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Norman, Alain G

From: Norman, Alain G

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 20053:04 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA); Campbell, William N{AF/EX); Martinez, Eduardo J
Cc: Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS); Christenson, Richard A; Yu, AlanK
Subject: Katrina Wrap-up

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

As you may know, I'm currently sub'ing for Michelle, and I was reviewing the materials she left me. As I
understand it, here's about where we stand (other than EUR countries, which I've been following, and SA, which
all seem to be completed):

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Brunei - Acceptance cable in progress?,~a . ''''7' DATE/CASE In: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
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Paraguay - 100% decline cable in progress?
St. V & Gs - Acceptance cable in progress?
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I'd really appreciate your letting me know if/when the relevant cables have gone out (with MRNs would be nice).

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From: eMS TaskForce1Q---"-'" ---.--~- ~RELEASEI)-rn-E.ART-.-­
Sent: Friday. September 09.20053:12 PM"
To: TaskForce-1 B6, B5
SUbject: FW: TFUS01:9/9/0S Katrina - Shift 2 NEA Wrap-Up

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>From: Rosenstock, Matthew S
>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:12:52 PM
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Very useful, thanks UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
From: CMS TaskForce1Q
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:04 PM
To: NEA-Staff-DL
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: TFUS01:9/9/05 Katrina - Shift 2 NEA Wrap-Up

TFUS01: Hurricane Katrina Task Force 9/9/05 Shift 2 (7:00 AM-3:00 PM) NEA Representative
End of Shift Report- Jason Bruder

Tunisia

The Tunisian Flight is en-route, stopped at Andrews forre-fuelling and scheduled to

arrive in Little Rock around 4PM EST. According to Desk Officer Bill Lawrence the two
C-130's contain 7 tons of blankets and 13 tons of tents, 'water, detergent, diapers, and
other relief items from Red Crescent. Not that many flights have actually arrived (or
been accepted) this week which makes the Tunisian and Egyptian contributions very
significant.

Israel

A relief flight from Israel arrived on the night of the a-9th carrying 70 tons of relief
supplies. Discrepancies in the Israeli contribution section of the donor's matrix were
cleared up by Desk Officer Matt Rostock. A Hill staffer called to find out Why nwe were
refusing assistance from Israel," and was directed to the Israel Desk. Ambassador Thomas
personally advised us to tell the Israelis that we did not need their forensic team at
present, but given the large number of bodies yet to be discovered we may yet.

Egypt

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called in at 7AM to protest FEMA's rejection of
ad ItIOnaI EgyptIan relIef materIal at his time. An American C-5 and C-130 are
B6
departing Cairo, empty, for the U.S. on Saturday and Sunday. 1 [pointed out that B6
there was a target of opportunity to transship the remaining rel1e£ suppl~es (water,
tents, etc). FEMA was unable to schedule the flight on Thursday "at this time, for
logistical reasons." Apparently, FEMA can only accept relief supplies with a designated
recipient available who can take the material upon arrival. Sherry Hazelhurst, OFDA rep
on TSUS01 sent an e-mail top the Desk that stated FEMA's current inability to accept -
additional supplies.

Kuwait
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from Oman.

Bahrain

During the previous shift the following report came in by cable from Bahrain:
"Major Arabic and English dailies carried a statement September 7 from the Ambassador
expressing "profound gratitude" for the $5 million offer of assistance from the Government
of Bahrain, as well as the many gestures of compassion, concern, and generosity shown by
the Bahraini people. English dailies Bahrain Tribune and the Gulf Daily News carried the
statement on the front page. Arabic dailies Al Ayam and Akhbar Al Khalij printed the
statement in full with a photo of the Ambassador. Following a meeting with the
Ambassador, Minister of Labor AI-Alawi thanked the Ambassador for his press statement,
which he said was very much appreciated by the Bahrainis."

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From: Tabler-Stone, Melinda C(AF/S)
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 2:42 PM
To: Milhous, Virginia H; McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAlFO); Katrina Working Group
Cc: Price Ascroft, Lois A; Maloney, Jeanne M; Kaminski, Richard M; Muncy, Linda H; Gonzales,
Michael C .
Subject: RE: AF - Status Report

Cable in clearance. Need response from Michelle.

--onglnal Message-···
From: Milhous, Virginia H
sent: Friday, september 23, 20052:39 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHA/FO)i Kabina Working Group
Cc: Price Ascrolt, lois A; Tabler-Stone, Melinda C; Maloney, Jeanne M; Kaminski, Richard Mi Munc.y, UndaHi Gonzales, Michael C
Subject: AF - Status Report

Deborah, here is where we stand on AF donation acknowledgements:

Angola: No offer of money or material goods, only a vague offer of "any support the USG might ask." Response to
condolence letter pending.

South Africa: AF/S drafting cable to ackn~w1edge $2 r:nillion donation. Response to condolence letter pending.

Botswana: AF/S drafting dip note to acknowledge $100,000 donation.

Ethiopia: AF/E drafting dip note to acknowledge $100,000 donation to Bush-Clinton fund.
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Equatorial Guinea: AF/EX drafting dip note to acknowledge $500,000 donation to Bush-Clinton fund.

Ghana: AFIW drafting cable to acknowledge offer of $100,000 (donation not yet received).

_~amibi~_:_~F/S wC!~tingl.or g~ida1!.~ on language to decline offer of $100,000 w~rth of canned fish.

For desk officers: Please let me know if there are any additions/corrections.

Ginny

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Bentes, Julianna W
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHNFO) RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Wednesday, September 28. 20054:26 PM
To: Moody, Kathleen(AF/RSA)
Cc: Katrina Working Group
Subject: RE: Offers of Assislance from AF countries to Hurricane Katrina victims

There has been no public release of who offered what The Executive Summary of whal has been accepted has been
distributed, however, through H to some selectees on the Hili. Others are referred to website which lisls all OFFERS of
assistance. We do not want to release a public list until we are sure everything Is In order and In any case, would need an
ExecSec chop.

From: Moody, Kathleen(AF/RSA)

sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 3:17 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Subject: FW: Offers of AssIstance from AFcounbies to Hurricane Katrina victims

Your matrix may be off, according to AFIEX. Thanks

-----Original Message--
From: M1lhous, VIrginia H
sent: Wednesday, september 28, 2005 2:19 PM
To: Moody, Kathleen
ec: campbell, William N
Subject: RE: Offers of AssIstance from AF<XJUntries to Hurricane Kabina victims

Kathleen, the Katrina Working Group is updating the matrix and hopes to get a final version ready within a few days.
don't have any documentation to verify offers, but based on a summary that was handed out In the KWG meeting
yesterday, the follOWing are additions to what you have:

Botswana $100,000
Ethiopia $100,000 to the Bush-Clinton Fund
Cameroon $450,000
Ghana $100,000 (note: KWG summary shows $15,000, but I think this is incorrect)
Guinea $500,000
Rwanda $100,000
Senegal $100,000
Togo $100,000
South Africa $2 million (the details of this offer are still unclear)
Namibia $100,000 worth of canned fish (will be declined)

Ginny

--ortglnal Messa~--
From: Moody, Kathleen
sent: Wednesday, september 28, 2005 12:06 PM
To: campbell, William N; Mllhous,VIrgInia H
SUbJect: FW: O~ of Assistance from AFcounbtes to Hurricane Kabina victims

COUldyou please get me this info. today? I need to respond 10 an important Hill inqUiry-someone who. wanls to praise
the African countries who donated/ pledged and doesn't want to leave anybody out. Thanks, Kathleen
--Original Message-- .
From: Moody, Kathleen
sent: Tuesday, 5eplember 27, 2005 11:29 AM
To: campbell, William N
Subject: FW:' Offersof Assistance from AFcountrtes to HurTfCane Katrina victims

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ill: 17 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Please see Kendra's concern that Y9ur matrix is not up to date; would appreciate it if you could get me the latest.
Thanks. Kathleen

----OJiginal Message-·---
From: Gaither, Kendra L
sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 11:25 AM
To: Moody, Kathleen
SUbject: Offers of AssIstance from AF countries to Hurricane Katrina victims

This is the Jast one I received. It does not, however, reflect donations from South African ($2 mln),
Namibia ($lOOK in fish) that we heard about at the UN. Perhaps Katrina task force has sent Bill or Ginny
more recent updates.

You may want to touch base also with our good friend Kelly Tucker, who is the Special Assistant to Amb.
Milloy (?) who runs the eMS Katrina Task Force. .

Kendra

···--OrIginalMessage----
From: Campbell, William N
sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 8:44 AM
To: Gaither, Kendra L
Cc: ·NoIan, Stephen J; Engels, EllenC .
Subject: FW: Offers of As5Istlnce from AF counbieS to HurricaneKabina victims

The Katrina Task Force has begun to forward assistance information by region. as the attachment shows. Do you .
need anything beyond this?

---Original Message-·-·
From: G1S TaskForceU(S/~JTF)
sent: Sunday,September 11', 2005 8:33 AM
To: AF-All DOMESTIC-OL
Cc: Taskforce-!
SubJe¢ Offersof Assistlnce from AF countriesto Hunicane Katrina victims

« File: AF Donations4.xls »
This is the latest information on at 0830 on Sunday, September 11.

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AF/S:MTABLER
09/23/2005 202-647-9862
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E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: OPDC, PREL, SF
SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S MESSAGE TO FM NKOSAZANA CLAMINI ZUMA
REGARDING SAG DONATION OF TWO MILLION DOLLARS TO THE
AMERICAN RED CROSS, S/ES (INSERT NUMBER)
1. Please deliver the following message from secretary Rice to Foreign
Minister Zuma. The Department does not plan to release this text of the
secretary's message, but has no objection if the government of south Africa
wishes to do so. -
2. Begin text:
Dear Madam Minister:
It was a pleasure to see you again in New York last week. I appreciate
your thoughtful expression of sympathy regarding the devastation caused by
'Hurricane Katrina, one of'the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. It
is comforting to have such caring people across the ,globe reaching out to us at
this tragic time.
I deeply appreciate south Africa's ~enerous donation of USc 2 million to
the American Red Cross, which will signlficantly contribute to the relief
effort.
I am grateful for your support and concern.
Sincer.ely,
Condoleezza Rice

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Oliva, Amber M

From: eMS TaskForce1J

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 20059:38 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: '050914 AF Offers of Assistance (Shared)'

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>From: Tabler-Stone, Melinda C(AF/S)
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 8:36:13 AM
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The South Africans are now thinking in terms of $2 million to the Red Cross. I'm told a
decision was made, but the Embassy hasn't been apprised of what the decision was. Please
update the list accordingly. I'll let you know what happens_

> -----Original Message-----

>From: CMS TaskForce1J(S/ES-O/TF)
>Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:50 AM
>'1'0: AF-ALL DOMESTIC-DL
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: '050914 AF Offers of Assistance (Shared) I

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>Please review the attached document.
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>The attachment is the AF subset of ;"the Taskfor,ce::matrix of International Offers of
Assistance for your informatiop. and review.' , 'J,:he: £till matrix was last updated at 0646
September 14.
>
>Brian B. Brown
>AF Representative Hurricane Katrina Task Force (09/13, 2300 - 09/14
>0700)

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Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:41 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Possible Offer of Assistance from South Africa

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>Frorn: Tabler-Stone, Melinda C(AF/S}
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>To: eMS TaskForcelK
>Subject: Possible Offer of Assistance from South Africa
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Please see Pretoria 3604. South Africa Gov't has expertise in waterborne diseases and
purification tablets. We would have to make a request. Embassy POC is Catherine Kay,
a/pol couns. If you respond directly to her, please keep me in the loop.

Melinda Tabler-Stone·
Officer in Charge, South Africa

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