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Choi, Martino I .

From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator

Sent: Sunday, September11, 2005 10:52 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: 09 11 2005 (1500-2300)

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report
9-11-2005 (1500-2300)
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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 wfTF 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
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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
decl ining Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?
o Has WHA drafted a cable putting on hold Argentina's offer of mental health
professionals;
o Has WHA drafted a cable declining Panama and Ecuador's offers of
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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bananas?
o Are we accepting or declining Canadian ship offer of HMCS Protector?
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INFO ITEMS

• CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic Security escorted visit by
the Consuls General of Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama,
Spain, and Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans September 15.
• Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA
has been able to source all generators locally.
• Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and
health logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.
• FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications
equipment. . .

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SIDFTS

-
In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to minimize (if not
prevent) "dropping" ofpending actions, the following steps are recommended:

• See above items on bureau reports and outgoing cable tracking

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

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From:
Sent:
Martinez, Eduardo J(WHAIEPSC)
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:50 PM
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To: SChiffer, Gregory K; Collins, Robert A; Degler, Paul; Turner, Courtney L; Baird, Brendon H; Murray, E
Strother; McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Norman, Alain G
SUbject: FW: Katrina Wrap-up (10-18-2005 edition)

All,

Bear with me as we pick off these remaining items one-by-one.

Panama: Debra - this cable was sent to you on the unclass system for clearance

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: We're inquiring with post to see if the possible donation to the American Red Cross
mentioned in the matrix was ever made so we can send a thank you cable.

Dominica: Debra - this cable was sent to you on the class system for clearance

EI Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay - Any word on the drafting/clearance status of these cables?

Thank you once again for your cooperation and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

ed

From: Martinez, Eduardo J

sent: Monday, October 17, 20058:17 PM
To: SChiffer, Gregory Ki Collins, Robert Ai Degler, Paul; Turner, Courtney Li Baird, Brendon H; Pierce, Thomas C (WHA);
Schiffer, Gregory K; Murray, E Strother
ce Nonnan, Alain G
SUbJect: FW: Katrina Wrap-up

Hi all,

Sorry if the issues I'm about to inquire about are already resolved.

Panama: This cable is out for clearance, right?

Dominica. EI Salvador, Guatemala. Nicaragua, Paraguay, S1. Vincent and the Grenadines: Any chatter on cable drafting
for these countries?

Email/call me if you have any questions.

ed

From: Martinez, Eduardo J

sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005-8:33 PM
To: Popp, William W; Ma/helro, Jenny H; Collins, Robert Ai Crook-castan, aark H; Degler, Paul; Turner, Courtney Lj
Baird, Brendon Hi Pierce, Thomas C (WHA); SChiffer, Gregory K; Murray, E Strother; Collins, Robert A
Cc: Nonnan, Alain G
Subject: FW: Katrina Wrap-up UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
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All,

Please help out Mr. Alain Norman as he attempts to Close out the books on Hurricane Katrina assistance offers. I know
that some of you have been drafting acceptance/declining cables and sending them for clearance. Can you give us an
update on where we stand on the cables listed below?

thanks,

ed

From: Nonnan, Alain G

sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 3:04 PM
To: Atkinson l David R; Fox, Stephen R (NEA/RA); Campbell, William N(AF/EX); Martinez, Eduardo J
Cc: Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS); Christenson, Richard A; YU, Alan K
Subject: Katrina Wrap-up

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

WHA
Barbados - Ed, weren't you going to send me some info so I could ping somebody else?
Brazil - 100% decline cable in progress?
Dominica - 100% decline cable in progress?
Ecuador - 100% decline cable in progress?
EI Salvador ·100% decline cable in progress?
Guatemala - 100% decline cable in progress?
Jamaica -I know, lknow, a mil-mil issue ...
Nicaragua -100% decline cable in progress?
Panama - 100% decline cable in progress?
Paraguay - 100% decline cable in progress?
St. V & Gs - Acceptance cable in progress?

*(For these, perhaps you'll need to check with S/ES-CR's Natalie Chagnon, if she already received the cable to go out.)

I'd really appreciate your letting me know iflwhen the relevant cables have gone out (with MRNs would be nice) .

.Many thanks.

Alain Norman
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Norman, Alain G

From: Norman, Alain G

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005,3:04 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA); Campbell, William N(AF/EX); Martinez, Eduardo J
Cc: Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS); Christenson, Richard A; Yu, Alan'K
Subject: Katrina Wrap-up

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

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

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Brunei - Acceptance cable In progress? DATE/CASE In: 23 AUG 2006 200503991
Fr. Polynesia - 100% decline cable in proqress?"
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Libya - OFAC ok pending? cH. :J. I7bCfD~
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Brazil - 100% decline cable in progress? ... D"tf~ ~I""·/~'"
Dominica - 100% decline cable in progress?
Ecuador - 100% decline cable in progress?
EI Salvador -100% decline cable in progress?{~",''')
Guatemala - 100% decline cable in progress? C·.. MI]
Jamaica - I know, I know, a mil-mil issue... J lit,. ....1 ~ -,.,,. ~ ~~ ?
Nicaragua - 100% decline cable in progress?
Panama - 100% decline cable in progress?" ••.pJ
Paraguay - 100% decline cable in.progress? .
5t. V & Gs - Acceptance cable in progress?
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·(For these, perhaps you'll need to check with 5/E5-CR's Natalie Chagnon, if she already received the cable to go
out.)

I'd really appreciate your letting me know iflwhen the relevant cables have gone out (With MRNs would be nice).

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From: CMS TaskForce1D-DepCoordinator
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 10:52 PM
RELEASED IN FULL
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: TaskForce-1
SUbject: 0911 2005 (1500-2300)

Hurricane Katrina Task Force

Deputy Director Shift Report

9-11-2005 (1500-2300)

ACTION ITEMS

* Ecuador has offered plywood. FEMA is interested, and is asking if there are any
import restrictions, number of sheets and dimensions of plywood offered, and whether
shipping costs are included or if FEMA would have to play to·transport plywood to affected
areas.

* Desk needs to confirm Ambassador Thomas' report that the Dalai Lama announced
Tibet will make or has made a $100,000 donation for relief efforts.

* Area offices are tasked with compiling lists of donating countries for thank you
letters.

* Pending items include

o Have'we received L approval from DOS official to accept donations from Nigeria and
Bangladesh? (check w/TF Director - he forwarded offers to L for guidance on the check's
format)

o We must accept or decline Jordan's offer of forensic experts (OFDA and HHS and
Task Force representative will conference call Monday to discuss Jordan and additional
forensics offers)

o Has AF sent a cable accepting Armenia, Sao Tome and Gabon's offers of cash?

o Has EUR drafted a cable regarding OFDA decision to reject Russia's offer of
generators to sufficient supplies?

o Has EUR drafted a cable declining offer of a French salvage tug asking that the
already departed tug be recalled?

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

o Has SA received further guidance from Ambassador Thomas' staff on cable declining
Pakistan's offer of relief supplies?

o Has WHA drafted a cable putting' on hold Argentina'S offer of mental health
professionals;

o Has WHA 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

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 02 NOV 2006 200503991
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INFO ITEMS

* CA updated its "Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet: Foreign Consular Access to New
Orleans" to note several items, including a Diplomatic security escorted visit by the
Consuls General of Dominican RepUblic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama, Spain, and
Venezuela to their respective offices in New Orleans september 15. '

* Updated guidance from FEMA says to decline all offers of generators as FEMA has
been able to source all generators locally.

* Tentative HHS acceptance offers from Argentina (mental health experts), Canada
(medical supplies), Mexico (mental health experts), and WHO (health officers and health
logisticians.) HHS will conference tomorrow to make final decisions.

* FEMA has agreed to let OFDA accept Sweden's offer of telecommunications

equipment.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REMAINING SHIFTS

In order to increase coordination between task force shifts and to m~n~mize (if not
prevent) "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) .

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.------.--e~Herron,Petra-G __ :~EA~J;:D-IN:!'YI,~~_ .
From: Bass, John R (OPS)(S/ES-O)
Sent: Tuesday, September 27,200510:33 AM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Harris, Michelle F; SES..Q_CMS; Katrina Working Group
SUbject: FW: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries
I

Jthink this probably started with you, but just to be certain, would appreciate KWG's help to verify the list of WHA
countries that offered assistance. thanks, JB
----·OriglnaJ Message----
From: Simon, John [mallto:John_Simon@nsc.eop.gov]
sent: Tuesday, September 27,2005 10:19 AM
To: Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: SES-Q_CMS
Subject: f\N: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries

Just double checking the list below on Hispanic countries that have offered Hurricane assistance.

From: Cronin, Susan P.

sent: Monday, september 26,20052:11 PM .
To: .Spiller, Katherine S.; DL-NSC-Westem Hemisphere Affairs; Simon, John; Meline, Jed
CC: DL-NSC-Executive secretary; Newton, Julia K.
Subject: RE: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries

Didn't !Jruguay offer powdered milk and water purification trucks or something. Thought J saw that on the news.

_.__Sue.CrOnin_._ ~_ .. _ ~ _ _. .. ._ _. ..__ _. ~ __. ~ . .. .

Western Hemisphere NSC
202-456-9138

---Original Message----
From: Spiller, Katherine S.
sent: Monday, september 26,200512:49 PM
To: DL-NSC-Westem Hemisphere Affairs; Simon, John; Meline, Jed
ce: DL-NSC-Executive secretary; Newton, Julia K.
Subject: FW: Hurricane relief -Latin American countries

@WHA
OPL would like our recommendation on Ambassadors to invite for the Hispanic Heritage Month event.
They have a list of Latin American countries that offered relief assistance following the hurricanes. Daniel's
email says 4-5 Ambassadors but I have warned him we might feel that more Ambassadors should be
invited. That being said, please look at the list below and let me know what you think is most appropriate.
Also note that Daniel mentions factoring in support for Iraq into our decision, I leave that up to you if you
think that is a relevant deciding factor.

John/Jed
Please verify thatthe list of countries from State below is correct when compared to your list of foreign aid
contributions.

Thank you-
Katherine
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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-----Original Message--
From: Garza, Daniel
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 12:38 PM
To: Spiller, Katherine S.
Subject: Hurricane relief - Latin American countries

Katherine: Below is a list of Latin American countries who have stepped up with relief assistance according
to State Dept. Any of these countries overtap with troops in Iraq maybe?
Please recommend 4-5 ambassadors from the listed countries to invite for the Hispanic Heritage event.
imagine Mexico should have one of those slots given their significant commitment.

Please advise ASAP.

Daniel

---Original Message---
From: Rojas, Fernando D [mailto:RojasFD@stet:e.gov]
Sent: Monday, september 26,-200511:05 AM
To: Garza, Daniel
Subject: RE: Anything on the Hurricane relief Latin American countries?

Daniel:

The Latin American countries that offered assistance for Hurricane Katrina are as follows -

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
..--------Chile---- - - -
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Ecuador
EI Salvador
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Venezuela

Just FYI- Other countries in the Western Hemisphere that also offered (though not of Hispanic heritage):
The Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Trinidad and Tobago.

Also please note - the Organization of Americans States also offered $25.000 and opened a fund for
member countries to donate to.

Finally - While Cuba has made an offer: we should not include it in any White House acknowledgement.

On acknowledgement of Venezuela. I trust NSC will decide.

I've been promised the latest on which offers we've accepted, but I don't want to hold you up. I will send it
as soon as I get my hands on it.

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. Best regards,

Fernando

Fernando D. Rojas
Senior Advisor to Ambassador John F. Maisto
V.S. Permanent Mission to the Organization ofAmerican States (OAS)
Bureau of Westem Hemisphere Affairs
V.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C. 20520
(202) 647-9482

From: Garza, Daniel [mailto:DanieLGarza@who.eop.gov]

~nt: Friday, september 23,20052:14 PM
To: Rojas, Fernando D
SUbject: Anything on the Hurricane relief latin American countrIes?

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S/ES-O:AK SMITH

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

S/ES-IRM, S/ES-O/CMS, S/ES-EX, EUR-5
IMMEDIATE ALDAC, SPECIAL EMBASSY PROGRAM IMMEDIATE, SECDEF
WASHDCIMMEDIATE+

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 Telegram TexLC English,

Coordinator.

FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
(U) A total of 118 countries and 12 international
organizations have generously offered assistance to the
Hurricane Katrina relief effort. The following new offer
of assistance has been made:
Peru upped its offer of bandages from 1,600 to 2,760.
(Peru 3925)
ACCEPTANCES OF OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE
(U) The United States has accepted offers of assistance
from 83 countries and 2 international organizations.
(Task Force)

CONSULAR ISSUES

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

Ischinger will travel to New Orleans September 12 to meet
with German technical teams working at water p~mping
stations. (EUR)

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

Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Japan, Panama, Spain, and
Venezuela, escorted by DS, will visit New OrleanS .
September 15 to recover key papers from their facilities.
The Japanese Consul General and three staff will visit
Japan's facilities unescorted September 13. (DS)

KEY PENDING OFFERS

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

tarps, blankets, pillows, etc. for which FEMA has no
identified need. However, the Pakistani government has
already purchased the goods. The Task F9rce is querying
FEMA about possible partial acceptance of the Pakistani
offer. (Task Force)

MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.

YY

SECDEF WASHINGTON DC.IMMEDIATE

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RHMFISS/COMFAIRMED NAPLES IT IMMEDIATE
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RHMFISS/COMSOCEUR VAIHINGEN GE IMMEDIATE
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RHMFISS/JOINT STAFF WASHDC//J-l!J-3:JOD// IMMEDIATE
RUMIAAA/HQ USSOVTHCOM J2 MIAMI FL IMMEDIATE
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From: rmtkatrlna jot [rmtl<atrinaJ01@ofda.net]

Sent: Friday, September 09, 200512'.29 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High

HI TaskForce,

Can the desk officer who covers Equador contact A1exi Penehal (the mission director) at the USAID Mission to
see if they can get the information below? The number is 202-216-6362.

Thank you.
Tresja
OFDALogs

From: rmtkatrina_101 [maHto: rmtk~trinaJol@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September 08,20057:16 PM
To: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High .

FOR PM GROUP. This needs to be followed up on. Info in the L01 in box.

Tresja

From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cJeonardo@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 4:16 AM
To: rmtkatrina_'oli Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Cc: est-humser@dhs.gov; lTFE@state.gov
Subject: RE: Plywood Equador

Tresla,

FEMA is interested in plywood. However. there are a few things that would need to be clarified first:

1. Are there any import restrictions on plywood?

2, How many sheets and what are the dimensions?
3. Is transpotation included? Or would FEMA need to pay?

EST-Humser, once you receive the additional information from Tresja, please either validate or decline the offer
and copy all on the reply.

Thanks,

Chris Leonardo
USAID/OFDA

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From: rmtkatrina_lol
sent: Wed 9/7/2005 5:56 PM
To: Leonardo, Christine; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Subject: Plywood Equador .

Hi Christine and John,

We received a message from A1exi Panehal Director from the USAID Mission in Equador. They would like to
.know if FEMA needs plywood.

Please advise.

Thank you.
Tresja

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From: CMS TaskForce1N

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:58 PM
To: TaskForce-3; CMS TaskForce1-Director -
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: Henifin, David E; TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: FOR WHA REP: Ecuador Plywood?
Importance: High

TF3.

We have received word below that item #115 in the matrix GoE Plywood may not be accurate. as: 1) the GoE
-never actually offered us plywood and 2) the GoE has not been approached about said offer, as explained in
desk/post ernails below.

The Government of Ecuador has A1exi

~ Ecuador 9/11/2005 povemment
offered plywood 202-~

DepCoord asked that we advise FEMA of this fact, unless you have other info to the contrary. Please confirm
receipt of this email.

Jeff Young
WHA Action Officer

---Original Message---~- .
From: Henifin, David E
sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:18 PM
To: TaskForce-!
Cc: WHA-Bolivia-Ecuador-Peru
Subject: FOR WHA REP: Ecuador Plywood?
Importance: High

Jeff Young:

May have been an unintentional disconnect on this issue.

Is FEMA (still) looking for plywood from Ecuador?

GOE was not offering, nor had been officially approached, per USAID Ecuador. USAID Ecuador was
investigating a possible donation, but was reportedly informed by USAID and/or OFDA in Washington late last
week that plywood was not required (see details, below).

Can we start over on this? Does FEMA need plywood? Would an offer from Ecuador be welcomed, assuming
the three basic questions below are addressed successfully?

I'll be here in the office until about aPM. If you have no answer by then, we can follow up in the morning.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DA~ID: 25 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
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~; .

Thanks,

DEH

BEGrN EXCERPT OF EMAIL FROM AID MISSION, QUITO:

~eed to make sure we are sharing all the same info ...

First, there was never any offer of a donation of plywood from the Ecuadorians .. .last week, we were merely
checking whether it might be needed and if we got the green light from DC. we could pursue the possibility of a
donatlon.

But we got a red light last week from an OFDA contact, so we did not pursue it further.

Here is what transpired ....

We knew that Ecuador produced plywood. After watching on CNN one night a Calif construction firm talk about
diverting their supplies to New Orleans, we thought that plywood might also be neededlin demand ..

We checked with FCS how much Ecuador plywood was shipped to the US (57% of their market) and on
installed/excess capacity (so that in the event the plywood producers might be interested in shipping some to
N ew Orleans, it would not have an adverse price impact here in Ecuador) and FCS confirmed that there was
excess production capacity.

But when we informally with OFDAIAID last week, we were told to stand down and given a thanks, but no
thanks. message because a) there is an ample supply of plywood available in the US and b)
plywood imports might present (unspecified) trade issues.

END EXCERPTS F~OM AID QUITO EMAIL.

USAID has nor pursued this further (but is prepared to do so, if asked). Please advise. -- WHAIAND

From: Crook-Castan, Clark H

Sent: Friday, September 09,20052:41 PM
To: Panehal, Alexandria L
Subject: fIN: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
Importance: High .
Alexi; If you can clarify the questions below on the plywood offer. Many Thanks, Clark

Clark Crook-Castan
Ecuador Desk
WHA-AND Rm. 4915
Departmrnt ofStnte
Washington, D.C. 20520
(202) 647-2807
(ax. (202) 647-2628 b

From: CMS TaskForce1N

Sent: Friday, September 09,20052:27 PM
To: Crook-Castan, Clark H
CC: TaskForce-!
Subject: fIN: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested.

7/612006
UNCLASSIFIED
Message Page 3 of4

Importa,:,ce: High
Clark, could you contact Embassy Quito, possibly the USAID mission there. and get the additional info about the
plywood Ecuador wants to donate? Thanks.

Mike Bosshart
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1
----Original Message----
From: rmtkatrina jo; (mailto:nntkatrina_Io1@ofcla.net]
sent: Friday, september 09, 2005 12:29 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: OFDAlogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador .
Importance: High
Hi TaskForce,

Can the desk officer who covers Equador contact Alexi Penehal (the mission director) at the USAID Mission to
see if they can get the information below? The number is 202-216-6362.

Thank you.
Tresja
OFDALogs

From: rmtkatrina_lo1 [mailto:nntkatrinaJo1@ofda.netJ

sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7.:16 PM
To: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High
FOR PM GROUP. This needs to be followed up on. Info in theL01 in box.

Tresja

From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cleonardo@ofda.net]

sent: Thursday, September 08,20054:16 AM
To: rrntkatrmajot: Boyle, John; Boyle, John
ce est-humser@dhs.gov; lTFE@state.gov
Subject: RE: Plywood Equador

Tresja,

FEMA is interested in plywood. However, there are a few things that would need to be clarified first:

1. Are there any import restrictions on plywood?

2. How many sheets and what are the dimensions?
3. Is transpotation included? Or would FEMA need to pay?

EST-Humser, once you receive the additional information from Tresja, please either validate or decline the offer
and copy all on the reply.

Thanks,

Chris leonardo

7/6/2006
UNCLASSIFIED
Message . , ' . . Page 4 of4
UNCLAsSIFIED
USAID/OFDA

From: rmtkatrina_lol
sent: Wed 9/7/2005 5:56 PM
To: Leonardo, Christine; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Subject: Plywood Equador

Hi Christine and John,

We received a message from A1exi Panehal Director from the USAID Mission in Equador. They would like to
know if FEMA needs plywoo9.

Please advise.

Thank you.
Tresja

7/6/2006
UNCLASSIFIED'
 Message Page 1 of2
c,
UNCLASSIFIED

O'Herron, Petra C

From: CMS TaskForce1N

Sent: Friday. September 09.20052:27 PM
To: Crook-Castan, Clark H RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
Importance: High

Clark, could you contact Embassy Quito, possibly the USAID mission there, and get the additional info about the
plywood Ecuador wants to donate? Thanks.

Mike Bosshart
WHA Action Officer
.Task Force 1
----..()riginal Message-----
From: nntkatrina_lol Imailto:rmtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]
sent: Friday, september 09,200512:29 PM
To: Taskforce-I .
Cc: OFDALoglstics
SUbject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High
Hi TaskForce.

Can the desk officer who covers Equador contact Alexi Penehal (the mission director) at the USAID Mission to
: see if they can get the information below? The number is 202-216-6362. ,-

Thank you.
Tresja
OFDALogs

From: rmtkatrina_lol [mailto:rmtkatrinaJol@ofda.net]

sent: Thursday,September 08,20057:16 PM
To: OFDALog/5tic5
Subject: fIN: Plywood Equador
Importance: High

FOR PM GROUP. This needs to be followed up on. Info in the L01 in box.

Tresja

From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cfeonardo@ofda.net]

sent: Thursday, September 08, 20054:16 AM
To: rmtkatrina_Iol; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Cc: est-hurnserepdhs.qov: lTFE@state.gov
Subject: RE: Plywood Equador

. Tresja,

FEMA is interested in plywood. However, there are a few things that would need to be clarified first:

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATifl&~ID: 22 SEP 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
 Message Page 2 of2
UNCLASSIFIED

1. Are there any import restrictions on plywood?

. 2. How many sheets and what are the dimensions?
3. Is transpotation included? Or would FEMA heed to pay? .

EST-Humser, once you receive the additional information from Tresja, please either validate or decline the offer
and copy all on the reply.

Thanks.

Chris Leonardo
USAID/OFDA

From: rmtkatrinaJol
Sent: Wed 9/7/20055:56 PM
To: Leonardo, Christine; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Su~iect: Plywood Equador

Hi Christine and John,

We received a message from Alexi Panehal Director from the USAID Mission in Equador. They would like to
know if FEMA needs plywood.

Please advise.

Thank you.
Tresja
-.

7/6/2006
UNCLASSIFIED·
 UNCLASSIFIED
.. Williams, Devin. M_

Frome- Hall, Erik RELEASED rt-J FULL

Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:45 AM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Herbert, Kevin(Guayaquil}; Brown, Jefferson T; Memmott, Larry L; Johnson, Jill X(GuayaquiJ};
Panehal, Alexandria; Panehal, Alexandria L; Jewell, Linda L
Subject: Offer of Assistance from Govemment of Ecuador

Katrina Task Force Officers:

The Government of Ecuador has offered to send a boatload of bananas to New Orleans to help
feed disaster victims. The offer came from the Minister of Agriculture Pablo Rizzo to
Guayaquil Consul General Kevin Herbert. CG Herbert thanked Rizzo for his government's
generous offer of assistance, accepted it on behalf of the USG in principle, but requested
that implementation of the offer be delayed until Washington disaster management experts
assess it in light of our possible needs.

Action Request: Please advise if this offer should be accepted or declined.

We will-repeat this request by front channel cable shortly.

Erik Hall
Political Section
US Embassy - Quito
(593) 256-2890 ext. 4409

I
(~ ~;[.'
; .", ~-~ ';'~

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

98
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMI"\!A
DATE/CASE ID: 27 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 -UNCLASSIFIED
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Williams, DeyioJY1-=-=-=oocc ~'-',
From: ---'~ -'8roo k-CastanrC iark-H--
Sent: Thursday. September 15, 20058:31 AM
To: CMS TaskForce1N RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Clariflcatlon of Ecuador Offer of Assistance

Sorry; In short, there was no offer of plywood from Ecuador. ' See below,

Clark Crook-Castan
Ecuador Desk
WHA-AND Rm. 4915
Department of State
washington, D.C. 20520
(202) 647-2807
fax, (202) 647-2628
From: Panehal, Alexandria
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 5:11 PM
To: Hall, Erik; Hatch, David (ECUADOR/SD) ; Crook~Ca8tan, Clark H; Brown, Jefferson T
Cc: Estell, Marti E; Titus, Donn-Allan G; Sullivan, James X; Leonardo, Christine;
AAndres.GOnzalez@mail.doc.gov
Subject: Ecuador Plywood
Importance: High
Need to make sure we are sharing all the same info_. First, there was never any offer of a
donation of plywood from the Ecuadorians...last week, we were merely checking whether it
might be needed and if we got the green light from DC, we could pursue the possibility of
a donation.
But we got a red light last week from an OFDA contact, so we did not pursue it further.
Here is what transpired....
:,-;:" I knew that Ecuador produced plywood. After watching on CNN lOne riigfita 'Calif construction
firm talk about diverting their supplies to New Orleans, I'thought that-plywood might also
be needed/in demand.
I checked with PCS how much Ecuador plywood was shipped- to the US: (57% of their market)
and on installed/excess capacity (so that in the event the plywood producers might be
interested in shipping some to NOrleans, it would not have an adverse price impact here in
Ecuador) and FCS confirmed that there was excess production capacity.
But when I then checked with a colleague at OFDA/AID last week about whether this idea wa~
worth pursuing further, I was told to stand down_."I checked out the possibility of Ecuador
sending plywood, and got a clear reply: Thanks, but no thanks. The official line is that
there is an ample supply of plywood available in the US. I also heard some words to the
effect that a shipment of plyWood would present (unspecified) trade issues that others do
not want to deal with just now . " so we did not pursue it further and industry reps have
NOT been approached about any plywood donation....
Yet...
guess they will be soon!
. Eric/Jeff/Jim/David, we will need to regroup on this and mutually agree on what may be the
next steps,
FYI, the e-mail that David forwarded to me just now is the first 'I heard this might be on
the radar screen...f o r whatever reason, I did not receive ANY of the previous e-mails from
Clark!
Regards, Alexi
-----Original Message-----
From: Hatch, David (ECUADOR/SD)
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 3:40 PM
To: Panehal, Alexandria (ECUADOR/DIR)
Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
Importance: High
David Hatch, IDI
Strategic Development Office
Av. Colombia 1573 y Queseras del Media
Quito, Ecuador
Phone: 593-2-232100 ext. 313
Fax: 593-2-250~0379
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 58
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 28 NOV 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED

b
v.: ._; uNCLASSIFIED· '004B
Oliva, Amber M

From: CMS TaskForce1 N

Sent: Thursday, September 15, 20058:41 AM" RELEASED IN FULL
To: Crook-Castano Clark H; TaskForce-3
Cc: TaskForce-1; TaskForce-1
Subject: RE: Clarification of Ecuador Offer of Assistance

Dear Clark.
Thank you for passing on this information.
I have checked with OFDA-washington regarding next steps.
As Ecuador has not made an offer and FEMA is not reaching out for plywood at this time,
the matter should be closed.
Please advise post.

Dear Task Force-3:

Please see information below.
The Government of Ecuador did not make an offer of plywood.

Thanks,
Alison Shorter-Lawrence
WHA Rep
Katrina Task Force

> ·-----Original Message----~

>From: Crook-Castan, Clark H
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 8:31 AM
>To: CMS TaskForce1N
>Cc: TaskForce-1
>Subject: RE: Clarification of Ecuador Offer of Assistance
>
>Sorry; In short, there was no offer of plywood from Ecuador. See below,
>
>Clark Crook-Castan
>Ecuador Desk
>WHA-AND Rm. 4915
>Department of State
>Washington, D.C. 20520
>(202) 647-2807
>fax. (202) 647-2628
>From: Panehal, Alexandria
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 5:11 PM
>To: Hall, Eriki Hatch, David(ECUADOR/SD)i Crook-Castan, Clark Hi Brown,
>Jefferson T
>Cc: Estell, Marti Ei Titus, Donn-Allan Gi Sullivan, James Xi Leonardo,
>Christine; AAndres.GOnzalez@mail.doc.gov
>Subject: Ecuador Plywood
>Importance: High
>Need to make sure we are sharing all the same Lnf o.; First, there was
>never any offer of a donation of plywood from the Ecuadorians_last week, we were merely
checking whether it might be needed and if we got the green light from DC, we could pursue
the possibility of a donation. .
>But we got a red light last week from an OFDA contact, so we did not pursue it further.
>Here is what transpired....
?I knew that Ecuador produced plywood. After watching on CNN one night a Calif
construction firm talk about diverting their supplies to Newqrleans, I thought that
plywood might also be needed/in demand.
>1 checked with FCS how much Ecuador plywood was shipped to the US (57% of their market)
and on installed/excess capacity (so that in the event the plywood producers might be
interested in shipping some to NOrleans, it would not have an adverse price impact here in
Ecuador) and FCS confirmed that there was excess production capacity.
>But when I then checked with a colleague at OFDA/AID last week about
swhe t he r this idea was worth pursuing further, I was told to stand down..." I checked out the
possibility of Ecuador sending plywood, and got a clear reply: Thanks, but no thanks. The
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 28 MAR 2007 200503991
 UNCLASSIFIED
official line is that there is an ample supply of plywood available in the US. I also
heard some words to the effect that a shipm~nt of plywood would present (unspecified)
trade issues that others do not want to deal with just now. " so we did not pursue it
further and industry reps have NOT been approached about any plywood donation....
>Yet...
>guess they will be soon!
>Eric/Jeff/Jim/David, we will need to regroup on this and mutually agree on what may be
the next steps.
>FYI, the e-ma i I that David forwarded to me just now is the first I heard this might be on
the radar screen...for whatever reason, I d i d not receive ANY of the previous e-mails from
Clark!
>Regards, Alexi
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Hatch, David (ECUADOR/SD)
>Sent:, Monday, September 12, 2005 3:40 PM
>To: Panehal, Alexandria (ECUADOR/DIR)
>Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
>Importance: High
>David Hatch, IDI
>Strategic Development Office /
>Av. Colombia 1573 y Queseras del Medio
>Quito, Ecuador
>Phone: 593-2-232100 ext. 313
>Fax: 593-2-250-0379
>E-mail: dhatch@usaid.gov
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Hall, Erik(Quito)
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 3:04 PM
>To: Hatch, David (ECUADOR/SD)
>Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
>Importance: High
>David - oouldyou confirm Alexi is working this? Thanks - Erik
>-----Original Message--~--
>From: Crook-Castan, Clark H
>Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:16 AM
>To: Brown, Jefferson T; Hall, Erik;Panehal, Alexandria L
>Cc: Henifin, David E
>Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
>Importance: High
>Sorry; As I mentioned on Friday, the Task Force is urgently asking for specs of the
plywood offer from Ecuador. Please let me know whatever you can.
>FEMA is interested in plywood. However, there are a few things that would need to be
clarified first:
>1. How many sheets and what are the dimensions?
>2. Is transportation included? Or would FEMA need to pay?
>3. Import-Export restrictions or taxes?
>Clark Crook-castan
>Ecuador Desk
>WHA-AND Rm. 4915
>Department, of State
>Washington, D.C. 20520
> (202) 647-2807
>fax. (202) 647-2628
>
>From: Crook-Castan, Clark H
>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 2:41 PM
>To: Panehal, Alexandria L
>Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
>Importance: High
>Alexi; If you can clarify the questions below on the plywood offer.
>Many Thanks, Clark Clark Crook-Castan Ecuador Desk WHA-AND Rm. 4915
>Department of State Washington; D.C. 20520
> (202) 647-2807
>fax. (202) 647-2628 b
>
>From: CMS TaskForce1N
>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 2:27 PM
2
UNCLASSIFIED
 - > •

>To: Crook-Castan, Clark H

UNCLASSIFIED
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: FW; Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested
>Importance: High
>Clark, could you contact Embassy Quito; possibly the USAID mission there, and get the
additional info about the plywood Ecuador wants to donate? Thanks.
>Mike Bosshart
>WHA Action Officer
>Task Force 1
>-----Original Message-----
>From; rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net)
>Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 12:29 PM
>To: TaskForce-l
>Cc: OFDALogistics
>Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
>Importance: High
>Hi TaskForce,
>
>Can the desk officer who covers Equador contact Alexi Penehal (the mission director) at
theUSAID Mission to see if they can get the information below? The number is
202-216-6362.
>Thank you.
>Tresja
>OFDALogs
>
>From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net]
>Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7:16 PM
>To: OFDALogistics
>Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
>Importance: High
>FOR PM GROUP. This needs to be followed up on. Info in the LOI in box.
>
>Tresja
>
>From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cleonardo@ofda.net)
>Sent: Thursday, September OB, 2005 4:16 AM
>To: rmtkatrina 101; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
>Cc: est-humser@dhs.gov; ITFE@state.gov
>Subject: RE: Plywood Equador
>Tresja,
>FEMA is interested in plywood. However, there are a few things that would need to be
clarified first:
>1. Are there any import restrictions on plywood?
>2. How many sheets and what are the dimensions?
>3. Is transpotation included? Or would FEMA need to pay?
>EST-Humser, once you receive the additional information from Tresja, please either
validate or decline the offer and copy all on the reply.
>Thanks,
>Chris Leonardo
>USAID/OFDA
>
>From: rmtkatrina 101
>Sent: Wed 9/7/2005 5;56 PM
>To: Leonardo, Christine; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
>Subject: Plywood Equador
>Hi Christine and John,
>We received a message from Alexi Panehal Director from the USAID Mission in Equador. They
would like to know if FEMA needs plywood.
>Please advise.
>
>Thank you.
>Tresja
>
>

>-----------:-------_....:...._------
>From: CMS TaskForce1N
>Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:08 AM
3

UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLAsSIFIED
>To: crook-Castan, Clark H
>Cc: TaskForce-l
>Subject: Clarification of Ecuador Offer of Assistance
>
>We are attempting to clarify the offet of plywood from Ecuador. On the Offers of
Assistance matrix. this offer .is listed as incorrect and that we are awaiting word from
FEMA on whether to delete the entry. Do you have any further information on the status of
this offer?
>
>Thank you,
>Anthony Beaver
>WHA Action Officer
>Katrina Task Force

UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Williams, Devin M
RELEASED IN FULL
From: Hall, Erik
Sent: Wednesday, September 07,20056:51 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: Brown, Jefferson T; dhatch@usaid.gov; Herbert, Kevin(GuayaquiI)
SUbject: Ecuador Donation Status

The Ambassador on 9/7 thanked Foreign Minister Antonio Parra for the GOE offer of disaster
assistance and requested GOEpatience as USG disaster management experts prioritize offers
of assistance.

>We note that the product offered, bananas, are perishable and already in the u.s.
>
>We estimate the value of the Ecuadorian offer to donate BO-100,000 18.5 kg .(not lb, as
previously reported) boxes of bananas to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort at
appoximately $2 million (at retail prices) .
>
>Erik Hall
>Political Section
>US Embassy - Quito
>(593) 256-2B90 ext. 4409
>

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE' 23

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 16 NOV 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 •I
UNCLASSIFIED
--- -TG:,-t-Le-=l-------------
~-. ~.--~.\,.

From: --~­ eMS TaskForce1 N-----

Sent: Friday, September 09,20052:27 PM
To: Crook-Castan, Clark H RELEASED IN FULL
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: FW: Ecuador Plywood Donation Information Requested

Importance: High

Clark, could you contact Embassy Quito, possibly the USAID mission there, and get the
additional info about the plywood Ecuador wants to donate? Thanks.

Mike Bosshart
WHA Action Officer
Task Force 1
-----Original Message-----
From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 12:29 PM
To: TaskForce-l
Cc: OFDALogistics
SUbject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High

Hi TaskForce,

Can the desk officer who covers Equador contact Alexi Penehal (the mission director) at
the USAID Mission to see if they can get the information below? The number is
202-216-6362.

Thank you.
Tresja
OFDALOgs';

From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina_lol@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September OB, 2005 7:16 PM
To: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High

FOR PM GROUP. This needs to be followed up on. Info in the LOI in box.

Tresja

From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cleonardo@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 4:16 AM
To: rmtkatrina_lol; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Cc: est-humser@dhs.gov; ITFE@state.gov
SUbject: RE: Plywood Equador

Tresja,

FEMA is interested in plj~ood_ However, there area few things that would need to be
clarified first:

1. Are there any import restrictions on plywood?

2. How many sheets and what- are the dimensions?
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 25
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK 'rLiMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE 10: 28 NOV 2006 200503991
 UNCLASSIFIED
--3, ._._cIs-t-ranspotat-±0R-i-n£luded-?---Or-would FEMA needtO-..p ay.?-----..--.--.---:~-.~-~-__ --_~-_-

·-EST~Humser'~~o~c~.:.yo1.i-rece'ive---theadditional informat-ion fI?0mT-l?e~fja,-please-either~-.- ----I

validate or decline the offer and copy all on the reply. - - .. I
Thanks,

Chris Leonardo
I
USAID/OFDA

From: rmtkatrina 101

Sent: Wed ~/7/2005 5:56 PM
To: Leonardo, Christine; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Subject: Plywood Equador

Hi Christine and John,

We received a message from Alexi Panehal Director from the USAID Mission in Equador. They
would like to know if FEMAneeds plywood.

-Please advise.

Thank you.
Tresja

26
UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
O'Herron, PetraC
From: CMS TaskForce1N
Sent:
To:
. Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:08 AM
. Crook-Castan, Clark H
RELEASED IN FULL
Cc:· TaskForce-1
SUbJect: Clarification of Ecuador Offer of Assistance

We are attempting to clarify the offer of plywood from Ecuador. On the Offers of Assistance matrix, this offer is listed as
incorrect and that we are awaiting word from FEMA on whether to delete the entry. Do you have any further information on
the status of this offer?

Thank you,
Anthony Beaver
WHA Action Officer
Katrina Task Force

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE ID: 27 SEP 2006 200503991 UNCLASSIFIED
 UNCLASSIFIED
Oliva, Amber M

From: CMS TaskForce1 N

Sent: Thursday, September 15. 2005 1:08 AM
To: Crook-Castano Clark H
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Clarification of Ecuador Offer of Assistance

We are attempting to clarify the offer of plywood from Ecuador. On the Offers of
Assistance matrix, this offer is listed as incorrect and that we are awaiting word from
FEMA on whether to delete the entry. Do you have any further information on the status of
this offer?

Thank you,
Anthony Beaver
WHA Action Officer
Katrina Task Force

; :"'~ r:.:'
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE 1

REVIEW Al'THORITY: FRANK TlJMMINIA
DATE/CASE 10: 20 OCT 2006 200503991
UNCLASSIFIED
Choi, Martino I
From: CMS TaskForce1N
Sent: Monday, September 05,20059:11 PM
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TaskForce18-0MS; CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator; CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCoordinator;
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TaskForce1 P; CMS TaskForce1Q; CMS TaskForce3 - Logger A; CMS TaskForce3 - Logger
8; CMS TaskForce3A; CMS TaskForce38; CMS TaskForce3C; CMS TaskForce3D; CMS
TaskForce3-Director; CMS TaskForce3E; CMS TaskForce3F; CMS TaskForce3G; CMS
TaskForce3H; CMS TaskForce31; CMS TaskForce3J; CMS TaskForce3K; CMS
TaskForce3L; CMS TaskForce3M.
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: Ecuador offer of bananas

Embassy Quito PolOff Erik Hall called to correct Ecuador's offer of bananas. The GOE can offer 80,000-100,000 boxes of
bananas that are currently stored in warehouses in New York and Los Angeles. The GOE has no means to transport them.
They are in varying stages of ripeness. According to Hall, since they are perishable, the timespan for the banana offer is
about a week or so.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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RELEASED IN FULL
From: rmtkatrinaJ01 [rmtkatrina_101 @ofda.net]
Sent: Friday, September 09,2005 12:29 PM
To: TaskForce-1
Cc: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador

Importance: High

Hi TaskForce,

Can the desk officer who covers Equador contact Alexi Penehal (the mission director) at
the USAID Mission to see if they can get the information below? ~he number is
202-216-6362.

Thank you.
Tresja
OFDALogs

From: rmtkatrina 101 [mailto:rmtkatrina 101@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 7:16-PM
To: OFDALogistics
Subject: FW: Plywood Equador
Importance: High

FOR PM GROUP. This needs to be followed up on. Info in the L01 in box.

Tresja

From: Leonardo, Christine [mailto:cleonardo@ofda.net]

Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 4:16 AM
To: rmtkatrina 101; Boyle, John; Boyle, John
Cc: est-humser@dhs.gov; 1TFE@state.gov
SUbject: RE: Plywood Equador

Tresja,

FEMA is interested in plywood. However, there are a few things that would need to be
clarified first:

1. Are there any import restrictions on plywood?

2. How many sheets and what are the dimensl0ns?
3. Is transpotation included? . Or would FEMA need to pay?

EST-Humser, once you receive the additional information from Tresja, please either
validate or decline the offer and copy all on the reply.

Thanks,

Chris Leonardo.
USAID/OFDA

From: rmtkatrina 101

Sent: Wed 9/7[2005 5:56 PM
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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To: Leonardo, Christine; Boyle, John; Boyle, John"
Subject: Plywood Equador

Hi Christine and John,

We received a message from Alexi Panehal Director from the USAID Mission-in Equador. They
would like to know if FEMA needs plywood.

Please advise.

Thank you.
Tresja

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From: CMS TaskForce1 D-DepCciordinator
Sent: Monday, September 12. 2005 7:11 AM
To: WHA-STAFFERS; WHA-AS-DASes Meeting-DL; Embrey, Edgar L(HST Rm 6913); Fuller,
Carol S(MS Room 6913)
Cc: Benson, James H(HST Room 6913); Taskf'orce-f
SUbject: Update of Task Force Katrina Activity Sunday, 9-11 1500 to Monday 9·120700

The following are some highlights of Task Force Activity since Sunday afternoon (9/11)

GENERAL DEVELOPMENTS

• The Task Force Coordinator, OFDAIUSAID and FEMA will hold a conference call later this morning to discuss the
status of offers and resolve outstanding questions.

WHA SPECIFIC ISSUES

• HHS accepted the Argentine mental health experts. The acceptance cable is awaiting HHS clearance.
•
• FEMA is interested in Ecuador's latest offer of plywood. The Task Force is waiting for further details from Quito
regarding the offer before acting.
•
• Offers of perishables, like bananas from Ecuador and Panama, are being declined.
•
• Peru augmented its offer of bandages from 1600 to 2760.

Jim Benson
Deputy Coordinator
TFUS01

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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