From: CMS TaskForce1J

Sent: Monday, September 12, 200510:16 PM

To: CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator; TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Guidance: how to accept monetary donations from Washington-Based Foreign Missions

Did we reach a conclusion about whether checks should be made out to "State Department" vice "US Treasury." Assume
in either case, they should "Katrina Relief' on the notation section of the check.
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From: CMS TaskForcelD-DepCoordlnator

sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 9:45 PM
To: TaskForce-1
CC: Taskforce-I . I
Subject: Guidance: howto accept monetary donationsfrom Washington-Based Foreign Missions

Monday, 12 Sept, 21:10 . I

During this shift, we've had two cases (Senegal and Georgia) where the WashOC-based Ambassadors offered Immediate
cash donations to aid the Katrina relief effort. .

If these offers had originated from the field, we'd ask Posts to get the offers in writing, and would then generate cabled
responses, cleared by the TF and RM.
,"
Using the Senegal and Georgia cases as precedents, should regional bureaus or TF action officers be contacted by a DC-
based embassy offering a cash donation, the first step is to request the embassy to put its offer in writing,via diplomatic
note. State's response (from the appropriate regional bureau representative) similarly should be in writing, via diplomatic
note. Ideally, both dip notes should be transmitted prior to receipt of the donation. Naturally, desks should ensure that
their Posts also are informed. As with "acceptance cables", all diplomatic notes responding to donation offers should be
cleared by the TF (Coordinator and Director) and RM -- as well as other clearances (e.g., L) as appropriate.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ill: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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From: CMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2oo5'.1:?~9I~~ RELEASED IN FlTLL
To: Cleary, Colin M(Moscow) . ~~--7;''''':'d~' - ,,.;&G.;(;,-;----~- -- - ..~--
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: September 12: EllR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300

FYI
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>From: CMS Ta~kForce1F
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 11:00 PM
>To: TaskForce-1
>Cc: CMS TaskForce1- LogA; TaskForce-1
>Subject: September 12: EUR End of Shift Report, 1500-2300
>
>Scott Brandon
>EUR TF rep
>
>1530 Ukraine -clarification of offer. ACTION: request sent to Embassy
>Kiev to confirm offer of $200,000 to be drawn from to procure supplies vice $2,000,000
cash donation. (See emails sent to Malgorzata Bula-Duane, found on unclass side.)
Waiting on answer. from post. Check with Desk Officer (Darren Hutman).
>
>1615 Swiss offer of assistance. FEMA apparently has approved some items, but there's some
discrepancy about what OFDA approved w/ FEMA and eMS. ACTION:
>
>1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the
kit, is the writing in English or are the items easily identified? We confirmed with Desk
that there are no food items, but did not get info on other aspects. Need to go back to
the Desk.
>
>2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed
since last agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets,'
bedding and comfort kits (no food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not
plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we
accept the tents too?
>
>See below for draft acceptance cable language;
>
>Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operat€ them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but
it is outstanding, no action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."
>
>1642 Georgia offer of $50,000. ACTION: Tomorrow morning Desk Officer will draft dip note
to accept their offer.
>Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check tomorrow (Govt declined to
give to Red Cross, or to a wire transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer (Erin Anna) will
draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check can be written
to "U.S. Department of State" (RM said yes, EUR said no) .
>
>1650 German Ambassador's visit to New Orleans. NO ACTION.
>GER Ambassador contacted Senator Frist's office about getting permissiont to travel to
N.O~ A staffer passed an inquiry to State. Guidance on travel was in clearance, but
German Ambassador had already traveled to region.
>
>1710 France - info on $lM private donation. NO ACTION.
>The Executive Summary contained a reference to a $1M private donation - removed as ES
only reflects govt offers. Not found in matrix. France Desk Officer had no knowledge of
the donation. Informed TF3.
>
>1730 Russia offer of bandages. NO ACTION.
>Flight scheduled for Sept. 13. Inquiry from PM Action Team about status.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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>OFDA transport summary - movement count 34 - (marked as blankets, should say bandages) -
marked as APPROVED, but OFDA has not issued a control number.
>
>1815 Greek offers of ships. ACTION: On Sept. 13 need to confirm with FEMA that cruise
ship no longer needed (also, turn back cargo ship which USG has not accepted).
>Offer and acceptance of cruise ship - Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring
. -fees ,-taxes·oeforesenCiing--shTp-:---No- neea-for snip (apparently two oilier snips are alreaay--~
available, and have been found to be unattractive options). There's another offer .
outstanding fro~ the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG acceptance, yet it appears ship
departed for U.S. on/around 9/8.
>
>1830 European Commission condolence letter. NO ACTION.
>ERA received tasker for response to EC.condolence letter. ERA has no record of such a
letter (question whether the tasker should be a response to letter from president of
European Parliamerit to POTUS),' ERA contact: John G.. Robinson.
>
>2015 ALDAC of Ambassador Sullivan's remarks handed to SWO. NO ACTION
>
>
>
>Draft Language for Swiss acceptance cable:
>
>REFS: A) STATE 163461
>
>1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see paras 2 and 4.
>
>2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Swiss Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Berne should deliver the points in para 4 at the
highest appropriate level on Tuesday, September 13.
>
>3. '(SBU) Background: OFDA informs State that some of the proposed items previously
accepted (ref) are no longer needed. We are prepared to accept the plastic sheeting,
bedding and comfort kits. The tents, tarps and crutches are simply not needed at this
time. The comfort kits have been accepted with the understanding that they cont ad.nsno
food items
>
>4. (SBU) Begin points:
>.
>-- The U.S. Government is grateful for the generous offer of assistance,from the
Government of Switzerland in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
>
>-- The situation on the ground is dynamic, and the U.S. Government emergency response
authorities continue to determine what is required most urgently to meet the immediate
needs of those suffering from the hurricane's impact.
>
>-- We very much appreciate your offer of supplies.
>
>-- An analysis of our specific needs indicates that the plastic sheeting, bedding and
comfort kits would be very useful to us. However, we do not currently have a need for
additional tents, tarps and crutches.
>
>-- We repeat our gratitude for the prompt and kind offer and delivery of humanitarian
supplies already sent~
>
>RICE
>

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Falls, Eric G

From: eMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-OtrF)

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 3:06 PM
To: Falls, Eric G
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TF1 Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700-1500

Eric FalJs - EUR/UBI

Sept 15, 2005·
7:00 -13:00

EUR Activity Log

Savedas: I:\TFl\Docs\TFl Shift Report - EUR Rep - 9-15-05 - 0700-1500.doc

To My Successor:

• Leadership wantsto move as many cables as possible

• Suggest you change signature line for emails on bothclas& unclas (tools.ioptions, mail format..
signature)

Greece: Post researching private offer of cruise ship. Cable declining GOG cruise ship in draft (see below)
and needs L clarification on status of ships - are the ships underway? Note emails on clas system -
embassy Athens has trouble receiving some unclas email.

USNATO: (1) For email to NATOIEADRCC, or any NATO-airlift related items, please copy John
Cockrell, Jeff Oppenheim at USNATO. (2) USNATO doesn't support State I OFDA airlift request from
governments (heard Department may ask for help on airlift). EADRCC, a NATO body, is on top of
situation and coordinating airlift.

Lithuania: Scott Woodard, Embassy Vilnius, has two questions: (1) accept or reject offer of 8k MREs? (2)
EU Mechanism list credits Lithuania with offering MREs plus medical supplies - where did offer come
from? In answer, please cc: Nancy Cohen, Thomas P. Kelly.

Turkey, Georgia, Russia: See previous activity log for pending items.

Review matrix on "total declines." Review EUR countries after Greece to confirm they should be on the
list. .

Ukraine: See 13:05 email from post, and 14:38 resonse. Post wants us to accept 9 tons of supplies as well as
plane. Task force is asking for details on supplies to share with FEMA to encourage accepting some
materials.

Please send 15:30 sitrep to Alain Norman

Cables status:
Greece (I:\TFl\DOCS\CABLES\DECLINE CABLE GREECE 9-15-05.DOC, need OFDA, L, + FEMA,
Status Of Ship?),

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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Ukraine (I:\TFI\DOCS\CABLES\ACCEPTANCE CABLE UKRAINE SEPT I5.DOC, Drafting Cable To

Accept Plane, Clear With EURlRPM), .

Georgia (desk drafting),

Andorra (asked Desk to send TF Barcelona cable, need to reply if we can accept offer)

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From: Gisvold. Lisa C RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Tuesday, January 10,20069:12 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K
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SUbJect: FWT: HURRICANE KATRINA, RECOGNIZING FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

More guidance to field.

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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
IU:VIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 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, KREs, 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'~illion cash
Maldives $25,OPO cash .•
Mexico Bedding, MREs, baby care' items;
personal hygiene kits
NATO Coordinating European assistance offers
Norway $1.54 million in relief SUPPlies
Organi2ation of
American States $25,000 cash
Qatar $100 million cash
Republic of Korea $30 million cash and in-kind donations
Saudi Arabia $5 million from Aramcoj $250,000 cash
Singapore 3 helos
Sri Lanka $25,000 cash
Taiwan $2 million cash, medical supplies
Thailand Large amounts of food
UAE $100 million cash
UK MREs
UN OCHA UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination
Team and Logistics support
UN WHO Public health officers and logisticians
Venezuela Up to $1 million to Red Cross

6. Minimize considered.
RICE

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Additional Addresees:

AMEMBASSY DUSHANBE
AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
USLO TRIPOLI
AMEMBASSY BELIZE
AMEMBASSY GEORGETOWN
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Choi, Martino I·

From: Kasanof, Alexander I

Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 1:42 PM
.To: EUR Papers
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Thank You Cable from S to Georgian FM for Georgian Assistance re Hurricane Katrina
Attachments: S Thank You Cable to Georgia for Hurricane Katrina Assistance.doc

Colleagues: Please find attached the draft cable from S to Georgian FM Zourabichvili. It thanks Georgia for its
$50,000 contribution to assist wilh Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. II has been approved by EURICACEN FO.

Thank you,

Sasha Kasanof
Georgia Desk Officer
EURICACEN
U.S. Deparbnenl of Slate
202~7-o7951e1
202-7364710 fax

In accordance with EO. 12958, this message is CONFIDENTIAL.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DAf,J¥f11§§clD: 11 SEP 2006 '200503991
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Oliva, Amber M
From: eMS TaskForce1 F
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:07 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Attn. EUR REP--Nicole: Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance for Hurricane
Katrina

From: Kasanof, Alexander

Sent: wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:06:33 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelF
Subject: RE: Attn. EUR REP--Nicole: Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance
for Hurricane Katrina
Auto forwarded by a Rule

My pleasure! -Sasha

From: CMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-O!TF)

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:05 PM
To: Kasanof, ~exander
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Attn. EUR REP--Nicole: Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance for
Hurricane Katrina

thank you! I think we are good now:)

-----Original Message-----
From: Kasanof, Alexander
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:59 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Subject: Attn. EURREP--Nicole: Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance for
Hurricane Katrina

Nicole: Per our conversation, here is the press release from--the Georgian Embassy.
This should do the trick for your paper requirement, I think~ Let me know if you need
anything 'else.

Thank you,

Sasha Kasanof

Georgia Desk,officer

EUR/CACEN

X76795

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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From: Kasanof, Alexander

Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 5:56 PM
To: Fox, John (EUR); Dehart, James Pi CMS TaskForcelA-OMSi CMS TaskForcel-Director
Cc: EUR-Spec-Asst; Anna, ErinP; SES-O CMS
Subject: Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance for Hurricane Katrina

Colleagues: Please find attached the Georgian Embassy press release on the
assistance they will be providing to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Thank you,

Sasha Kasanof
Georgia Desk Officer

EUR/CACEN
X76795

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From: Kasanof, Alexander

Sent: . Friday, September 16, 20057:12 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Attn. EUR REP.: Georgia: please check with Protocol on response

From: Kasanof, Alexander

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:17 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1F; Dehart, James P
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Attn. EUR REP.: Georgia: please check with Protocol on response

No draft yet. Will get it to you when I can.

Thanks, -Sasha.

From: CMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-O/TF)

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:56 PM
To: Kasanof, Alexander; Dehart, James P
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Attn. EUR REP.: Georgia: please check with Protocol on response

Great, thanks for clarifying. Please send TF what you have for a draft ASAP.

Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700-1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1

PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.

*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kasanof, Alexander
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:45 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1F; Dehart, James P
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Attn. EUR REP.: Georgia: please check with Protocol on response.

Eric: There was no dipnote received in this office from the Georgian Embassy. Per
my e-mail to the TF yesterday (see attached), the Georgians notified us orally and then
sent over their press notice. There is no need for a dipnote here in D.C. I am working
on the cable and will get it to you as soon as possible.
« Message: RE: Attn. EUR REP--Nicole: Georgian Press Release on Georgian
Assistance for Hurricane Katrina »
Thanks,

Sasha Kasanof
Georgia Desk Officer
EUR/CACEN
X76795

From: CMS TaskForce1F(S/ES-O/TF)

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:58 AM
To: Dehart, James P; Kasanof, Alexander
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Georgia: please check with Protocol on response
lINITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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TF understands Department received dipnote here in Washington. TF would like to
respond with a cable to the capital. Please ask Protocol if we need to also do a dipnote
here in Washington.

Thanks.

Respectfully Yours,
Eric Falls (0700-1500, 9/15)
EUR Representative
Task-Force 1

PLEASE SLUG RESPONSES TO EUR REP.

*** TASK-FORCE 1 - HURRICANE KATRINA - TASK-FORCE 1 ***

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From: Sibilla, Christopher A(Vienna) RELEAsED IN FULL

Sent: Wednesday, January 25,20063:19 AM
To: Norman. Alain G: Traub. Herbert S(Vienna)
Cc: Yu, Alan K; Morrow, Michael K
SUbject: RE: MREs for Georgia - getting logistical experts in touch

Kit, all yours. Alain wanted you to contact Todd (info below). thx

-----Original Message-----
From: Norman, Alain G
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 6:50 PM
To: Traub, Herbert S(Vienna); Sibilla, Christopher A(Vienna)
Cc: Yu, Alan K; Morrow, Michael K
Subject: FW: MREs for Georgia - getting logistical experts in touch

Kit, Chris,

Please have the relevant OSCE logistics person call I reach out to Todd at 9 am D.C.
time.

I spoke with Todd today, and he kindly indicated he'd like to have the name &
contact info of his counterpart at the oseE.

That way, we get the logistics people in direct touch so the process goes as
smoothly as possible.

Many thanks.

Alain

From: Horne, Todd

Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:33 AM
To: Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-O/CMS); Traub, Herbert S(Vienna)
Cc: Stitt, Tony; Chan, Carol; Norman, Alain G(Main State); Oberndorfer, Gerald
J(Main State); Yu, Alan K(Main State); Brink, Bridget A(Tbilisi); Bass, John R (OPS) (S/ES-
0); Kasanof, Alexander(Main State); Bebeau, Rene L(Main State); Stavropoulos, Daphne z;
Sibilla, Christopher A(Vienna); Hanish, Patrick .
Subject: RE: MREs for Georgia

Hello.Mike,

Based on the information we have, 75,000 MREs would require approximately 11 x 40'
containers.

Each skid holds approximately 340 Meals and you should be able to stow 20 skids (or
pallets) on 1 x 40' container.

Each skid measures approximately 48" x 40" x 80".

Each skid weighs approximately 930 kilograms.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE lD: 18 MAY 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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20 x 340 meals = 6,800 per container - - - 6,800 meals per container x 11 containers
74,800 meals. Please note that every skid/pallet isn't uniform so these numbers could
vary a bit, but they should be pretty close.

The transport shouldn't cost more than $ 50,000. We called a few carriers last week
and the average price we received fell in the $ 4,000 to $ 4,500 range per 40' container.
This included pickup in Little Rock, Arkansas, container drayage to.East Cost USA and
ocean freight to Poti, Georgia. Please note that this doesn't include customs clearance
in Georgia or any inland freight fiom Poti.

please let me know if you and/or your colleagues need anything else,

Regards,

Todd

************************************************************************

Todd Horne

Logistics Officer

United States Agency for International Development

Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

Ronald Reagan Building - Room 8.7.69

Washington, D.C. 20523

Tel # (202) '712-0234

Fax # (202) 216-3399

Email: thorne@usaid.gov <mailto:thorne@usaid.gov>

-----Original Message-----
From: Morrow, Michael K(S/ES-O/CMS)
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 10:43 AM
To: Horne, Todd; Traub, Herbert S(Vienna)
Cc: Stitt, Tony; Chan, Carol; Norman, Alain G(Main State); Oberndorfer, Gerald
J(Main State); Yu, Alan K(Main State)j Brink, Bridget A(Tbilisi); Bass, John R (OPS) (S/ES-
0); Kasanof, Alexander(Main State); Bebeau, Rene L(Main State); Stavropoulos, Daphne Z;
Sibilla, Christopher A(Vienna); Hanish, Patrick
Subject: .MREs for Georgia

Todd:

Kit Traub of USOSCE Vienna (cc'd above) is working with OSCE officials on logistics
for getting a portion of the MREs (75,000) from Little Rock to Georgia. To set the price
with their carrier, OSCE needs to know the size and weigh~ of the shipment (for 75,000
MREs) and where it is coming from.
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Please reply to all.

Thanks,
Mike

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From: Kasanof, Alexander

Sent: ,I Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:59PM RELEASED IN FlTLL
To: Taskf'orce-t
Subject: Attn. EUR REP--Nicole: Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance for Hurricane
Katrina

Georgian Embassy
Press Release•..
Nicole: Per our conversation, here is the press release from the Georgian
Embassy. This should do the trick for your paper requirement, I think. Let me know if
you need anything else.

Thank you,

Sasha Kasanof

Georgia Desk Officer

EUR!CACEN

X76795

From: Kasanof, Alexander

Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 5:56 PM
To: Fox, John (EUR); Dehart, James Pi CMS TaskForcelA-OMS; CMS TaskForcel-Director
Cc: EUR-Spec-Asst; Anna, ErinP; SES-O CMS
Subject:. Georgian Press Release on Georgian Assistance for Hurricane Katrina

Colleagues: Please find attached the Georgian Embassy press release on the assistance
they will be providing to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Thank you,

Sasha Kasanof

Georgia Desk Officer

EUR!CACEN

X76795

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AlITl-IORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006200503991
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saqarTvelos saelCo aSS-Si, kanadasa da meqsikaSi

Embassy of Georgia in the USA,Canada and Mexico

For Immediate Release:

Georgia to Contribute $ 50,000 to American Red Cross

for Hurricane' Disaster Assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 2, 2005. Georgian Ambassador to the United States

Levan Mikeladze today announced that the Georgian government, on behalf of the
Georgian people, will donate $50,000 to the Red Cross for hurricane disaster relief.

"The American people have stood by our side in difficult times, and it is our turn to stand
by America," stated Ambassador Mikeladze." I hope this symbolic gesture can in some
way help ease the pain of those who are suffering so much. Our thoughts and prayers
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TlJMMIN(A '
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 200503991
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1. Pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it,
and then it must go through the rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of
STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA, EUR/PGI, OFDA'for clearance.
PENDING CLEARANCES.

2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to
arrange for the shipment of the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are
too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMA wants Denmark to reduce the number of
blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with backup Denmark
Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable.
AWAITING ACTION.

3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want tO,send in-kind donations via airplane,
but FEMA does not want the stuff_. They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-
countries donations currently on the tarmac in Ramstien afir force base. The Deputy in
OMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with OMB Deputy
.
Marcus Micheli x7-9049 .

':: . 4. Georgia: Donated $SOK directly to the Red Cross .i"The:' Georgia desk is working on a
cable to thank the GOG.

S. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of'a cruise ship. The
offer had been accepted previously, but FEMA re-assessed the needs and no longer need the
ship. We are waiting final word from FEMA, but Greece desk is already working on a cable
to decline offer. Call Jqe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.

6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation

for the NATO countries donations. Please copy him when relevant.

7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State, Department Detail to the National
Communications System. He needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom
offers -- one a private donation from New Skies and the other a containerized cell phone
equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of~the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION TAKEN YET.

e. Captian Dave Gordner, Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard (x6-eSS4) wants to
follow up with Malta's offer of help. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel
Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please contact OFDA rep and
Dave Gordner to check status.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE JD: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Oliva, Amber M

From: Kasanof, Alexander B6

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:52 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Anna, ErinP
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-3; Cook, Nerissa J; Yu, Alan K
Subject: Attn. EUR REP.: Republic of Georgia

All: The Georgian Embassy called to confirm they dropped off the check for $50,000 to the
Red Cross at around 1:30 p.m. I am sure everyone is breathing a sigh of relief. I am
working on a thank you cable, which is appropriate. FYI, the Secretary thanked the
Georgians for their contribution in a speech on Monday, 9/12, during the signing of the
MCA Compact with Georgia. A little premature, but. that's o.k.

Thanks to all for the help.

Sasha Kasanof

Georgia Desk Officer

EUR/CACEN

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To: Anna, ErinP; Kasanof, Alexander
Cc: TaskForce-I; TaskForce-3; Cook, Nerissa J; Yu, Alan K
Subject: RE: Republic of Georgia

Thanks for keeping us in the loop on prog!ess towards getting Georgia's check to the Red
Cross, Erin.

I would imagine the TF will take note for purposes of the matrix. I believe we have said
thank you to other nations that have given money to the Red Cross and/or Bush-Clinton
Fund, but defer to your judgment on how best to share our appreciation with the Georgians.

Alain

From: Anna, ErinP .

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 12:48 PM
To: Kasanof, Alexander; Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: Republic of Georgia

I got this email from Red Cross this morning. If we are adding Red Cross donations to the
matrix, I think it would be safe to add this now. Do we need to prepare a thank you cable
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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Erin

From: MitchemN@usa.redcross.org [mailto:MitchemN@usa.redcross.org]

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:22 AM
To: Annaep@state.gov
Cc: WoodMar@usa.redcross.org
Subject: Republic of Georgia

Erin,

As a follow-up to our conversation yesterday, I spoke with Joseph Nibladze of the Embassy
of Georgia. He plans tp stop by this afternoon to drop of the government's contribution
and letter. Mr. Nibladze insisted that this visit be very informal and plans to only be
at our offices for a few moments.

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Officer, International Disaster Fund Raising

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TAGS:. OPDC, PREL, GG

SUBJECT: SECRETARY'S REPLY TO CONDOLENCE MESSAGE REGARDING

HURRICAN KATRINA FROM FM ZOURABICHVILI

1. PLEASE DELIVER FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY RICE TO'

FMZOURABICHVILI. THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE
THE TEXT OF THE MESSAGE 'BUT HAS NO OBJECTION IF THE
GOVERNMENT OF GEORGIA WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL BE NO
SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:

DEAR MADAM MINISTER:

THANK YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTFUL MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY

REGARDING THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE KATRINA, ONE
OF THE MOST DESTRUCTIRE HURRICANES IN U.S. HISTORY. IT IS
COMPORTING TO HAVE SUCH CARING PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE
GLOBE REACHING OUT TO US A'I:' THIS TRAGIC TIME..

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 10 AUG 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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I DEEPLY APPRECIATE GEORGIA'S DONATION OF USD SO,OoO TO

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. GEORGIA'S GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION
WILL ASSIST GREATLY IN DISASTER RECOVERY EFFORTS.

I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONCERN.

SINCERELY,

CONDOLEEZZA RICE

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From: Kasanof, Alexander I

Sent: Friday, September 02,20055:51 PM
To: TaskForce-1; Collins, Ronald; Dehart, James P; EUR-Spec-Asst; Fox, John (EUR); SES-O_CMS
Cc: Tefft, John F; Anna, Erin P; Brink, Bridget A; Perry, Mark X; Robertson, Denny
Subject: (U) Hurricane Katrina - Georgian Offer of Assistance

CMS/TFI - Please add the following Georgian offer of assistance to the matrix:

The Government of Georgia has offered Disaster Relief Assistance of $50,000 to aid efforts in the wake
of Hurricane Katrina. Please see Georgian Embassy press release forwarded on the unclassified system.

Recommend that the Secretary include Georgia among her thank-you calls.

-Sasha

Sasha Kasanof
GeOIgiaDesk Officer
EURICACEN
U.S. Department ofState
202-647.Q795 tel
202-7364710 fax

In accordance with E.O. 12958, this message is UNCLASSIFIED.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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1. Pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it, and then it must go through the
rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA,
~-~ELJRtP-GI'O~CA-for--deafaMe.--P.EN(;)lNG-Cl-EARANCES~.--------~---

2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to arrange for the shipment of
the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are too swamped to transport the blankets. Also, FEMAwants
Denmark to reduce the number of blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with 'backup
Denmark Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable. AWAITING ACTION.

3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to send in-kind donations via airplane, but FEMA does not want the
stuff .... They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-countries donations currently on the tarmac in Ramstien
afir force base. The Deputy in UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with UMB Deputy ~ Marcus Micheli x7-9eM9.

4. Georgia: Donated $50K directly to the Red Cross. The Georgia desk is working on a cable to thank the GOG.

5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of a cruise ship. The offer had been accepted previously, but
FEMA,re~assessed,the-needs-and-no-Jonger-need-the-ship.--We,are.waiting-final-wol"d-fr.om-a;MA,--but-Greece-desk-is--~
already working on a cable to decline offer. Call Joe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.
. .
6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation for the NATO countries donations.
Please copy him when relevant.

7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State Department Detail to the National Communications System. He
needs to findout more information about 2 Germany telecom offers - one a privatedonation'fromNewSkies'and the
other a containerized cell phone equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION TAKEN YET.
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.1 wants to follow up with Malta's offer of B(
he p. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please
contact OFDA repand.Dave_Gordner_tocheck:status. .

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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE - 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991
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To: My Successor - Alan Yu
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Sept 16, 2005 _
15:00 - 18:00

EUR Activity Log

Saved as:
I:\TFl\Docs\EUR\TFl Shift Report - EURRep - 9-16-05 - 1500-1800.doc

Alan:
• Three other shift reports were saved in the same folder as this document (see path
listed above). They are worth reading.
• Acceptance cables were prepared for the Ukraine, and Spain. These are still
being processed at the close of the Task Force. (Note: The earlier outstanding
question about the Ukraine flight manifests was resolved at the end of the TF.)
• The Response Cable for Andorra has been cleared, but has not been sent per the
director (all declines of offers are being held). Hard copies set aside for you.
-• Greece: Becaues ofthe political sensitivity of the private offer of cruise ship
decline, we are not responding pending Director's approval. Cable declining
GOG cruise ship in draft (see below). (Note: DoS Greek Desk Officer (Joe
Parente x7-6976) called to convey September 15 one greekcruise ship from the
private source on offer with Greek Gov't passing the offer on to us. Owner is
"appalled" by decision to decline offer and reportedly may offer to Governor of
Mississippi directly and make this known to Fox News. According to shipping
agent, the ship left port September 14 with destination not provided.)
• Georgia: The Secretary thanked the Georgia Goyernment for their 50K in funds
given on September 12. The desk drafted a thank you cable. This is currently in
the EURIFO accOIdillg to desk officel Sasha Kasanof.

Cables status:
_ _ _ _ _ _Greece_(_I:\TEnDOCS\CABLESIDECLINE_CABLE_GREECK9~1.5-=-05.aQG,_ne~ _
OFDA, L, +FEMA,Status·OfShip?)

Ukraine (I:\TFl\DOCS\CABLES\ACCEPTANCE CABLE UKRAINE SEPT 16.DOC,

Qrnfkcl,.cle~e(tilQqwiJltJ~j~~lor)

Spain (I:\TFl\Docs\Cables\Acceptance Cable Spain.doc)

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Andorra (I:\TFI \Docs\Cables\Decline Andorra.doc)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 24 AUG 2006 200503991
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Choi, Martino I
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Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 2:49 PM RELEASED IN PART
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Cc: TaskForce·1 B5
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September 13. 3PM

DEVELOPMENfS

1) Greek offers of ships: DoD has in principle accepted offer of2 cruise ships. No USG acceptance on further offer of
cargo ship, yet it appears ship departed for U.S. on/around 9/8.

2) Ukraine: Have accepted offer for Antonov-planes to send pumps from the Netherlands. No acceptance of other offers.
Would be ready to accept more transport capacities.

3) Luxembourg: DCM Dan Piccuta reports Luxembourg offer of 1000 camp beds and 2000 blankets, fonnallyaccepted
by STATE 166971, will be shipped on Wed 9/14 to Huntsville via Cargolux as coordinated with USAID/OFDA and
NATO logistics. No action necessary.

4)Georgia has given a check of 550,000: Georgian embassy supposed to hand it over today. Desk Officer has prepared a
draft dip note to thank Georgians. Will clear with Task Force.

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

I)Norway: Prepared cable to decline additional offer (first offer already accepted); check on clearance

2) Swiss offer of assistance: FEMA and TFapparently approved some items wlo the knowledge of OFDA. The original
list ofapproved items has now changed. As a result, OIDA has removed themselves from the approval process (see
email from Tony Stitt 9:02PM 9/12). FEMA and TF must collaborate to confirm commodities.

Need to find closure on comfort kits. Open question: is the writing in English (ifnot, must be translated)? Desk
will find out and urges that we should then accept without delay! Got confirmation that there are no food items, but
did not get info on other aspects.

Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed since last agreement
on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets, bedding and comfort kits (no food)."
OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need tarps over
plastic sheeting? Should we accept the tents too? As Swiss have alread packed everything it would be advisable not
to separate further.

See below for draft acceptance cable language. ..

Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people to operate them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but it is outstanding, no
action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
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SUBJECT: TFUSOI SITUAT+ON REPORT ·NO. 022 AS OF 0530 EDT TUESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 13, 2005

Unclassified Telegram Text B Hunt, Coordinator.

Tuesday, September 13,· 2005

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

1. (U) A total of 119 countries and 11 international organizations

have generously offered assistance to the Hurricane Katrina relief
effort. The following new offers of assistance have been made:
-- The Senegalese Ambassador has offered a cash donation of $100,000
-- The Georgian Ambassador has offered a cash donation of $50,000
-- The Dalai Lama is donating $100,000 to the Bush-Clinton fund for
disaster assistance
-- Nigeria has offered a cash donation of $1 million

Pakistan's in-kind assistance offer ($200,000 in goods already

purchased) was declined by FEMA. Red Cross may accept once asked, but
commercial shipping costs may exceed value of goods. (Task Force)

UNCLASSIFIED

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVlEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 04 OCT 2006 200503991
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FIRST FOREIGN NATIONAL CONFIRMED DEAD

2. (U) Mrs. Lydia Johns (reportedly 83), a UK citizen resident in New

Orleans, is the first foreign national confirmed dead. Mrs. Johns'
son, Jimmy Guerrieri, found his mother dead in the· attic of her
flooded home. CA reps in Baton Rouge are working closely with UK
consular officers, who plan to visit the son on Tuesday, 9/13. (Task
Force, CA)

UNITED NATIONS UPDATE

3. (U) A United Nations team completed its initial assessment of how UN

expertise can help, proposing that a small team remain in the affected
area for two weeks to work with U.s. officials on health issues,
logistics, a~d longer-term planning. UN logisticians will remain in
Little Rock to assist with forward movement of international
humanitarian relief supplies ~ntil international flights cease. The
UN team reported the current U.S. federal and local response
pz-of e'aa i ona La are fully mobilized and more than adequate to manage
response .and recovery efforts. (USAID Baton Rouge)

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DEVELOPMENTS

1) Russian offer of bandages: OFDA has issued control # 09-10-M028. USAID/OFDA Logistics working with PM to
secure diplomatic flight clearance for Russian aircraft carrying bandage donation (ref: STATE 167121).

2) Luxembourg: DCM Dan Piccuta reports Luxembourg offer of 1000 camp beds and 2000 blankets, formally accepted
by STATE 166971, will be shipped on Wed 9/14 to Huntsville via Cargolux as coordinated with USAID/OFDA and
NATO logistics. No action necessary.

OUTSTANDING ISSUES

1) Ukraine: Embassy Kiev (Malg~ta Bula-Duane) should clarify amount of cash donation from Ukraine.

2) Swiss offer of assistance: FEMA and TF apparently approved some items w/ci the knowledge of OFDA. The original
list of approved items has now changed. As a result, OFDA has removed themselves from the approval process (see
email from Tony Stitt 9:02PM 9/12). FEMA and TF must collaborate to confirm commodities.

1) Need to find closure on comfort kits. For example, are there any medicines in the kit, is the writing in English
(if not, must be translated) and are the items easily identified? Desk confirmed that there are no food items,
but did not get info on other aspects. Desk should clarify. See OFDA specifications for kit contents.

2) Obtain CMS, OFDA and FEMA agreement on what to accept - circumstances have changed since last
agreement on 9/8. Current OFDA "green light" matrix shows "plastic sheets, bedding and comfort kits (no
food)." OFDA OPS thought that agreement covered tarps, not plastic sheeting (Swiss offered both). Do we need
tarps over plastic sheeting? Should we accept the tents too?

See below. for draft acceptance cable language.

Other offers: pumps and appox. 100 people. to operate them - FEMA said "yes" to offer, but it is outstanding, no
action; forensic experts - this is on "standby."

3) Georgia offer of $50,000: This morning Desk Officer will draft dip note to accept their offer.
Georgian embassy wants to hand-deliver a dip note and check today (Govt declined to give to Red Cross, or to a wire
transfer to RC or USG). Desk Officer will draft a dip note accepting the offer, and will confirm with RM that check
can be written to "U.S. Department of State."

4) Greek offers of ships: Today need to confirm with FEMA that cruise ship no longer needed (also, tum back cargo
ship which USG has not accepted).
Offer and acceptance of cruise ship .- Greek govt waiting on word of waivers of mooring fees, taxes before
sending ship. No need for ship (apparently two other ships are already available, and have been found to be
unattractive options). There's another offer outstanding from the Greek govt - a cargo ship - no USG
acceptance, yet it appears' ship departed for U.S. on/around 9/8.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UN!C S
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 LAS IFIED
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End of shift report -- EUR Rep

1. pending cable declining the Swiss offer of help. The Switzerland desk is clearing it,
and then it must go through the rest of the clearances. Draft cable is a modification of
STATE 169094. The Switzerland desk has cleared. Sent to PA, EUR/PGI, OFDA'for clearance.
PENDING CLEARANCES.

2. Pending: modification of cable accepting Danish donation. FEMA now wants Denmark to
arrange for the shipment of the blankets they plan to donate. NATO transport aircraft are
too swamped to transport the blankets. Also; FEMA wants Denmark to reduce the number of
blankets from 40K to 10K. Cable 166970 needs to be modified. Spoke with backup Denmark
Desk officer, but he didn't want to take action. Said Task Force should draft cable.
AWAITING ACTION.

3. Ukraine: very much wants to be of help. Want to ,send in-kind donations via airplane,
but FEMA does not want the stuff_. They do, however, need the airplane to transport NATO-
countries donations currently on the 'tarmac inRamstien,~af~ir--force-base.-'I'he---Deputy~in---,-­
UMB is going to work with the Embassy in Kiev to see if we can maybe push the Ukrainians
to send their airplane, empty, to pick up the NATO material. Follow up with UMB Deputy
Marcus Micheli x7-9049 .

. 4. . Georgia: Donated $50K directly to the Red Cross .iThe' Georgia desk is working on a
cable to thank the GOG.

5. Greece: Desk is drafting a cable declining the Greek offer of 'a cruise ship. The
offer had been accepted previously, but FEMA re-assessed the needs and no longer need the
ship. We are waiting final word from FEMA, but Greece desk is already working on a cable
to decline offer. Call Jqe Parente when we have final word from OFDA representative.

6. John Cockrell at US NATO is very interested in following the status of transportation

for the NATO countries donations. Please copy him when relevant.

7. Germany: David Chin (240) 476-4914 is the State· Department Detail to the National
Communications System. He needs to find out more information about 2 Germany telecom
offers -- one a private donation from New Skies and the other a containerized cell phone
equipment offer. He needs technical details and dollar amount of the New Skies offer of
help. NO ACTION-TAKEN YET.

8. Captian Dave Gordner, Liaison to State Dept from U.S. Coast Guard (x6-8554) wants to
follow up with Malta's offer of help. (Listed in Matrix) He will check what materiel
Malta was offering, and OFDA rep needs to check with FEMA. Please contact OFDA rep and
Dave Gordner to check status.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 19 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED