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

TF
. . US OlSitrepOlO Page I of2

. .
UNCLASSIFIED
!o,
Et<-4IP
Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN FULL
From: eMS TaskForce1F [c=US;a= ;p=GOV+DOS;o=Amerlc8s101;s=Task Force 1
F;g=User;ou1=AM102;ou2=SS01-101;]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 2:44 PM
To: Cook, Nerissa J(Maln State); Norman, Alain G(Main State)
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: FW: TFUS01Sitrep010 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMlNIA
_ FXJ~JU~~tLep'p(l_t() _<:orne out at 3:30pm DATE/CASE
-
ID: 21 AUG 2006 200503991
-
From: CMS TaskForcelB-OMS

sent: Wednesday, september 07, 2005 10:37 AM
To: POEMS Help Desk
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: TFUS01SItrepOl0
. Please post Sitrep 10 to the Web. It wasn't posted earlier.
thanks, Deretta
•
-. ~
Operation~enter
. . EXECUTI SECRETARIAT
SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

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

(U) DS agents visited all nine consulates located in New Orleans and reported all appear to be in good
condition. (TaskForce e-mail\telecons) .
~ft~ oM- ~A~SlF~ 2!1"II~~)

91712005
TF US OlSitrepOlO UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 of2
· . l.J..w ~
-IJ/I- bJAJ....)
lAI to -- --'j'
// 1/
CD) The number of foreign nationals reported missing is now 879, reflecting a slight increase due to
updated information from several foreign governments. CA expects that number to decrease as the lists
are scrubbed and duplicate names are removed. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
U.S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
(U) Office space to house Department and relief personnel was identified in Baton Rouge near FEMA
operations. (TaskForce e-mails, telecons)
UNCLASSIFIED
9/7/2005
UNCLASSIFIED
J))/~7
RELEASED IN FULL
Quick Reference Sbeet"for PAds 14:009/10/05
Donations:
• From the air, relief supplies from abroad are arriving at a central distribution point in
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 of assistance:
o France has offered 17 divers and one tugboat;
o Two airplanes with 20 tons of relief supplies from Tunisia landed in Little
Rock;
o Malaysia and Pakistan have each offered $1 million to tlie Red Cross; and
o Namibia offered $100,000 worth of supplies.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs ofvictims:
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: ,
• 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 ~antees 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 of the
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.
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
Tulane University in New Orleans. Ambassador Sullivan is a Career Minister in the
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 lJNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
J)~(p
RELEASED IN FULL
Quick Reference Sheet for PAOs 3:009110/05
Donations: .
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
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,OOO worth offood items.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
o Aridorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies .
. \ o The Republic of Korea has offered 2 tons of diapers 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 confmned the well-
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.
the immediate needs ofthose suffering from the hurricane's impact.
need we are deeply touched to see the response ofpeople from every comer of the
~~ .
foreign nationals are also missing and/or displaced in the aftermath of this 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

DATE/CASE ID: 26 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
Hurricane Katrina Task Force
o uNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of2
RELEASED I~jE~tlo
Choi, Martino I 0
From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Sent: Sunday, September11, 200510:52 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)

Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
-
ACTION ITEMS
• Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and
whether shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to transport
plywood to affected areas. . .,
• Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report that the Dalai Lama
announced Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation. for relief efforts.
• Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
'0.
letters.
• Pending items include

o Have we" received L approval from DoS official to accept donations from
Nigeria and Bangladesh? (check w/Tf Director - he forwarded offers to L
for guidance on the check's format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and
HHS and Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss
Jordan and additional forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of
cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer
of generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that
~
the already departed tug be recalled?'
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable
declining Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA drafted a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE,'
DAf.fi9~~dD: 14 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Hurricane Katrina Task Force Page 2 of2
·UNCLASSIFIED
bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer ofHMCS Protector?
-.
INFO ITEMS
• CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by
the Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama,
Spain, and Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15.
• Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA
has been able to source all generators locally.
• Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and
health logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
• FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications
equipment. .
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SmFTS

-
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to minimize (ifnot
prevent) "dropping" of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:
• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

• Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
• Bureau reps and coordinators should fully brief replacements on all pending action
items and other pressing issues before departing task force room.
• Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator &
Coordinator. They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for
them as well.
• Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The EUR bureau rep should make sure to
include the boilerplate language for NATO and Partnership for Peace states about
the EADRCC (Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center).
\\SESSFPII\Task Forces\Task Force l\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 11 2005

(1500-2300).doc
Drafted by: WHNCAN Alan Holst
7/21/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
11)1 II
From: CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator
Sent: Sunday. September 11, 2005 10:52 PM
To: TaskForce-1
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbJect: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)
Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
ACTION ITEMS
* Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and whether
shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to·transport plywood to affected
areas.
* Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report that the Dalai Lama announced
Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation for relief efforts.
* Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
letters.
* pending items include
o Have'we received L approval from DoS official to accept donations from Nigeria and
Bangladesh? (check W/TF Director - he forwarded offers to L for guidance on the check's
format)
o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and HHS and
Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss Jordan and additional
forensics offers)
o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of cash?
o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer of
generators to sufficient supplies?
o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that the
already departed tug be recalled?
o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?
o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable declining
Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting' on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA draf~ed a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
INFO ITEMS
* CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by the
Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama, Spain, and
Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15. '
* Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA has
been able to source all generators locally.
* Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and health
logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
* FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications
equipment.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to minimize (if not
prevent) "dropping of pending actions, the following steps are recommended:
q
* See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking
* Notebook for coordinators and bureau reps should be passed to next shifts
* Bureau reps and coordinators should fully brief replacements on all pending
action items and other pressing issues before departing task force room.
* Bureau reps should pass media play reports to Deputy Coordinator & Coordinator.
They should flag intervening anecdotes about foreign donors for them as well.
* Bureau reps who draft acceptance cables should know that they may use previous
cables to their region as templates. The EUR bureau rep should make sure to include the
boilerplate language for NATO and Partnership for Peace states about the EADRCC (Euro-
,Atlantic Disaster Response Coordinator Center) .
\\SESSFPll\Task Forces\Task Force I\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 11 2005

(1500-2300) .doc
Drafted by: WHA/CAN Alan Holst
UNCLASSIFIED
"
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, 'Petra C Qmg2
From:
Sent:
Rogers. Heather .
Tuesday. September 13, 20056:46 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: . Volker, Karen E; Welch, Gretchen G; Curtin, Jeremy F; Christenson, Richard A; Scensny,
Leonard F; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden. CaiUin M; Jacobs, MorrisE
SUbJect: FW: Feedback on cable re Katrina '
Slug for PA Siri Sitton or PA TF Duty.
Attached please .find a few examples from South Asia.
India
On September 5, 2005 the Press Office widely distributed a press release (attached) that said that the U.S. Ambassador
DavidC. Mulford met_with Foreign Secretary Saran to express the appreciation of President Bush and the American
people for India's gracious offers of assistanCe to the Viclilris of Hurricane Katrina. The Ambassador 'said that ."India's-----
offers of help are sincerely appreciated and say much about the heart and spirit of India and the deepening of people-to-
people ties between our two countries." The release said that the u.s. Govemmenthas accepted the Indian government's
offer of $5 million to the American Red Cross for use in disaster relief in the wake of the hurricane. As a result. the
national wire agencies Press Trust of India and United News of India carried the release the same day. It also was placed
in "The Hindu" (eire. 80,000) "The Statesman" (eire. 15,225) and Hindi daily "Navbharat Times" (eire.: 485,000) on
.September 6.
til
pr09060S. hbn
Bangladesh
So far, the Charge made remarks on Lal Golap - a television program on BTV. The papers have quoted former
Ambassador Thomas acknowledging the contribution (some used Embassy press release, some used a version prepared
by a local wire service.) Here in Bangladesh Ambassador Thomas's remarks still carry a lot of weight. The Chargewill
.- also give thanks at the beginnin~ of a talk at AMCHAM on Wednesday.
Maldives
On September 7, 2005 the Press Office at Embassy Colombo widely distributed a press release (attached) that said the
Charge' d'Affaires to Sri Lanka and the Maldives James F. Entwistle expressed gratitude to the Government and people of
Maldives for their generous and heartfelt pledge of assistance to hurricane victims in the U.S. Foreign Minister Ahmed
Shaheed and Finance Minister Qasim Ibrahim presented a $25,000 check to Mr. Entwistle to pass on to the American Red
Cross. Mr. Entwistle stated, "Hurricane Katrina is one of the worst natural disasters in United States history. We greatly
appreciate the Maldives' hand of friendship and support for the victims of Katrina. The Maldives' desire to help relieve
the suffering of our citizens while still burdened with its own tsunami recovery efforts illustrates the growing friendship
between our two countries."
Further, A/S Christina Rocca expressed her heartfelt gratitude in a taped message that will be broadcast at the opening of
US-Maldives Friendship week on September 26.
~
20050907.doc
Sri Lanka
. Post has made available Secretary Rice's remarks, including her praise of Sri Lanka, to the media, and will continue to
DATE/CASE ID: 22 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
push our talking points on the administration's response to the,b.'pgedy-
Pakistan
SA/PPD will ask Pakistan for additional feedback on how their Ambassadors, PADs, etc expressed appreciation to the
media and public for Pakistan's assistance. However, in the United states, Secretary Rice expressed her appreciation in
general terms to President Musharraf on September 12. Expressing gratitude was also listed as a key objective during a
lunch meeting that A/S Wayne had with .the Pakistani bilateral investment treaty delegation today (September 13).
Expressing sincere thanks is also likely to take place at the US-Pakistan business council luncheon on September 15th in
New York (President Musharraf, PM Kasuri and Ambassador Karamat will be present among others.)
Afghanistan
On September 4; 2005 the Press Office widely distributed a press release (see
http://kabul.usembassy.gov/pr090405.html) that saidAmbassador Neumann said, "On behalf of the US Embassy, I
would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the people of Afghanistan. Their compassion and generosity bears testimony
to the strength of the ties between our two peoples."
From: Scensny, Leonard F

sent: TUesday, September 13, 2005 5:01 PM
To: Rogers, Heather
SUbject: FW: Feedback on cable re Katrina
---origInal M ~
From: Curtin, Jeremy F(R)
5ent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 4:40 PM
To: R_PD-Dirs
Cc: Welch, Gretchen G; Volker, Karen E; Smith, Daniel B; Hayden, caitlin M; Jacobs, Morris E; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Feedbackon cable re Kabina
Refinement on this: Please sent your input directly to TaskForce-1 slugged for Sir! Sitton or PA TF Duty. CC us, please.
Thanks again and sorry for the last minute request. Jeremy
-----Original Message----
From: Curtin, Jeremy F
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:23 PM
To: R.....PD-Dirs
Cc: Welch, Gretchen G; Volker, Karen E; SmIth, Danlel B; Hayden, caitlin M; Jacobs, Monis E
Subject: Feedback on cable re Katrina
The hurricane task force has been tasked by H to pull together material for a Senate briefing tomorrow. We are asked
for feedback to the cable we sent asking ambassadors and PAOs to express our appreciation to media and otherwise
in public for foreign assistance offered in the wake of hurricane Katrina. Can you summarize with a coupe of
examples feedback from posts on what they have done? Task Force can help coordinate the final material. but they
need it tonight by 6:00. Please send me, Karen Volker and Gretchen Welch whatever you have. Thanks Jeremy
UNCLASSIFIED
/~
UNCLASSIFIED INITIALS
APPR: D 0
DRAFT: D 0
CLR: MT
RELEASED IN FULL
UNCLASSIFIED
TFUSOl:C ENGLISH
06/28/06 (202) 647-9387
TFUSOl:C ENGLISH
S/Es-o:AK SMITH
S, D, P, E, T, M, G, R, TFUSOl, S/ES-O-2, S/ES-3,

S/ES-IRM, S/Es-o/eMS, SIES-EX, EUR-5
IMMEDIATE ALDAC, SPECIAL EMBASSY PROGRAM IMMEDIATE, SECDEF
WASHDC IMMEDIATE+
SENSITIVE, INFORM CONSULS
E.O.'12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, MARR, CASC, US,. KHLS
SUBJECT: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT. NO. 020 AS OF 0500 EDT

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005
Sensitive But Unclassified Tel.egram TeXL.C. English,

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

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

from 83 countries and 2 international organizations.
(Task Force)
CONSULAR ISSUES
UNCLASSIFIED

DATE/CASE lD: 04 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED 2
(U) Germany's Ambassador to the United States wolfgang

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

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

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

conference call September 12 to update status of
acceptance of in-kind offers. The last review was
September 9. So far, 23 offers have b~en designated for
immediate acceptance with 17 processed; 21 offers are
under review; and 25 could not be matched with needs and
are not likely to·be accepted. (Task Force)
MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
YY
SECDEF WASHINGTON DC.IMMEDIATE

RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC//USD:SOLIC// IMMEDIATE
RHBVAKS/COMFIFTHFLT IMMEDIATE
RHBVQJQ/COMSIXTHFLT IMMEDIATE
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED 3
RHMFISS/NGA HQ BETHESDA MD IMMEDIATE

RHMFISS/COMFAIRMED NAPLES IT IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/COMUSNAVEUR DET LONDON UK IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/COMSOCEUR VAIHINGEN GE IMMEDIATE
RHHJJAA/JICPAC HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/HQ USSOCOM MACDILL AFB FL IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/CDR USCBNTCOM MACDILL AFB FL IMMEDIATE
CDR USSOUTHCOM MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE
RHMFIUU/CDR USJFCOM NORFOLK VA IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/CDR USEVCOM VAIHINGEN GE IMMEDIATE
RUEADWD/DA WASHINGTON DC//DAPE-PRR~C/DAPE:PRO// IMMEDIATE
RUEADWD/DA WASHINGTON DC//DAPE:MO// IMMEDIATE
RUEADWD/DA WASHDC//DAMO-AOC-CAT/PCC// IMMEDIATE
RHMFIUU/CDR USTRANSCOM TCCC-A SCOTT AFB IL IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/CDR USSTRATCOM OFFUTT AFB.NE IMMEDIATE
DIA WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
RHEFDIA/DIA WASHINGTON DC//TWC// IMMEDIATE
JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/JOINT STAFF WASHDC//J-ljJ-3:JOD// IMMEDIATE
RUMIAAA/HQ USSOUTHCOM J2 MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE
RHMFISS/HQ USSOUTHCOM J3 MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE.
WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
NSC WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
CIA WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
y
UNCLASSIFIED
·UNCLASSIFIED
•
UNCLASSIFIED
rL~ '2(q{) «,
RELEASED IN PART
UNCLASSIFIED B6
PROG 09/09/2005
AMB : RCROCKER
POL:TGRENCIK .
DCM:PBUTENIS, POL:TWILDER, ODRP:CFIRTH
AMB DCM ECON ODRP POL PAO
AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD
SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE
INFO AMCONSUL KARACHI IMMEDIATE
AMCONSUL LAHORE IMMEDIATE
AMCONSUL PESHAWAR IMMEDIATE
SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
NSC WASHDC IMMEDIATE
DEPT FOR TASK FORCE 1
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, MARR, PREL
SUBJECT: TFSUS01: HURRICANE KATRINA - PAKISTAN'S OFFER OF
ASSISTANCE
REF: A. STATE 165886

B. STATE 164429
·C. ISLAMABAD 13013
D. STATE 163366
1. This message contains action requests -- see paragraphs

7 and 8.
2. MFA today confirmed to poloff the Government of

Pakistan's (GOP) intent to donate USD 1 million to the
American Red Cross to assist in the hurricane relief
effort.
3. MFA also confirmed the GOP's offer to contribute an

in-kind donation valued at USD 500,000. The donation would
consist of:
5000~6000 family sized tents

2000 bedsheets
2000 pillows
1000-1500 plastic sheets
500 water coolers
The MFA advised post that the GOP has already purchased

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK'TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
these items to send for hurricane relief. (Note: These

items correspond to those on the list provided in Red D,
which was passed to the MFA on September 5 (Ref C). End
note. )
4. In addition to the monetary and in-kind donations

referenced above, FM Kasuri told Ambassador on October 3
that the GOP would be willing to send medical teams to
assist in ,the recovery effort (Ref B.)
5. MFA has requested that the Embassy determine whether

the USG could provide airlift for the in-kind donation to
CONUS. could be provided by military flights bringing
supplies into Afghanistan. B6
to
CENTCOM.
6. Post has shared points in Ref B with the MFA.
7. Action Request: Post requests Department IS guidance

aooneat; on arranging USG airlift for the in-kind donation.
The GOP is anxious to know whether transportation support
will be available, as it will need to explore commercial.
shipping options if the USG cannot assist.
8.. Action Request: Post also request Department I s guidance

on a POC for arranging the t~ansfer of the monetary
contribution to the American Red Cross.
CROCKER
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M RELEASED IN PARi)T (j q I '
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director B6

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 200512:38 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1 0; CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator; 'rmtkatrina_rm'; CMS TaskForce1 E;
,'rmtkatrina_dmr'; 'rmtkatrinapc'; Stitt, Tony; Grencik, Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-1; Gisvold, Lisa'C; PM-ActionTeam; Horne, Todd; Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB);
Henderson, Peter; CMS TaskForce3D-DepCoordinator; SES-O_CMS .
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01 (SA)/ GREEN LIGHT? IF
SO PREPARE CABLE
TASK FORCE: IF THIS IS INDEED GREEN LIGHT, NEED TO ADD TO MASTER LIST OF WHAT HAS BEEN
APPROVED AND PREPARE CABLE TO GO OUT TODAY.
-----Original Message-----
From: CMS TaskForce10
Sent: Sunday,' September 11, 2005 10:11 AM
To: CMS TaskForce10i CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinatori 'rmtkatrina rm'i CMS TaskForce1Ei
'rmtkatrina_dmr'; 'rmtkatrina-pc'i Stitt, TonYi Grencik, Theresa A;-Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-I; Gisvold, Lisa C; PM-ActionTeami rmtkatrina lc; Horne, Todd;
Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB); Henderson, Peteri CMS TaskForce3D-DepCoordinator;, TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offeri attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01 (SA)
I spoke briefly with Theresa Grenick who is checking on what exactly plastic sheets
and water coolers are referring to per cable Islamabad 13401. Theresa is checking, but
told, me these were all items requested by State 163366- USG PRIORITY AREAS FOR HURRICANE
KATRINA EFFORT. I checked and PLASTIC SHEETING and COOLERS are definitely listed as items
we are requesting from other countries. This might clear up some of the confusion. Please
note we have discrepancies in numbers accepted and offered as well.
Carol Chan wi th OF/DA wrote. .. . " ..... , . : ':~.":.' :,
in email below: "Regarding PaJ{istan;::the' or!i~J1i1al' cable states the offer of 9000
sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid kits', '120 cooler 'cases, 1000 pillow cases, 3500
thermosheets are most welcomed."
Per cable ISLAMABAD 13401 Pakistan has purchased and is offering:

5000-6000 family size tents
2000 bedsheets
2000 pillows
500 water coolers
Marcella Szymanski
SA- Task Force 1
-----Origihal Message-----
From: eMS TaskForce10
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 9:31 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinatori 'rmtkatrina rm'i CMS TaskForce1Ei
'rmtkatrina_dmr'i 'rmtkatrina-pc'; Stitt, TonYi Grencik,-Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-1; Gisvold, Lisa C; PM-ActionTeam; 'rmtkatrina lc'; Horne, Todd;
TaskForce-I; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB); Fagin, Steven H (SA/PB)i TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offeri attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01 (SA)
I spoke with the DCM in Islamabad, Pat Butenis. She has asked Theresa Grencik,
to give us a call to clarify if the GOP's offer of plastic sheets and cooler cases are the
same items as those requested by FEMA (thermosheets and water coolers). It·is about 6pm on
Sunday night in Islamabad so we may not get this answer until tomorrow, but Theresa will
, try and try to get back to us as soon as possible with a clarification.
Marcella Szymanski
From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator
DATE/CASE 10: 09 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Sunday, september 11, 2005 9:15 AM
To: 'rmtkatrina_rm'; CMS TaskForce1E; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina~c;
Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForce10; TaskForce-I; Gisvold, Lisa C; PM-ActionTeam;
rmtkatrina_Ic; Horne, Todd; TaskForce':'l
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OrDA RMT & TFUS01
(SA)
Carol,
As discussed in our phone conversation, we're following up with EMB
Islamabad to clarify and reconcile discrepancies in docs re: Pakistan offer. will get back
to you.
Vickie Middleton
From: rmtkatrina rm [mailto:rmtkatrina rm@ofda.net]
To: CMS TaskForce1E; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina-pc; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForce10; TaskForce-I; Gisvold, Lisa C; PM-ActionTeam;
rmtkatrina_Ic; Horne, Todd
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT &
TFUS01 (SA)
Good morning folks. Regarding Pakistan, the orignal cable states

the offer of 9000 sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid kits, 120 cooler cases, 1000
pillow cases, 3500 thermosheets are most welcomed. I consulted with our logistics
officers (Robin and Todd) as to the agreed process for these types of requests, these
should be routed to the PM that is on the Taskforce. I lis the Officer handling B6
these type of requests and I am cc'ing him on this ema~I. I th~nkhe can answer action
request, paragraph 7 of this cable Islamabad 13401. In the future pIs route these type of
Fequests to the PM on the task force.
':'.' '\ ..'\ i
" . ' i'/
, ,r \ .' This Russian request seems' to be otiti,fide'the 'J::d~laterkl
1," discussions (State Task Force, FEMA, and USAID), further, we are not ~xpecting anymore
from the Russians. I think it is safe to say thank you for the generous »o f f e r however the
needs are being met and the USG politely declines. If the Task Force has other information
which desires to accept the offer, that is their decision to make.
Pis let me know if you have questions. Carol Chan
From: CMS TaskForcelE [mailto:1TFE@state.gov]

To: rmtkatrina_rmi rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrinayc; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcelOi TaskForce-1
Subject: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01
(SA)
OFDA RMT -
Am faxing Islamabad 13401 with details on this offer, received

early yesterday morning. Ref tel also states that Pakistan has requested US MIL transport,
so that is a parallel bit of research happening. Would appreciate any update you can
provide on FEMA response to this offer.
Offered commodities include: tents, bedsheets, pillows, plastic

sheeting, water coolers. Is it correct that FEMA is no longer interested in accepting
tents?
Merci beaucoup.
Barbara Howald (Marci Michaud will have 091105 day shift)

2
UNCLASSIFIED
\..411
UNCLASSIFIED
-----Original Message~----
From; rmtkatrina rm [mailto:rmtkatrina rm@ofda.net]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 8:37 AM .
To: CMS TaskForcelE; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina-pc; Stitt,
Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcelO
Subject: RE: Status request - Bangladesh & Pakistan
Hi Barbara, I hope you doing well. Bangladesh is not on the

list but I would like to check in with Ian and Tony before saying anymore. Pakistani
tents, blankets and sheets I think are a go.
If this can wait until Tony and Ian get in we can confirm.
They should be in shortly. Thank you
From: eMS TaskForcelE [mailto:1TFE@state.gov]

Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:28 AM
To: rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina-pc; rmtkatrina_rm; Stitt,
Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcelO
Subject: Status request - Bangladesh & Pakistan
Can you provide update on the status of the offers of these

two countries?
Pakistan - tents, blankets, sheets: .awaiting formal approval

from, FEMA? .1
..", .'. Bangl.idesh - military personnel in various technical,

". ;;pec:i~:~t'ies.::. : awaiting any response from FEMA? ,., "";,;: '.; i'i','" t ; , ·
"
Many thanks - Barbara Howald
lJNCLASSIFIED
r~ '..
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From:
Sent:
CMS TaskForce1 F
Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:58 PM
RELEASED IN PART
To: Avelallemant. Alex N B5
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: (SBU) 050915 Decline Cable French Polynesia.doc
B5
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:. Ave La Ll emant., Alex N
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:34 PM
>To: CMS TaskForcelF
>Subject: RE: 050915 Decline Cable French Polynesia.doc
>
>FWIW, I used sample language from cable to norway - does the Pakistan cable have
sUbstanitally different language?
>
>Alex .; L·,. ,,';) J. • " r ~:. -:
; , l':"
>
>Alexander N. Ave-Lalleman~
>Country Desk Officer
>Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu & Solomon Islands US Department of State
>(202) 647-1184
>
>
>=-------=:-=--=-='"""',.----,,-,=-:-.,.....,---:-:--;-:=~----
>From: CMS TaskForcelF(S/ES-O/TF)
>Sent: Thursday, September 15; 2005 1:38 PM
>To: Avelallemant, Alex N
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: RE: 050915 Decline Cable French Polynesia.doc
>
>Lynn Nelson here also needs to clear for EAP.
>
>TF asks you td use sample decline language from cable to Pakistan, which I will send on
clas side.
>
>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·: Avelallemant, Alex N
> Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:13 PM
> To: TaskForce-l
DA T EICAS E 10: 20 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
/
~> "subj ect .
>
> Hi. Please clear this cable on French polynesia's offer of help.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Alex
>
;;. « File: 050915 Decline Cable French Polynesia.doc »
UNCLASSIFIED
,-
lJNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino r
From: CMS TaskForce1G

Sent: Tuesday. September 06, 2005 6:28 AM
To: 'michael.nifes@osd.smil.mil'
Cc: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: FW: TF-1: Hurricane Katrina: Pakistan Offers Assistance
From: PM-ActionTeam-Coordlnator
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 6:24 AM
To: . eMS TaskForcelC-Coordinatorj CMS TaskForcelG
Cc: Ryan, TimothyG; PM-ActionTeam-Coordinator; PM-ActionTeam-Direetor
Subject: TF-l: Hurricane Katrina: Pakistan Offers Assistance
Noted in CableXPress. but not slugged for TF-1

PMAT Night Coordinator: DEReuther
Cable Text:
TED9647
ACTION SA-OO
INFO LOG-OO AGRE-OO AID-OO A-DO CCO-OO CIAE-OO COME-OO

DODE-OO D5-00 UTED-OO OBO-OO TEDE-OO INR-OO MFLO-OO
MMP-OO M-OO NEA-OO DCP-OO N5AE-00 NSCE-OO OCS-OO
OPR-OO EPAU-OO PC-01 PER-OO PM-OO PRS-OO SCT-OO
IRM-OO SSO-OO 55-00 TRSE-OO EPAE-OO PMS-OO DSCC-OO
SAS-OO IOOlW
------------------331E84 OS10S2Z /23
o 051036Z SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD
TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 7417
INFO AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI IMMEDIATE
AMCONSUL KARACHI IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS ISLAMABAD 013013
DEPARTMENT PLS PASS TASK FORCE HURRICANE KATRINA
E.O. 12958: N/A

. TAGS: AEMR. EAID, PREL, US, PK
SUBJECT: HURRICANE KATRINA: PAKISTAN OFFERS ASSISTANCE
REF: A. (A) SEPT. 3 TELCONWITH KATRINA TASK FORCE

B. (8) STATE 163366
1. Summary: President Musharraf, the Prime Minister and

Foreign Minister and other senior officials have offered
their condolences regarding Hurricane Katrina. Over the
weekend. the MFA officially conveyed to the Ambassador
Pakistan,s eagerness to assist in any way possible.

1
DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED·
UNCLASSIFIED
including by dispatching medical teams (relayed in ref A) ,
Embassy has provided MFA with Ref 8 information to help guide
Pakistan as it considers assistance options. End Summary.
2. Ambassador was called in by Pakistan MFA Additional

Secretary Shahid Kamal on September 3 to receive a formal
offer of Pakistani assistance in the wake of Hurricane
Katrina. This session followed a meeting earlier the same
day between Senator Harkin and President Musharraf, during
which Musharraf conveyed his sympathies. 80th the President
and the Foreign Minister have issued public statements in a
similar vein. (FM Kasuri also called the Ambassador.)
3. Kamal opened by conveying Pakistan. s condolences for

the &terrible disasterS and expressing Pakistan,s
sympathy. Noting that there is an international relief
effort underway that has been cited by secretary Rice, Kamal
explained. that Pakistan wanted to participate and was
prepared to send teams of medical experts and para-medics to
work with U.S. teams in the recovery effort. Pakistan also
stood ready to provide any other kind of short- or long-term
assistance that might be needed; &Please let us know how to
help,S he added. Pakistan,s Ambassador would convey this
message in Washington as well, Kamal said. Ambassador
thanked Kamal, noting that offers of assistance were of real
comfort to the American people and that experts would
determine how relief offers could best be utilized and
coordinated.
4. polCouns delivered a nonpaper containing Ref B

information on Katrina relief needs to Kamal on September S.
CROCKER
2
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: Szymanski, Marcella B

Sent: Friday, September 09,20059:02 AM
To: TaskForce-3; TaskForce-1
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB»; Christenson, Richard A (SA)
Subject: Assistance update from Pakistan
This was received from Islamabad this morning (9-9-05):"
(sau) Hurricane Katrina· GOP Assistance: This will reach front channel shortly, but here's a
quick re-cap. The GOP announced a USD 1 million cash donation for the relief effort, as well as a
consignment of in-kind donations (tents, bedding, etc.) valued at USD 500,000. We've been asked
to investigate whether there is a possibility of assistance in providing lift for these items to CONUS
(OORP) has forwarded the query to CENTCOM. Once we hear back fromthe task force, we will
provide the MFA with the roLiting numbers to make the cash donation. On the in-kind donation, the
MFA said that they have already purchased the items; we need to let them know about the lift options
(if any) soonest, so they can make other arrangements if necessary. More details to come....

1
DATE/CASE 10: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
r '0
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1 E

To: 'rmt_katrina@ofda.net'
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Pakistani Response to USG Acceptance of PAKISTAN'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:36 AM'
To: Agor,. Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y;
Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise Vj Areias, Allison Vj Ball, Jacqueline A; Barnett, Cheryl
E; Beecroft,'Robert S; Beecroft, Robert Sj Brewer, Maria E; Buangan,'Richard L; Busse,
Mark D; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon, Natalie L; Cohen, James Aj Dewan, Linda L; Dilworth,
Alison E; D-NEA Dutyj Donovan, Jason Aj Duffy, William Jj Elliott, Susan M; E Telegrams;
Feeley, John D; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fritz, Jonathan D; Gisvold, Lisa Cj Gunderson,
Brian; Hardy, Elsie; Harris, Michelle F; Horton, Brenda D; Hughes, Inez I; Irey, Kelley K;
Jackson, Charlie Gj Jackson, Charlie Gj Jacobs, Morris E; Lineberry, Laura E (Liz);
Marshall, Campbell B; Martinez, Elizabeth Lj Matera, Michael Aj McCray, I Jean; McCray, I
Jean; Meyer, Susan M; Mills, Richardj Neumann, Virginia R; Newhouse, Stephen P; Oldham,
Lindaj Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris; PATH D; PATH M; PATH SSj PATH SWO; PATH T;
pellegrini, Keith A; Perez,Carol Z; pilcher, William B; Plowden, Marisa L;Raphael, Lois;,
Rasamimanana, Jennifer L; Reynolds, Rodney M; Ruppe, Adele Ej Schneider, Caroline M; SES-
Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; Sidereas, Eugenia M; Smith,
Robin A; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April Cj SES-Line Assistant TDY; SES-Line Officer TDY;
TF1 -. Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF~PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson,
Christina; Volker, Karen E; Waller, Robert P; Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul S; Welch,
Gretchen G; Wilkinson, James R; Winter, Roger P
Subject: TFSUS01: HURRICANE KATRINA ~ PAKISTAN'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: TFSUS01: HURRICANE KATRINA - PAKISTAN'S OFFER OF ASSISTANCE
REF: A. STATE 165666

B. STATE 164429
C. ISLAMABAD 13013
D. STATE 163366
1. This message contains action requests -- see paragraphs 7 and 8.
2. MFA today confirmed to poloff the Government of Pakistan's (GOP) intent to donate USD
1 million to the American Red Cross to assist in the hurricane relief effort.
3. MFA also confirmed the GOP's offer to contribute an in-kind donation valued at USD
500,000. The donation would consist of:
5000-6000 family sized tents

2000 bedsheets
2000 pillows
500 water coolers
The MFA advised post tha,t the GOP has already purchased these items to send for hurricane
relief. (Note: These items correspond to'those on the list provided in Red D, which was
passed to the MFA on September 5 (Ref C). End note.)
4. In addition to the monetary and in-kind donations referenced above, FM Kasuri told
Ambassador on October 3 that the GOP would be willing to send medical teams to assist in
the recovery effort (Ref B.)
5. MFA has requested that the Embassy determine whether the USG could provide airlift for
the in-kind donation to CONUS.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT ()F STATE
1
UNCLASSIFIED
could be provided by milita~y flights bringing supplies into Afghanistan. The Office of
the Defense Representative - Pakistan (ODRP) has referred this query to CENTCOM.
6. Post has shared points in Ref B with the MFA.
7. Action Request: Post requests Department's guidance soonest on arranging USG airlift
for the in-kind donation. .
The GOP is anxious to know whether transportation support ~ill be available, as it will
need to explore commercial shipping options if the USG cannot assist.
8. Action Request: Post also request Department's guidance on a POC for arranging the
transfer of the monetary contribution to the American Red Cross.
CROCKER
UNCLASSIFIED
Additional Addresees:
. INFO AMCONSUL KARACHI IMMED~ATE

NSC WASHOC IMMEDIATE
-PAGE 01 ISLAMA 13401 100631Z
@INFO: A(OO) C(OO) CA(Ol) D(OO) DODE(OO)

E(OO) EAOX(Ol) EB(OO) EDIT(OO) 10 (00)
M(OO) MA(OO) NSCE(OO) OCS(Ol) R (00)
S(OO) 8S(00) 8S0(00) SSS(OO) T (00)
TF1(00)
TFMGT(OO)TFPDPA(OO)
==================== 10033SL SEP OS TRW (TOTAL COPIES:003)
@INFO: CMS (00)

C (00) DSCC(OO) G (00)
p(OO)
IRM(OO) P1(00) PA (00) PRS(OO)
R (00)SCT(OO) SP(OO) S8(00) .,
SS (00);
SWCI (00) WO(OO)
==================== 100631Z SEP 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIE8:000)
ACTION SA-OO
INFO LOG-OO NP-OO AID-OO ACQ-OO CIAB-OO INL-OO DOEE-OO

DS-OO UTED-OO FDRE-01 FEMA-01 VC-OO H-OO TEDE-OO
INR-OO LAB-Ol L-OO VCE-OO AC-OO NEA-OO NSAB-OO
OMB-OO NlMA-OO EPAU-OO PA-OO PER-OO PM-OO PRS-OO
ACE-OO P-OO SCT-OO SP-OO IRM-OO SSO-OO SS-OO
TRSE-OO FMP-OO EPAE-OO IIP-OO SCRS-OO PMB-OO DSCC-OO
PRM-OO DRL-OO G-OO NFAT-OO SAS-OO SWCI-OO /003W
------------------36614B 100631Z/3B
o 10062SZ SEP 05
FM AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD
TO SECSTATE WASHOC IMMEDIATE 7917
INFO AMCONSUL KARACHI IMMEDIATE
JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON'DC IMMEDIATE
NSC WASHDC IMMEDIATE
.UNCLAS ISLAMABAD 013401
DEPT FOR TASK FORC~ 1
2
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED·
'0;;'
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR, EAID, MARR, PREL
3
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Chai, Martino I
From: Grencik, Theresa A

Sent: Sunday, September 11, 20054:26 AM
To: CMS TaskForce10
Cc: TaskForce-1; Camp, Donald A; Christenson. Richard A (SA); Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB));
Fagin. Steven H (SA/PB); Szymanski, Marcella B; Wilder, Timothy E; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: TFUS01:Progress on Islamabad 13401
Categories: UNCLASSIFIED
*****************************************************
In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is UNCLASSIFIED.
******************************************************
Many thanks! Will send this on to the MFA today.
- ----Original Message----
From: CMS TaskForce10 [mailto:1TFO@state.sgov.gov]
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 1:02 PM
To: Grencik, Theresa A
Cc: TaskForce-1; Camp, Donald A; Christenson, Richard A (SA); Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB»;
Fagin, Steven H (SAlPB); Szymanski, Marcella B; Wilder,T.imothy E; TaskForce-1
Subject: TFUS01: Progress on Islamabad 13401
Theresa,
To update you on the questions from the cable (as of 0401 on September 11):
-- FEMA has yet to accept the in-kind contribution: OFDA sent a. reminder to FEMA about Pakistan's
offer during this shift. .
-- Since the status of the in-kind contribution is unknown, the airlift arrangements can't yet be made
definitively. However, Northcom Joint Planning Group Foreign Assistance Cell (phone:
719-554-7903) was made aware of the Pakistan request, and will be contacting Centcom, etc.
-- POCs for Red Cross: Eric Jones at 202-303-5670 is the primary coordinator for international aid, or
as a secondary Kathleen Salanick at 202-3'03-5226 or cell: 240-506-1120.
Take care,
Matt Lowe
TFUS01

1
.REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:17 PM RELEASED IN FULL
To: Szymanski, Marcella B; TaskForce-1
Cc: SA-PAB-DL; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
Yes, we will decline the in-kind assislance. Cable will come to you for clearance.

sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 2:10 PM .
To: TaskForce-1
ee: SA-PAB-DL
Subject: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kindcontr1butlon
-----,
I spoke to Cheryl Parker in New York and she told me the remarks from'the Secretary were very general, tl,
Musharraf for his generosity without specific mention of the type of offer for Hurricane Katrina. , '
TASK FORCE: 50 does this mean we are rejecting Pakistan's offer of in-kind assistance? Piease'let
the final decision will be. !
Marcella
I
.1
--Original Message--- I

sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 1:46 PM
-
To: SA-PAB-DL
.Subject: FW: Update on Pakistan's in-kindconbibution
Importance: High
----original Message-----
sent: . Monday, 5eptember 12,20051:01 PM
To: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»
Cc: Katz, David J (SA/PB); Gastright, John A (SA/FO); camp, Donald A; TaskForce-1
Subject: Update on Pakistan's in-kindconbibution
Importance: High
The task force called and asked if we had a read-oul on what was said at the meeting with S and President Musharraf
concerning Pakistan's in-kind donation for Hurricane Katrina. Pakistan was not brought up,with FEMA at the 11:OOam
meeting with OF/OA, FEMA and State, and so the task force informed me that unless something was said at the
meeting with Sand Musharraf, they are inclined to decline the in-kind contributions from Pakistan. These in-kind
contributions were bought by Pakistan specifically for the relief effort and are worth about $500,000.
Marcella
Marcella Szymanski
Desk Officer - Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs
Phone: 202-647-8092
Fax: 202-647-3001
UNITE}) STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1
J
,
Choi, Martino I
From: eMS TaskForce1 0
Sent: Tuesday, September 06,2005 1:12 PM
To: Szymanski. Marcella B; TaskForce-1
Cc: Engelken. Stephen C (SAlPB))(Main State); TaskForce-1
Subject:
.
RE: Request for update on Status of Katrina Aid Offers from Pakistan and Bangladesh
Per our telconf., I understand the BOG wants to send the funds directly to the USG. An ALDAC will be coming out shortly
with a revised routing number for governments that wish 10 contribute to the USG directly. The routing number that went
out yesterday had an extra zero. Please ask the embassy to share the new routing instructions with the BOG.
Pakistan's offer of a medical team cannot be accepted (none of the medical teams offered by other countries have been
accepted). At this point FEMA is suffering logistical saturation and will probably not be asking for anything specific from
Pakistan right away.. If Pakistan wants to make a more specific offer, we will pass it on. Thanks Deb

Sent: Tuesday, september 06, 2005 12:33 PM
To: TaskForee-1
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB))
Subject: Requestfor update on Status of Katrina Aid Offers from Pakistan and Bangladesh
What is the status of the offer from the BOG for the $1 million? Has this been transferred already?
What is the update on the offer from Pakistan? Do they have more specifics besides a rnedlcai team?
Marcella Szymanski
Phone: 202-647-8092
Fax: 202-647-3001
·····Origlnal Message····-
From: Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB»
sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:50 AM
To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); SzymanSki, Marcella B
Cc: Sollers, Amanda M
Subject: FW: Status of Kabina Aid Offers
We've gotlen offers from both Pk and BOG.
From: Christenson, Richard A (SA)

Sent: Tuesday, September 06,200511:29 AM
To: Blake, Donald E; Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB)); Moon, Patrick S
Cc: Schlosser, John K (SNRA); Schwartz, Larry (SNPPD)
Subject: Status of Katrina Aid Offers
To prepare Christina for her 2:30 meeting with the Secretary on hurricane aid, please send me a summary of where
each of your countries' aid offers stand, and include any useful background you may have gotten via exchanges with
your Embassies. Please give me your input by noon if possible; phone me if you'd like to discuss.
Regards.
Dick Christenson

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA 1
DATE/CASE In: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce 10 RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Sunday, September 11,20054:31 AM
To: Grencik, Theresa'A(lslamabad); Wilder, Timothy E; Engelken. Stephen C (SAlPB))(Main
State); Camp, Donald A(Main State); Christenson, Richard A (SA)(Main State); Fagin. Steven
H (SNPB)(RM. 5247); Szymanski, Marcella B
Cc: Taskf'orce-t
Subject: FW: FOR LOGGER: Update on French and Netherlands, new info Pakistan request USG
airlift for assistance
Note the first item ...

Matt
TFUS01
From: CMS TaskForcelG

To: Taskforce-l
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FOR LOGGER: Update on French and Netherlands, new info Pakistan requestUSG airlift: for assstaoce
PM rep contacted NORTHCOM to inform them of the Pakistan request for USG airlift of their offer of 5000-6000 family
sized tents, 2000 bedsheets, 2000 pillows, 1000-1500 plastic sheets, and 500 water coolers (OFDAIFEMA has not
formally accepted the offer yet). PM rep informed NORTHCOM that the Office of the Defense Representative in Pakistan
had already contacted CENTCOM about this issue. NORTHCOM indicated they would discuss the issue with CENTCOM
and TRANSCOM.
PM rep received confirmation from NORTHCOM that the Army Corps of Engineers wants both the French and the
Netherlands offers of assistance. PM rep is waiting for confirmation on the ground from the military personnel receiving
the French assistance prior to forwarding final diplomatic overflight clearance to the French embassy. PM rep is clarifying
with NORTHCOM that all clearances needed have been obtained for the Netherlands to land on September 12.
RLF
HFG I

1
DATE/CASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991 lJiNCLASSIFIED
I
UNCLASSIFIED
Williams, Devin M RELEASED IN FULL
From:
Sent:
Szymanski, Marcella B (SNPB)
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 3:04 PM
~ /I
{L..--'
Jn C
~L.,../
To: Christenson, Richard A; TaskForce-1
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB); Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SAlPB)
Subject: FW: Pakistan Aid for Katrina Victims
FYI.. ,

>From: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB)
>Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 3:01 PM
>To: Szymanski, Marcella B (SA/PB)
>Cc: . Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB)
>Subject: PK Aid for Katrina Victims
>
>Zahid called from the Embas~y of Pakistan. The GOP now would like to contribute money
(unofficially, in the $1 million dollar range) and "blankets and other supplies." They
would be happy to hear from us what supplies are needed, e.g., medical supplies. PK is a
major manufacturer of medical/surgical tools and bandages. I think this is an "airplane
on the tarmac" situation.
>
>Perhaps you would want to notify Dick Christenson and the task force.
>
>Sandy
>
>********************~***********
>J. Andr.ew Cortez-Greig
>Desk Officer for Pakistan
>Bureau of South Asian Affairs
>Department of State
>Tel: (202) 647-6710
>Fax: (202) 647 -3001
\
>

20
DATE/CASE 10: 16 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1 0 RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 20054:31 AM
To: Grencik, TheresaAtlslarnabad): Wilder, Timothy E; Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB))(Main
State); Camp, Donald A(Main State); Christenson, Richard A (SA)(Main State); Fagin, Steven
H (SAlPB)(RM. 5247); Szymanski, Marcella B -,
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: FOR LOGGER: Update on French and Netherlands, new info Pakistan request USG
airlift for assistance
Note the first item ...

Matt
TFUS01
From: eMS TaskForce!G

sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 4:04 AM
To: TaskForce-!
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: FOR LOGGER: Update on French and Netherlands, new info Pakistan request USG airlift for aSSistance
PM rep contacted NORTHCOM to inform them of the Pakistan request for USG airlift of their offer of 5000-6000 family
sized tents, 2000 bedsheets, 2000 pillows, 1000-1500 plastic sheets, and 500 water coolers (OFDAIFEMA has not
. formally accepted the offer yet). PM rep informed NORTHCOM that the Office of the Defense Representative in Pakistan
had already contacted CENTCOM about this issue. NORTHCOM indicated they would discuss the issue with CENTCOM
and TRANSCOM.
PM rep received confirmation from NORTHCOM that the Army Corps of Engineers wants both the French and the
Netherlands offers of assistance. PM rep is waiting for confirmation on the ground from the military personnel receiving
the French assistance prior to forwarding final diplomatic overflight clearance to the French embassy. PM rep is clarifying
with NORTHCOM that all clearances needed have been obtained for the Netherlands to land on September 12.
RLF
1TFG

1
", .;-'.':"
·UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
Sent:
To:
Friday, September 09, 2005 4:35 AM
Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SAlPB)
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: . TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Updating Pakistan Katrina Aid Offers
FYI -- Michael Newbill, at the Task Force
From: Grendk, TheresaA
sent: Friday, September09, 2005 4:25 AM .
To: CMS TaskForce10
Ce: Wilder, limothy E; Hunt, Bryan D; Swamy, Divya L; Maier, Peter A (SNPB)
SUbject: FW: Updating Pakistan Kabina Aid Offers
DearTF1:
I'm going over to the MFA today to discuss the offer -- will get a front channel out to you before I leave tonight. The MFA
has announced a cash donation of USD 1 million, and in-kind consignment worth USD 500,000. We do not/not have i
I
details on the in-kind donation yet, but have been asked whether the USG can provide the lift to transport it to CONUS
(we've already referred this question to CENTCOM through the Embassy's defence assistance office).
More to come once I'm back from the MFA. ....
T
Theresa Grencik
Deputy, Political Section
. U.S. Embassy-Islamabad
From: .Robinson, Rebecca A
sent: Friday, September09, 20051:19 PM
To: . Wilder, limothy E; Grendk, Theresa A
Subject: FW: Updating Pakistan Kabina Aid Offers
----Original Message-----
From: eMSTaskForcelO
sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:05 PM
.To: Johnson, Usa A; Robinson, Rebecca A
Ce: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Updating Pakistan Katlina Aid Offers
Per Lawrence Robinson's out of office email, would you be able to direct this question to the right person? Thank you.
-_···Origlmil Message---
sent: Friday, September 09, 20053:46 AM
To: Grendk, Theresa A; Joseph, Christopher; Robinson, Lawrence K; Wilder, limothy E; Funkhouser, Lauren G; Gustafson,Janine;
Harding, Mary K; Hunt, Bryan D
ee: Maier, Peter A (SNPB); TaskForce-1
SUbject: Updating Pakistan Katrina Aid Offers
All:
Sorry for the large addressee list, but I am not sure who best to direct this question to. I am updating the matrix of Katrina
assistance offers for the matrix at the Task Force. For some reason, Pakistan does not appear on this list, but I have been
told that GOP has offered @ $1million, unofficially, as well as blankets and other supplies. Would you be able to confirm or
DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Message' Page 1 of4
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C RELEASED IN PART

From: rmtkatrina_rm [rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net] B6, B5
Sent: Sunday, September ii, 2005 3:58 PM
To: . CMS Taskforce 10; CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; CMS
TaskForce1 E; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrlna jic: Stitt, Tony; Grencik, Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-1; Gisvold, Lisa C; PM-ActionTeam; Home, Todd; Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB); CMS
TaskForce3D-DepCoordinator; SES-O_CMS; CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator; TaskForce-1;
TaskForce-1; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Leonardo, Christine
SUbject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01 (SA)! GREEN LIGHT? IF SO
PREPARE CABLE
I would like to provide additional information regarding this request that may impact the decision. It is my
understanding payment for the flight cannot be reimbursed by FEMA. In other words, the donor country will have
to pay for the flight as part of their donation. Ifit is a mil to mil arrangement, DoD will have to negotiate who will
pay for the flights. It is important it is understood billing should not be submitted to FEMA.
B5
Regards, Carol Chan .
From: CMS TaskForcelO [mailto:1TFO@state.gov]

sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 2:28 PM
To: CMS TaskForcelO; CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForce1C-C60rdinator; rmtkatrina_rm; CMS
TaskForce1E; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; Stitt, Tony; Grencik, Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-1; Gisvold, lisa C; PM-ActionTeam; Horne, Todd; Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB); Henderson, Peter;
CMS TaskForce3D-DepCoordiriator; SES-O_CMS; CMS TaskForce10-0epCoordinator; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01 (SA)! GREEN UGIfT? IF SO
PREPARE CABLE
At this time a cable is not being drafted. This issue is being evaluated.
Rick Simpson
SA Task Force 1
From: CMS TaskForce10 .
sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 12:59 PM
To: CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; 'rmtkatrina_rm'; CMS TaskForce1E;
'rmtkatrina_dmr'; 'rrntkatrlnapc'; Stitt, Tony; Grenclk, Theresa A; Butenls, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-1; Gisvold, lisa C; PM-ActionTeam; Horne, Todd; Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB); Henderson,
Peter; CMS TaskForce30-DepCoordinator; SES-O_CMS;CMS TaskForce1D-OepCoordinator; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn:OF.DA RMT &TFUS01 (SA)! GREEN UGHTI IF SO
PREPARE CABLE
I have been informed that we are declining the offer in-kind donations from GOP because these items are
no longer needed, and less so but and because of the transportation costs. A cable is being drafted today
to decline this offer. We have accepted the GOP offer of $1 million in funds to the Red Cross.
Marcella Szymanski
SA- Task Force 1

DATM~4~i!qD: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED·
Message' Page 2 of4
UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMS TaskForcel-Dlrector ,
sent: Sunday, septernberrt, 2005 12:38 PM
To: CMS TaskFOrcel0; CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator; 'nntkatrina_nn'; CMS TaskForcelE;
'nntkatrina_dmr'; 'rmtkatrina_pc'; Stitt, Tony; Grencik, Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: Taskforce-I: Gisvold, lisa C; PM-ActionTeam; Horne, Todd; Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB);
Henderson, Peter; CMSTaskForce3D-DepCoordinator; SES-O_QJIS
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUSOI (SA)/ GREEN liGHT?
IF SO PREPARE CABLE
TASK FORCE: IF THIS IS INDEED GREEN LIGHT, NEED TO ADD TO MASTER LIST OF WHAT
HAS BEEN APPROVED AND PREPARE CABLE TO GO OUT TODAY.
-----Origlnal Message-----
From: CMS TaskForcel0
sent: Sunday, september 11, 2005 10:11 AM
To: CMSTaskForcel0; CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator; 'nntkatrina_rm'; CMSTaskForcelE;
'rmtkatrina_dmr'; 'rmtkatrina_pc'; Stitt, Tony; Grencik, Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: TaskForce-I; Gisvold, lisa C; PM-ActionTeam; nntkatrina_lc; Horne, Todd; Engelken,
. Stephen C (SA/PB); Henderson, Peter; CMSTaskForce3D-DepCoordinator; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUSOI (SA)
I spoke briefly with Theresa Grenick who is checking on what exactly plastic sheets and
water coolers are referring to per cable Islamabad 13401. Theresa is checking, but told me
these were all items requested by State 163366- USG PRIORITY AREAS FOR
HURRICANE KATRINA EFFORT. I checked and PLASTIC SHEETING and COOLERS are
definitely listed as items we are requesting from other countries. This might clear up some of
the confusion. Please note we have discrepancies in numbers accepted and offered as wel/.
Carol Chan with OF/DA wrote ...
in email below; "Reqardlnq Pakistan, the original cable slates the offer of 9000 sheets, 200
small tarps, 200 first aid kits, 120 cooler cases, 1000 pillow cases, 3500 thermosheets are
most welcomed."
Per cable ISLAMABAD 13401 Pakistan has purchased and is offering;

5000-6000 family size tents
2000 bedsheets
2000 pillows
500 water coolers
Marcella Szymanski
SA- Task Force 1
---Original Message-----
From: CMSTaskForcelO
sent: Sunday, september II, 2005 9:31 AM
To: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordlnator;"rmtkatrlna_rm'; CMS TaskForcelE;
'nntkatrfna_dmr'; 'rmtkatrina_pc'; Stitt, Tony; Grencik, Theresa A; Butenis, Patricia A
Cc: Taskforce-I: Gisvold, Usa C; PM-ActionTeam; 'rmtkatrlna_lc'; Horne, Todd;
TaskForce-I; Engelken, Stephen C (SNPB); Fagin, Steven H (SNPB); TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUSOI (SA)
I spoke with the DCM in Islamabad, Pat Butenis. She has asked Theresa Grencik, to
give us a call to clarify if the GOP's offer of plastic sheets and cooler cases are the
same items as those requested by FEMA (thermosheets and water coolers). It is about
6pm on Sunday night in Islamabad so we may not get this answer until tomorrow, but
Theresa will try and try to get back to us as soon as possible with a clarification.
Marcella Szymanski
711012006 UNCLASSIFIED
Message' Page 3 of4
UNCLASSIFIED
From: CMSTaskForcelC-Coordinator
sent: Sunday, september 11, 20059:15 AM
To: 'rmtkatrina_rm'; CMSTaskForcelE; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; Stitt,
Tony
Cc: CMSTaskForcel0; Taskforce-I; Gisvold, Usa C; PM-ActionTeam;
rmtkatrinaJc; Horne, Todd; TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT &TFUSOl
(SA)
Carol,
As discussed in our phone conversation, we're following up with EMS
Islamabad to clarify and reconcile discrepancies in docs re: Pakistan offer. Will
get back to you.
Vickie Middleton
-----Orlglnal Message--- .
From: rmtkatrina_rm [mailto:rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.net]
To: CMS TaskForcelE; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMSTaskForcel0; Taskforce-I; Gisvold, Usa C; PM-ActionTeam;
rmtkatrina_lc; Horne, Todd .
Subject: RE: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT &
TFUSOI (SA)
Good morning folks. Regarding Pakistan, the orignal cable states the
offer of 9000 sheets, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid kits, 120 cooler cases,
1000 pillow cases, 3500 thermosheets are most welcomed. I consulted
with our logistics officers (Robin and Todd) as to the agreed process for
these typel~,f~~:~I~SSJ these should be routed to the PM that is on the
Taskforce.' the Officer. handling these type of requests and I B6
am cc'ing H mail. I think he can answer action request,
paragraph 7 of this cable Islamabad 13401. In the future pIs route these
type of requests to the PM on the task force.
This Russian request seems to be outside the tri-Iateral discussions

(State Task Force, FEMA, and USAID), further, we are not expecting
anymore from the Russians. I think it is safe to say thank you for the
, generous offer however the needs are being met and the USG politely
declines; If the Task Force has other information which desires to accept
the offer, that is their decision to make .. .:
Pis let me know if you have questions. Carol Chan
From: CMS TaskForcelE [mailto:l1FE@state.gov]

To: rmtkatrlne jm; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMSTaskForcelO; TaskForce-l
Subject: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUSOI
(SA)
OFDA RMT-
Am faxing Islamabad 13401 with details on this offer, received early

.yesterday morning. Reftel also states that Pakistan has requested US
MIL transport, so that is a parallel bit of research happening. Would
7110/2006 UNCLASSIFIED
Message Page 4 of4
UNCLASSIFIED
appreciate any update you can provide on FEMA response to this offer.
.
Offered commodities include: tents, bedsheets. pillows, plastic sheeting,
water coolers. Is it correct that FEMA is no longer interested in
accepting tents?
Merci beaucoup.

----Original Message----
To: CMS TaskForcelE; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMSTaskForcelO
Hi Barbara, I hope you doing well. Bangladesh is not on the list

but I would like to check in with Ian and Tony before saying
anymore. Pakistani tents, blankets and sheets I think are a go.
If this can wait until Tony and Ian get in we can confirm. They
should be in shortly. Thank you .
From: CMS TaskForcelE [mailto:l1FE@state.gov]

To: rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; rmtkatrina_rm; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcel0
Can you provide update on the status of the offers of these two
countries?
Pakistan - tents, blankets, sheets: awaiting formal approval from

FEMA?
Bangladesh - military personnel in various technical specialties:
awaiting any response from FEMA?

7/1012006 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M JBI06
From: Grencik, Theresa A .
~
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 4:26 AM B6
To: CMS TaskForce1 0
Cc: TaskForce-1; Camp, Donald A(Main State); Christenson, Richard A (SCA)(Main State);
Engelken, Stephen C (SCAlPB»)(Main State); Fagin, Steven H (SCAlPB)(RM. 5247);
Szymanski, Marcella B; Wilder, Timothy E; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: TFUS01: Progress on Islamabad 13401
Contacts: 924182108·11092005
*****************************************************
In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is UNCLASSIFIED.
************************.**** •• ************************
Many thanks! Will send this on to the MFA today.
From: CMS TaskForcel0 [mailto:lTFO@state.sgov.gov]
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 1:02 PM
Cc: TaskForce-I; Camp, Donald A; Christenson, Richard A (SA); Engelken, Stephen C
(SA/PB»; Fagin, Steven H (SA/PB); Szymanski, Marcella B; Wilder, Timothy E; TaskForce-l
Subject: TFUSOl: Progress on Islamabad 13401
Theresa,
To update you on the questions from the cable (as of 0401 on September 11):
-- FEMA has yet to accept the in-kind contribution. OFDA sent a reminder to FEMA about
Pakistan's offer during this shift.
-- Since the status of the in-kind contribution is unknown, the airlift arrangements can't
yet be made definitively. However, Northcom Joint Planning Group Foreign Assistance Cell
(phone: I I
was made aware of the Pakistan request, and will be contacting B6
Centcom, etc.
-- FOCs for Red Cross: Eric Jones a t l ' lis the pr~i~m=a=ry~~c~o~o~r~d~inator for
international aid, or as a secondary Kathleen Salanick at I
lor cell:
I I
Take care,
Matt Lowe
TFUSOI

DA TE/CASE ID: 13 NOV 2006 200503991
lTNCLASSIFIED
-
Message ~ .';"
Page 1 of2
. :.', lJNCLASSIFIED
\)E-"l ¢
Q'Herron, Petra C RELEASED IN FULL
From:, CMS TaskForce10
To: Grencik, Theresa A; Wilder, Timothy E; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB): Szymanski, Marcella B
(SA/PB); Fagin, Steven H (SAlPB); Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SAlPB): Christenson, Richard A;
Camp, Donald A (SA/FO)
Cc: Task Force-1
Subject: FW: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT & TFUS01 (SA)
FYI
From: CMSTaskForce1E
sent: Sunday, september 11, 2005 4:06 AM
To: 'rmtkatrina_rm'; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrinajx:;' Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcelOi TaskForce-1
Subject: Update on Islamabad 13401 offer; attn: OFDA RMT TFUS01 (SA)a
OFDA RMT·
Am faxing Islamabad 13401 with details on this offer, received early yesterday moming. Retlel also states that
Pakistan has requested US MIL transport, so that is a parallel bit of research happening. Would appreciate any
update you can provide on FEMA response to this offer.
Offered commodities include: tents, bedsheets, pillows, plastic sheeting, water coolers. Is it correct that FEMA is
no longer interested in accepting tents?
Merci beaucoup.

-----Orig inal Message-----

sent: Saturday," September 10, 2005 8:37 AM
To:CMS TaskForce1E; rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMSTaskForce10
Hi Barbara, I hope you doing well. Bangladesh is not on the list but I would like to check in with Ian and
Tony before saying anymore. Pakistani tents, blankets and sheets I think are a go.
If this can wait until Tony and Ian get in we can confirm. They should be in shortly. Thank you
From: CMSTaskForce1E [mailto:1TFE@state.gov]

Sent: saturday, September 10, 2005 3:28 AM
To: rmtkatrina_dmr; rmtkatrina_pc; rmtkatrlna jtn; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMSTaskForce10
Can you provide update on the status of the offers of these two countries?

DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
7/7/2006
UNCLASSIFIED
· Messa~e r Page 20f2
UNCLASSIFIED
Pakistan - tents, blankets, sheets: awaiting formal approval from FEMA?
Bangladesh - military personnel in various technical specialties: awaiting any response from FEMA?

71712006
.'
'UNCLASSIFIED
."" j:;"
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMSTaskFdrce1P ,RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: ' Monday, September 12, 20056:53 AM
To: Christenson, Richard A; Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB); Katz, David J (SAlPB)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Response to Pakistani in-kind offer-
From: Greneik, Theresa A
sent: Monday, September 12, 20053:15 AM
To: CMS TaskForeel0
Cc: TaskForee-l
Subject: RE: Response to Pakistani In-kind offer -
I said that I would call back this afternoon (approx 2 hours). I can just tell him that I don't have any additional lnformation if
nothing comes through by then.
From: CMS TaskForeel0
sent: Monday, 5eptember 12, 2005 12:06 PM
To: Grendk, Theresa A ,
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: RE: Response to Pakistani in-kind offer -
Theresa -
We will need to check further with FEMA on this, but I don't expect we will have any decisions for you before business
hours start here. Do you need a faster turn-around than that? From what I know so far, my guess is that delivering
the material to the embassy is a non-starter.
Len
From: Grendk, Theresa A
, sent: Monday, september 12,20052:53 AM
To: eMS TaskForeel0
Cc: TaskForce-I; Kovach, Peter J; Wilder, Timothy E; Butenis, Patricia A
Subject: RE: Response to Pakistani in-kind offer -
Len:
I just spoke with the MFA's coordinator, BG Safaraz. Followed the points we discussed on the telephone (military
lift highly unlikely; the relief efforts appears to already have sufficient emergency housing items). He again
emphasized that the GOP has already procured the items listed in'our cable on Friday.
He also asked whether the GOP could deliver the items to the Embassy, and leave it to us to arrange transport to
the U.S. I said that I'd check, but was not optimistic. The total shipment would be approx 55 tons. broken down
as follows: .
tents 38-39 tons

plastic sheets (4m x 5m) 7 tons
bedsheets 4 tons
pillows 3 tons
water coolers (10 litre capacity) 2 tons
GOP can also explore commercial transport options.

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINJA .
DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006' 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
.. po~t ~OUld appreciate TF-1 exploring whe~JA-4~§l&:I~Rart of the offer -- the bedding, perhaps? If
so, we can then figure out the transportation.
··---original Message----
From: eMS TaskForcelQ
sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 10:43 AM
Cc: TaskForce-l
Subject: Response to Pakistani in-kind offer·
Theresa -
Formal response coming soon, but I understand the in-kil)d offer has been declined. Most of the items offered
are not a high priority. We are not using tents/plastic sheeting to provide shelter for displaced. Will have
language for public use for you soon.
Len
UNCLASSIFIED
·) .
"0,,"
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
Sent: Monday. September 12, 2005 3:15 AM
To: eMS TaskForce 10 RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: RE: Response to Pakistani in-kind offer -
I said that Iwould call back this afternoon (approx 2 hours). I can just tell him that I don't have any additional information if
nothing comes through by then.
·---Original Message--··
From: CMS TaskForcelO
sent: Monday,september 12, 2005 12:06 PM
To: Grencik, TheresaA
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: . RE: Response to Pakistani in-kind offer -
Theresa -
We will need to check further with FEMA on this, but I don't expect we will have any decisions for you before business
hours start here. Do you need a faster turn-around than that? From what I know so far, my guess is that delivering
the material to the embassy is a non-starter.
Len
'·-'·Original Message·-·--
From:· Grencik, Theresa A
sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 2:53 AM .
To: CMS TaskForcel0
Cc: . TaskForce~1; Kovach, Peter J; Wilder, limothy E; Butenis, Patricia A
Subject: RE:'Response'to Pakistani in-kind offer-
Len:
I just spoke with the MFA's coordinator, BG Safaraz. Followed the points we discussed on the telephone (military
lift highly unlikely; the relief efforts appears to already have sufficient emergency housing items). He again
emphasized that the GOP has already procured the items listed in our cable on Friday.
.He also asked whether the GOP could deliver the items to the Embassy, and leave it to us to arrange transport to
·the U.S. I said that I'd check, but was not optimistic. The total shipment would be approx 55 tons, broken down,
as follows:
tents 38-39 tons

ptastic sheets (4m x 5m) 7 tons
bedsheets 4 tons
pillows . 3 tons
water coolers (10 litre capacity) 2 tons
GOP can also explore commercial transport options.
Post would appreciate TF-1 exploring whether FEMA would accept a part of the offer -- the bedding, perhaps? If
so, we can then figure out the transportation.
-----Original Message---·
From:· CMS TaskForce10
sent: Monday,September 12, 2005 10:43 AM
To: Grendk, Theresa A
ce TaskForce-1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA .
DATE/CASE 10: 10 OCT 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
j. .~~
Subject:
. UNCLASSIFIED
Response to Pakistani in-kindoffer -
Theresa -
Formal response coming soon, but I understand the in-kind offer has been declined. Most of the items offered
are not a high priority. We are not using tents/plastic sheeting to provide shelter for displaced. Will have
language for public use for you soon.
Len
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Monday, September 12, 20059:04 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator: Camp, Donald A (SNFO)
Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS
SUbject: RE: urgent question on Pakistan Katrina aid· PLEASE UDPATE
WE HAVE NOT DONE A CABLE TO PAKISTAN ON THEIR OFFER. THERE ARE SOME ITEMS THAT MAY NOT BE
NEEDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH LATEST STATE OF PLAY AS WELL AS TO COORDINATOR .
. > -----Original Message-----
>From: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 4:34 AM
>To: Camp, Donald A (SA/FO)
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: urgent question on Pakistan Katrina aid
>
>
>Please call Len Scensny on the overnight shift of the Katrina Task Force (202-647-6611 or
6613) to discuss developments in our rejecting Pakistan's offer of aid. This is
particularly time sensitive as the Secty meets with Musharraf this morning and we need to
confirm what we want to suggest that she tell the Paks about the status of their offer.
>
>Thanks

DATE/CASE lD: 27 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
lJNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce1 0

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 6:31 AM RELEASED IN FULL
To: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinalor
Cc: TaskFor.ce-1
Subject: SA End of Shift Report 0630 9/12
>Fema has decided to accept Pakistan's offer of a $1 million donation to the American Red
Cross, but not to accept its offer of tents, plastic sheets, water coolers, bedsheets and I.
pillows. Justification - on the first three items, we already have all we need (although
some have been accepted from European countries who made earlier offers.) It is not clear
what the situation is on the bedding. Irregardless, the Pakistani inquiry about our
paying for transportation is a non-starter.
>
>This morning in Islamabad, the Embassy informed the Pakistani MFA's coordinator of these
decisions. He immediately reclamed - saying that Pakistan had already procured the items.
He asked if the items (55 tons worth) could be delivered to the Embassy, for shipment on
to the US. The Embassy told him this appeared unlikely, but we would get back to him.
Given the already-stated position on transportation, this Pakistani idea will not work.
However, at'today's consultation with Fema, OFDA will ask if part of the offer (the
bedding) can be accepted if the Pakistanis pay for shipping.
>
>

DATE/CASE 10: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino J
From: Szymanski; Marcella B RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Monday, September 12, 20051:01 PM
To: Engelken. Stephen C (SA/PB»
Cc: Katz, David J (SA/PB): Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Camp, Donald A; TaskForce-1
Subject: . Update on Pakistan's in-kind contribution
Importance: High
The task force called and asked if we had a read-out on what was said at the meeting with S and President Musharraf
concerning Pakistan's in-kind donation for Hurricane Katrina. Pakistan was not brought up with FEMA at the 11:OOam
meeting with OF/DA, FEMA and State, and SQ the task force informed me that unless something was said at the meeting
with Sand Musharraf, they are inclined to decline the in-kind contributions from Pakistan. These in-kind contributions were
bought by Pakistan specifically for therellef effort and are worth about $500,000.
Marcella
Marcella Szymanski . .
Phone: 202-647-8092
Fax: 202-647-3001

1
UNCLASSIFIED
Williams, Devin M RELEASED IN FULL
~~ ~
From:
Sent:
To:
CMS TaskForce1 P
Monday, September 12, 20059:21 AM ! ( 7/ ~
CMS TaskForce1-Director; CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; Camp, Donald A (SNFO)
Cc: TaskForce-1; SES-O CMS; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: urgent question 00 Pakistan Katrina aid - PLEASE UqPATE
Initial decision was to decline in-kind assistance. Pakistanis reported they already
purchased 55 tons of supplies and want to transfer them. OFDA has an 11 a.m. call with
FEMA and will ask if at least part of the offer can be accepted if Pakistan pays for
shipping. I will have a cable ready to go and fill in the result of the phone call.
David Richelsoph
SA Action Officer
TFUS01
EXERCISE *** TOPOFF 3 *** EXERCISE
> -----original Message-----

>From: eMS TaskForce1-Director
>To: CMS TaskForce1C-Coordinator; Camp, Donald A (SA/FO)
>Cc: TaskForce-I; SES-O CMS
>Subject: RE: urgent question on Pakistan Katrina aid - PLEASE UDPATE
>
>WE HAVE NOT DONE A CABLE TO PAKISTAN ON THEIR OFFER. THERE ARE SOME ITEMS THAT MAY NOT
BE NEEDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH LATEST STATE OF PLAY AS WELL AS TO' COORDINATOR.
> From: CMS TaskForcelC-Coordinator
> Sent: Monday, September 12, '2005 4:34 AM
> To: Camp, Donald A (SA/FO)
> Cc: TaskForce-l
> Subject: urgent question on Pakistan Katrina aid
>
>
> Please call Len Scensny on the overnight shift of the Katrina Task Force
(202-647-6611 or 6613) to discuss developments in our rejecting Pakistan's offer of aid.
This is particularly time sensitive as the Secty meets with Musharraf this morning and we
need to confirm what we want to suggest that she tell the Paks about the status of their
offer.
>
> Thanks

77
DATE/CASE In: 17 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M ---r13IQd.
From: CMS TaskForce10 RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 6:52 AM
To: Christenson, Richard A (SA)(Main State) B6
Cc: Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB»(Main State); Katz, David J (SAlPB)(RM. 5247); TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Info on Pak Katrina assistance for Christina for Musharraf meeting
FYI - sent earlier for CR background
Len
>
>=F:-r-o-m-:-----=C:-:M:-::S:-::T::-a-s--:k:-:F=o-r-c-e"':'l-:::O:-------------
>To: Parker, Cheryl L(Main State)
>Cc: Camp, Donald A(Main State); TaskForce-l
>Subject: Info on Pak Katrina assistance for Christina for Musharraf meeting
>
>From Len, who did the 2300-0700 Task Force shift today.
>
>The Task Force has provided language for Secretary Rice to use on Katrina assistance with
the officials she will be meeting at the UN. For President Musharraf, it goes like this:
>
>'"We would like to thank you for Pakistan's offer of $1 million to the Red Cross:'
Pakistan's further offer of commodity assistance is extremely generous and very much
appreciated. The relief effort has been a very dynamic process and our needs have been
constantly changing. We are evaluating your offer in light of our current needs and will
discuss this issue further with officials of your Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
>
>
>Here is further background for you on the Pakistani offer and our respon!'le~:so far:
>
>Fema has decided to accept Pakistan's offer of a $1 million donation to th~ American Red
Cross, .hut; not to accept its offer of tents, plastic sheets, water cool e ra , ,bedsheets and
'pillows. Justification - on the first three items, we already have all we need (although
>
>This morning in Islamabad, the Embassy informed the Pakistani MFA's coordinator of these
He asked if the items (55 tons worth) could be delivered to Embassy, for shipment on to
the us. The Embassy told him this appeared unlikely, but we would get back to him. Given
the already-stated position on transportation, this Pakistani idea will not work.
However, at today's consultation with Fema, OFDA will ask if part of the offer (the
>
>1 will try, to send you the email exchange with Embassy Islamabad as further background.
>
>1 will be available until 9 AM in SA/PPD, after that on my I B6
> ----------------
>Len

DATE/CASE lD: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
TJNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M TBld-\.
From: eMS TaskForce10 RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Monday, September 12, 20057:38 AM
To: UNGASA B6
Cc: Scensny, Leonard F(RM 4440 Main State); TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Info on Pak Katrina assistance for Christina for Musharraf meeting
Originally sent to your Department Address - will send unclasps to your personal account.
>---------=------,:-=--------------
>From: CMS TaskForce10
>To: Parker, Cheryl L(Main State)
>Cc: Camp, Donald A(Main State); TaskForce-1
>Subject: Info on Pak Katrina assistance for Christina for Musharraf meeting
>.
>From Len, who did the 2300-0700 Task Force shift today.
>
>The Task Force has provided language for Secretary Rice to use on Katrina assistance with
the officials she will be meeting at the UN. For President Musharraf, it goes like this:
>
>"We would like to thank you for Pakistan's offer of $1 million to the Red Cross.
Pakistan's further offer of commodity assistance is extremely generous and very much
appreciated. The relief effort has been a very dynamic process and our needs have been
constantly changing. We are evaluating your offer in light of our current needs and will
discuss this issue further with officials of your Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
>
>
>Here is further background for you on the Pakistani offer and our response, so far:
>
>Fema has decided to accept Pakistan's offer of a $1 million donation. to the American Red
Cross, but not to accept its offer of tents, plastic sheets, watercQ9lers, bedsheets and
pillows. Justification - on the first three items, we already have all we need (although
>
>This morning in Islamabad, the Embassy informed the 'Pakistani MFA's coordinator of these
He asked if the items (55 tons worth) could be delivered to Embassy, for shipment on to
the US. The Embassy told him this appeared unlikely, but we would get back to him. Given
the already-stated position on transportation, this Pakistani idea will not work.
However, at today's consultation with Fema, OFDA will ask if part of the offer (the
>
>I will try to send you the email exchange with Embassy Islamabad as further background.
>
>I will be available until 9AM in SA!PPD, after that on my I B6
> '-----------------
>Len

DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M -r6CtYJ
RELElrSED !1, P2\RT
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 200510:27 AM B5
To: SES-O CMS
SUbject: FW: Pa-kistan's in-kind contribution
DATE/CASE ID: 29 JAN 2007 200503991
>----------
>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:26:55 AM
>To: Szymanski, Marcella B; cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB) (Main State);
> CMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1
>Cc: SA-PAB-DL; SES-O CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A(Islamab~d); TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Pakistan's in-kind contribution
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
All:
I have spoken with Nadia Mitchem at the Red Cross. She informed me that the Red Cross is
no longer accepting in-kind offers. They are still accepting financial contributions.
Pakistan Desk:
Nadia is also going to follow up with her financial department to ensure that Pakistan's
$1 million cash contribution has indeed been received by the Red Cross. I will pass along
any new information.
Meghan Bradley
'7-6611
B5
.1
UNCLASSIFIED
- . uNCLAsSIFIED
>Items which might be useful to those who have lost households
.. : .... '.'-~
>7 tons of bedding
'
>4 tons (2000) bedsheets

>3 tons (3000) pillows
>500 10 liter water coolers for storage
>
>Request: If there is a definitive refusal of some or all of this aid, please provide
SA/PB and Embassy (Theresa Grencik) with that decision and language that puts this refusal
into perspective, making clear that the refusal is not directed against Pakistan.
>
>Query: Is there any chance that the GOP can offer this material to the American Red
Cross, with the USG absorbing the costs of transportation so that those costs do not
outweigh the value of the items being shipped?
>
>***** •• ****** •••• ************ ••• *
>J. Andrew Cortez-Greig
>Pakistan Desk, SA/PB
>Tel: (202) 647-6710
>
>This email is classified Unclassified in accordance with E.O. 12958.
>
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:38 PM
> To: Szymanski, Marcella 8; TaskForce-1
> Cc: SA-PAB-DL; SES-O CMS
> Subject: RE: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
>
> SEE MESSAGE SENT ON OTHER S~DE ON STATUS.
>
>
>'' . From: Szymanski, Marcella B \ ,';
':0' Sent: Monday, September 12,2005 2:10 PM
> To: TaskForce-1
> Cc: SA-PAB-DL
> Subject: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
>
> I spoke to Cheryl Parker in New York and she told me the remarks from the Secretary
were very general,thanking Musharraf for his, generosity without specific mention of the
type of offer for Hurricane Katrina.
> . TASK FORCE: So does this mean we are rejecting Pakistan'S offer of in-kind
assistance? Please let us know what the final decision will be.
> Marcella
>
> -----Original Message----~
> From: Szymanski, Marcella B
> To: SA-PAB-DL
>' Subject: FW: update on Pakistan'S in-kind contribution
> Importance: High
>
> To: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»
> Cc: Katz, David J (SA/PB}i Gastright, John A (SA/FO)i Camp, Donald Ai
TaskForce-l
> Subject: Update on Pakistan's in-kind contribution
> Importance: High
>
> The task force called and asked if we had a read-out on what was said at the
meeting with S and President Musharraf concerning Pakistan's in-kind donation for
Hurricane Katrina. Pakistan was not brought up with FEMA at the 11:00am meeting with
OF/DA, FEMA and State, and so the task force informed me that unless something was said at
the meeting with Sand Musharraf, they are inclined to decline the in-kind contributions
2
UNCLASSIFIED
• a. " • UNCLASSIFIED .
from Pakistan. These ~n-klnd contrlbutlons were bought by Paklstan specifically for the
relief effort and are worth about $500,000.
>
> Marcella
>
> Marcella Szymanski
> Desk Officer - Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs
> Phone: 202-647-8092
> Fax: 202-647-3001
>
UNCLASSIFIED
.- ....
>-
UNCLASSIFIED _
.,
I·
.- -----~---.-----.- . -.--~---~----. -\--G 2- s~------
_______ Wi!.!iams,,:DevihM__
From:--..'---·----..- .... -.. -- -GMSTasKForce1 P
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 20052:36 AM
To: Grencik, Theresa A; Camp, Donald A (SA/FO); TaskForce-1
Cc: Christenson, Richard A; Engelken, Stephen C (SAlPB); Butenis, Patricia A; TaskForce-1;
Kovach, Peter J; Wilder, Timothy E; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: pakistan offer
FOR THE PURPOSES OF OUR SITREP, here's the recap:
- Pakistan ~udgeted $500,000 for in-kind assistance for Katrina, and thus far spent
$200,000 to purchase tents, sheets, plastic sheets, pillows, and water coolers .
- FEMA has already rejected this offer; during the day tomorrow, we must determine whether
the Red Cross would accept all or part of the offer - that I sour La st; hope
- Pakistan requested that we transport the assistance using our own u.s. mil airlift, but
Paki.stan has also budgeted its own funds for to ship commercially. Pakistan estimates the
cost of commercial air to be $400,000, and that it would take a week - or longer - to
deliver this. way
.. Obviously, it does not make sense for Pakistan to spend $400,000 to deliver to us
. $200,000 in goods
.. The goods weigh 55 tons, 3.B tons of which are the tents. If the Red Cross. only accepts
part - i.e., not the tents - the lower weight of the shipment should also lower the
shipping cost, but I'd still bet commercially shipping cost will exceed the shipment value
~ The U.S. military also-can not/not provide transport if the shipping cost will exceed
the shipment value (that would constitute "wasteful" use ofUSG funds). It still remains
unclear whether the U.S. military could do an "opportunistic" airlift, using empty U.S.
mil planes returning from the South Asia region. If .possible, this would likely be
logistically very complicated. Should the Red Cross, however, accept all/part of the
shipment, we must get a final word on an "opportunistic" U.S. mil shipment.
" ."\ . . . :.' t': ~ t: "L:":.r ',
THEBE SHOULD BE OUR STEPS FOR OOB, TUESDAY, DC TIME ',: ,: i(
1) Contact Red Cross about accepting Pakistan offer
2) If Red Cross rejects, we'll have to formally decline to Pakistan,~nd will need to
draft cable and press guidance
3) If Red Cross accepts all or part! should review U.S. mil "Oppo~tunistic" shipment
possibility
4) If that's not possible, need to let Pakistan know they'd have to ship. May not want to
encourage that, if shipping costs exceed shipment value
One last possibility: This is complicated, but perhaps Pakistan could donate & transport
the goods to an international relief organization in Pakistan or Afghanistan, and in
return, that int'l organization could make a cash donation of some amount less than the
goods value to the Katrina relief effort?
Steve Fagin

>From: Grencik, Theresa A
>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 1:50 AM
>To: CMS TaskForce1P; Camp, Donald A (SA/FO); TaskForce-1
>Cc: Christenson, Richard A; Eng~lken, Stephen C (SA/PB); Butenis, Patricia A;
TaskForce-I; Kovach, Peter J;Wilder, Timothy E
>Subject: RE: pakista~ offer
>
>AII:
>
>This will recap my conversation with Steve Fagin, who is on the graveyard shift at TP-l.
>
>* GOP coordinator BG Safarai has confirmed to me that the GOP has spentUSD 200,000 of
USD 500,000 budgeted for in-kind donations procuring the items listed in Islambad 13401
(Sept 9). .
/\JNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 26
/ \~VIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
\
~ASE 10,28 NOV 2:6 200503991

UNCLASSIFIED
-,, UNCLASSIFIED
_ _ .c ::>_.._. .. - ._ _ ~ _ ._-_ ..- .._ - - - - -.... __ _
.. .._._------.~--------
>* The GOP has reserved funds for commer c ia l tr an spo r t if USG lift assistance is- not '···
-t-hat-c6mmercra1""' fii3.c-nspott: -Of-th i-s - corrsiqnrnent; wouLdrco s t;
. --o:ava'1~r'~Dl-~:_cc-BG:-Safa:ra:z-'estimates 7
I.-
USD 400~ 000 and that it would take approx. one week to arrange. I have advised BG Safaraz
--tnaCtTscfassfstance on -ai"rlift is highly unlikefy;- but----i:-ha-t--d1"e-GOP should not expend any
resources on booking commercial transport until we have confirmation from WashDC that we
can accept the proposed consignment (or part thereof).
::>
::>* I have also advised BG Safarz that the GOP should not/not procure any additional
items at this time, as the list of needed items that we presented in early September is
now aBE.
::>
::>* BG Safaraz must report to the PM's Office tomorrow on the status of the GOP offer of
assistance .'
::>
::>What we are looking for from WashDC:
::>
::>* A decision on the request for airlift assistance
::>* Determination of whether we can accept any portion of the proposed GOP donation
::>* (If the decision is to decline the donation) Department-cleared language for a
public statement explaining why USG has decided to decline the GOP offer.
::>
::>Many thanks,
::>
::>T
::>
::>TheresaGrencik
::>Deputy, Political Section
::>U.S. Embassy - Islamabad
::>
::>
::> -----Original Message-----
::> ' Fr~m: CMS TaskForcelP
j' ::> '.,: -Sent :': Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4: 13 AM ;:, " ' ", n-;
::>,>.:;; To: Camp, Donald A (SA/FO); T a s k F o r c e - I ' , ' <:1
::> Cc: Christenson, Richard A; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB); Grencik, Theresa A;
-Bu t e n i s , ',Patricia Ai TaskForce -1 '\1:)
::> SUbject: RE: pakistan,offer
::>
::> Don,
::>
::> Will do. The Task Force Director is checking with FEMA to see if they will accept
any of the items. We will keep you posted.
::>
::> Thanks,
::> Kim
::>
::>
::> EXERCISE***TOPOFF 3 ***EXERCISE
::>
::> --~--Original Message-----
::> From: Camp, Donald A (SA/Fa)
::> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:10 PM
::> To: TaskForce-l
::> Cc: Christenson, Richard A; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB); Grencik, Theresa A;
Butenis, Patricia A
::> Subject: pakistan offer
::>
::> For Kim Archea -- Please alert the 11 p.m. shift SA rep (Steve Fagin) that he
should talk to embassy Islamabad to see if they have any good ideas to take care of the
Pakistan offer since FEMA doesn't want it. You should investigate possible Red Cross
recipients too pls. Are we also checking to see if FEMA will take anything (the
bedding perhaps?). Embassy I'bad said they .would th.en "Jook into" possible shipping
mechanisms.
>
::> Thanks, Don
27
UNCLASSIFIED
=
"
Oliva, Amber M
UNCLASSIFIED
RELEASED Hi FULL
mOL() -i
From: eMS TaskForce1-Director

Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 200510:27 AM
To: SES-O eMS
Subject: FW: Pakistan's in-kind contribution
>----------
>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:26:55 AM
>To: Szymanski. Marcella B; Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew .-(SA/PB) (Main State);
> CMS TaskForce1-Director; TaskForce-1
>Cc: SA-PAB-DL; SES-O CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A(Islamabad); TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Pakistan'S in-kind contribution
>Auto forwarded by a Rule
>
All:
Pakistan Desk:
Nadia is also going to follow up with her financial department to ensure that Pakistan'S
Meghan Bradley
7-6611
>~-----=-----;--;-~.,-------;--:--=-------
>From: Szymanski, Marcella B
>To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); 'eMS TaskForce1-Director'; TaskForce-1
>Cc: SA-PAB-DL; SES-O CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A
>Subject: RE: Pakistan'S in-kind contribution
- i
> I
>1 spoke with Megan up in the task- forc~. She is calling the Red Cross now to see if the
in-kind donations can be donated to the 'Red Cross . .IF THIS IS POSSIBLE, transport will
still be something that needs to be worked out.
>Mar:cella <,-c-, ..
>
>Sent: - Tuesday, September -13, 2005 9: 04 AM
>To: 'CMS TaskForce1-Director'; TaskForce-1
>Cc: .: SA-PAB-DL: SES-O CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A
>Subject: pakistan's-in-kind contribution
->
>In light of the reluctance on the part of FEMA to accept or decline the offer from the
Government of Pakistan, the Desk has spoken with Embassy Islamabad. The GOP has already
purchased about $200,000 of the $500,000 they had offered. They are holding off
purchasing anymore, at the Embassy's request, until there is a definitive decision on the
part of FEMA not/not to accept any of their offer.
>
- >Their offer is:-
>Items presumably not needed any longer
>38-39 tons of tents _
>7 tons of plastic sheets
UNITEDSTATES DEPARTM ENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK Tl/MMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 25 MAY 2007 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
i i'
UNCLASSIFIED,
>7 tons of bedding
>4 tons (2000) bedsheets
>
>Request: If there is a definitive refusal of some or all of this aid, please provide
SA/PB and Embassy (Theresa Grencik) with that decision and language that puts this refusal
>
>Query: Is there any chance that the GOP can offer this material to the American Red
Cross, with the USG absorbing the costs of transportation so that those costs do not
>
>**-************************ •• ****
>Tel: (202) 647-6710
>
>This email is classified Unclassified in accord~nce with E.O. 12958.
>
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForcel-Director
> To: Szymanski, Marcella B; TaskForce-1
> Subject: RE: Where are we at with Pakistanis in-kind contribution
>
> SEE MESSAGE SENT ON. OTHER SIDE ON STATUS.
>

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2:10 PM
To: TaskForce-1
cc . SA-PAB-DL
Subject: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
r
I
were very general, thanking Musharraf for his. generosity without specific mention of the
type of offer for Hurricane Katrina.
> TASK FORCE: So does this mean we are rejecting Pakistan's offer of in-kind
assistance? ~lease let us know what the final decision will be.
> Marcella !
>
> From: SzymanSki, Marcella' B
> To: SA-PAB-DL
> Subject: FW: Update on Pakistan's in-kind contribution
> Importance: High
>
> -"---Original Mes~age-----
> Sent: Monday. September 12, 2005 1: 01 PM
> To: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB))
> Cc: Katz, David J (SA/PB); Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Camp, Donald A;
TaskForce-1
> Subject: update on Pakistan'S in-kind contribution.
> Importance: High
>
meeting with S and President Musharrafconcerning Pakistan's in-kind donation for
Hurricane Katrina. Pakistan was not brought up with FEMA at the 11:00ammeeting with
OF/DA. FEMA and State, and so the task force informed me that unless something was said at
the meeting with S and Mus~arraf, they are inclined to decline the in-kind contributions
2
UNCLASSIFIED
i
.
f rem Pak~stan, Th
ese . UNCLASSIFIFD
· "~n-k~nd contr~but~ons were bought~y Pa k i~stan spec~i f i~ca 11 y f or the
relief effort and are worth about $500.000.
>
> Marcella
>
> Desk Officer - Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs.
> Phone: 202-647-8092
> Fax: 202-647-3001
>
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
tF ~.leL
From: . CMS TaskForce10
RELEASED m Fun
Sent: . Tuesday. September 13,200510:27 AM
·To: Szymanski. Marcella B; Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SAlPB)(Main State); CMS TaskForce1-
Director; TaskForce-1
ce: SA-PAB·Dl: SES-O_CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A(lslamabad); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Pakistan's in-kind contribution
All:
I have spoken with Nadia Mitchem at the Red Cross. She informed me that the Red Cross is no longer accepting in-kind
offers. They are still accepting financial contributions.
Pakistan Desk:
Nadia is also going to follow up with her financial department to ensure that Pakistan's $1 million cash contribution has
indeed been received by the Red Cross. I will pass along any new information.
Meghan Bradley
7-6611

sent: Tuesday, september 13, 2005 9:36 AM
To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); 'eMSTaskForce1-Director'; TaskForce-1
Cc: SA-PAB-DL; SES-O_CMS; SA-PD-OL; Grenclk, Theresa A
Subject: RE: Pakistan's in-kindcontribution
I spoke with Megan up in the task force. She is calling the Red Cross now to see if the in-kind donations can be donated to
the Red Cross. IF THIS IS POSSIBLE. transport will still be something that needs to be worked out.
Marcella .
----·Original Message-----
From: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB)
sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:04 AM
To: 'CMS TaskForce1-Director'; TaskForce-!
Cc SA-PAB-DL; SES-O_CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grendk,Theresa A
Subject: Pakistan's in-kindcontribution
In light of the reluctance on the part ofFEMA to accept or decline the offer from the Government of
Pakistan, the Desk has spoken with Embassy Islamabad. The GOP has already purchased about $200,000 of
the $500,000 they had offered. They are holding offpurchasing anymore, at the Embassy's request, until
there is a definitive decision on the part ofFEMA not/not to accept any oftbeir offer.
Their offer is:

Items presumably not needed any longer
38-39 tons of tents
7 tons ofplastic sheets
Items which might be useful to those who have lost households
7 tons of bedding
4 tons (2000) bedsheets
3 tons (3000) pillows
500 10 liter water coolers for storage
Request: Ifthere is a definitive refusal.of some or all ofthis aid, please provide SA/PB and Embassy
UNITED STA'rES DEP AR'fM"ENT OF STATE .
DATE/CASE 10: 11 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
(Theresa Grencik) with that decision and language that puts this refusal into perspective, making clear that
the refusal is not directed against Pakistan.
Query: Is there any chance that the GOP can offer this material to the American Red Cross, with the USG
absorbing the costs oftransportation so that those costs do not outweigh the value of the items being
shipped? .
.....................................
J. Andrew Cortez-Greig
Pakistan Desk, SAlPB
Tel: (202) 647-6710
This email is classified Unclassified in accordance with E.O. 12958.
From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 7:38 PM
To: Szymanski, Marcella 8; TaskForce-1
Cc: SA-PAB-DL; Se5-0_CMS
Subject: RE: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
SEE MESSAGE SENT ON OTHER SIDE ON STATUS.
From: Szymanski, Marcella 8

sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 2: 10 PM
To: TaskForce-!
Cc: SA-PAB-DL
Subject: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
I spoke to Cheryl Parker in New York and she told me the remarks from the Secretary were very general. thanking
Musharraf for his generosity without specific mention of the type of offer for Hurricane Katrina.
TASK FORCE: So does this mean we are rejecting Pakistan's offer of in-kind assistance? Please let us
know what the final decision will be.
Marcella
-----Original Message---
From: SzymanskI, Marcella B
sent: Monday, September12, 2005 1:46 PM
To: SA-PAB-DL
Subject: FW: Update on Pakistan's In-kindcontribution
Importance: High·
----Orfginal Message----
sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 1:01 PM
To: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»
Cc: Katz, David J (SA/PB); Gastright,John A (SNFO); camp, DonaldA; TaskForce-1
Subject: Update on Pakistan's In-kind contribution
Importance: High
The task force called and asked if we had a read-out on what was said at the meeting with S and President
Musharraf concerning Pakistan's in-kind donation for Hurricane Katrina. Pakistan was not brought up with
FEMA at the 11:OOam meeting with OF/DA. FEMA and State, and so the task force informed me that unless
something was said at the meeting with Sand Musharraf, they are inclined to decline the in-kind contributions
from Pakistan. These in-kind contributions were bought by Pakistan specifically for the relief effort and are
worth about $500,000.
Marcella
Marcella Szymanski
2
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Phone: 202-647-8092
Fax: 202-647-3001
. !
UNCLASSIFIED
Page 1 ofl
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: MitchemN@usa.redcross.org
Sent: Tuesday, September 13. 2005 8:45 PM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN PART
Subject: contrioutlon from pakistan B6
Meghan.
I am sending this note to confirm that the American Red Cross has no record of a 1 million USD contribution from
Pakistan. We are also not in the position to accept the in-kind products that they have offered. Please let me
know if you have an update from them about their interest in providing financial support. We will be happy to
reach out to them. ,
Thanks,
Nadia
Nadia T. 'Mitchem
Officer, International Disaster Fund Raising
Growth and Integrated Development
+ American Red Cross
2025 E Street, N.W., 7th Floor
Washin ton D.C. 20006
B6
./

DATElttfl~fj}(jD: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M
From: CMS TaskForce10 RELEASED IN FULL
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:27 AM
To: Szymanski, Marcella B; Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB)(Main State); CMS TaskForce1-
Director; TaskForce-1
Cc: SA-PAB-DL; SES-O_CMS; SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A(lslamabad); TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Pakistan's in-kind contribution
All:
Pakistan Desk:
Nadia is also going to follow up with her financial department to ensure that Pakistan's
Meghan Bradley
7-6611
>-----------:--------,=-=----------
>From: Szymanski, Marcella B
>To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); 'CMS TaskForce1-Director'i TaskForce~l
.: >Cc:', SA-PAB-DL; SES~O CMS; SA-PD-DLj Grencik, Theres,a A
, >Subj ect: RE: Pakistan 's in~kind c o n t r i b u t i o n ' ; " t .'.
> ' ' " , '

>1 spoke with'Meganup in the task force. She is 'calling the Red Cross; now: to see if the
in-kind donations can be donated to the Red Cross.' IF THIS IS POSSIBLE;, 'transport will ':(
still be something that needs to be worked out.
>Marcella
>
>To: 'CMS TaskForcel-Director'j TaskForce-1
>Cc; SA-PAB-DL; SES-O CMSj SA-PD-DL; Grencik, Theresa A
>Subject: Pakistan's-in-kind contribution
>
'>In light of the reluctance on the part of FEMA to accept or decline the offer from,the
Government of Pakistan, the Desk has spoken with Embassy Islamabad. The GOP has already
purchased about $200,000 of the $500,000 they had offered. They are holding off
purchasing anymore, at the Embassy's request, until there is a definitive decision on the
part of FEMA not/not to accept any of their offer.
>
>Their offer is:
>Items presumably not needed any longer
>38-39 tons of tents
>7 tons of plastic sheets
>7 tons of bedding
,>4 tons (2000) bedsheets
>
>Request: If there is a ,definitive refusal of some or all of this aid, please provide
SA/PE and Embassy (Theresa Grencik) with that decision and language that puts this refusal
DATE/CASE ID: 29 MAY 2007200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
e:
>
UNCLASSIFIED
>Query: Is there any chance that the GOP cart offer this material to the American Red
Cross, with the usa absorbing the costs of transportation so that those costs do not
>
>*********************************
>Tel: (202) 647-6710
>
>This email is classified Unclassified in accordance with E.O. 12958.
>
>
>
> From: CMS TaskForce1-Director
> To: Szymanski, Marcella B; TaskForce-l
> Subject: RE: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
>
> SEE MESSAGE SENT ON OTHER SIDE ON STATUS.
>
>
> To: TaskForce-l
> Cc: SA~PAB-DL
> Subject: Where are we at with Pakistan's in-kind contribution
>
were very general, thanking Musharraf for his generosity without specific menti.on.ofthe
type of offer' for Hurricane Katrina .
. " ' ; , , >,', . . TASK FORCE: So 'doe s-rt hds mean we are ,rejecting Pakistan's offer.•:of·iin:'.kirid"<:~
assistance? Please,'let us kriow what the final·'decision: will·be. ,(
> Marcella"
'.-""
::':'
>' ~~':'--Original.Message-~-:':-
> Sent: Monday, september 12, 2005 1:46 PM
> To:SA-PAB-DL
> Subject: . FW: Update on Pakistan's in-kind contribution
> Importance: High
>
> -----original Message-----
> To: Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»
> Cc: Katz, David J (SA/PB); Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Camp, Donald A;
TaskForce-1
> Subject: Update on Pakistan's in-kind contribution
> Importance: High
>
meeting with'S and President Musharraf concerning Pakistan's in-kind donation for
Hurricane Katrina. Pakistan was not brought up with FEMA at the 11:00am meeting with
OF/DA, FEMA and State, and so the task force informed me that unless something was said at
the meeting with Sand Musharraf, they are inclined to decline the in-kind contributions
from Pakistan. These in-kind contributions were bought by Pakistan specifically for the
relief effort and are worth about $500,000.
>
> Marcella
>
> Desk Officer - Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs
> Phone: 202-647-8092
> Fax: 202-647-3001
2
UNCLASSIFIED
Sent: Wednesday. September 14, 20058:20 AM
To: HFO@state.sgo.gov .
Cc: Camp, Donald A; Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Quinn. Maureen E; Moon, Patrick S; Wilder,
Timothy E; Butenis, Patricia A; Christenson, Richard A (SA); Szymanski. Marcella B; Cortez-
Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); Engelken. Stephen C (SA/PB»; TaskForce-1; Butenis, Patricia A;
Wilder, Timothy E; Summers, Hollis S; Chiles, Lisa X; Kovach, Peter J
Subject: FW: Update on Pakistan's In-Kind Offer
Categories: SBU
*****************************************************
In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is SBU.
(Deliberative Process)
**********************.***********************.*******
Meghan:
Please see the unclass email that I sent TF-1 at 1151 this morning (0251 EDT). James A Derrick
confirmed receipt of the email.
Post has advised the MFA that FEMA and the Red Cross declined the offer of in-kind assistance, but
also conveyed the Embassy's willingness to assist the GOP identify other options for disbursing the
items within Pakistan (as pre-positioned emergency relief, per a suggestion by USAID) or regionally
(possible donation to Afghanistan, as discussed by SA). The MFA thanked us for our offer to assistr,
but did not otherwise. Post also passed on the correct contact info for the American Red Cross, so .
that the GOP can make arrangements for the USD 1 million contribution that was announced by the
MFA last week.
Ambassador Crocker intends to contact Foreign Secretary Riaz Khan on his return to Islamabad
tomorrow to convey USG appreciation for the GOP's generous offer of assistance. If there is an
opening, he will also offer the Embassy's assistance in finding an appropriate recipient of the relief
items already procured. Post will advise TF-1 if the Foreign Secretary is receptive to this suggestion.
Although a creative response, post believes that attempting to identify an NGO that would be Willing
to make a USD 200, 000 cash donation in exchange for receipt of the GOP consignment of relief
supplies adds an unecessary level of complexity to the situation. Please do not delay transmission
of Department's cable declining the GOP in-kind donation pending this type of deal.
Theresa
Theresa Grencik
. Deputy - Political Section
Embassy Islamabad
grencikta@state.sgov.gov
From: CMS TaskForce1 0 [mailto:1TFO@state.sgov.gov]
DATE/CASE ID: 11 SEP 2006 200503991 lTNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
To: Camp, Donald A; Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Qliinn, Maureen E; Moon, Patrick S;Wilder,
Timothy E; Butenis, Patricia A; Christenson, Richard A (SA); Szymanski, Marcella B; Cortez-Greig, J.
Andrew (SA/PB); Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»; TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Update on Pakistan's In-Kind Offer
All:
The American Red Cross has responded that it is no longer accepting in-kind contributions.
There was an idea that was being bounced around during the last shift. It was suggested that we
could ask Pakistan to contribute to an NGO (an NGO operating in Afghanistan was mentioned as a
good choice). The NGO would accept the goods and then make a $200,000 contribution to the Red·
Cross. We have not sent out a cable declining this offer and will hold off until we receive further
guidance on how best to respond to Pakistan.
Please provide your thoughts.
Meghan Bradley
7-6611
UNCLASSIFIED
•. 1
UNCLASSIFIED
(--
Oliva, Am b~r M '
From: eMS TaskForce1 Q

Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:50 AM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: Kromash, Neil S(Main ,State)
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Update on Pakistan's In-Kind Offer
>---------"...,------,--------------
>From: Grencik, Theresa A
>Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 8:20 AM
>To: lTFO@state.sgo.gov
>Cc: Camp, Donald A; Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Quinn, Maureen E; Moon, Patrick S;
Wilder, Timothy E; Butenis, Patricia A; Christenson, Richard A (SA); Szymanski, Marcella
B; cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB); Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»; TaskForce-I; Butenis,
Patricia A; Wilder, Timothy E; Summers, Hollis S; Chiles, Lisa X; Kovach, Peter J
>Subject: FW: Update on Pakistan's In-Kind Offer
>
>
>*****************************************************
>In accordance with E.O. 12958 this message is SBU.
>(Deliberative process)
>****************************.*********~***************
>Meghan:
>
>Please see the unclass email that I sent TF-1 at 1151 this morning (0251 EDT). James A
Derrick confirmed receipt of the email.
>
>Post has advised the MFA that FEMA and the Red Cross decrined the offer of in-kind
ass:lstance, but also conveyed the Embassy's willingness to· assist the GOP identify other
options for disbursing the items within Pakistan (as pre-positioned emergency relief, per
a suggestion by USAID) or regionally (possible donation to Afghanistan, as discussed by
SA). The MFA thanked us for our offer to assistr, but did not otherwise. Post also
passed on the correct contact info for the American Red Cross, so that the GOP can make
arrangements for the USD 1 million contribution that was announced by the MFA last week.
>
>Ambassador Crocker intends to contact Foreign Secretary Riaz Khan on his return to
Islamabad tomorrow to convey USG appreciation for the GOP's generous offer of assistance.
If there is an opening, he will also offer the Embassy's assistance in finding an
appropriate recipient of the relief items already procured. Post will advise TF-1 if the
Foreign Secretary is receptive to this suggestion.
>
>Although a creative response, post believes that attempting to identify an NGO that would
be willing to make a USD 200, 000 cash donation in exchange for receipt of the GOP
consignment of relief supplies adds an unecessary, level of complexity to the situation.
Please do not delay transmission of Department's cable declining the GOP in-kind donation
pending this type of deal.
>
>Theresa
>
>Theresa Grencik
>Deputy - Political Section
>Embassy Islamabad
>grencikta@state.sgov.gov
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
'>From: eMS TaskForce10 [mailto:1TFO@state.sgov.gov]
>Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:59 PM
>To: Camp, Donald A; Gastright, John A (SA/FO); Quinn, Maureen E; Moon,
>Patrick S; Wilder, Timothy E; Butenis, Patricia A; Christenson, Richard
DATE/CASE ID: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
cort~r<;k~~~J~.qSA/PB);
>A (S1\) ;-·Sj;ymanski·, Marcella B;
>Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB»; TaskForce-l
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: Update on Pakistan's In-Kind Offer
>
>
>
>AII:
.>
>The American Red Cross has responded that it is no longer accepting in-kind
contributions.
>
>There was an idea that was being bounced around during the last shift. It was suggested
that we could ask Pakistan to contribute to an NGO (an NGO operating in Afghanistan was
mentioned as a good choice). The NGO would accept the goods and then make a $200,000
contribution to the Red Cross. We have not sent out a cable declining this offer and will
hold off until we receive further guidance on how best to respond to Pakistan.
>
>Please provide your thoughts.
>
>Meghan Bradley
>7-6611
>
>
>
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C DE-\2S
From: Rogers, Heather .
Sent: WednesdaY,September 14, 2005 12:39 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: PD - Feedback on cable re Katrina RELEASED IN FULL
Slug for TF PA Duty
George - Attached please find Pakistan's feedback on the cable. They placed a press released on the front and back pages
of all major Urdu and English papers. I
From: Kovach, Peter J(Islamabad)

To: Rogers, Heather
Cc: Scensny, Leonard F; Pickrel, Thomas C; Dyess, Allison D
Subject: RE: Feedback on cable re Katrina
Heather,
Our press release of September 8, based on SAJPPD forwarded messages, and expressing gratitude for the offer of
assistance was placed generally on front and back pages in all major Urdu and English papers.
As you know, we await the final disposition on whether 'any of the proferred assistance will be accepted, and by whom
(Red Cross?) before we publically say any more. Peter
_·---Original Message---·
From: Rogers, Heather
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:05 AM
To: Kovach, Peter J
Cc: scensnv, Leonard F; Pickrel, Thomas C; Dyess, Allison D
SUbject: FW: Feedback on cable re Katrina
Importance: High
Hi Peter,
. H has tasked the Hurricane Katrina Task Force to pull together material for a senate briefing tomorrow (Wednesday!).
They want feedback/examples from the field describing how mission staff (Ambassadors, DCMs, PAOs, etc) publicly
expressed their appreciation of assistance offered in response to the hurricane.
Attached below is what we submitted. If you've got any additional examples for Pakistan, please send asap to
. TaskForce-l (slug for PA duty), Len Scensny and me.
I
Sorry this requires such fast turnaround, but we'd appreciate any feedback you can provide.
"
Best,
Heather.
From: Rogers, Heather

To: TaskForce-l
Cc: Volker, Karefl E; Welch, Gretchen G; Curtin, Jeremy F; Christenson, Richard A; Scensny, Leonard F; Smith, Daniel
B; Hayden, Caitlin M; Jacobs, Morris E
Subject: FW: Feedback on cable re Katrina
Slug for PASiri Sitton or PA TF Duty.

DATE/CASE In: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
·UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1 Q
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 200511:42 AM
To: Kromash, Neil S RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1 .
SUbject: FW: Draft Decline Cable for Pakistan
---Onginal Message-----
From: Grendk, Theresa A
Sent: Wednesday, september 14,20052:51 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1Q; Cortez-{;reig, J. Andrew (SA/PB)
Cc: TaskForce-!; Wilder, Timothy E; Butenis, Patrida A; Engelken, Stephen C (SA/PB); Kovach, Peter J
SUbject: RE: Draft: Decline cable for Pakistan
James:
Just to update-you: post has advised the MFA by phone that we must decline the in-kind offer of assistance. We offered
to work with the GOP, if it desired, on finding other uses for the material in Pakistan or in the region.
Post has also passed on to the MFA contact information for the American Red Cross (Nadia Mitchem, 202 3034826), so
that the GOP can arrange the monetary donation. The MFA may task this to the Pakistani Embassy for follow-up (as it
would beeasier to connect by phone without the DC-I'bad time difference).
From: CMS TaskForce1Q
Sent: Wednesday, september 14, 2005 11:20 AM
To: Cortez-Greig, J. Andrew (SA/PB)
Cc: Grendk, Theresa A; TaskForce-l
Subject: Draft: Decline cable for Pakistan
Andrew:
FYI. We received a call from Islamabad. Our Embassy is anxious to receive the cable declining the GOP's in-kind
offer of assistance. I am sure they will appreciate anything you can do to move this along. Thank you.
I
James A. Derrick
NEA & SA Representative
Hurricane Katrina Task Force.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE !

DATE/CASE lD: 21 SEP 2006 200503991 II
UNCLASSIFIED i
. " '"
UNCLASSIFIED
~"
---
Oliva, Amber M
From: - eMS TaskForce1 F RELEASED IN PART
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:38 PM
To: Avelallemant, Alex N(Main State 4206) B6
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: for EAP/ANP French Polynesia cable
Per my email on unclas.
Eric Falls
EUR Rep
Hurricane Task Force
9/15/05, 0700-1500
From: PATH Telegram Delivery
To: UNGA P: Agor, Christina J: Aidekman, David S: Almodovar, Cindy Trodden: Almodovar,
Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie; Ansah-Twum,Ellen Y: Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise V;
Areias, Allison v; Ball, Jacqueline A: Bame, David J: Barks-Ruggles, Erica: Barnett,
Cheryl E; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft, Robert S; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner,
Matthew A: Boluda, Gladys: Bradley, Tobin J; Bradley, Tobin J; Brady, Cynthia A; Brewer,
Maria E; Brose, Christian D: Buangan, Richard L; Busse, Ma~k D; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon,
Natalie L: Cohen, James A: Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dilworth, Alison E; D-
NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A: Duffy, William J; Dunne, Charles W: Elliott, Susan M; Erath,
Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D: Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fotovat, Katrina I;
Friedrich, Mary K; Fritz, Jonathan D: Fuhrer, Mary Jo; Gisvold, Lisa C; Gunderson, Brian;
Hambrick, Barbara K: Hardy, Elsie: Harris, Michelle F; Hayden, Caitlin M; Horton, Brenda
Di Hughes, Inez I; Trey, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; .racocs., Morris
E; Johnson, Jennifer- L;Kilroy, Bernadette A; Krasner, Stephen D;' Lacey, -Edward J:; LevY;~
Philip I; Lineber:ty,' Laura E (Liz); Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A; Markey,. Daniel
S: Martinez, Elizabeth L; Matera, Michael Ai McCray, I Jean; McCray, I Jean; Meyer, Susan
M; Mills, Richard; Miotke, Jeffrey A; Neumann, Virginia R; Newhouse, Stephen P; Oldham,
Linda; Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris: PATH D; PATH M: PATH P; PATHSP; PATH SS;PATH SWO;
PATH T; Pell~grini, Keith A; Perez, Carol z; Perina, Rudolf V; P-EUR Duty: I .I , B6
I I Plowden, Marisa L; Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jennifer L: Reynolds, Rodney M;
Roberton, Craig L; Ruppe, Adele E; Schneider, Caroline M: SES-Line Officer2 TDY; SES-Line
Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams: Smith, Robin A; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April C; Sokolsky,
Richard D; Spratlen, Pamela L; SES-Line Assistant TOY; SES-Line Officer TOY: TF1 -
Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina;
Turekian, Vaughan C: Volker, Karen E; Waller, Robert P: Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul
S; Welch, Gretchen G; Whiton, Christian P; Wicks, Daniel H; Wilkinson, James R; Winter,
Roger P; Wojtasiewicz, Renata A; Zawitkowski, Emilia J
Subject: TFUSOl: PAKISTAN: RESPONSE TO OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: TFUSOl: PAKISTAN: RESPONSE TO OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
REFS: ISLAMABAD 13401
1. (SBU) This is an action reqUest -- see para 3.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Pakistani Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina. Embassy Islamabad should deliver the points in para 4 at
the highest appropriate level on Thursday, September 15.
3. (SBU) Talking points for use with host government:
The U.S. Government expresses deep gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for the
generous offer of assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
-- We especially thank you for your generous contribution of USD one million to the
American Red Cross.
DATE/CASE 10: 23 JAN 2007 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
We are also grateful for Pakistan's offer of material goods such as tents, tarps,
bedding, and other material goods intended to meet the emergency needs of hurricane
victims.
-- However, USG emergency management officials have informed us that they do not have a
need at this time for the material goods you offered.
We hope you may be able to redirect these goods to others in need.
On behalf of the United States Government, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for
your assistance and expressions of concern in this trying time.
End points.
4. (SBU) At its discretion, Post may suggest that tents and bedding are being actively
solicited by the Government of Afghanistan to shelter homeless refugees ·as winter
approaches.
RICE
UNCLASSIFIED
-:PAGE 01 STATE 169874 1S0304Z
@INFO: . A(OO) C(OO) CA(01) D(OO) E(OO)

EAOX(01) EDIT(OO) EUR(OO) G (00) 10 (O 0)
L(OO) M(OO) MA(OO) NSCE(OO) OCS(01)
P (00 ) PM (00 ) R (0 0 ) stool SP (00)
SS(OO) SSO(OO) SSS(OO) T (00) TF1(00)
TFMGT(OO)TFPDPA(OO)
==================== 142314L SEP 05 MGL (TOTAL COPIES:003)
@INFO: CMS(OO)· DSCC(dO) IRM(OO) PA(OO)

R{OO) SS(OO) SS(OO) SWCI(OO)
WO COO)
==================== lS030SZ SEP 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIES:OOO)
ORIGIN SS-OO
INFO LOG-OO COR-OO NP-OO AID'"OO AMAD-OO CIAE-OO DODE-OO

DS-OO FBIE-OO UTED-OO FEMA-Ol VC-OO H-OO TEDE-OO
INR-OO VCE-OO AC-OO NEA-OO DCP-OO NSAE-OO NlMA-OO
PA-OO ACE-OO IRM-OO SSO-OO SA-OO FMP-OO SCRS-OO
DSCC-OO PRM-OO SAS-OO SWCI-OO /001R
169874
SOURCE: DISKETTE. 042999
DRAFTED BY: TFUS01:DRICHELSOPH -- 09/14/05 7-6611 APPROVED BY: TFUS01:DMCCARTHY S/ES-
O:PMAYER TF:DKOSTELANCIK SA/PB:MSZYMANSKI PA:LHERRMANN JFO-BATON ROUGE:JSULLIVAN
OFDA:TSITT SA/FO:DCAMP
------------------39407C 1S0305Z /38
o 142240Z SEP 05
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS STATE 169874
SENSITIVE
COR R E C TED COP Y (ADDED CAPTION)
E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, PK
UNCLASSIFIED
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Per my email on unclas.
Eric Falls
EUR Rep
Hurricane Task Force
9/15/05, 0700-1500
From: PATH Telegram Delivery .
To: UNGAP; Agor, Christina J; Aidekman, David S; Almodovar, Cindy Trodden; Almodovar,
Cindy Trodden; Amadeo, Stefanie; Ansah-Twum, Ellen Y; Anthony, Tanya M; Archer, Louise V;
Areias, Allison V; Ball, . Jacqueline A; Bame, David J; Barks-Ruggles, Erica; Barnett,
Cheryl E; Beecroft, Robert S; Beecroft, Robert S; Bibbins Sedaca, Nicole M; Bockner,
Matthew A; Boluda, Gladys; Bradley, Tobin J; Bradley, Tobin J; Brady, Cynthia A; Brewer,
Maria E; Brose, Christian D; Buangan, Richard L; Busse; Mark D; Chacon, Arnold A; Chagnon,
Natalie L; Cohen, James A; Davidson, Lynne A; Deatherage, B. Todd; Dilworth, Alison E; D-
NEA Duty; Donovan, Jason A; Duffy, William J; Dunne, Charles W; Elliott, Susan Mi Erath,
Tara F; E Telegrams; Feeley, John D; Fitzsimmons, Elizabeth N; Fotovat, Katrina I;
Friedrich, Mary K; Fritz, Jonathan D; Fuhrer, Mary Jo; Gisvold, Lisa C; Gunderson, Brian;
Hambrick, Barbara K; Hardy, Elsie; Harris, Michelle F; Hayden, Caitlin Mi.Horton, Brenda
D; Hughes, Inez I; Irey, Kelley K; Jackson, Charlie G; Jackson, Charlie G; Jacobs, Morris
E; Johnson, Jennifer L; Kilroy, Bernadette Ai Krasner, Stephen D; Lacey, Edward J; Levy,
Philip I; Lineberry, Laura E "(Liz); Lowenkron, Barry F; Manning, Robert A; Markey, Daniel
Si Martinez, Elizabeth Li Matera, Michael A; McCray, I Jeani McCray, I Jean; Meyer, Susan
M; Mills, Richard; Miotke, Jeffrey A; Neumann, Virginia R; Newhouse, Stephen Pi Oldham,
Lindai Oldham, Linda; Padilla, Chris; PATH D; PATH M; PATH P; PATH SP; PATH SS; PATH SWO;
PATH T; Pellegrini, Keith Ai Perez, Carol Z; Perina, Rudolf V; P-EUR Duty;1 1
I . I Plowden, Marisa Li Raphael, Lois; Rasamimanana, Jen~ifer Li Reynolds, Rodney M;
Roberton, craig L; Ruppe, Adele Ei Schneider, Caroline Mi SES-Line Officer2 TOY; SES-Line
Officer3 TDY; SESO Telegrams; smith, Robin A; Smith, Taiya M; Snyder, April C; Sokolsky,
Richard Di Spratlen, Pamela L; SES-Line Assistant TDYi SES-Line Officer TOY; TFI -
Telegrams; TF2 - Telegrams; TF-MGT - Telegrams; TF-PDPA - Telegrams; Tomlinson, Christina;
Turekian, Vaughan C; Volker, Karen E; Waller, Robert P; Ward, Celeste J; Watzlavick, Paul
S; welch, Gretchen G; Whiton, Christian P; wicks, Daniel Hi wilkinson, James R; Winter,
Roger P; Wojtasiewicz, Renata Ai zawitkowski, Emilia J "
Subject: TFUSOl: PAKISTAN: RESPONSE TO OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
SUBJECT: TFUS01: PAKISTAN: RESPONSE TO OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
REFS: ISLAMABAD 13401
1. (SBU) This is an action request -- see para 3.
2. (SBU) This cable contains the official USG reaction to Pakistani Government assistance
offers for Hurricane Katrina . . Embassy Islamabad should deliver the points in para 4·at
the highest appropriate level on Thursday, September 15.
3. (SaU) Talking points for use with host government:
The U.S. Government expresses deep gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for the
- generous offer of assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
-- We especially thank you for your generous contribution of USD one million to the
American Red Cross.
DATE/CASE 10: 14 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
·
UNCLASSIFIED
-- We are also grateful for Pakistan's offer of material goods such as .tents, tarps,
bedding, and other material goods intended to meet the emergency needs of hurricane
victims.
-- However, USG emergency management officials have informed us that they do not have a
need at this time for the material goods you offered.
We hope you may be able to redirect these goods to others in need.
On behalf of the United States Government, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for
your assistance and expressions of concern in this trying time.
End points.
cL---------
RICE
B5
,
I
UNCLASSIFIED
-PAGE 01 STATE 169874 150304Z
@INFO: A(OO) C(OO), CA(Ol) D (00) E (00)

EAOX(Ol) ED1T(00) EUR(OO) G (00) 10(00)
L (00) M(00) MA(OO) NSCE (00) OCS(Ol)
P(OO) PM(OO) R(OO) S(OO) SP(OO)
5S(00) SSO(OO) 558(00) T (00) TF1(00)
TFMGT(OO)TFPDPA(OO)
==================== 142314L SEP 05 MGL (TOTAL COPIES:003)
@INFO: CMS(OO) DSCC(OO) IRM(OO) PA(OO)

R (00) SS(OO) 58(00) SWC1(00)
WO(OO) ,
=========~====-===== 150305Z SEP 05 STePS (TOTAL COPIES:OOO)
ORIGIN SS-OO
INFO LOG-OO COR-OO NP-OO AID-OO AMAD-OO CIAE-OO DODE-OO

DS-OO FBIE-OO UTED-OO FEMA-01 VC-OO H-OO TEDE-OO
INR-OO VCE-OO AC-OO NEA-OO DCP-OO NSAE-OO NIMA-OO
PA-OO ACE-OO IRM-OO SSO-OO SA-OO FMP-OO SCRS-OO
DSCC-OO PRM-OO SAS-OO SWCI-OO /OOlR
169874
SOURCE: DISKETTE. 042999
DRAFTED BY: TFUS01:DRICHELSOPH -- 09/14/05 7-6611 APPROVED BY: TFUS01:DMCCARTHY S/ES-
O:PMAYER TF:DKOSTELANCIK SA/PB:MSZYMANSKI PA:LHERRMANN JFO-BATON ROUGE:J5ULLIVAN
OFDA:TSITT SA/FO:DCAMP
------------------39407C 150305Z /38
o 142240Z SEP 05
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD IMMEDIATE
UNCLAS STATE 169874
SENSITIVE
COR R E C TED COP Y (ADDED CAPTION)
E.O. 1295,8: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, EAID, PREL, PK
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED Page 1 of 1
Norman, Alain G RELEASED IN FULL

From: Yu, Alan K f;; I D!7
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 20058:44 AM
To: Allegrone. Kathleen H; Adams, Thomas C; Oberndorfer, Gerald J; Nolan, Ned R; Norman. Alain G
Subject: FW: Pakistan and Liltle Rock MREs
Without prejudice to the ACE option. though urgency pecking order is obvious.
From: Yu, Alan K

sent: TuesdayOctober 11, 2005 8:36 AM
To: Gastright, John Ai Fox, Stephen R (NENRA)
Subject: FW: Pakistan and Little Rock MREs
John-
As follow up to our phone call yesterday. Gottlieb is #2 in OFDA. Just spoke to him. He's already discussing with his
technical people, and will have an answer on the technical aspects soon. Embassy London is speaking to UK on question
of contents and may have an answer today.
Alan
x77334
From: Yu, Alan K

Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 12:50 PM
To: Gottlieb, Greg
Subject: Pakistan and Little Rock MREs
Greg-
Left a voice mail on this, too. The Pakistan tragedy provides an urgent need situation for the MREs (about 350K
portions) now warehoused in little Rock. (I understand these are humanitarian, and not military rations). I've spoken to
State's South Asia Bureau front office, which was open to the idea of redirecting MREs, but it needed to know if there are
pork contents. We're reaching out to the UK and other donors to find out.
If we get satisfactory info on contents and quality assurances (we know already that the expiry is not until mid-2006), Yfe
would then go to the donors for buy in on redirecting theMREs to another country. (Note: We have been looking into an
option to ship the MREs to Ukraine or other of the former NIS states that receive ongoing humanitarian assistance under
the SEED program).
Welcome your thoughts on whether OFDA could help us move these from Little Rock to Pakistan? Please give me a call
(647-7334) on Tuesday. .
Thanks,
Alan Yu
PS: You might recall we worked together when I was Marc's assistant on the tsunami task force.
UNCLASSIFIED ._._ .. _
, UNCLASSIFIED
Attached please find a lew examples from South Asia.
India
On September 5, 2005 the Press Office widely distributed a press release (attached) that said that the U.S. Ambassador
David C. Mulford met with Foreign Secretary Saran to express the appreciation of President Bush and the American
people for India's gracious offers of assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The Ambassador said that "India's
offers of help are sincerely appreciated and say much about the heart and spirit of India and the deepening of people-
to-people ties between our two countries." The release said that the U.S. Government has accepted the Indian
government's offer 01$5 million to the American Red Cross lor use in disaster relief in the wake of the hurricane. As
a result, the national wire agencies Press Trust 01 India and United News of India carried the release the same day. It .
also was placed in "The Hindu" (eire. 80,000) "The Statesman" (eire. 15,225) and Hindi daily "Navbharat Times"
(eirc.: 485,000) on September 6.
«File: pr090605.htm »
Bangladesh
So far, the Charge made remarks on La! Golap - a television program on B1V. The papers have quoted former
Ambassador Thomas acknowledging the contribution (some used Embassy press release, some used a version
prepared by a local wire service.) Here in Bangladesh Ambassador Thomas's remarks still carry a lot of weight. The
Charge will also give thanks at the beginning 01 a talk at AMCHAM on Wednesday.
Maldives
On September 7, 2005 the Press Office at Embassy Colombo widely distributed a press release (attached) that said the
Charge' d'Affaires to Sri Lanka and the Maldives James F. Entwistle expressed gratitude to the Government and
people of Maldives for their generous and heartfelt pledge of assistance to hurricane victims in the U.S,. Foreign
Minister Ahmed Shaheed and Finance Minister Qasim Ibrahim presented a $25,000 check to Mr. Entwistle to pass on
to the American Red Cross. Mr. Entwistle stated"IIHurricane Katrina is one: of the worst natural disasters in United
States history. We greatly appreciate the Maldives' hand of friendship and support for the victims of Katrina. The
Maldives' desire to help relieve the suffering of our citizens while still burdened with its own tsunami recovery efforts
.
illustrates the growing friendship between our two countries."
.
Further, A/S Christina Rocca expressed her heartfelt gratitude in a taped message that will be broadcast at the
opening of US-Maldives Friendship week ,on September 26.
«File: 20050907.doc »
Sri Lanka
Post has made available Secretary Rice's remarks, including her praise 01Sri Lanka, to the media, and will continue to
push our talking points on the administration's response to the tragedy.
Pakistan
SA/PPD will ask Pakistan for additional feedback on how theirAmbassadors, pAOs, etc expressed appreciation to
the media and public for Pakistan's assistance. However, in the United States, Secretary Rice expressed her
\ appreciation in general terms to President Musharraf on September 12. Expressing gratitude was also listed as a key
objective during a lunch meeting that A/S Wayne had with the Pakistani bilateral investment treaty delegation today
(September 13). Expressing sincere thanks is also likely to take place at the US-Pakistan business council luncheon on
September 15th in New York (President Musharraf, FM Kasuri and Ambassador Karamat will be present among
others.)
Mghanistan
On September 4, 200S the Press Office widely distributed a press release (see ,
<http://kabul.usembassy.gov /pl'090405.html» that said Ambassador Neumann said, "On behalf 01 the US Embassy,
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the people of Afghanistan. Their compassion and generosity bears
testimony to the strength of the ties between our two peoples."
UNCLASSIFIED
, .
J . _ - .... , .. UNCLASSIFIED ,
RELEASED IN FULL
L III
Quick Reference Sheet for PADs 11:009110105
Donations:
• From the air. relief supplies from abroad are arriving ata central distribution point in
• 115 countries and 12 international organizations have offeredmoney, bedding,
o Two airplanes with 20 tons of relief supplies fromTunisia landed in Little .
Flock; ,
o Namibia offered $100.000 worth of supplies.
• Some examples of items offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
o Andorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows. medical kits and other
supplies
o The Republic of Korea has offered, 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
People to People:
assignments. "
u.s. Response to Aid:

.• We are grateful for the outpouring of assistance offers from the world community.
• The situation on the ground is dynamic. and the U.S. Government emergency
need we are deeply touched to see the response of people from every corner 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.
We are working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in
Tulane University in New Orleans. Ambassador Sullivan is a Career Minister in the

DATE/CASE ID: 29 JUN 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Senior Foreign Service with over 30 years of diplomaticexperience in Africa, the

Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.
. 1:\TF1\Docs\QuickReference Sheet for PAOs 1100 5epc 10 ~.doc
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, Petra C
From: CMS TaskForce1 E .

Sent: . Saturday. September 10. 2005 3:49 AM
To: TaskForce-1 RELEASED IN FULL
Subject: FW: Status request - Bangladesh & Pakistan \
····-Origlnal Message--
From: CMS TaskForcelE
sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 3:28 AM
To: 'rmtkatrina_dmr@ofda.nef; 'rmtkatrina-PC'; 'rmtkatrina_rm@ofda.nef; Stitt, Tony
Cc: CMS TaskForcelO
Subject: Status request· Bangladesh &. Pakistan
Can you provide update on the status of the offers of these two countries?
Pakistan - tents, blankets, sheets: awaiting formal approval from FEMA?

Bangladesh - military personnel in various technical specialties: awaiting any response from FEMA?


DATE/CASE ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino·1
From: eMS TaskForce1 0
, ULEASED rn PULL
Sent: Tuesday, September 13,20056:27 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: SA End of Shift Report 2300-0700 (Sept 13)
SA End of Shift Report 2300-0700 (Sept 13)
Cables:
• Bangladesh: Thank you cable needs to be drafted/sent to Bangladesh once confirmation of wire transfer of
Bangladeshi donation is received.
. Pending Offers/Need to close the loop:
• India: Assistance flight scheduled to land in Little Rock at 1930 on Sept 13. Must work out PO details. Is there Indian
press o~ plane or in Little Rock? Will there be U.S. press coverage?
• Pakistan: Still working on in-kind offer of tents, bed sheets, pillows, plastic sheets, and water coolers. Paks allocated
$500,000 for in-kind assistance, expending $200,000 on these items. FEMA has declined them. Must follow up with
Red Cross to see if they would accept all or part of shipment. Transport is big problem. Pakistan is willing to pay for
commercial transport, but cost approx $400,000 - exceeding value of goods - and it would take a week. Paks
requested w~ look into U.S. military transport, but U.S. mil can not/not transport is cost exceeds value. Must still look
Into possibility of U.S. mil ·opportunity" flight - l.e., flight returning empty to U.S. from South Asia region. But this does
not seem likely. Total weight of shipment is 55 tons, of which 38 tons are tents. If we don't take the tents, shipment
costs should drop - but so will the shipment value. If Red Cross completely rejects offers, probably should prepare
cable declining in-kind offer.
• Sri Lanka: Still waiting for FEMA to vet in-kind offer of tea bags and medical assistance?
• Bangladesh: Matrix shows still waiting for FEMA to vet offer of military medical and engineering teams
.-

1
---.. ....
UNCLASSIFIED
:J);I~;
Quick Reference Sheet for PAOs 11:00 9/10/05 RELEASED IN FULL
Donations:
• 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', .
o Namibia offered $100,000 worth of supplies.
• Some examples ofitems offered to meet immediate needs of victims:
o Andorra has offered 1000 bedsheets, 1000 pillows, medical kits and other
supplies
o The Republic of Korea has offered 2 tons of diapers and supplies as part of
People to People:
assignments.
u.S. Response to Aid:

• We are grateful for the outpouring ofassistance offers from the world community.
need we are deeply touched to see the response of people from every comer ofthe
world.
foreign nationals are also missing andlor displaced in the aftermath of this tragedy.
Weare working with consular officers representing a large number of countries in
Tulane University in New Orleans, Ambassador Sullivan is a Career Minister in the

UNCLASSIFIED
Senior Foreign Service with over 30 years of diplomatic experience in Africa, the
Middle East, Latin America, and Europe.
1:\1FI\Docs\Quic:k Reference Sheetfor PAOs 11.00 Sept 10OS.doc
UNCLASSIFIED

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

Cargado por

Información del documento

Derechos de autor

Formatos disponibles

Compartir este documento

Compartir o incrustar documentos

Opciones para compartir

¿Le pareció útil este documento?

¿Este contenido es inapropiado?

Copyright:

Formatos disponibles

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

Cargado por

Copyright:

Formatos disponibles

TF

. . US OlSitrepOlO Page I of2

From: CMS TaskForcelB-OMS

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

SITUATION REPORT NUMBER 010

ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

~ft~ oM- ~A~SlF~ 2!1"II~~)

U.S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

u.s. Response to Aid:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

u.S. Response to Aid:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

• Pending items include

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SmFTS

• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

\\SESSFPII\Task Forces\Task Force l\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 11 2005

Drafted by: WHNCAN Alan Holst

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report

* pending items include

o Have we accepted a German offer of cell phone and internet equipment?

o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS

* See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

\\SESSFPll\Task Forces\Task Force I\Documents\Deputy Coordinator\09 11 2005

Drafted by: WHA/CAN Alan Holst

Slug for PA Siri Sitton or PA TF Duty.

Attached please .find a few examples from South Asia.

From: Scensny, Leonard F

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

SENSITIVE, INFORM CONSULS

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

SUBJECT: TFUS01 SITUATION REPORT. NO. 020 AS OF 0500 EDT

Sensitive But Unclassified Tel.egram TeXL.C. English,

(U) A total of 118 countries and 12 international

ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE

(U) The United States has accepted offers of assistance

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

(U) Germany's Ambassador to the United States wolfgang

(SBU) The Consuls General of Costa Rica, the Dominican

KEY PENDING OFFERS

(SBU) Pakistan has offered more than 50 tons of tents,

UPDATE ON REVIEW PROCESS

(U) FEMA, USAID/OFDA and TF Coordinator will hold a

SECDEF WASHINGTON DC.IMMEDIATE

RHMFISS/NGA HQ BETHESDA MD IMMEDIATE

DEPT FOR TASK FORCE 1

E.O. 12958: N/A

REF: A. STATE 165886

1. This message contains action requests -- see paragraphs

2. MFA today confirmed to poloff the Government of

3. MFA also confirmed the GOP's offer to contribute an

5000~6000 family sized tents

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

these items to send for hurricane relief. (Note: These

4. In addition to the monetary and in-kind donations

5. MFA has requested that the Embassy determine whether

6. Post has shared points in Ref B with the MFA.

7. Action Request: Post requests Department IS guidance

8.. Action Request: Post also request Department I s guidance

From: CMS TaskForce1-Director B6

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