshalls. I'll ask Bill McCulla to confirm that the
yet, but have pledged $30 million in cash and kind. They delivered $332000 in-kind to a
was to deliver to Amb. Hill, but that meeting has not occurred and we are looking at other
building principles who could receive it.
the RMI are: who was the final recipient and has it been delivered?
David Atkinson
Office of Regional Security policy
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 7:ia PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Norman, Alain Gi YU, Alan K
Cc: Visek, Richard C; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Grover, Charles H(Charles~on};
McCarthy, Deborah A
Importance: High
DOS' auditors apparently got a hold of the matrix that OFDA supplied to the GAO. They
have already checked that matrix against the FEDWIRE sheet and have asked about a few
record on the FEDWIRE sheet. I
UNCL~SSIFIED
·1
UNCLASSIFIED
Is+ands?
Alan & Alain: Do you have any further record of a financial donation from the Ukraine?
Thanks,
Peter
Australia -- State 163382 sp:cifies that the donation was to the ARC.
Cameroon -- Donation made directly to post not by wire transfer.
Korea, Republic of -- State 163366 indicates that the Koreans' were to make a wire transfer
of an unspecified amt. to the USG.
cable. trail.
Ukraine -???
Cc: Grover, Charles H
Importance: High
Peter,
As discussed, thanks for your call on the cash spreadsheet. I've indicated in bold what my
records show for the selected pledges.
Thanks,
Roger
To: Anderson, Roger Wi Harris, Ken J; Sung, Ki Hi James, Donna L
Cc: Brooks, Janet Mi Olfus, Maurice
Subject: FW: Audit Request -238
Importance: High .
Pl~ase provide a response to the attached audit request. The due date is November 8,
2005. Thanks.
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 1:32· PM
To: Brooks, Janet M(Charleston); Wilson, DeAnna L(Charleston)
Importance: High
UNCL1\SSIFIED
••
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Dong Kim [mailto:dkim@lgbllp.comj
Dear Ms. Conley,
Sincerely,
Dong Kim
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To: Atkinson, David R; McCarthy, Deborah A
SUbject: RE: Cash Donation Report Update - 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Not quite right. The Dallas in-kind aid went to FEMA and was air lifted by DHL from Dallas to Little Rock. The Koreans
asked about sending some additional aid (items which FEMA subsequently rejected after the initial appeal) to a Korean
NGO and I can find out if that ever made it and how much it was. I will also ask about the remainder of the $30m.
Andrew
ANDREW G. HYDE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 20058:33 AM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Hyde, Andrew G
Subject: RE: cash Donation Report Update - 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Dallas was in-kind aid, and sa far as we know it went to a Korean NGO here. The actual cash as I understand it is to go to
the USG. Andrew, please correct if I'm wrong. Thanks.
David Atkinson
, Global Affairs Officer
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: Mccarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

sent: Tuesday, November 08, 20058:19 AM
Subject: RE: cash Donation Report Update- 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Can we clarify where the Dallas money went, to the USG or to an NGDI
Will the 3MM be for the USG or Red Cross?

sent: Monday, November 07,20056:07 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
, Subject: FW: cash Donation Report Update - 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Deborah,
Please see info below.
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax) .

1
DATE/CASE In: 30 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED·
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Hyde, AndrewG
Sent: Monday, November 07, 20056:05 PM
Subject: RE: cash Donation ReportUpdate - 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Yes, they delivered $333,759 of it to Dallas on Sept. 15.
Last week we understood the Korean Ambassador had a $3m +/- check and he would give it to A/S Hill, but that meeting
was cancelled. We are trying to set up another meetingwith U/S Burns for him so we may get the money then. Don't
know what all that portends for the other $26m or so.
Andrew
ANDREW G. HYDE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Sent: Monday, November 07,20055:10 PM
To: Hyde, AndrewG
Subject: FW: cash Donation Report Update - 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Andrew,
I'
Did ANY of the Korean in-kind assistance ever make it here? Thanks.
David Atkinson
(202) 647-2031 (office) .
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

, sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 5:13 PM
Subject: FW: cash Donation Report Update -u i 07 05 FOR GAO
David, re Korea, can we break down cash and in kind. State Auditors wantto know asap. Many thanks
From: Mc~rthy, Deborah A

sent: Monday, November 07,2005 2:0S PM
To: Anderson, Roger W{Charleston); Shinnick, Julianne; Visek, Richard C; Gutherie, Peter A
Subject: FW: Cash Donation Report Update - 11 07 05 FOR GAO
Richard, Peter, Julie, here is 'a better report to use with the GAO. The one Michelle did was not up to date. This one was
prepared by RFC and is complete and up to date.
I have looked it over and it corresponds to our Executive Matrix. For GAO we would need to mark this as needed and
keep at SA-3 if RFC is in agreement.
Roger, can I get these as RFC prepares them? Thanks.

sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 1:27 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Yu, Alan K; Bass, John R (OPS); Morrow, Michael K; Scalzo, Christopher R; Visek, Richard C;
'Gutherie, Peter A; Atkinson, David R; Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA); Martinez, Eduardo J; campbell, William N{AF{EX)
Cc: Adams, David R(PPC/DEI)(RRB, 6.0S-073); adam.isles@dhs.gov; andrew.baukoJ@do.treas.govi
elizabeth.Katchka@dhs.gov; michael.hirsch@dhs.gov; shorriga@omb.eoD.gov; sonja.nieuwejaar@dhs.gov;
2
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jp.henderson@associates,dhs.gov; "John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov'; IlIJoore, Elizabeth E; Paschall, Richard C; Thessin, James
H; Tyckoski, James E; Meline, Jed (ANE/SPOTS)(RRB, 4.09-106); DeMarcellus, Roland F; Schaub, Daniel D(Arlington
(SA-IS)); Millette, James L(Charleston); 'carl.maryott@do.treas.gov'; 'Brandon_Davisson@omb.eop.go';
'libby.turner@dhs.gov' .
Subject: f\N: Cash Donation Report Update - 11 07 05
FYI.

Sent: Monday, November 07, 200S 12:04 PM
To: Anderson, Roger W; Norman, Alain G(Main State)
Subject: RE: cash Donation Report Update - 10 12 OS
Alain,
Updated to today (11/7/05).
Roger
«File: cash_donations_1Lto~_05_1012.xls »
The attached includes sensitive information - please do not forward.
UNCLASSIFIED
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-. UNCLASSIFIED
Hart, Geneva R _ RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 20059:26 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Scalzo, Christopher R; Gutherie, Peter A; Atkinson, David R; Weyer,
Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV); Watson, Micah L; McCulla, William L -
Subject: RE: Audit Request - 238/ OMB and President
He is going to Korea next week for APEC and will give several speeches there. I had not
heard any connection between that and the Hurricane relief funds.
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
-----Original Message----- \
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO}
To: Hyde, Andrew G; Scalzo, Christopher Ri Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David R; Weyer,
Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV}i Watson, Micah Li McCulla, William L
Subject: RE: Audit Request - 238 / OMB and President
I got call from OMB on this. Chris, are you in touch with them> Andrew, it appears they
need information for a speech the pres is going to give on Korea. Do you know anything
about it?
To: Scalzo, Christopher Ri Gutherie, Peter A; Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C
(EAP/BCLTV)i Watson, Micah L; McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, Richard Ci McCarthy, Deborah A
SUbject: RE: Audit Request- 238
I received an acco~nting of the $30 million from the Korean Embassy and will send it
around on ~he classified system. Please let me know if that is a problem.
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State
-----Original Message----~
_Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 4:16 PM
To: Gutherie, Peter Ai Atkinson, David Ri Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV}i Watson, Micah Li
McCulla, William L
Thanks Peter.
David,
We have STATE 166965 which describes what material assistance we are approving, but what
we would like to see is the cable or communications from post' that represents the offer of
assistance in full, which I believe has been represented as $30 million in a combination
of in-kind and monetary assistance.
Thanks very much for your diligence and assistance.
Chris
1
------------------ ----
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV);. Watson, Micah L; McCulla, william'L;
Scalzo, Christopher R
Cc: Visek, Richard C: McCarthy, Deborah Ai Hyde, Andrew G
David,
I think all that Chris Scalzo lacks at this point is some cable cites for Korea. Is there
a cable detailing the offer of financial assistance from the Koreans?
Chris -- please chime in if I" ve incorrectly identified what you need.
Peter
-----Original Message_----
To: Gutherie, Peter Ai Norman, Alain Gi Yu, Alan Ki Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV)i Watson,
Micah L; McCulla, William L
Cc: Visek, Richard C; McCarthy, Deborah Ai Hyde, Andrew G
We'll have to check on Laos and ~he Marshalls. I'll ask Bill McCulla to confirm that the
yet, but have pledged $30 million in cash and kind. They delivered $332000 in-kind to a
was to deliver to Amb. Hill, but that meeting has not occurred and weare looking at other
building principles who could receive it. .
the RMI are: who was the final recipient and has it been delivered?
David Atkinson
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs .I
(202) 647-2031 (office)
(202) 647-0076 (fax)
To: Atkinson, David Ri Norman, Alain G; YU, Alan K
Cc: visek, Richard C; Anderson, Roger W(Charleston); Grover, Ch~rles H(Charleston);
McCarthy, Deborah A
Importance: High
DOS' auditors apparently got.a hold of the matrix that OFDA supplied to the GAO. They
have already checked that matrix against the FEDWIRE sheet and have asked about a few
record on the FEDWIRE sheet.
Islands?
Alan & Alain: Do you have any further record of a financial- donation from the Ukraine?
.2
lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Thanks,
Peter
Australia -- State 163382 specifies that the donation was to the ARC.
I
Cameroon -- Donation made directly to post not by wire transfer. ,
Korea, Republic of -- State 163366 indicates that the Koreans were to make a wire transfer
of an unspecified amt. to ,the USG.

cable trail.
Ukraine -???
cc: Grover, Charles H
Importance: High
Peter,
As discussed, . thanks for your calIon the cash spreadsheet. I've'indicated in bold what my
records show 'for the selected pledges.
Thanks,
Roger
. Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 3:00 PM
To: Anderson, Roger Wi Harris, Ken J; Sung, Ki H; James, Donna L
Cc: Brooks, Janet M; Olfus, Maurice
Importance: High
Please provide a response to the attached audit request. The due date is November 8,
2005. Thanks.
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 i:32 PM
To: Brooks, JanetM(Charleston); Wilson, DeAnna L(Charleston)
Importance: High
From: Dong Kim [rnailto:dkim@lgbllp.com]
3
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UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Ms. Conley,
Sincerely,
'Dong Kim
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Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 5:39 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Atkinson, David R
Cc: Scalzo, Christopher R (RM/CFO)

Flag Status: Purple
I am not clear on what more you need.
Andrew Hyde
RO[( Division Chief
Department of State'
From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 20055:36 PM
Cc: Hyde, Andrew G; Scalzo, Christopher R (RMjCFO)
That is alii had also. Andrew can you clarify? We need to get back to the GAO.
From: Atkinson. David R

sent: Wednesday, December 14. 2005 5:21 PM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Hyde, Andrew G
-Subject: FW: Korean Katrina Contributions Break Down.
Per your request on the unciass system, here's what we know about the Korean donations as of Nov. 8. Nothing new for
us since then except receiving the ROK check here in EAP and putting it into the system via EAP/EX.
David

sent: Tuesday, November 08,20056:16 PM
To: Scalzo, Christopher R (RMjCFO); Gutherie, Peter A; Atkinson, David R;· Weyer, Jonathan C (EAPjBCLlV); Watson,
Micah L; McCulla, William L; Visek, Richard C; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harbaugh, Erin E (EAPjK); Osius, Theodore G
(EAPjK)
Cc: Kim, Sung Y
« File: Doc5.doc »
Attached, please fin~ a break down on Korean contributions (actual and intended) to reach their $30m pledge. Comments
Andrew
Andrew G. Hyde
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From: Atkinson.David R
Sent: Friday, January 13,20068:38 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Hyde, Andrew G
Cc: Scalzo, Christopher R
SUbject: AE: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 1-1u-es.doc
The Embassy in Seoul has provided a spreadsheet of all their private and commercial donations· the total received so far
is $800,000 and change. See Andrew Hyde's email of last week. We understand that the single individual who pledged
$1 million has not delivered, and may not in the ~nd. but we've kept it as a pledge.
David

Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:13 AM
To: Atkinson, David R; Hyde, Andrew G
Cc: Scalzo, Christopher R
Subject: RE: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 1-10-06.doc
David, thanks for this information. Ae the 1OMM to be raised we understand 1MM was presented as check to former
President Bush and that a second check for 1MM never came in. ,What is the .8M received????

sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 6:07 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Hyde, Andrew G
SUbject: RE: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept l-1O-06.doc
Okay, I completely misread the email chain on the class side regarding Korea. Here is the revised breakdown based on
Embassy Seoul's detailed tracking (attached): .
Korea, Republic of *$30 million in cash and Supplies received

various in-kind relief supplies:
$10MM to Bush Clinton $10MM Received
Katrina Fund
$10 MM to be raised by local $.8MM Received
government, religious $lMM Pledged
organizations and small .
enterprises
$3.8MM to USG $3.8 MM Received
$lMM to Korean Americans $lMM Received
from Korean Consulate in .
Houston
$.2MM transportation costs for $.2MM spent
Korean Red Cross donation
sent to Dallas
$5MM to Red Cross Pledged
« File: Katrina Contributions.xls »

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sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 5:55 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Hyde, Andrew G; Albright, Wendell I; Sundwall, Gavin A (EAP/ANP); Olbrysh, Kevin L (EAP/BCLlV)
Cc: Running, Eric W
Subject: Summary of Foreign OffersAccepted or Plan to Accept1"10-06.doc
« File: Summary of Foreign Offers Accepted or Plan to Accept 1-10-06.doc »
Deborah,
, made a few changes in blue to the Korean offer as we haven't yet received the $3.8 million gov-gov chsckand the total of
small orgs the Embassy provides totals out at @$1.3m. No changes to Cambodia, Fiji, or Japan that I'm aware 01.
Anyone else want to weigh in? Thanks.
David .
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 1:44 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Atkinson, David R .

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Turns out he never actually delivered the check. I am sending the Embassy spreadsheet to you on the other system.
Andrew
Andrew Hyde
ROK Division Chiel
Office of Korenn Attnirs
Depsrtrnent of State

Sent: Monday, January 09,2006 4:27 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Hyde, Andrew G
Subject: FW: Korean Katrina Contributions Break Down
We are still at this believe it or not. We found the 3.8MM check but we need to find out about the 1MM from Kim Jae Won
to answer GAO? See paper below. Was this to the USG?

Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 5:21 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Hyde,Andrew G
Subject: FW: Korean Katrina Contributions Break Down
Per your request on the unclass system, here's what we know about the Korean donations as of Nov. 8. Nothing new for
us since then except receiving the ROK check here in EAP and putting it into the system via EAP/EX.
David

Sent: Tuesday, November 08,20056:16 PM
To: scalzo, Christopher R (RM/CFO); Gutherie, Peter A; Atkinson, David R; Weyer, Jonathan C (EAP/BCLTV); Watson,
Micah L; McCulla, William L; Visek, Richard C; McCarthy, Deborah A; Harbaugh, Erin E (EAP/K); osius, Theodore G
(EAP/K)
Cc: Kim, Sung.Y
«File: Doc5.doc »
Attached, please find a break down on Korean contributions (actual and intended) to reach their $30m pledge. Comments
Andrew
Andrew G. Hyde
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I think the Korean Red Cross has also sent one out to you, but without the point of contact info.
This includes the point of contact info.
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UNCLAS SEOUL 04016 RELEASED IN FULL

SSEOULCX:
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SUBJECT: TFUS01: CHARGE THANKS ROKG, PROMISES TO CONSULT ON
KOREAN HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
REF: A. STATE 163398
B. ,SEOUL 4013
1. On september 5, the Charge delivered ref A demarche,
accepting the Republic of Korea's offer to assist victims of
Hurricane Katrina, to Korea's vice Foreign Minister Yu
Myung-hwan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
(MOFAT). As instructed in reftel, the charge provided vice
Minister YU with details concerning the transmittal of funds,
noting the USG would need more specific information
concerning in-kind donations. He also indicated that the
ROKG should hold off for now on dispatching an emergency
rescue team, pending further consultations.
2. vice Minister Yu confirmed that, while most of Korea's aid
would be in the form of cash from both private and public
sources, the ROKG hoped to send an initial shipment of relief
supplies as well and a 50-person reconstruction team headed
by vice Foreign Minister Lee Tae-sik. vice Minister Lee's
participation was designed to demonstrate to the Korean
people and to the u.s. public the high level of Korean
concern for the plight of the hurricane victims. Yu said
that the ROKG did not intend that vice Minister Lee meet with
high U.s. officials in washington or even at the site of the
tragedy, but that his presence in leading the team would
underscore Korean support and concern. (Note: vice Minister
Lee has been designated as the ROKG's next ambassador to
Washington and is awaiting USG agrement. End Note.)
3. YU indicated that MOFAT also was coordinating the
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hurricane Katrina relief response of the Korean private
sector, including individuals, NGOs and businesses. A
meeting was scheduled for later on September 5 with such.
prospective donors. MOFAT officials will instruct donors to
route their contributions through the Korean Red Cross to the
American Red Cross. Yu pressed the charge for additional
details of specific relief/reconstruction items needed.
using the guidance provided in ref A, we promised to share
such information as it becomes available from USG officials.
4. After the meeting with YU, Embassy made public the
following press release. Begin text of press release:
United States Grateful for Korean Aid to Hurricane Victims
Today Charge d'Affaires Mark Minton called on Vice Minister
YU Myung-hwan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to
express the appreciation of the united States Government and
the American people for the 30 million dollars in cash and in
kind assistance which the Korean Government is offering to
help victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans and other
affected areas. .
During the meeting, the charge noted with gratitude the
significant level of aid from the Republic of Korea and that
the offer is an expression of the strong .relationship between
the governments and peoples of the two countries. The charge
and the Vice Foreign Minister also discussed ways to ensure
prompt delivery of the aid. . .
End text of press release.
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SUbject: RE: For EAP Representative
We are working on a cable to go out this weekend accepting some items.
From: eMSTaskForcelK
To: Hyde, Andrew G(Main State 5313)
Cc: TaskForce-l
SUbject: RE: For EAP Representative
I've passed this on to the Task Force Coordinator for inclusion in the memo to S for her conversation with Chertoff. High-
level intervention apparently worked for the Chinese and the Thais, let's hope this works as well.

Sent: Friday,September 09, 2005 2:38 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Subject: For EAP Representative \
Korean offer of assistance
The South Korean government, stung by accusations late last year that it had responded slowly to the Tsunami, has been
touting its rapid response, with full engagement by the Prime Minister, to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina.
They have offered $30m in assistance, including 100 tons of in-kind assistance, to be delivered rapidly. Unfortunately, as
,we have postponed their in-kind assistance and the Korean public has witnessed neighboring countries delivering
assistance (not entirely accurate or fair), the public perception is growing again that the government has managed confirm
Korea's weak self-image and is relegated to being a second-tier ally of the U.S. The Korean in-kind offer is based directly
on our original guidance of what was needed and they are prepared to deliver it on Sep. 15 to Little Rock AFB. The Desk
and Embassy Seoul will endeavor to strip out the food portion in the Korean offer, if FEMA can be persuaded to accept the
rest of the material. The Koreans need a clear indication that it will be accepted both to plan and to allow the government
to fulfill its commitment to assist the U.S. in time of need. The Secretary will meet with FM Ban on Sep 16 in New York on
the margins of UNGA.
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of State

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Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: For log
0535 .
Received a call from Dan Larsen (Emb. Seoul) saying that he was sending a "very pointed" cable detajling the
disappointment of the Koreans regarding lack of action in regards to their offer of goods. The cable is "Seoul 4091." He
also sent an e-mail detailing the offer of the Koreans.
0525
Susan Sutton (Bangkok) e-mailed saying that their Agriculture Attache team has agreed to call Ian McNaim after 8am.
0402
Steve Gowing of OFDA called asking about the plane from Thailand. I e-mailed him all of the relevant information and he
said that it looked like everything would go fine.
I asked again about the question of clearing the rice. He wasn't very helpful either, but asked that we call back after 8am
when their full team is there. We should try to get in touch with Ian McNairn (703.526.2210 >(2203)
0334
I contacted Customs at JFK Airport (718.553.1648) to inform them about tlie arrival of the blankets on.Flight TG 790. The
customs agent took the information to tell his supervisor. He informed me that if the goods were sent on an airway bill,
then the freight would be unloaded and cleared in the cargo department The supervisor in cargo would arrive to work
around 6am. (718.487.2691) I will call him also.
0246
Received call from Emb. Bangkok, Susan Sutton, who had two points.
1) She has answers to questions that were sent to her regarding the shipment of rice. She said that shipment contained
cans of rice wI sardines. The Ag. Officer in Bangkok stated that we usually don't inspect all of the food that comes from
Thailand. Usually, the Govt. of Thailand issues a phylosanitary certificate stating that the food meets standards, and we
usually accept their certificate.
They were tasked with getting approval for the rice to enter the U.S., and she is not sure exactly what the process is to get
the rice approved for entry. She requested that I check with OFDA to find out the exact process. I called OFDA, no one
there was knowledgeable about the process. They asked that we check back at 8am when the full team arrives.
2) Susan also informed that Protocol asked for details about a commercial plane (Thai Airways) carrying relief supplies
from Thailand that is already in the air that is to arrive before the Prime Minister. Protocol asked for details so that the
goods would not be held up by customs. She found out the info:
• Flight TG 790; expected to land at 6:35 am, Friday 9/9/05 at JFK Airport.
• Carrying only blankets; no food
• 36 boxes of blankets
• Total weight = 1.935 tons

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E.O. 12958': N/A
TAGS: AMER , EAID, PREL, KS
SUBJECT: TFUSOl: KOREA HURRICANE ASSISTANCE, WAITING FOR
THE RIGHT ANSWER
REF: A. SEOUL 4048
B. SEOUL 4047
C. SEOUL 4033
D. SEOUL 4016
E. STATE 163398
F. SEOUL 4013
l. Action request -- see para 7.
2. (SBU) on september 9, Acting DCN Joseph Yun met with North
American Division Director General Kim soak at the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT). Kim again raised Lhe
"now most urgent" issue of the pending arrival on september
15 of a Korean Air 747 loaded with in-kind assistance for the
victims of Hurricane Katrina. Kim stressed that the Korean
government had diligently followed USG advice to delay .
shipment of this material, but was now surprised to learn
that similar material from other countries was flowing into
the affected areas. Now MOFAT has learned that there was
also a distinct possibility that u.S. relief officials might
totally reject Korea's offer.
3. (SBU) speakin9 frankly, Kim emphasized that his government
knew that the Umted States preferred cash assi stance and
most of Korea's aid would take that form. That said, in
response the USG's list of urgently-needed in-kind
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assistance, and to further demonstrate Korea's respect for
,the victims and its special relati~nship with its ally and
friend the United States, several expressions of support had
been offered. U.s. relief officials had indicated that a
planned Korean search and rescue team was no lon~er needed,
so that was canceled. Now, the shipment of in-klnd .
assistance appeared to be in jeopardy. If this shipment is
canceled, Kim stated, it would be an "extreme embarrassment"
to Korea and senior officials would experience a serious loss
of face. Kim wondered aloud what exactly was wrong with
Korea's offer ·to help.
4. (SBU) DIG Kim indicated that his staff had now supplied
the Embassy with the additional details about the in-kind
assistance requested by the USG. This materials had now been
assembled for the flight. (Those details will be sent
separately to the task force andEAP/K by email.) Kim noted
that much of this had already been procured and was already
in storage at Incheon International Airport or on the way."
"we cannot cancel it now, if we don't send it, several of our
ministries will be stuck with it," he noted.
5. (SBU) Kim deflected Embassy's suggestion that Korea's
in-kind shipment be downsized and sent via regular channels
to be distributed by the Korean consulate in Houston or other
ROKG officials already in the United States to care for
Korean citizens who may have lived in the affected area. Kim
did say that he had received word that no "foodstuffs" would
be welcome at this time, but he asked that u.s. officials
further define what is not acceptable. (A more detailed list
of Korea's in-kind assistance follows in para 7.) In $umming
up Korea's position Kim said: "please ask the State
Department and U.S. relief officials where they want to
receive this in-kind assistance on September 15, right now
we've been told that it's Little Rock, Arkansas, and that the
airport is large enough for a 747 loaded with 100 tons of
cargo. I repeat that cancelin~ this relief mission will be a
severe embarrassment for many ln Korea.".
6. (SBU) Turning to the issue of having Vice Foreign Minister
Lee Tae-sik (see reftels) on hand for the turnover of the .
relief goods to U.S. authorities, Kim noted that Korea would
understand if this was cumbersome or would deflect the
relevant State Department or relief official from other
duties. He did request that the USG advise as soon as
possible if the Vice Minister's presence was not preferred.
7. Action Request: Again, Embassy" requests a response so that
it can advise the ROKG if A) a charter flight with in-kind
assistance will be welcome at Little Rock on september 15; B)
the presence of Vice Foreign Minister Lee is desirable; and
C) if the content of the flight as noted in the separate
email is accepted for sai d fl i ght. ".
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Sent: Friday, September 09,20056:37 AM
To: Atkinson, David R(Main State 4312); Lakhdhir, Kamala S(Main Slate 6205)
Cc: TaskForce·1
Subject: FW: Details of Korean in-kind assistance offer

To: Foster, James J(Maln State 5313}; Osius, Theodore G (EAP/K}(Maln State 5313)
Cc: TaskForce-1 .
From: Larsen, Dan J

sent: Friday, september 09, 20055:27 AM
To: 1tfk@state.sgov.gov
Cc: TaskForce-l
See Seoul 4091
'-'--Original Message--
From: Larsen, Dan J
sent: Friday, September 09, 20056:18 PM
To: CMS TF1 Plasma(S/ES-OfTF)
, Cc: Tong, Kurt W
Subject: Details of Korean in-kind assistance offer
Detailed Listing of Korean Aid Offer
Item Detail Total

Emergency Relief Set See below 2,000 sets
Emergency Ramen cups 114g*16 10,000 pieces
Food
Choco Pie 4kgll0 pieces 2,000 boxes
Chocolate bar 5kg/12 pieces 1,000 boxes
Calorie Balance bar 2kgl30 pieces 1,000 boxes
(ex: PowerBar)
Mineral Water 2 liter 10,000 bottles
Baby Formula 538*400*165 100 boxes
Rain Suits 5,035 5,035
Tarp 45kg 111 tarps
Containination/biohazard suits Tieback, Cleancard 5,000 suits
(Cireencard?))(P
I0 person tent 10 person, 19k9 263 tents
Bedding (sheets, pillows) @3kg 1,670 sets
Blankets 50cm*38cm*73cm, 20,000 blankets,
18kg 1000lbox
Toiletry/Sanitary Items 60 boxes

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Feminine Hygiene Products 30*36*24,6kg 30 boxes
(tampons, pads)
Diapers 50*44*30 (mid size), 15 Boxes 15 boxes
8kg 50*50*26 (large
size),9kg .
Rain Suit Size

Chest Waist Ann Length
Top Med 120 120 86
Large 124 124 . 89
Bottom Med 105 122 104
Large 110 126 107
Emergency Kit consists of: pillows, First Aid kit, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, tissue, slippers, socks,
razors, feminine hygiene products, soap, towel, shampoo, insulated mat (for sitting or sleeping on) .
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Sent: Saturday, September 10. 2005 6:50 AM
To: 'rmt_katrina@ofda.net'; 'ofdaloglstics@ofda.net'
Cc: .CMS TaskForce1- LogA; CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForce1K; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Korea followup questions .
Hi RMT/Logs - it appears.that Korea wants some additional help in providing specs for what they have to offer, as well as
needing more info on DFW. Can you provide any extra guidance? Thanks-
Barbara Howald
From: CMS TaskFor"celK

sent: saturday, September 10, 20056:37 AM
To: 'rrnt katrina@ofda.net'
Cc: 'ofdaiogistics@ofda.net'; CMS TaskForce1- LogA; CMS TaskForcelC-COordinator; Hyde, Andrew G(Maln State 5313); TaskForce-1
.Subject: Korea followup questions
FYI all, .
Embassy Seoul's Dan Larsen called at 0515 with a response from the Korean government to State 166965 (which
accepted the ROK offer of tarps, diapers and cleaning supplies). ROK will comply with USG request and wants to send 10
tons of tarps, 10 tons of diapers, and 5 tons of cleaning supplies via a commercial flight on 9/15 (nfi) from Seoul to Dallas.
ROK also wants to include 4 tons of blankets (=5000 blankets). Korean govt apparently plans to task Korean Red Cross
with procuring the supplies above, so before the purchases are made, Dan's counterpart is asking for more detail on what
would be most useful: what kind of cleaning supplies? What kind/size of tarps would be best? In addition, ROK asks that
we confirm that shipment can be received and handled in Dallas (DFW). Since Dan is working from home this weekend,
he asks for a call through the Embassy switchboard (822 397 4114). rather than an e-mail or cable, when we have
information for him: Brian
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Sent: Monday, September 12.20051:18 PM
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Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FOR LOGGER: Korea to release 2.5 million barrels of oil
SUBJECf: RESPONDING TO ENERGY SUPPLY DISRUPTIONS: KOREA SIT TO RELEASE OIL RESERVES
REF: STATE 163206
1. (U) Post delivered ref tel demarche on September 7 to the Ministry of Commerce,
Industry and Energy (MOCIE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) and the
Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE).
2. (SeU) Kim Yean-soo, Deputy Director of the Energy and Resources Policy Division at
MOCIE, replied on September 9 that Korea plans to release 96,000 barrels of oil per day
for 30 days from their Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) for a total of approximately 2.5
million barrels. The start date for the release of the oil has not yet been set.
MINTON

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DATE/CASE JD: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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From: Osius, Theodore G
To: Hyde, Andrew G; Atkinson, David R; Yun, Joseph Y
Cc: Kim, Yuri J; Curtis, Jesse S; Harbaugh, Erin E(Main State Rm 3311); O'Neill, Aloysius M;
Pierce, James A (EAP/K)
Subject: FW: H Res 428 - Katrina Response
At\achments: Docurrient.pdf
Documenl.pdf (46
KB)
ROK unit: please convey to ROK embassy.
David: We'd be grateful for at two hard copies, as the ROK gave $30 million.
Embassy Seoul colleagues: we'll try to get you one of these in a useable version.
Ted
From: Lakhdhir, Kamala S (EAP/FO)
To: EAP-DCMS-ONLY-DLi EAP~DIRECTORS-AND-DEPUTY-DIRECTORS-DL.
Cc: EAP-Staff-Assistants-DLiSU, Peter; Schmeelk, Peter. Gi Atkinson, David R; EAP-FO-
Office-DL'
Subject: FW: H Res 428 - Katrina Response
Attached is a copy of the House Resolution passed on 8 September.
Please let EAP Hurricane coordinator David'Atkinson know if you need a hard copy' for
post/host governments.
Kamala Lakhdhir
EAP Special Assistant
202-736-4161

DATE/CASE In: 29 AUG 2006 200503991 uNCLASSIFIED
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O'Herron, Petra C
.From: CMS TaskForce1K

Sent: Wednesday. September .14. 20052:00 PM
To: Hyde, Andrew G;I I B6
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: FW: Korean Aid Flight to United States
RELEASED IN PART
FYI. from the MFA contact. B6
Bob Winship
EAP shift rep
TF US 01
Sept 14 0700-1500
-----Original Message~--
.From: rmtkatrina_103 [mailto: rmtkatrlna_103@ofda.net]
sent: Wednesday, September 14,200511:52 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: Korean Aid .Flight to United States
Gidday-
Herewith details-DHL focal point at Little Rock (Chris Weeks) is aware of details.
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: rmtketrmajos [mailto:rmtkatrinaJo3@ofda.net]

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2.005 10:27 AM
To: Paul Molinaro; Giuseppe Saba
Cc: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Korean Aid Flight to United States
Gidday Team-
Herewith the details of the commodities including weight and volume (no food!!) on KE 237 due into Dallas(DFW)
at 1130 a.rn. 15th Sep. Customs also have this data and will pre-clear. .
Action Requested-facilitate uplift (DHL?) from Dallas .to Litlle Rock.
Regards-
Alan
OFDA Logistics
From: Sang-Woo Lim [mailto:1 I.

sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:36 AM
To: Sang-Woo Lim; rmtkatrinaJo4; rmtkatrina_lo1
Cc: OFDALogistics; I Ilarsendj2.@state.gov
Subject: RE: Korean Aid Flight tounited States
Here's the finalized movement request form.

RE.¥J.tay'A'J.lTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA'ft~e-A~ ID: 03 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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From: CMS Duty
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: SES-O_CMS; Osius, Theodore G; Hyde, Andrew G; CMS TaskForce1-Director; Wyllie,
Andrew T; Libby, Ron; 'rlibby@ofda.net'; Larsen, Dan J; Armstrong, Robert A
SUbject: For EAP and OFDA Reps: Korean delegation to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies 15
September
Here's the status of all information concerning the September 15 arrival of the Korean
delegation in Dallas and the shipment of Korean disaster relief supplies as of 1630
Tuesday Sep 13.

At 1600, CMS Duty contacted Ron Libby, USAID/OFDA Senior Field Officer in Denton, Texas
working with FEMA, who passed me off to Andy Wyllie, State/PRM rep in Denton. Mr. Wyllie
is in contact with FEMA officials in Denton to arrange the presence of an appropriate
senior FEMA official, as well as state of Texas officials, to meet the Korean delegation
on Thursday morning as their flight arrives at DFW. As soon as some of the questions below
are answered, he should be able to confirm the participation of FEMA officials in a short
ceremony at DFW a i r p o r t . ' I
I
Andy Wyllie
State/PRJ<
(cell) B6
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-Ms" ··PARK ··Euri-·Young· .from the Korean Red Cross
Ms~ SUH Eu:n:..;ri f r'om- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Records here indicate that Korea has pledged $30 million in cash, and is providing diapers c
and cleaning supplies.
The Task Force EAP rep. working in conjunction with the Korea desk, should contact our
embassy in Seoul (work with MOFAT), the Korean embassy here, or the Korean Consulate in
Houston to determine the following:
~- What are the delegation's expectations? (Try to steer toward a short ceremony·to
receive the Certificate of Donation with photo and media opportunity)
-- Has MOFAT, the Korean embassy, or Korean consulate made any media/PA arrangements on
their own?
-- It is unlikely that U.S. officials will be able to remain at DFW to also meet the
Korean supply flight, other than logistics personnel. Does the Korean delegation expect
to meet the supply flight?
What is the Korean delegation's schedule following a' short welcome ceremony?
The OFDA rep on the Task Force indicates that Korean Air Flight KE237 will arrive on
Thursday, Sep 15 at 1630. We assume that the flight contains the diapers and cleaning
supplies pledged. OFDA and FEMA are actively working on arrangements to receive the
flight.
Point of contact within State's Hurricane Katrina Task Force is the OFDA rep, who is
working with the USAID/OFDA Operations Center to track all incoming flights ..
COORDINATION:
Please ensure any new information is passed on to Andy Wyllie when received, and that the
Korea desk, as well as subsequent EAP reps on the Task Force have the same information.
UNITED' ST ATES DEPARTM ENT OF STA TE

DATE/CASE 10: 20 OCT 2006 ' 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
Thanks;
UNCLASSIFIED
Joe Koen
CMS Rep
202-647-7640
To: CMS Duty
Andrew G. Hyde
Department of state
Sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 1:33 PM
To: Hyde, Andrew G
From: CMS TaskForcelK(S/ES-O/TF}
Cc: mailto:rlibby@OFDA.NET; rmtkatrina lc@ofda.net; McFeeters, Brian D;
22060fdalogistics@usaid.govj TaskForce~1
Dan and Robert, I.:

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FEMA needs more information before they can commit to corning down from Denton, TX to
Dallas 'Ft. Worth Airpor~. to.me~t a,Republic of Korea delegation arriving via commercial. . I.' ~
air and a ~orean military plane with relief supplies also arriving at DFW on 15 September.
Dual-tracking with the Korea desk, could you please run down the following details and
Dan Ricci
TF-1/EAP/0700-1500 13 September 2005
1. Will there be a state Dept person corning out to meet the delegation? [TF-probally not]
2. Will LPA (USAID's Legislative and Public Affairs Office} be there to assist OFDA?
used close] .
4. why is the plane coming to Dallas-Fort Worth vs. Little Rock air base? [TF-that is
where they got clearance to land] 5. What do you expect from us (FEMA)? [TF-I suggest a
grip and grin, photo and media opportunity] 6. What is the ETA of the Military plane and
7. The Diplomats are corning on a commercial flight and we know when that might be BUT
8. Do they want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of
donations"?
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cc:( I Mercado, Doug B6
SubJect: RE: ATTN: EAP - Korean Air Flight to meet Korean Mil Flight with relief supplies
Hi Sherry, a few questions: 1. will there be a State Dept person coming out to meet the
delegation? 2) Will LPA be there to assist OFDA? 3) What is the cargo on the plane?
(would be nice to use the stuff close, if it can be used close). 4) Why is the plane
. coming to Dallis-Fort Worth vs Little Rock air base? 5) What do you expect from us? 6)
What is the ETA of the plane (15th when?]. 7) The Diplomates are coming on a commercial
want to meet the cargo plane or just be seen handing over the "certificate of- donations"?
9) How many Koreans, press, etc are expected [you have given us the top people.] When
is the Korean expected to leave? What is their agenda? what else is expected?
Thanks, Ron
From: CMS TaskForcelE [mailto:1TFE@state.gov)

Sent: Tue 9/13/2005 10:13 AM
To: Libby, Ron

-----OriginaIMessage-----
Robert,

Dallas on a separate commercial flight (KE0031), arriving at Dallas-Ft. worth Airport on
September 15,10:15 AM to meet the Korean militray flight. The Koreans request that
someone from the US government (or related agencies such as the Katrina Fund) can'come to
There will be three "people in the Korean delegation:

Thanks,
Dan Ricci
-----Original Message-----.
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 B:15 AM
To: TaskForce-1
3
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Please contact; the Korean desk officer to determine how you would like 'to handle this, and
advise OFDA for logistics support. Thanks, Sherry -----Original Message---~-
Sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 7:36-AM
To: CMS TaskForcelE
Cc: rmtkatrina dmr; rmtkatrina rm; Stitt, Tony; OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Korean Air Flight-
Marcie/Sherry--
Please read below. It looks like the koreans have some sort of delegation in Dallas and
want participation of the USG .... let us know how you wish to proceed.
Thanks,
Robin
From: Sang-Woo Lim [mailto:! B6

Sent: Tuesday i september 13 -,"""""l2~OnO'M5""-"'7-::"'21""7"""'AMlrn---'
To: rmtkatrina 101
ce . OFDALogistlcs; larsendj 2@state.gov
Pat:
A:small Korean delegation will be flying in to Dallas on a ,:,separate ftight (KE0031)" which
"3 will, be arriving at Dallas Airport on September 15, 10:15 am. "',
There will be three people in the delegation: ,

Ambassador Chang will be in charge of officially donating the goods to the US side. In
US side with a Certificate of Donation.
donation.
Sang-Woo
From: Sang-Woo Lim [mailtol~~~~~~~~~_

To: rmtkatrina 101
Cc: OFDALogistIcs; I 1 larsendj2@state.gov; I
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SUbject: FW: Katrina Donatio,ns spreadsheet for GAO (Dec 19).XLS
FYI. Notice how I'm now practically considered an excel master...

DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006. 200503991
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Scalzo, Christopher R
Cc: Shinnick, Julianne
SUbject: RE: Katrina Donations spreadsheet for GAO (Dec 19).XLS
r can make an additional column reflecting the numbers as of Jan 6 (which will be useful for our own purposes).
Is everyone in agreement that we should not only be reconciling information that we have previously given to
GAO, but also providing them with new information on events/changes subsequent to 11/107 I wouldn't want
GAO to be under the expectation that we'll update them every time a donor country changes their intentions with
regard to pledges.
Also, just so I'm clear on Korea. There were a couple of different pledges. The pledge of $5 million from the
ROKG was fulfilled in the amount of 3.814. I think everyone is clear on that one. Then there was a separate
pledge by private entities in the amount of $10 million (which is what GAO is asking about in Q3). The Korea
desk advised that $1MM was presented to Bush I (on behalf of Bush-Clinton) by Chae Song Jo, and another 1MM
was presented to Embassy Seoul by Kim Jae Won (sp?). This is how we came to say that $2MM of the $1OMM
pledged had been received. Now, it turns out that Embassy Seoul never received a check for $1 million by Kim
Jae Won??
Thanks,
Peter
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)

sent: Tuesday, January 10, 20062:57 PM
To: SCalzo, Christopher R; Gutherie, Peter A
Cc: Shinnick, Julianne
Subject: Katrina Donations spreadsheet for GAO (Dec 19).XLS
Attached is your spreadsheet so we can finalize and send to GAO but since I don't know excell I wanted to run
this by you Peter. I changed several things in the November 10 column but I realize they took place after 11/10.
1) Botswana. We originally had it as a Bush Clinton pledge on Exec Summary. It was to USG for 1OOK and we'
received it 11/30/05
2) Fiji. We originally had it as a Bush Clinton pledge on Exec Summary. It was to USG for 30K which we
received 11/10
3) Country H. Correct pledge on November 10 was 10MM pledge, not 8MM. We thought that we had received
2MM. In actual fact 1MM went to BUsh Clinton and the second pledge was never made concrete. So receipts
shoudl be 0 as of November 10. Also we were aware of the 3.8MM pledge. We received 3.814 on 11/30/05.
Can we make the changes to the November 10 column and perhaps add a new one as of Jan 6 with the
changes on sums received and pledges?
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2121/2006
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From: Chung, Michael A
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 200510:13 AM
To: SES-O_Shift-lI; TaskForce-1; WHA-ALL-Users Group
Subject: ROK Assistance
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UNCLAS SEOUL 004013
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, KS
SUBJECT: TFUS01: ROK PLEDGES USD30 MILLION IN CASH,
IN-KIND ASSISTANCE: REQUESTS GUIDANCE ON DESTINATION OF
PROPOSED CHARTER FLIGHT

,
UNCLASSIFIED
B. WAYMAN-ACOSTATELCON
1. This cable contains an action request. See paragraph 4.
2. In the early afternoon of Sunday, September 4, emboffs

conveyed ref A, which contained requests for assistance for
Hurricane Katrina relief operations, to Kim Hyoung-zhin,
Director of North American Affairs Division I in the ROK
Ministry of Foralqn Affairs and Trade. Kim noted that the
ROKG had already scheduled a Cabinet meeting for 1700 that
afternoon to discuss an appropriate donation and promised to
ensure that the request was placed before the meeting
participants. In an earlier meeting on September 3 with
visiting Representative James Leach, Chairman of the House
International Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, ROK Foreign
MinisterBan Ki-moon had said the ROK would do "whatever we
are asked" to assist. National Security Advisor Kwon Chin-ho
voiced similar sentiments to Representative Leach in a .
morning meeting on September 4, specifically pointing out
that the ROK military was particularly skilled at disaster
relief.
3. North American Affairs Director General Kim Sook

telephoned Acting DCM at approximately 1930 on September 4 to
relay that the Cabinet meeting had decided to contribute USD
30 million in assistance, divided between cash and in-kind
donations, to Hurricane Katrina relief operations. The ROK
has not yet decided on the specific items to be contributed,
but has decided to dispatch an emergency_rescue team to the
United States by charter aircraft. (Previously reported ref
8.) The ROKG is making arrangements to charter the aircraft
and requested guidance as to where the aircraft should be
deployed. (Note: We note that the ROKG has a consulate in
Houston, which might be able to provide support to the
aircraft and rescue team. END NOTE)
4. Action Request: Embassy requests the Department provide

guidance on the preferred destination for the ROK charter
aircraft carrying the emergency rescue team.
MINTON
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James L wayman 09/04/2005 10:36:56 PM From DB/Inbox: James L wayman.
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BT
UNCLAS SEOUL 004013
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, KS
SUBJECT: TFUS01: ROK PLEDGES USD30 MILLION IN CASH,
IN-KIND ASSISTANCE; REQUESTS GUIDANCE ON DESTINATION OF
PROPOSED CHARTER FLIGHT .
B. WAYMAN-ACOSTA TELCON
1. This cable contains an action request. See paragraph 4.
2. In the early afternoon of sunday, September 4, emboffs
conveyed ref A, which contained reque~ts for assistance for
Hurricane Katrina relief operations, to Kim Hyoung-zhin,
Director of North American Affairs Division I in the'RoK
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Kim noted that the
ROKG had already scheduled a cabinet meeting for 1700 that
afternoon to discuss an appropriate donation and promised to
ensure that the request was placed before the meeting
participants. In an earlier meeting on september 3 with
visiting Representative James Leach, Chairman of the House
International Affairs subcommittee on Asia, ROK Foreign
Minister Ban Ki-moon had said the ROK would do "whatever we
are asked" to assist. National security Advisor Kwon chin-ho
voiced similar sentiments to Representative Leach in a
morning meeting on september 4, specifically pointing out
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that the ROK military was particularly skilled at disaster
relief.
3. North American Affairs Director General Kim Sook
telephoned Acting DCM at approximately 1930 on September 4 to
relay that the cabinet meetin~ had decided to contribute USD
30 million in assistance, divlded between cash and in-kind
donations, to Hurricane Katrina relief operations. The ROK
has not yet deci ded on the speci fi c items to be cont ri buted,
but has decided to dispatch an emergency rescue team to the
United States by charter aircraft. (previously reported ref
B.) The ROKG is making arrangements to charter the aircraft
and requested guidance as to where the aircraft should be
deployed. (Note: we note that the ROKG has a consulate in
Houston, which might be able to provide support to the'
aircraft and rescue team. END NOTE)
4. Action Request: Embassy requests the Department provide
guidance on the preferred destination for the ROK charter
aircraft carrying the emergency rescue team.
MINTON
BT
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Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:08 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K
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Subject: FWT: Acceptance of Offer for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
Guidance to field on financial contributions.
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Subject: Acceptance of Offer for Victims of Hurricane Katrina
Importance: High
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Offer for 'Victims of Hurricane Katrina
REF: State 163366, Seoul 4013
1. (U) NIACT precedence due to need for weekend action. Please notify at OOB. 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 United States Government, and all Americans, I welcome and accept your
country's kind offer to provide immediate financial assistance for victims of Hurricane
Katrina.
-- Your government may transmit the funds, in u.s. Dollars, to the us Treasury via wire
transfer using the following info~mation:

DATE/CASE 10: 23 JAN 2007 20050399]
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
'ABA ROUTING NUMBER: 02010-3000-4
BENEFICIARY BANK:. TREAS NYC
BENEFICIARY NAME: 19000001
AMOUNT: SPECIFY AMOUNT IN US DOLLARS
CONTRIBUTOR NAME: SOUTH KOREA
--The donation must be in U.S. dollars rather than foreign currency to prevent
difficulties with the transmittal of funds.
--To ensure that the donation is properly tracked and acknowledged, we ask that you convey
the above information to the U.S. Embassy once the transfer is initiated.
-- We will communicate with you soon regarding your government's generous offer of other
assistance, including in-kind donations and an emergency rescue team. We would welcome
more specific information on the types of in-kind donations you are proposing so that we
can advise our disaster response authorities. We ask that you· hold off for now
dispatching the emergency rescue team until proper coordination with FEMA can be
established. Our Embassy will contact you as soon as conditions are right to make maximum
use of your generous donation.
-- 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 and additional assistance offer via septel.
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Donations: .
• From the air, relief supplies from abroad are arriving at a central distribution point in
Little Rock, Arkansas
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offered money, food, bedding,
medical supplies and technical assistance to the recovery efforts
• FEMA has received $460 million in aid
• Some new or increased offers of assistance:
o France has offered ·17 divers and one tugboat;
o Two airplanes with 20 tons ofrelief supplies from Tunisia landed in Little
Rock;
o Malaysia and Pakistan have each offered $1 million to the Red Cross; and
o Namibia offered ~ 100,000 worth of food items.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs ofvictims:
o Aridorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies .
. \ o The Republic ofKorea has offered 2 tons ofdiapers and baby formula as
part of its many items it is willing to send
o Egypt has offered 6,000 blankets, 2.6 tons ofpowedered milk, and 2.2
tons ofjam
People to People:
• With the help of our cooperating agencies, we have located and confirmed the well-
being of all Fulbright, Humphrey, and Eurasia academic exchange participants in the
affected areas. We are working to assist our grantees and to relocate them to new
assignments.
u.S. Response to Aid:

• We are grateful for the outpouring of assistance offers from the world community.
• These generous offers will do much to alleviate the human suffering caused by the
destructive hurricane and its aftermath.
• The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S. Government emergency
response authorities will continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet
the immediate needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
• We appreciate the goodwill that these many offers have generated. The American
people have a long tradition of extending a hand to those in need. Now in our time of
need we are deeply touched to see the response ofpeople from every comer ofthe
world. .
• Although it is primarily American citizens who are in need, we recognize that many
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath ofthis tragedy.
Foreign consular representatives, tourists, students, and other visitors are in need. We
are working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in order
to allow them to visit the region and assist their nationals.
• Our task force in Louisiana is headed by Ambassador Joseph G. Sullivan, who, until
Hurricane Katrina struck, had been the Department's Diplomat in Residence at

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Donations:
Little Rock, Arkansas .
• 116 countries and 12 international organizations have offered money, bedding,
supplies and technical assistance to the recovery efforts
• FEMA has received $460 million in international aid
• Some new or increased offers ofassistance:
o France has offered 17 divers and one tugboat;
o Two airplanes with 20 tons ofrelief supplies from Tunisia landed in Little
Rock;
o Namibia offered $100,000 worth of supplies.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs ofvictirns:
o Andorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies
o The Republic ofKorea has offered 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
its many items it is willing to send
o Egypt has offered 6,000 blankets and other relief supplies
People to People: .
assignments.
U.s. Response to Aid:

• These generous ofIerswill do much to alleviate the human suffering caused by the
need we are deeply touched to see the response ofpeople from every comer of the
world.
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath ofthis tragedy.
We are working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in
order to allow them to visit the region and assist their nationals.
.• Our task force in Louisiana is headed by Ambassador Joseph G. Sullivan, who, until
Tulane University in New Orleans. Ambassador Sullivan is a Career Minister in the

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ACCEPTANCE--OF_-OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE-.----._-
(U) The Task Force has sent cables accepting offers of assistance
from Sweden, France, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and South Korea. We expect additional
acceptances from FEMA within the next day or two. (FEMA, Task Force)
UN PARTICIPATION IN USAID RESPONSE MANAGEMENT TEAM
(U) As of September 9, a total of 32 UN staff were working closely

with the USAID Response Management Team (RMT). in Washington and in the
affected region on the USG response to Hurricane Katrina. Currently,
11 UN personnel are in Washington, 9 in Baton Rouge, 5 in Little Rock,
3 in Austin, 2 in Atlanta, 1 is at FEMA Headquarters, and 1 is
awaiting placement. On September 12, UN and USAID representatives
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will devise a plan for'next steps based on input from UN and USAID
staff in ,the field. (USAID/RMT)
STATUS OF MEXICAN ARMY ASSISTANCE
(U) The Mexican military contingent" in San Antonio, Texas, cooked and
served 3/000 lunches and 4/720 dinnerS to evacuees on September 9.
The Mexican contingent, which included medical personnel, is not
providing medical care to evacuees due to u.S. legal certification
requirements for prescribing medication. (NORTHCOM)
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EAP Region Offers of Support for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
Korea
The South Korean government is prepared to provide assistance, in cash or

in kind, either through FEMA or through the Red Cross. They have already
attempted to contact the American Red Cross, but don't yet have a response
to their offer. The ROK is also prepared to send a rescue team of 30-40
members to the stricken area, if that kind of assistance is needed.
ROK Embassy has been given contact info for SIBS eMS, but we are ready
to facilitate any direct communication with FEMA and the Red Cross if that
is preferable.
China
China has provided a $100,000 check to Charge Sedney in Beijing to pass to

the American Red Cross September 1.
Australia
Australia has offered to send two "community recovery experts" from

Emergency Management Australia to help in the recovery from Hurricane
Katrina.
Japan
The Embassy of Japan has been in contact with EAP/J, NSC, FEMA, and
the American Red Cross. We expect the GOJ to make a financial
contribution directly to the American Red Cross; as of 2:00pm local we have
not received info on how much it will be, but hope for an announcement on
Friday September 2 (Tokyo time).
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (nCA -- their equivalent of

USAID) maintains a stock of emergency relief supplies in Florida -- blankets,
generators, tents, and bottled water. Normally used for relief in Latin
America and the Caribbean, the GOJ has offered to release some of those
stocks to the US. As is the case for our/system, that would first require a
formal request from the appropriate agency - presumably FEMA - for

DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
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assistance. FEMA's Acting Director for International Affairs Casey Long is

"aware of the GOl offer, and promised to get back to the Japanese Embassy.
EAP/J, NSC, and Embassy Tokyo are urging FEMA to accept the GOl offer
of in-kind assistance, if possible. The GOJ remembers the assistance we
provided after the earthquake in Niigata in October 2004. That included
. $150,000 in disaster relief assistance and supplies provided and flown in by
US Forces Japan.
New Zealand
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conveyed condolences and

noted GONZ is ready to help "in any way as needed." NZ MFA noted New
"Zealand firefighters had assisted the U.S. in previous natural disasters as an
example. No follow-up on this end as yet. (Wellington 668)
Indonesia
IN additoin to the public statement of condolence issued by President

Yudhoyono, his spokesman privately conveyed condolences directly to EAP
front office (DAS Eric John) and asked whether the SBY administration
could be of any assistance.
Singapore
The" government of Singapore has offered the services of three CH-47

Singaporean Air Force helicopters attached to the Texas National Guard as
part of a long-term training arrangement. As of 16:00, one of the CH-47s
had arrived at Fort Polk and the other two were en route. Singapore has
offered the use ofthese assets for up to two weeks if necessary. They have
been in touch with FEMA through the Texas Air National Guard.
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EAP Issues Task Force ·1

September 13-14,2005
2300-0700 EDT
EAP Rep: Alex Ave-Lallemant
OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
Japan: An email sent Tues (9/12) evening updating the matrix on several items (incl several Japan issues) fell through the
cracks. Subsequent attempts to update the matrix have been problematic because the email is ambiguous and refers to
line numbers in the matrix which have subsequenUy changed. Need to get the up to date info from the J desk.
Korea: Korean MFA officer Lim needs to know by 2100 on 9114 who will meet ROK officials in Dallas (DFW airport) to
accept relief shipment. Current Idea is to have Amb. Charles Ray, diplomat-In-residence at University of Houston, go to
shipment. Ray has not/not accepted offer yet - he's only been offered informally, not officially. ROK also has a POC in
Houston (attached to Consulate there). Contact info in printed email. .
Thailand: State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai
team is already here and has received HHS approval (HHS will apparenUy contact team direcUy). Info may be obe'd.
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0042 received call from Dan Larsen, Embassy Seoul, who informed me to expect a call from MOFAT regarding who might
meet the Korean plane when it arrives in Dallas. . .
0100 received call from Sang Woo LIM, ROK MOFAT (Cell:J I Lim said that he is working the Korean Bl
------'fltgRt-GoRGlJfJ'.ently with OFDA and State. ROK donated goo S 810 108"/1119 aoolJl-via-Gargo flight KE 237 at 1gag local time
on 9/15 and arriving in Dallas (DFW) at 1130 AM COT. ROK officials are leaving Seoul on KE 0031 at 1130 local time and
arriving in DallasiOFW) at lot~AM CET. Lim also
In Houston named Le8Sang ROWelf: _ _
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Info for ROK POC, a consular official attached to the conSUlate.
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0222 received call from Brett Blackshaw (Embassy Tokyo POL). The GoJ intends to offer water pumps. Blackshaw
wanted to know if there was any list of things that the USG needed vis-a-vis reflief .efforts. Told him that we would find the
---J=EMAlistand_sencrtoJlim__viaemail. _ __ _ _ m .u • __ ••
0500 Call from Susan Sutton, Embassy Bangkok, who asked to delay transmission of points in State 169098 pending a
few clarifications: 1) she wanted to be sure the EAP cleared on the cable because 2) S had invited the Thai team and 3)
----lthe--team..was-already-ln-the--US.--+ums-OUUhat-l-lt-lE.-Ras-accepted--the--offer-and-wiU--contacUhe-team-direcUy;..cable--i::>-s- - - -
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September 14, 2005
1500- 2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Andrew Dickson
OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
Thailand: Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points
declining offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai team is already here, at request of S, and so is the PM.
HHS and FEMA have reviewed but found no task suitable. Taskforce is still working possibility of imbedding
some of the Thai team with the State rep to FEMAlBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team.
USAID Ops center called and said team leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. DirectorDeborah
McCarty discussed with Amb. Sullivan and will follow up with Amb to discuss possibility of sending one or two
representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only. Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps
determined per Director/Amb .call. And draft e-mall to interested parties per Higgins
We are waiting for FEMA to clear on an acceptance cable for com donated by a Thai princess. OFDA has been
our interface - see printed cables and check With Sherry Hazelhurst for further info.
Korea: Korea desk (Andrew Hyde, 7-4316) made arrangements for meeting two Korean flights coming into
Dallas (DFW airport) AM Sept 15. Diplomat in residence Vlad Sambafew at OU-Norman will meet the Korean
bE
delegatIon. Korea MFA officer tim Sang-woo needs to know by 2100 on 9114 who will meet ROK offiCials In
Dallas to accept relief shipment (action taken
--------1C~OMnlSsttlate-there). Andy \A)-lIie F .
K orean desk). ROK also has a POC in Houston (atta.ched to
tatelSouth also made ~rrangements and has been in
contact with the consulate.. CO'l'naCt into Inpnn ed e-mail. Amb. FEMA cannot send anyone. The Red Cross will
send one representative fOr the ceremony.
EAP bog .
1625: Spoke to EAP/FO and EAP/ MTS Brian Mcfeeters with request to Identify locations for displaced foreign
nationals from EAP region.
----1630:-Spoke-with-AItlson-Olllwortttwho-is-asking-what-the-latestis-omhe-visit-torK-oJ:88n-delegation-.- - - - - - - -
16:35 Contacted Andrew Hyde in EAP/CP on Korea visit. EAP/FO has approved two pronged approach.
--·---==-----:-·-Preparing-travel-oraers-fOj':Senior-consultant--Jim ·Pierce-to·traveFtomorrow;-Slilllrymg-to-eontact=Aorita=============
Shepherd at UT-Austin.
16:50 Received e-mails from Thai Desk officer Melanie Higgins (0036>- r~uesting status of forensic team
Interest to travel to embed with State officer in Baton Rouge. Amb. Sullivan phone telephone conversation with
Director TF1 Melanie spoke with Carla MUdgett, State line officer for Amb. Sullivan in Baton Rouge to inquire if
embedding was possible.
17:00 spoke to Erin Anna regarding Red Cross assistance
1745 Spoke with Andrew Hyde (7-4316). He confirmed the travel of Diplomat in residenCe Vlad Sambaiew at OU-
DAf,J¥.9M~n: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
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Norman will meet ROK officials in Dallas to accept relief shipment.
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1800 Received call from Tony Stitt at USAID Op Center who expressed frustration with possibility of Thai
Forensic team being attached to AID teams in the field. Said the teams have no suitable task for the forensic
team. Passed this Info to Director. .
1830 Called Thai Desk Higgins with update from Director/Amb Sullivan conversation and the possibility of sending
one or two members of the team' for one day only to observe NOT to do forensic work.
/ . -~_._--_.- --- -- ---~- --~_.---------
1850 Director decided to hold action on this option until further discussion with Amb Sullivan.
1900 Called Andrew Hyde again to confirm details of the Korean meeting in Texas.
1920 Called Andy Wyllie in Texas to confirm details of trip and confirm request for talking points. PA prepared
talking points for the Amb and sent thel1) to Wylie.
2020 Called Marge Wood r lat the Red Cross to confirm participation of a Red Cross
representative at the Airfi~c celemoll} II i i ~xas. .
B6
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 20052:59 PM
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Cc: TaskForee-1
SUbject: September 13: EAP End of Shift Report, 3PM
Outstanding Issues:
Japan - Japan response cable drafted, sent to Wendell Albright, and cleared with EAP front office at 1430. Waiting for
clearance from taskforce director McCarthy. Follow-up on 9/131500-2100 shift. Albright also updating Japan donor
matrix.
Samoa - Acceptance cable needs to be completed (see 0200 below). Will need to be cleared with Task Force Director.
EAP/ANP drafting response.
Mongolia - Thank you cable needs to be completed by desk (see 00:30 below).
Thailand - Waiting for a response from HHS to find a place for the 5 Thai forensic experts who accompanied Thai PM to
New York. POC on TF1' is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst). Contacted Melanie Higgins and Robert Rapson in BClTV about
speaking with Embassy Bangkok about turning off offer of canned com in brine from Thai Princess.
Korea - Waiting for a response from US Embassy Seoul (dual-tracked with the Korean desk) in response to questions
from FEMA representatives from the Region VI Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX re:meeting the Korean Ambassador
Chang and Korean Red Cross officials at Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to officially receive Korean aid arriving on September 15.
POC on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst).
Cambodia - Waiting on a clearance from Peter Guthrie (7-2195 in l on instructions for Embassy Phnom Penh re: cash
donation by King Sihamoni of $20,000 on behalf of himself and his parents the King Father and Queen Mother to support
the victims and recovery efforts (see 0710 below).

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FOREIGN· ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. eu) 122 countries and 16 international organizations
have offered assistance. Embassy Abuja reports that the
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Government of Nigeria would like to present the secretary
with a us $1 million check at UNGA; L is conducting an
ethics review. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
2. (u) Embassy colombo transmitted to the Task Force the
Government of Maldives' us $25,000 donation to the
American Red cross, in the form of a check drawn from the
Bank of Maldives. TF presented the check to a Red Cross
representative. (Task Force)
OTHER ASSISTANCE
3. (u) The Committee for. the Implementation of Textile
Agreements voted September 14 to permit importers to
release US $43 million in clothing, currently held under
china safeguard quotas, for Hurricane Katrina relief.
(EB/Task Force E-Mail)
COMMODITY MOVEMENTS
4. (U) As of September 14, USAID had received 33
commodity flights: 11 from the UK, 3 from France, 2 from
Italy, 2 from Russia, 2 from spain 2 from Egypt, 2 from
Tunisia, 1 from china, 2 from Thaiiand, 2 from UNICEF, 1
from Israel, 1 from India, 1 from the czech Republic, and
1 from sweden. (state south 9/14 Daily Activity Report)
STATUS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS REPORTED MISSING
5. (U) Thirteen countries have reported citizens
unaccounted for or believed to be deceased: Belgium (6),
Brazil (23), canada (2), Honduras (1), Italy (125), Japan
(49), Mauritius (2), Mexico (12), Poland (12), portuga~
(2), south Korea (4), Turkey (7), and the UK .
(approximately 20). This data was received from official
embassy communications; the actual numbers could be
hi gher. . (CA/oeS status Report)
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Subject: EAP end of shift report - Sep 12. 0700-1500

September 12, 2005
700-1500 EDT
EAP Rep: David Bonine
Korea - Confirmed with EAP/K office1r Andrew Hvcle t~at the point of contact regarding the donation of cleaning supplies is
ROK Embassy Officer, Mr. LIM (Cell J . B6
Japan - Embassy Tokyo is eager to provide a response to the GOJ on its offer of relief teams from Self-Defense forces
and civilian government agencies. According to a 9/6 email from NORTHCOM these offers will be declined, but we
haven't conveyed that message to the Japanese yet; we have been waiting on approved language from the Secretary for
declining offers. EAP/J confirmed that $500,000 worth of supplies has been delivered from its storage facility in Florida:
$300,000 worth of blankets and sleeping pads to the American Red Cross, and $200,000 of portable generators and cord
reels to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
Australia - GOA offered additional assistance in the form of disaster recovery specialists and logistics specialists.
informed the Australia desk that the offer is appreciated, but these teams are not needed at this time.
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Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: EAP End of Shift Report 9/15 0700-1500

September 15, 2005
700 - 1500
EAP Rep: Lynn Nelson
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
BRUNEI - Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 14:26 below)
FRENCH POLYNESIA: Draft cable to Suva to decline personnel assistance (on unclass side). Sent cable to EAP Front
Office. ~ending FO clearance.
JAPAN: Tokyo 4980 reports new Japan offer of 60 water pump trucks and their crews. Pending bureau clearances on
rejection cable (See 12:10 below) .
KOREA: Respond to TF1 C~S rep with response to media presence question (see 14:15 below).
LAO - See 10:46 & 14:47109 entries. Appropriate cable will need to be drafted after clarification of donation is received.
SAMOA: Acceptance cable pending Bureau clearance. (See 12:50 below)
THAIlAND: (1) Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining
offers of forensic teams. Problem: the Thai team is already here, at request of S, and so is the PM. HHS and FEMA have
reviewed but found no task suitable. Taskforce is still working possibility of imbedding some of the Thai team with the
Slate rep to FEMAIBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team. USAID.Ops center called and said team'
leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah McCarty discussed with Amb. Sullivan and will follow
up with Amb to discuss possibility of sending one or two representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only.
Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps determined per Dlrector/Arnb call. And draft e-mail to
Interested parties per Higgins
THAIlAND: (2) See 10:30 note below. Follow up (a) with OFDA to confirm ESF-6 acceptance to be pass through recipient
to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock; and (b) with Desk (Melanie Higgins) that Thailand agrees to provide transport of
the com to Little Rock.
EAPLOG
14:47 Lao: Embassy received check made out to USG. Instructed desk to determine what Embassy plans are. If they plan
to cash & donate to Red Cross, they need to Inform us. If they plan to deposit and send via fund cite, they need to walt for
our acceptance cable. '
14:42 - Mongolia desk confirms separate Thank You letter by Secretary Is in clearance now. Desk states no need for
cable. . .
14:32 - Draft cable accepting $50,000 per Ulaanbaalar 489 sent to desk (Katia Bennett) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.
14:30 - Per unclass e-mail Samoa willing to donate money to where ever we direct, but desk feels that Samao would
prefer to donate to USG.
14:26 - Draft Cable accepting $1 million per Bandar 453 sent to desk (Brian Aggeler) for clearance and EAP/FO
clearance. See class side for draft.
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14:15 :.... Per CMS request, sent e-mail to Andrew Hyde requesting information on media presence at Korean flight to
Oklahoma which was bet by Diplomat in residence. Vlad Sambalew.
14:05 - Confirmed with Thailand Desk Officer (Melanie Higgins) that shipment needs to go to Little Rock AFB.
13:45 - Confirmed that State 169095 responding to Cambodia donation of $20,000 was sent. Updated matrix.
12:50 - Spoke with Dan Ricci (ANP). Cable is pending Front Office clearance. FO wanted additional confirmation from
Apia that donation had taken place and whom donation was given to (Le. Red Cross, USG. etc.)
12:10 - Prepared Japan draft rejection of water pump trucks and forwarded to Wendell Albright for Bureau clearances.
10:46 - Sent e-mail to Jonathan Weyer requesting additional info (see unclass e-mail). After receipt of info. cable will need
to be.drafted formally accepting donation. . .
10:30 - OFDA confirmed that Thai com offer will be accepted with 2 provisions: 1. ESF-6 to be the recipient and the Thai's
must transport to Little Rock. Ak. Currently Thai transportation only to New York. Confirmed with Melanie Higgins that
ESF-6 should be the forwarding agency to forward to the Greater Food Bank of Little Rock. Melanie will work with
Embassy Bangkok on the transportation Issue.
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Donations:
• From the air, relief supplies from abroad are arriving ata central distribution point in
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offeredmoney, bedding,
• FEMA bas received $460 million in international aid
o Two airplanes with 20 tons of relief supplies from 'Tunisia landed in Little .
Rock;
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
supplies
o The Republic of Korea has offered 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
People to People:
affected areas. Weare working to assist our grantees and to relocate them to new
assignments. '.
u.S. Response to Aid:

.• We are grateful for the outpouring of assistance offers from the world community.
need we are deeply touched to see the response of people from every comer of the
world.
'. Although it is primarily American citizens who are in need, we recognize that many.
foreign nationals are also missing andlor displaced in the aftermath of this tragedy.

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Coordinator.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PLEDGED
1. (U) 121 countries and 13 international organizations '

have offered assistance. Kuwaiti officials reiterated the
GOK's pledge of $500 million, $100 million in cash, and
$400 million in fuel. However, the Kuwaiti parliament
will not reconvene until October and must approve the
donation. Trinidad and Tobago has pledged $2 million to
private charities. (Task Force)
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE RECEIVED
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2. (U) As of September 13~ thirty planes with relief

supplies had arrived in the' U.S, EUR is consulting with
Ukraine over use of a plane to transport NATO in-kind
donations. The UAE has wired its $100 million donation,
although receipt of the transmission is pending. (Task
Force)
FOREIGN OFFICIALS AND DIPLOMATIC CORPS
3. (SBU) Honduran President Maduro has reiterated his

request to visit Baton Rouge and the large number of
Hondurans displaced by Hurricane Katrina. (Task
Force/Honduras Desk)
STATE OPERATIONS
4. (U) EAP is coordinating withFEMA and OFDA officials

on the reception of a Korean.Oelegatipn in Dallas on
September 15. A second Korean Air flight arriving in
Dallas is carrying the Korean donation of assistance. The
Korean delegation head will present a Certificate of
Donation to the senior member of the U.S. greeting party.
(Task Force/EAP-K/PRM Denton)
5. (U) State PA and FEMA are conducting outreach and

media tours for 40 ide~tifi~d foreign news outlets on the
ground or traveling to the hurricane region. (DOS-South)
6. (SBU) A Senate delegation plans to travel to Louisiana
on Friday, September 16. Delegation members are
undetermined at present. The House is also planning a
future visit. (Task Force)
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Donations:
• 117 countries and 12 international organizations have offered money, bedding,
o Namibia offered S100,000 worth of supplies.
o Greece has offered two cruise ships on which a total of 1550 could be
housed. The ships would be available into March 2006.
• Some examples ofitems offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
supplies
o The Republic ofKorea has offered 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
Statistics from FEMA (as of 0400 September 11, 2005)

o 48,773 people rescued by Department of Homeland Security agencies or
other agencies
o 120,586 people sheltered in locations in 15 states and the Distric of
Columbia. Yesterday the figure was 134,608. .
o Over 93,000 state and federal employees currently on the ground,
including 46,596 National Guard, 20,991 active duty military personnel,
9,239 FEMA personnel.
o Seven out of 15 impacted natural gas plants in Alabama, Mississippi and
Louisiana have started operating again.
o US Coast Gueard continues to shift from Search And Rescue to
.reestablishment of the Maritime Infrastructure.
o The American Red Cross reports that the Katrina Family Linking website
has 167,688 names. 31% are "self registrations" and the remainder is
"sought persons"
u.s. Response to Aid:

• We appreciate the goodwill that these many offers have generated. The American .
world.
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• Although it is primarily American citizens who are in heed, we recognize that many
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath of this tragedy.
We are working with consular officers representing a large number ofcountries in
Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. .
• MREs: In particular, we appreciate countries providing MREs. As we've stressed,
relief operations are very dynamic. We are now sufficiently advanced in our efforts
to feed hurricane victims that no additional FOREIGN MREs are required [at the
present time]. IF ASKED: We will develop plans for the foreign MREs that may not
immediately be needed.
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From: rmtkatrina_lo1 [rmtkatrina_Io1@ofda.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 5:17.AM
To: B6
Subject: Katrina USAID/OFDA

, Movement Summary & Warehouse Report 17/Sept 0500
Here is the latest movement summary and warehouse summary.
Of note:
South Korea arrived. (Tarps/Diapers/Cleaning Supplies)

Luxembourg arrived. (Camp Beds/Blankets)
Thailand arrived. (Blankets)
T~o NATO flights expected to arrive today.

Note: All NATO cargo listed in the spreadsheet is subject to re-distribution among aircraft.
Regards,
Pat Long
703 526 2206 .

REi'J~\)! A.JJ)'HORlTY: FRANK TUMMINIA .
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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 8, 2005
0700 - 1500 EDt
EAPRep:
-
September 7-8, 2005
23:00 - 0700 EDT
EAP Rep: Shaun Hayeslip
Outstanding Issues:
Brunei: Still waiting for an exact figure for its donation.
Korea: Outcome of Wednesday evening inter-agency meeting on resolution of assistance from Korea, among
other countries, is inconclusive. Another meeting will convene on Thursday. This information passed on to
Andrew Hyde (EAPIK) and Dan Larsen (Embassy Seoul).
(U) JAPAN ASSISTANCE: Embassy Tokyo has received confirmation that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to the
American Red Cross. On top of$200K in cash, the offer will entail: .
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. Supplies are ready to be deployed, dependent on
.arranging a charter flight and a final destination with the ARC.
• $500K in supplies based in Narita. These include:
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - Y2 day to pack + charter flight.
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days).
(SBU) JAPAN PRESS STRATEGY: The GOJ Embassy in Washington will be talking with the Red Cross -OOB EST;
shortly thereafter, they plan to touch base with EAP/J and EAPIRSP before releasing a press statement regarding their
assistance. PA should be prepared for potential questions on the Japanese contribution, will be desirable to have Spokesman
McCormack mention the offer during his briefmg. Embassy Tokyo is coordinating with MOFA to plan a meeting with VFM
Yachi or DG Kawai and joint statement by the Ambassador in conjunction with MOFA on Friday.
(U) VIETNAM OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received word that the GOV is prepared to offer $ lOOK, plus a
medical team of 10-15. Ambassador bas expressed our appreciation; Embassy will be following up with a front channel
cable with further details.
(U) INDONESIA OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received a letter from Coordinating Minister for People's
Welfare Alwi Shibab expressing a general Indonesian offer ofassistance. Indonesia is ready to mobilize resources if their
assistance is needed, and Dr. Shihab has specifically ordered organization of medical teams. Embassy will be contacting
State and FEMA to coordinate approach. (JAKARTA 11997)
(U) THAI PM UPDATE: Embassy Bangkok has re-confirmed that PM will deplane in New York. MFA will have one
working-level official on the flight carrying Thai donations; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, and 3 tons of "ready
to eat rice". .
2330
Embassy Tokyo (Brett Blackshaw) has received confirmation that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to
American Red Cross. This offer will entail:
• A $300K package of supplies. which are currently based in Florida. They are ready to go; dependent on
arranging a charter flight, and a final destination.
• $500K in supplies based in Nanta. These include
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - need Y2 day to pack + charter flight
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days)
2348
Embassy Bangkok confirms that PM is indeed deplaning in NYC. Triple checking with MFA; also checking to
confirm contents of supplies, which are believed to be rice and blankets.
2356
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Indonesia: have "ordered organization of teams of highly trained medical personnel" with experience
from tsunami recovery, ready to mobilize them If needed. Post indicates that Embassy will touch base
with DOS to explore logistics (with FEMA). (JAKARTA 11997)
0047
Embassy Bangkok reconfirms that PM will not/not go to little Rock. MFA will have one working-level official on
the flight; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, 3 tons of "ready to eat rice".
0125
Embassy Tokyo continues to seek contact with the American Red Cross, to ensure MOFA and the ARC are
coordinating the Japanese assistance offer. Embassy is also brainstorming on the appropnate coordination with
MOFA on press strategy, including possible joint statement tomorrow Tokyo time.
0230
Embassy HanoI called to inform TaskForce that GOV will be holding a press conference in the next hour
or so to offer assistance of $100K, plus a medical team of 10·15. The Ambassador will be contacting the
GOV to express our gratitude for their offer; Embassy will be following up with a front channel cable In
the next few hours with details,
0345
The Govemment of Mongolia is looking to give its $50,000 contribution directly to the American Red Cross.
Contacted the ARC in an effort to track down information on wire transfers; they indicated that they would pass
information to Pat Freetn, Embassy u~anbaatar. on or about 9 am EST. Recommend following up with Pat
and Karen Ogden (ARC 0 ensure follow-through. Bt
0505
Touched base with Embassy Bangkok OeM Alexander Arvizu. Confirmed information provided earlier by
Embassy officials (2348, 0047), and gave a quick brief on USDA's concerns about food donations. noting that
those concerns applied to EU countries, not Thailand's rice offer:
0535
Talked with Embassy Tokyo again. GOJ Embassy in Washington will be speaking with American Red Cross'
-oOB EST. GOJ will then contact EAP/J and EAP/RSP to touch base. before releasing a press statement on
their offer of assistance. EAP/P (Ken Bailes) will be coordinating language for the Spokesman's briefing later
today. Tomorrow, Embassy will be arranging a meeting for the Ambassador at MOFA with VFM Yachi or DG
Kawai, in conjunction with a joint statement. .
0630
Talked with Dan Larsen, Embassy Seoul. Reviewed state of play for ROK offer of assistance, including noting the
interagency meeting slated to be convened today..
0641
Received front-channel cable from Embassy Hanoi.
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September a, 2(j05
1500 - 2300 EDT
EAP Reps: Charles Bouldin/Noah Zaring
Outstanding Issues:
Thailand
Thai Rice (gift of King, conveyed by PM, wanting high visibility, needing USDA approval)
Thai forensic team (Secretary Rice personally told Thai FM we would accept)
Plywood (Central WHA, others possible; can this be accepted? What restrictions?) .
Flight with goods. ROK willing to hold off on sending it but want guaranty can send it Sept. 15. No can do.
Japan
Water containers, power generators. other. FEMA told OFDA at 2000 that approval is coming.
Forensic Teams (HHS has said no.)
Australia .
Forensic Teams (HHS has said no. Australian Ambassador has warned Amb. Malloy that if Gennan and
Thai forensic teams are allowed and others (with much greater expertise) are allowed, that will cause
quite a row.)
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September 8,2005
2300 - 0700 EDT
EAP Rep: J. Nathan Bland
Outstanding Issues:
Thailand
-Clearance of rice
-U.S. President to travel with Thai Prime Minister?
Republic of Korea
-Action on Cable Seoul 4091
Japan
-Goods in Florida warehouse.
0634
I forwarded the cable about the disappointed Koreans and the e-mail with the detailed list of their offer to EAP/K
for action.
0621
Called and spoke with Supervisor Smith from JFK's cargo section to give him a "heads up" about the shipment of
. blankets. I gave him the Task Force phone number in case he has any questions. His number is 718.487.2691.
0535
Received a call from Dan larsen (Emb. SeOUl)saying that he was sending a "very pointed" cable detailing the
disappointment of the Koreans regarding lack of action in regards to their offer of goods. The cable is "Seoul
4091." He also sent an e-mail detailing the offer of the Koreans.
0525
Susan Sutton (Bangkok) e-mailed saying that their Agriculture Attache team has agreed to call Ian McNaim after
8am.
0402
Steve Gowing of OFDA called asking about the plane from Thailand. I e-mailed him all of the relevant information
and he said that it looked like everything would go fine.
I asked again about the question of clearing the rice. He wasn't very helpful either, but asked that we call back
after 8am when their full team is there. We should try to get in touch with Ian McNaim (703.526.2210 x(203)
0334
I contacted Customs at JFK Airport (718.553.1648) to inform them about the arrival of the blankets on Flight TG
790. The customs agent took the information to tell his supervisor. He informed me that if the goods were sent on
an airway bill. then the freight would be unloaded and cleared in the cargo department. The supervisor in cargo
would arrive to work around 6am. (718.487.2691) I will call him also.
0246
Received call from Emb. Bangkok, Susan Sutton, who had two points.
1) She has answers to questions that were sent to her regarding the shipment of rice. She said that shipment
contained cans of rice wi sardines. The Ag. Officer in Bangkok stated that we usually don't inspect all of the food
that comes from Thailand. Usually, the Govt. of Thailand issues a phytosanitary certificate stating that the food
meets standards, and we.usually accept their certificate.
They were tasked with getting approval for the rice to enter the U.S., and she is not sure exactly what the process
is to get the rice approved for entry. She requested that I check with OFDA to find out the exact process. I called
OFDA, no one there was knowledqeable about the process. They asked that we check back at 8am when the full
team arrives.
2) Susan also informed that Protocol asked for details about a commercial plane (Thai Airways) carrying relief
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supplies from Thailand that is already in the air that is to arrive before the Prime Minister. Protocol asked for
details so that the goods would not be held up by customs. She found out the info:
• Flight TG 790; expected to land at 6:35 am, Friday 9/9/05 at JFK Airport.
• Carrying only blankets; no food
• 36 boxes of blankets
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• Total weight 1;935 tons
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September 9, 200'5
1500 -2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Kaye Lee
Lynn Nelson .
Outstanding Issues:
Japan - Offer of teams - see 2300 entry below.
Korea - State cable - confirm it goes out and list number.
EAPLog:
2300 Call from Brett Blackshaw in Tokyo and email looking for confirmation from NORTH COM that they are
aware of Japanese offers of relief teams. Need to find out if they know about offers and if decision has been made
on acceptance. Acceptance is politically important to the GOJ. Blackshaw noted that Brig. General Allen may also
be involved in this decision. Have reached out to NORTCOM - not to Allen yet.
2245 Received OK to accept 10 tons of tarps, diapers, 5 tons of cleaning' supplies from ROK. Conveyed to post
via cable STATE XXX. Other assistance declined at this time. Received phone call from Dan Larsen in Seoul and
conveyed info. .
18:00 Received diplomatic note from Australia with instructions on human remains. The task force is currently
clearing ga circular that will go to all diplomatic missions regarding the IdentifiCation and disposition of remains,
which should serve to answer the Australian requests in the dipnote. Kaye faxed the dipnoet to the Austrialia
Desk for their info.
17:72 Spoke with Scott Marciel. Confirmed Thailand is bringing blankets and rice on flight to Little Rock. Advised
Scott to contact OFDA RMC (703~526-2210) to obtain contact at Little Rock AFB to arrange for Thai officials to
arrive at base in advance of the flight. .
17:30 Confirmed with Kevin Olybrish that the Cambodia $20,000 donation was presented to Embassy Phnom
Penh.
-Acceptance cable and instructions sent. STATE 166898
17:25 Confirmed with Wendell Albright that Japan donations from Florida are currently at $300,000. Any future
donations will require an additional cable accepting donations and thanking Japan.
1700 Kaye spoke with Lynette Chang from Singapore Embassy (202-465-3380) who clarified that Singapore had
donated the use of 4 helicopters and a total of 41 personnel in the Katrina affected area. The helicopters and
personnel had been stationed in Texas at a National guard facility for long-term training. All four helicopters are
presently deployed and in use, according to Chang. She said that the first three helicopters arrived on 9/1 and the
fourth arrived on 9/4. She asked that press info be corrected. We've updated the matrix to reflect the correct info
(4 vs 3.)
1630 passed to Malaysia desk - matt cenzer-contact info for Julie reynes, ARC reynesj@usa;redcross.org. Matt
talked to Julie reynes and put her in contact with the Malaysian embassy. Malaysian fin hamid will be in DC on
9/26 and the Malaysia desk is attempting to arrange an opp for him to present malaysia's donation to the
president of the ARC or other suitable senior red cross official. .
1530 The Japanese diplomat seeking access to New Orleans that was stopped by the National guard was
allowed access. Note from Amba Sullivan - Consular access: we ran into a new problem thoday with a Japanese
consular visit to NO in which we had notified state police, but nat'l guard and NOPD blocked their entry, indicating
a heightened level of local authority/capacity. After some delay DS was able to facilitate' entry.
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September 9, 2005
0700 - 1500 EDt
Michael Goldman
Outstanding Issues:
Thailand
-Rice has been given blanket clearance by USDA. Okay to bring it in, as long as rice doesn't leave PM's plane
before arriving at Little Rock 9/11. (For information on flight and clearance, see unclass email of 2:11)
-Now, trying to find POC at Little Rock AFB to act as liaison with Thai officials who will be there beforehand
-Melanie Higgins (7-0036) is Thailand Desk Officer.
Republic of Korea
-A much more frustrating situation.
-Still no word from OFDAI FEMA on shipment.
-Embassy Seoul worries about effect on bilateral relationship (see Seoul 4091). With EAP/K's help, we've drafted
a paragraph for Task Force Chair to include in memo for S conversation with DHS Secretary Chertoff. (See below
for text.)
Japan
-Most goods in storage in FL are being transferred to American Red Cross.
-The Japanese have also gotten clearance from FEMA to give generators, also in FL, to the State of Mississippi.
- The only things remaining in storage are water supplies. ~
-No word yet on offer of JDF epidemic control personnel.
-A Japanese diplomat trying to enter New Orleans has been stopped by Nat. Guard (see below).
Singapore
-Correction needed to press reports re: donated helicopters.
Malaysia
~EAP/J (Wendell Albright) believes they have a better contact at the American Red Cross. If he is able to come
up with some names, please pass them on to Malaysia Desk Officer.
1449
Call from Joe Bookbinder of State's Foreign Press Center (202-504-6554) concerning a call from the Singapore
Press Attache, Lynette Chang I ~ Ms. Chang wants to correct an error in our press release detailing BE
foreign offers of assistance. According to MS. hang, Singapore has offered four helicopters, not three.
1436
Received following from EAPIK, which I gave to Task Force Coordinator for inclusion in memo to S for her
conversation with Chertoff:
The South Korean government, stung by accusations late last year that it had responded slowly to the
Tsunami, has been touting its rapid response, with full engagement by the Prime Minister, to the .
devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina. They have offered $30m in assistance, including 100 tons of
in-kind assistance, to be delivered rapidly. Unfortunately, as we have postponed their in-kind assistance
and the Korean public has witnessed neighboring countries delivering assistance (not entirely accurate or
fair), the public perception is growing again that the government has managed confirm Korea's weak self-
image and is relegated to being a second-tier ally of the U.S. The Korean in-kind offer is based direclly on
our original guidance of what was needed and they are prepared to deliver it on Sep. 15 to Little Rock
AFB. The Desk and Embassy Seoul will endeavor to strip out the food portion in the Korean offer, if
FEMA can be persuaded to accept the rest of the material. The Koreans need a clear indication that it will
be accepted both to plan and to allow the government to fulfill its commitment to assist the U.S. in time of
need. The Secretary will meet with FM Ban on Sep 16 in New York on the margins of UNGA.
1422
Called K desk, asked them to put together a one-paragraph statement, which we can insert in briefing to S, for her
conversation with Chertoff. K said they would be happy to provide.
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1405
Received call from Japanese consular officer who is trying to get access to New Orleans. LA national guard is
apparently not permitting him to enter, despite receiving authorization from Amb. Sullivan. I asked the official if he
had also coordinated with the LA·State Police, but was cut off before he could answer. He had not given his
name.
1325
Called Ms. Lester back with information about the Thai team that is traveling with the PM's plane (see below). She
then asked how future offers of forensic assistance should be handled. After speaking with Task Force head, I
told Ms. lester that while no guidance has been sent to our embassies, we are asking that such offers be put on
hold, for now. Future offers of forensic assistance from foreign governments can be addressed to the Task Force,
or - if they want something more formal - to S and through her staff, to us.
1312
Took call from Victoria Lester of Interpol I tel!l ~out reports she has heard that a Bt
Thai forensics team will be traveling to the U.S. Ms. Lester epressec con: that other such offers have been
tumed down. Told her I would look into it and call her back.
1300
Confirmed that Thai rice has received blanket clearance by USDA to enter U.S. on PM plane, provided that the
rice does not leave the plane before it arrives in liltle Rock on 9/11. Remaining problem: we need POC at Liltle
Rock AFB, so Thai officials can help meet plane.
1130
Spoke with OFDA rep re: Thai and Korean offer. No word from FEMA. They are still "considering" the offers,
according to he OFDA rep, but don't really want such in-kind contributions. Related the news to an
understandably frustrated Andrew Hyde at the Korea Desk. Things look better for the Thai rice offer, which likely
will go through. The sticking point now, according to PM rep, is that the Thais would like two officials to go to little
Rock AFB to be there for receipt of shipment, but no·word who the POC would be. Have contacted North Com for
more information.
1020
Took call from Ms. Haznah at Malaysian Embassy who offered $1million to Am Red Cross from Malaysia. Wanted
to have FM present at ceremony when he is here on Sept 25 - 26. .
0930 I
Spoke to Wendell Albright (EAP/J) who pointed out a new offer of assistance from the Japanese Defense Force
(epidemic prevention). Updated matrix to reflect this information.
0830
Spoke to OFDA rep re: Korean Offer. FEMA still considering the issue.
0700
Shift begins
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UNCLASSIFIED

September 11, 2005
0700-1500 EDT
EAP Rep: William A. Comley
Outstanding Issues:
Korea - Korean government has received the list of items we have requested (cleaning supplies) and will do its
best to provide them. The Korean Embassy in DC will contact OFDAand/or State and provide an English-
speaking ROK counterpart.
Australia .... GOA has offered forensic teams although we do not need them. GOA is still happy to arrange a video
conference with its tsunami team about this matter. Per David Atkinson, this is being taken up by Task Force
. Coordinator Malloy and/or Korea desk. No update on this matter occurred during this shift.
EAP Log:
0914 Received e-mail framl I<NORTHCOM) stating that NORTHCOM and OSD concur that the military B6; .
teams/equipment offered by ihe JSbf are not required. Notified TF3 for master matrix. Notified Embassy Tokyo I
I.
(cc. J).' i
1106 Noted in OFDA movement report that the Thai aircraft with rice, blankets and food was due to land at JFK at
11DOL. The aircraft carrying these relief supplies on to Little Rock is due to arrive at that location at 1520L.
1230 Received call frei ~t the Little Rock AFB Operations center[ lHe wanted'
to know whether either' the M6 i Hal MilO als observing the arrival of the Thai relief sUppiles (Songs k
Saicheua and Isabel Sittichaimanee) required special protocol arrangements. Called Scot Marciel (Dir, MLS)-
neither requires VIP handling .:
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September 11, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Gary G. Oba
Outstanding Issues:
Korea - ROK needs to identify ROK point of contact regarding donation of cleaning supplies. Korean government
has received list of items we have requested and will do its best to provide them. The Korean Embassy in DC
needs to contact OFDA and/or State and provide an English-speaking ROK counterpart.
Australia - GOA has offered forensic teams although we do not need them. GOA is still happy to arrange a video
conference with its tsunami team about this matter. Per David Atkinson, this is being taken up by Task Force
Coordinator Malloy and/or Korea desk. No update on this matter occurred during this shift.
EAPLog:
1620 Noted in OFDA movement report that the Thai aircraft with rice, blankets and food arrived in LitUe Rock at
1425L. The same OFDA report indicates that generators donated by Japan arrived in Alabama and Louisiana
around 1200L.
1730 FEMA logistician responsible for tracking ROK offer called asking for help identifying ROK point of contact.
After contacting EAPIK Officer Andrew Hyde, provided FEMA with contact information for: 1) ROK Embassy
Officer, Mr. LIM (celli land Embassy Seoul ECON Officer Dan Larsen (Work 011-822-397-4176)' BI
1945 E-mailed Embassy Seoul ECON Officer Dan Larsen to convey FEMA request above.
2047 Received Embassy Bangkok e-mail with contact information for Thai aircraft shipment (contact is Amomsate
Singha of MFA. Cell phonel· I"fhis information apparenUyOBE as aircraft has already arrived in
little Rock.
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UNCLASSIFIED

September 13, 2005
0700-1500 EDT
EAP Rep: Dan Ricci
Outstanding Issues:
-
Japan - Japan response cable drafted, sent to Wendell Albright, and cleared with EAP front office at 1430.
Waiting for clearance from taskforce director McCarthy. Follow-up on 9/13 1500-2100 shift. Albright also updating
Japan donor matrix.
Samoa - Acceptance cable needs to be completed (see 0200 below). Will need to be cleared with Task Force
~~---;D~ir~e~ct~or. EAP/ANPClraftih~gresporHfe. . . . --- .. --
Mongolia - Thank you cable needs to be completed by desk (see 00:30 below).
Thailand - Waiting for a response from HHS to find a place for the 5 Thai forensic experts who accompanied Thai
PM to New York. POC on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst). Contacted Melanie Higgins and Robert Rapson in
BClTV about speaking with Embassy Bangkok about tuming off offer of canned com in brine from Thai Princess.
Korea - Waiting for a response from US Embassy Seoul (dual-tracked with the Korean desk) in response to
questions from FEMA representatives from the Region VI Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX re:meeting the
Korean Ambassador Chang and Korean Red Cross officials at Dallas Ft. Worth Airport to officially receive Korean
aid arriving on September 15. POC on TF1 is OFDA (Sherry Hazelhurst).
-Gambodia--Waiting-on-a-clearance-from-Peter-Guthrie-(7-2-195in-b-on-instructions-for-~mbassy-f?hnom-f?enh-re:--
cash donation by King Sihamoni of $20,000·on behalf of himself and his parents the King Father and Queen
Mother to support the victims and recovery efforts (see 0710 below).
EAP Log:
00:30 - Received confirmation from Embassy Ulaanbaatar the American Red Cross has received donation of
. $50,000 from Government of Mongolia. Forwarded confirmation to Task Force 3 to register on matrix. Contacted
Katia Bennett to provide a thank you cable to the Govemment of Mongolia. Updated EAP regional offers list.
02:00 - Followed up on $10.000 pledge offer from Samoa. Contacted Charge' TIm Harley regarding the MFA's
. current plans for this money and how to follow up with cable (since I believe they're passed through Wellington).
There was no record of this offer on the regional offers document. Added entry. Will need to transmit an
acceptance cable to GOS.
07:10 - Received Phnom Penh 1539 in which King Norodom Sihamoni conveyed to Charge and USAID Mission
Director his profound condolences and those of King Father Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Mother Monineath for
the destruction, suffering, and loss of life caused by Hurricane Katrina. King Sihamoni then offered a cash
donation of $20.000 on behaff of himself and his parents the King Father and Queen Mother to support the victims
and recovery efforts. Charge accepted the donation in principle. Updated to matrix in TF 3
·08:15 - Forwarded Korean Foreign Ministry Request for USG or Katrina Fund delegation to officially receive GOK
assistance arriving in DFW airport on September 15 via Korean Mil Air to Robert Armstrong and Region VI
Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX.
14:00 - Passed back questions from FEMA Region VI Federal Regional Center in Denton,TX to Dan larsen at
Embassy Seoul and Robert Armstrong at EAP/K
14:15 - Contacted Melanie Higgins and Robert Rapson in BClTV about speaking with Embassy Bangkok about
turning off offer of canned com in brine from Thai Princess.
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. UNCLASSIFIED
September 13-14,2005
'. 2300-0700 EDT
OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
Japan: An email sent Mon (9/12) evening updating the matrix on several items (incl several Japan issues) fell
through the cracks. Subsequent attempts to update the matrix have been problematic because the email is
ambiguous and refers to line numbers in the matrix which have subsequently changed. Need to get the up to
date info from the J desk.
Korea: Korean MFA officer Lim needs to know by 2100 on 9/14 who will meet ROK officials in Dallas (DFW
_~_ _air.por:t).to.accept.r.elief.shipment._Current.idea.is.to;hav.e.P..mb.•Chartes.Bay...diplor.oat;iJJ~r..e~l~!Jce.at
UniversitY. _
of Houston, go to shipment. Ray has not/not accepted offer yet - he's only been offered informally, not officially.
ROK also has a POC in Houston (attached to Consulate there). Contact info in printed email.
Thailand: State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining offers of forensic teams. Problem:
the Thai team is already here and has received HHS approval (HHS will apparently contact team directly). Info
may be obe'd. .
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EAPLog
=====
0042 received call from Dan Larsen, Embassy Seoul. who informed me to expect a call from MOFAT regarding
who might meet the Korean plane when it arrives in Dallas. .
0100 received call from Sang Woo LIM, ROK MOF~T (ceuJ I
Lim said that he'is working the- : - -
Korean flight concurrently with OFDA arid State. ROK dona\ea goods are leaVing Seoul via cargo flight KE 237 at
--)3t
1030 local time on 9/15 and arriving in Dallas (DFW) at 1130 AM COT. ROK officials are leaving Seoul on KE
0031 at 1130 local time and arriving in Dallas (DFW) at 1015 AM COT. Lim also wave info for ROK POC, a .'
consular official attached to the Consulate in Houston named Lee Sang HO (CeUl J
0222 received call from Brett Blackshaw (Embassy Tokyo POL). The GoJ intends to offer water pumps.
Blackshaw wanted to know if there was any list of things that the USG needed vis-a-vis retHefefforts. Told him
that we would find the FEMA list and send to him via email. .
OSOOCall from Susan Sulton, Embassy Bangkok, who asked to delay transmission of points in State 169098
pending a few clarifications: 1) she wanted to be sure the EAP cleared on the cable because 2) S had invited the
Thai team and 3) the team was already in the US. Tums out that HHE has accepted the offer and will contact the
team directly; cable is therefore likely to be obe.
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UNCLASSIFIED
September 13, 2005
1500-2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Sean Stein
OutstandIng Issues:
China: Condolence message from Foreign Minister forwarded to SES-Correspondence. Expect reply tasker 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
~~~-,MQ~A;r:);-DelegatioR,will-also=include.Ms;.P-ar:k~Eun=Young·from.the.KoreaR.Red.Cross.and.Ms •.Sut:!.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 eal1yam to press for a decision if Amb. Ray will be asked to go and to arrange funding with
EX. Amb. Ra~ has not yet been contacted but can be reached at I· ~nd
I l'The coordinator for the Diplomat in Residence program may also have a telephone
B
HUmoer. In tH eVent 31at the trip is approved 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 c:::J OFDA action.
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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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UNCLASSIFIED
RE~EASEDllflIfA~~1S
Choi, Martino I B6
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 5:41 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: EAP Log Continuous Summary
Updated EAP Issues Log - September 15,2005

September 15, 2005
2300- 700 EDT
. EAP Rep: Shamila N. Chaudhary
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OUTSTANDING ISSUES
Thailand: Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (ind Bangkok) to deliver points
some of the Thai team with the State rep to FEMA/Baton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team.
USAID Ops center called and said team leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah
.. - representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only. Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next
steps determined per Dlrector/Amb call. And draft e-mail to interested parties per Higgins
We are waiting for FEMA to clear on an acceptance cable for corn donated by a Thai princess. OFDA has
been our interface - see printed cables and check with Sherry Hazelhurst for further info.
Korea: Korea desk (Andrew Hyde. 7-4316 ) made arrangements for meeting two Korean flights coming into
Dallas (DFW airport) AM Sept 15. Diplomat in residence Vlad Sambaiew at OU-Norman will meet the Korean
delegation. Korea MFA officer Lim Sang-woo needs to know by 2100 on 9/14 who will meet ROK officials in
Dallas to accept relief shipment (action taken by Korean desk). ROK also has a POC in Houston (attached to
Consulate there). Andy Wyllie (202-415-1649) from State/South also made arrangements and has been in
contact with the consulate. Contact info in printed e-mail. Amb. FEMA cannot send anyone. The Red Cross will
send one representative for the ceremony. Econ Officer Dan Larson (Embassy Seoul) has been notified of
State/South's arrangements and Sambiew's plans to meet Korean delegation.
EAP LOG
0328 Received call from Econ Officer Dan Larsen at Embassy Seoul. Larsen was calling to confirm
that State representatives would be able to meet two Korean flights coming into Dallas (DFW airport) AM
Sept 15. EAP Rep told Larsen that Andy Wyllie (202-415-1649) from State/South was making
arrangements and has been in contact with the consulate and that Diplomat in residence Vlad Sambaiew
at OU-Norman will meet the Korean delegation.
0355 Updated Taskforce-1 matrix of assistanceto reflect $1 million offer of assistance from Brunei directly to
U.S. Department of Treasury. as reported in Bandar 00453

DAT~&~~qD: ts SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
September 14, 2005 .

1500- 2300 EDT
EAP Rep: Andrew Dickson
OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
Thailand: Desk Melanie Higgins (7-0036) Per State 169098 asked posts (inc! Bangkok) to deliver points
some of the Thai team with the State rep to FEMAIBaton Rouge (Amb. Sullivan's team and/or USAID team.
USAID Ops center called and said team leader does not have suitable task for Thai team. Director Deborah .
representatives to Baton Rouge to observe for one day only. Taskforce must follow up with Desk after next steps
determined per Director/Amb call. And draft e-mail to interested parties per Higgins
We are waiting for FEMA to clear on an acceptance cable for com donated by a Thai princess. OFDA has been
our interface - see printed cables and check w!th Sherry Hazelhurst for further info.
Korea: Korea desk (Andrew Hyde, 7-4316) made arrangements for meeting two Korean flights coming into
Dallas (DFW airport) AM Sept 15. Diplomat in residence Vlad Sambalew at OU-Norman will meet the Korean
delegation. Korea MFA officer Lim Sang-woo needs to know by 2100 on 9/14 who will meet ROK officials in
Dallas to accept relief shipment (action taken by Korean desk). ROK also has a POC in Houston (attached to
Consulate there). Andy Wyllie (202-415-1649) from State/South also made arrangements and has been in
contact with the consulate.. Contact info in printed e-mail. Amb. FEMA cannot send anyone. The Red Cross will
send one representative for the ceremony.
EAP Log
1625: Spoke to EAPIFO and EAPI MTS Brian Mcfeeters with request to identify locations for displaced foreign
nationals from EAP region.
1630: Spoke with Allison Dillworth who is asking what the latest is on the visit for Korean delegation.
16:35 Contacted Andrew Hyde in EAP/CP on Korea visit. EAP/FO has approved two pronged approach.
Preparing travel orders for Senior consultant Jim Pierce to travel tomorrow. Still trying to contact Florita
Shepherd at UT-Austin.
16:50 Received e-mails from Thai Desk officer Meranie Higgins (0036) requesting status of forensic team
interest to travel to embed with State officer in Baton Rouge. Amb. Sullivan phone telephone conversation with
Director TF1 Melanie spoke with Carta Mudgett. State line officer for Amb. Sullivan in Baton Rouge to inquire if
embedding was possible. .
17:00 spoke to Erin Anna regarding Red Cross assistance
1745 Spoke with Andrew Hyde (7-4316). He confirmed the travel of Diplomat in residence Vlad Sambaiew at OU-
Norman will meet ROK officials in Dallas to accept relief shipment.
1800 Received call from Tony Stitt at USAID Op Center who expressed frustration with possibility of Thai
Forensic team being attached to AID teams in the field. Said the teams have no suitable task.for the forensic
team. Passed this info to Director.
1830 Called Thai Desk Higgins with update from Director/Amb Sullivan conversation and the possibility of sending
one or two members of the team for one day only to observe NOT to do forensic work.
1850 Director decided to hold action on this option until further discussion with Amb Sullivan.
1900 Called Andrew Hyde again to confirm details of the Korean meeting in Texas.
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1920 Called Andy Wyllie in Texas to confirm details of trip and confirm request for talking points. PA prepared
talking points for the Amb and sent them ,to Wylie.
2020 Called Marge Wood r 1t the Red Cross to confirm participation of a Red Cross B6
representative at the Airlinlh ceremony iH i lxas.
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UNCLASSIFIED
September 14, 2005 "
0700- 1500 EDT
EAP Rep: Bob Winship
OUTSTANDING ISSUES:
Korea: Korea desk (Andrew Hyde, 7-4316 ) is taking over arrangements for meeting lwo Korean flights coming
into Dallas (DFW airport) AM Sept 15. Korean MFA officer Lim Sang-woo needs to know by 2100 on 9/14 who
will meet ROK officials in Dallas to accept relief shipment. "ROK also has a POC in Houston (attached to
Consulate there). Andy Wiley from State/South is also working arrangements. Contact info in printed
email.Amb. FEMA cannot send anyone but is trying to arrange for a Texas Dept of Emergency Coordination
official and/or someone from Red Cross to meet. Charles Ray, diplomat-in-residence at University of Houston, is
not available; HHE scheduled to arrive tomorrow. Florita Shepherd at UT-Austiri and Vlad Sambaiew at OU-
Norman have not been contacted yet.
Thailand: State 169098 asked posts (incl Bangkok) to deliver points declining offers of forensic learns. Problem:
the Thai team is already here, at request of S, and so is the PM. HHS and FEMA have reviewed but found no
task suitable. FEMA is till working possibility of imbedding some of the Thai team with the State rep to
FEMAIBaton Rouge. Desk to determine whether to ask senior State levels to intervene with HHS/FEMA. Need
to find out State rep to FEMAIBaton Rouge and pass to desk and State reps to RMT Katrina (Evan Felsing and
Courtney Dunn, 703-526-2095).
We are waiting for FEMA to clear onan acceptance cable for com donated by a Thai princess. OFDA has been
our interface - see printed cables and check with Sherry Hazelhurst for further info.
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EAP Log
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0730 Call to/from EAP/J Wendell Albright. Referred Japan matrix to TF3 for correction.
0810 Called Thai desk Melanie Higgins 7-0036 on offer of forensics experts. HHS has not been helpful. Need
decision on whether to hold off on delivery of cable or deliver; if deliver, should be done "here, since PM and key
advisors are all inWashDC.
0825 Called Korea desk Andrew Hyde 7-4316 on meeting of Korean flights. Hyde says senior FEMA official was
confirmed to meet, desk recommends that rather than Amb-in-Residence Charles Ray in Houston. Coordinating
with OFDA and CMS.
0840 Called Thai desk Melanie Higgins. HHS has reviewed Thai forensics experts' background and found no
task for them. Suggested that desk request senior State levels to pressure HHS to use them, hold off on
delivering cable message to Thais.
0925 Call from Korean MFA Mr. Lin about names of officialsJPeetiPP KmeflQ f1i~ht. When we have the names,
inform Korean Consulate in Houston, Mr. Lee Sang-ho. workL lelll I
Email Mr.. Lin at B~
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1017 Emailed acceptance cable for Thai com to OFDA. Pending FEMAapproval.
1038 Request from Thai desk for Thai forensics experts to meet with OFDA. OFDA declined.
1107 ULM Peter Guthrie emailed that Chinese embassy presented a "certlficate of receipt" that they wanted
someone at State to sign. Replied that if one or more cables had been sent by TF accepting all/all items covered
by the Chinese note, desk could determine who would be appropriate to sign.
1125 Call from Andy Wiley, State coordinator with FEMAlE FDA in Houston, about Korea flights. FEMA can't
meet the plane. trying to find someone from Texas emergency coordination office and Red Cross to meet. Andy
thought someone already contacted Amb. Ray, but not clear from Jog. Suggested we contact Ray now to confirm
availability. get travel funding in place w/EX. .
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RELEASED IN FULL
EAP REGION OFFERS OF SUPPORT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA
RELIEF EFFORTS
Korea
(9/1) The South Korean government is prepared to provide assistance, in

cash or in kind, either through FEMA or through the Red Cross. They have
already attempted to contact the American Red Cross, but don't yet have a
response to their offer. The ROK is also prepared to send a rescue team of
30-40 members to the stricken area, if that kind of assistance is needed.
FEMA hasn't yet provided State with guidance on what is needed; they've
indicated they don't want search-and-rescue teams traveling to the area
unless carefully coordinated.
ROK Embassy has been given contact info for S/ES CMS; but we are ready
to facilitate any direct communication with FEMA and the Red Cross if that
is preferable. .
China
(9/1) China has provided a $100,000 check to Charge Sedney in Beijing to

pass to the American Red Cross September 1.
(912) On 1 September, China expanded their offer; adding a TBD number

of medical teams and supplies (blankets and tents) as possible
contributions. Chinese President Hu Jintao also offered to bring supplies
directly on his aircraft when he visits the U.S. Monday, Sept. 5. Embassy
Beijing is waiting for instruction on that offer.
Australia
(9/1) Australia has offered to send two "community recovery experts" from
Emergency Management Australia to help in the recovery from Hurricane
Katrina.
(9/2) PM Downer ofAustralia announced overnight it will contribute $7.5

million USD to the Red Cross and a n emergency management team,
specializing in disaster recovery and victim identification, to the effort. An
additional 15-20 person team may be dispatched if necessary.

UNCLASSIFIED
Japan
(9/1) TheEmbassy of Japan has been in contact.with EAP/J, NSC, FEMA,

and the American Red Cross. We expect the GOJ to make a financial
contribution directly to the American Red Cross; as of 2:00pm local we have
not received info on how much it will be, but hope for an announcement on
Friday September 2 (Tokyo time).
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA -- their equivalent of

USAID) maintains a stock of emergency relief supplies in Florida -- blankets,
generators, tents, and bottled water. Normally used for relief in Latin
America and the Caribbean, the GOJ has offered to release some of-those
stocks to the US. As is the case for our systemthat would first require a
formal request from the appropriate agency - presumably FEMA - for
assistance. FEMA's Acting Director for International Affairs Casey Long is
aware of the GOJ offer, and promised to get back to the Japanese Embassy.
EAP/J, NSC, and Embassy Tokyo are urging FEMA to accept the GOJ offer
of in-kind assistance, if possible. The GOJ remembers the assistance we
provided after the earthquake in Niigata in October 2004. That included
$150,000 in disaster relief assistance and supplies provided and flown in by
US Forces Japan.
(912) GOJ announced 9/2 that it would contribute $200,000 in cash to the
ARC effort, and release $300,000 worth ofdisaster reliefsupplies
currently stored in Florida for the effort.
Embassy Tokyo reported that GOJ has reached agreement to draw down
Japanese Strategic Petroleum Reserves to help cushion a potential short-
term petroleum shock, in coordination with the International Energy .
Agency. A formal decision and announcement is expected Monday, Sept
5.
New Zealand
(9/1) New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs has conveyed condolences

and noted GONZ is ready to help "in any way as needed." NZ MFA noted
New Zealand firefighters had assisted the U.S. in previous natural disasters
as an example. No follow-up on this end as yet.
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
(9/2) GONZ offer details include a Searcha nd Rescue team that has
previously trained with FEMA and at least one police disaster forensic ID
team that deployed to Thailand in the wake ofthe Indian Ocean Tsumani:
In the recovery phase, a New Zealand Disaster Management Team is
prepared to deploy to the U.S. if needed.
Air New Zealand has also offered transportation support to displaced

persons or delivery ofcargo and services as necessary.
Indonesia
(9/1) In addition to the public statement of condolence issued by President

Yudhoyono, his spokesman privately conveyed condolences directly to EAP
front office (DAS Eric John) and asked whether the SBY administration
could be of any assistance.
Singapore
(9/1) The government of Singapore has offered the services of three CH-47
Singaporean Air Force helicopters attached to the Texas National Guard as
part ofa long-term training arrangement. As of 16:00, one of the CH-47s
had arrived at Fort Polk and the other two were en route. Singapore has
offered the use of these assets for up to two weeks if necessary. They have
been in touch with FEMA through the Texas Air National Guard.
Thailand
(9/2) Thailand PM called Amb, Boyce to offer a Thai medical team to

assist in Hurricane Katrina reliefefforts. .
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Sent: Friday, S~ptember 23. 2005 8:51 PM
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Subject: FW: Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
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sure thing. Would appreciate you getting us e-mail coords for anyone in OSD 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. 10 specific posts lhat a) USDA ID'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. inslructed 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.
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Quick Reference Sheet for PAOs 11:009/10/05 RELEASED IN FULL
Donations:
Little Rock, Arkansas /
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offered money, bedding.

o Two airplanes with 20 tons of relief supplies from Tunisia landed in Little
Rock· . .
• Some examples ofitems offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
supplies
o The Republic of Korea has offered 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
o Egypt has offered 6.000 blankets and other relief supplies
People to People:
assignments.
u.s. Response to Aid:

• We appreciate the goodwill that.these many offers have generated. The American
world.
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath of this tragedy.

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Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.
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EAP Issues Task Force 1

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Hurricane Katrina - EAP Update Snapshot

Also have info from

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: Gisvold, Lisa C RELEASED IN PART

More guidance to field.

SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

REF: STATE 163279

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

5. SUMMARY OF FOREIGN OFFERS ACCEPTED OR PLAN TO ACCEPT

COUNTRY FOREIGN OFFERS

Afghanistan $100,000 cash

From: nntkatrina_rm [rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net]

OFDA L Rock Katrina USAID

From: rmtkatrina 101

S, D, P, E, T, M, G, R, TFUS01, S/ES-O-2, S/ES-3,

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US, KHLS

SUBJECT: TFUSOl SITUATION REPORT NO. 018 AS OF 0500 EDT

Unclassified Te,legral!l Text M Warlick, Coordinator .

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

ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE

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

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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

SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE

RHMFISS/HQ USSOCOM MACDILL AFB FL IMMEDIATE

From: rmtkatnna jot [rmtkatrina_101@ofda.net]

From: Sang-Woo lim [mailto~

One last thing before I get offwork.

There will be three people in the delegation:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: Sang-Woo Lim [maHto~ ,.

The flight number is KE237 (Korean Air)

rmtkatrina_lol <rmtkatrina_lol@ojda.net> wrote:

Sang Woo Lim

North America Division 1

North American Affairs Bureau

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Sang Woo Lim

North America Division 1

North American Affairs Bureau

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

DEAR MR. MINISTER:

I DEEPLY APPRECIATE THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA'S OFFER OF

GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION WILL ASSIST GREATLY IN DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

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