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From: Lokey, William

Sent: Tuesday, August 30.2005 9:09 AM
To: 'Donley, Diane'
Subject: RE: Diane Oonley's location
Diane,
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All circuits have been busy and have had problem getting you.
My desk phone is
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From: Donley, Diane Imailto:Diane.Donley@dhs.gov]
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 11:25 AM
To: 'william.lokey@dhs.gov~
Subject: Diane Donleyls location
I am here in Baton Rouge at the Ramada Inn and am available if you need any assistance. I
can be reached at a ' ! ' .
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Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
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From: Lokey, Wilharn

Sent: Tuesday. August 30,20059:17 AM
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To: Clark. Debra
Cc: Gray, Richard
Subject: RN: Wireless Priority Service
, llliam Lokey
FCO
Verizon
LG
I hope this works cause cell service here is bad.
Thank you
Bill
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From: Gray, Richard On Behalf Of EST-DIR
Sent: Monday, August 29,2005 6:34 PM
To: Lokey, William; Gallagher, Mark; Perales, Anthony; Miller, Mary Lynne; Fay, Paul; Jones, Gary; Robinson,
Tony; Fairley, Wayne
Subjea: Wireless Priority Service
? Please identity key staff dedicated to Hurricane Katrina operations that need Wireless
Priority Service (WPS.). In order t o receive WPS service or a W S phone we need the
following information
Name:
Position
Cell phone number
er
Model
If your phone can not be configured for WPS you will receive a companion phone.
Please send you information to Debra Clark via email.
Thank you,
Richard Gray
NRCC Director
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From: Tamillow, Michael

Sent: . Tuesday, August 30,2005 958 AM
To: Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William; Hepler. Megs; Pawlowski, Michel; EST-
DEPUTY; EST-ESFO9-B; Beali, Jack; Earrnan, Margie; Yi, YunChong; Glover. Aileen; Moore,
GaryE; Boone, Morris
Subject: US&R Update - 08-30-05.doc
Attachments: US&R Update - 08-30-05.doc
Updated US&R status report (updated after 0830 Response Division meeting). Please use this latest
information. Discard earlier handout.
Thanks
Mike
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From: Craig, Daniel

Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 10:OO AM
To: Buikema, Edward; Lokey. William; Lowder, Michaei; Musgrave, Curt
Cc: Altshuler. Brooks; Rhode, Patrick
Subject: FW: "'TUNE UNlVERSlN HOSPITAL SITUATION'"'
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From: Terry Nelson [mailtc - 3
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 9:52 AM
To: Crag, Daniel
Subject: * * W L A N E UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STTUAllON***
Dan: Ijust got a phone call from Hospital Corporation of America. They run Tulane University and it is flooding,
they are under one generator and if it goes out, patients will be in an emergency situation. As described to me. it
may be a life threatening situation for patients if all generators go out Is there someone we can hook up between
them and FEMA to try to find a solution??
From: Clark, Debra
Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 10:05 AM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: RE: Wireless Priority Service
Bill,
I w i l l take t h i s ESF-2 now.
Debbie
T o : Clark, Debra
Cc: Gray, Richard
Sent: 8/30/05 9:14 AM
Subject: FW: Wireless P r i o r i t y Service
Illiam Lokey
FCO
Verizon
1 I hope t h i s works cause c e l l s e r v i c e here i s bad.

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Thank you
Bill $0
From: Gray, Richard On Behalf O f EST-DIR

Sent: Monday, August 2 9 , 2005 6 : 3 4 PM
To: Lokey, William; Gallagher, Mark; P e r a l e s , Anthony; Miller, Mary Lynne; Fay, Paul;
Jones, Gary; Robinson, Tony; Fairley, Wayne
S u b j e c t : Wireless Priority Service
Please i d e n t i t y key s t a f f dedicated t o Hurricane Katrina operations t h a t need Wireless

P r i o r i t y Service (WPS.). I n order t o r e c e i v e WPS service o r a WPS phone we need the
Eol lowing information
Name :
Position
C e l l phone number
Cell phone provider
Model
I f your phone can not be configured f o r WPS y o u w i l l receive a companion

phone. Please send you information t o Debra Clark v i a email.
Thank you,
Richard Gray
NRCC D j r e c t o r
From: Craig, Daniel
Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 10:06 AM
To: Monette, Ted
Cc: Horak, Kenneth; Lokey, William; Dee!. Catherine
You should plan to immediately deploy to LA to hook up with Bill. to assisl there. Curt Musgrave is heading up NOLA
issues and Bill is looking for other experience ops and IAP folks.
Dan
Daniel A. Craig
Director, Rccovay Division
Dcpartmcnt of Homeland Security
500 C Street. SW
Washangton. DC 20472
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danicl.cmig@dhs.gov
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From: Craig, Daniel

To: Buikema. Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Subject: FW:"'TULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SITUATIONn'*
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From: Terry Nelson [mailtc .-

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 10.01 AM
To: Craig, Daniel
Subject: NV: ***TULANE UNlVERSrrY HOSPLTAL STTUATION***
FYl...in second conversation, they said water was rising.
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' From: Terry Nelson
Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 9:52AM
To: Dan Craig (daniel.craig@dhs.gov)
Subject: ***TULANE UNNERSrrY HOSP3TAL STTUATION***
Dan: Ijust got a phone call from Hospital Corporation of America. They run Tulane University and it is flooding,
, they are under one generator and if it goes out, patients will be in an emergency situation. As described to me, it
may be a life threatening situation for patients if all generators go out. Is there someone we can hook up between
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From: Craig, Daniel

Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 10:08 AM
To: Craig. Daniel; Buikerna, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Subject: RE: "'TUlANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SITUATION"*
a contact name for HCA Is Scott ~aze- o f f i c e
From: Craig, Daniel

To: Buikerna, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Subject: FW: **%JLANE UNIVERSIW HOSPITAL SllUATION***
From: Terry Nelson [rnailtr - 7 n]

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Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 10:Ol AM
To: Craig, Daniel
Subject: W : **rULAME UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SITUATION***
FYI...in second conversation, they said water was rising.
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From: Terry Nelson

Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 9 5 2 AM
To: Dan Cmig (daniel.craig@dhs.gov)
Subject. **WLANE UNIVERSIlY HOSPiTAL SEWATION***
Dan: 1 just got a phone call from Hospital Corporation of America. They run Tulane University and it is flooding,
they are under one generator and if it goes out, patients will be in an emergency situation. As described to me, it
From: Monette. Ted
To: Craig. Daniel
Cc: Lokey, William
Subject: RE:
Will do
From: Craig, Daniel

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 10:06AM
To: Monette, Ted
Cc: Homk, Kenneth; Lokey, William; Deel, Catherine
Subject:
Ted,
You should plan to immediately deploy to LA to hook up with Bill, to assist there. Curt Musgrave is heading up NOLA
Dan
Daniel A. Craig
D~rector,RecoveryDivision
Dcpartrncnt o f Homcland Security
500 C Sheet. S W
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From: Lowder. Michael

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 1,O:ll AM
To: Beall. Jack; NDMS-EOC; EST-ESF08-A; Lokey, William
Subject: FW: "'TULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SITUATION***
F Y I Please get to your people on the ERT.
From: Craig, Daniel

To: Craig, Daniel; Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Subject: RE: ***TULANE UNIVERSrrY HOSPITAL SlTUATION***
a contact name for HCA is Scott/a

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From: Craig, Daniel
To: Buikema, Edward; Lawder, Michael; Lokey, William
, Subject: FW: **YNLANE UNMRSITY HOSPITAL SITUATION***
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From: Terry Nelson [mail - W
To: Gaig, Daniel
Subject: FW: **WLANE UNNERSrrY HOSPlTAL SITUATION***
FYI...in second conversation. they said water was rising.

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From: Terry Nelson
To: Dan Craig (daniel.uaig@dhs.gov)
Subject: * * W L A N E UNIVERSITY HOSPlTAL SITUATION***
Dan: Ijust got a phone call from Hospital Corporation of America. They run Tulane University and it is flooding.
they are under one generator and if it goes out. patients will be in an emergency situation. As described to me. it
From: Craig. Daniel
To: Monette. Ted
cc: Lokey, William
Subject: RE:
thanks
Fm: Monette, Ted

Sent: Tueday, August 30, ZOOS 10:08 AM
To: Gaig, Daniel
Cc Lokey, William
Subject: i RE:
Will do
From: Craig, Daniel

To: Monette, Ted
Cc: Horak, Kenneth; Lokey, William; Deel, Catherine
Subject:
Ted.
You should plan to immediatelydeploy to LA to hook up with Bill, to assist there. Curt Musgrave is heading up NOLA
Dan
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Daniel A. Craig
Dircctw, Recovery Division
Department of Homeland Securily
500 C Strcct. SW
Washington. DC 20472
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daniel.craig@dhs.gov
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To: Craig. Daniel; Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE: ***TUIANE UNIVERSIW, HOSPITAL SITUATION**'
This is the situation with 8 hospitals. We are working it with state.

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From: Craig, Daniel
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, ZOOS 9:08 AM
To: Crag, Daniel; Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Subject: RE: **rULANE UNIWRSTP/ HOSPITAL SITUATION***
a contact name for HCA is Scott ~ a z - e- n
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From: Craig, Daniel
To: Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William %
Subject. FW:**WLANE UNIVERSITY HOSPrrAL STTUATION***
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From: Terry Nelson [rnailtov - -
To: Craig, Daniel
Subject- FW: ***TULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPrrAt SITUATION***
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From: Terry Nelson

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 9 5 2 AM
Subject: **?ULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STTUAnON***
Dan: Ijust got a phone call from Hospital Corporation of America. They run Tubne University and it is flooding,
they are under one generator and if it goes out, patients will be in an emergency situation. As described to me, it
may be a life threatening situation for patients if all generators go out. Is there someone we can hook up behween
them and FEMA to try lo find a solution??
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From: Lowder, Midlael

To: Lokey. William
Subject: RE: 'WULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SITUATION*"
Thanks can you call us?

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To: Craig, Daniel; Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Mkhael
Subject: RE: **-LANE UNIVERSTTY HOSPITAL SITUATION***
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This is the situation with 8 hospitals. We are working it with state.
From: Craig, Daniel

To: Craig, Daniel; Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Subject: RE: ***TULANE UNNERSllY HOSPITAL SllUAlION***
a contact name for HCA is Scott ~azen,
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From: Craig, Daniel
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Subject: RN: **-LANE UNIVERSITY HOSPlTAL SITUATION***
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From: Terry Nelson [mailt J

Sent: Tuesday, August 30, ZOOS 10:Ol AM
To: Craig, Daniel
Subject: FW: **YTUU\NE UNNERSrrY HOSPrrAL SrrClATION***
From: Terry Nelson

Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 9 5 2 AM
Subject: **YIULANE UNNERSrrY HOSPITAL SITUATIONX**
Dan: Ijust got a phone call f'rorn Hospital Corporation of America. They run Tulane University and it is flooding,
they are under one generator and if it goes out, patients will be in an emergency situation. As described to me,it
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From: Lowder, Michael

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,200511:Ol AM
To: Moore. GaryE; Lokey, William; Wells, Scott; Fenton, Robert; Hutchins, Charles
Subject: NV: New Orleans Response
Importance: High
FYI
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From: Paulison, Robert David
To: Lowder, Michael
Subject: FW: New Orleans Response
Importance: High
The Charlottesville fire department is offering this communications equipment. Can you forward to logistics?
Thanks!
From: Werner, Charles~ [mailto:

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To: Hines, Chip; Olshanski, Thomas; Paulison, Robert DAVID; Boyd, David; Emr-ISAC:
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Subject: New Orleans Response
Importance: High
Hello all,
Please forward t o the appropriate parties.
I have been observing the New Orleans flooding from the Hurricane.
I would like t o offer

our interoperable communications unit t o be deployed if
so desired (4 wheel drive Ford Explorer). 2
This unit provides a mobile interoperable gateway and satellite
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communications capability. This unit can immediately establish phone and or
link disparate radio communications in the middle of nowhere provided it has
access t o the southern sky.
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I can send it immediately with one operator. Reimbursement would be

appreciated but not required.
Let me know if we can be of assistance!
Charles Werner, Fire Chief

Charlottesville VA Fire Department
Nextel:
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
- Arthur Kraus !
Rains
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Tuesday, August 30,2005 11:04 AM
~ttacttAints:~ ; t i u r . ~ r a u s . v d
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11 am EDT Tuesday Update Katrina Becomes a Tropical ~e~ression.

Still Producing Heavy
Katrina Becomes a Tropical Depression, Still Producing Heavy Rains

At 11 am EDT, the center of Tropical Depression K a t ~ was
a located near latitude 36.3 north, longitude
87.5 west or about 25 miles south of Clarksvilie Tennessee. The depression is moving toward the north-
northeast near 21 mph and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours with an increase
in forward speed.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Katrina is expected to become
extratropical during the next 12 to 24 hours. Estimated minimum central pressure is 985 millibars, or
29.09 inches.
Additional rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 6 inches, will
accompany Katrina across the Ohio Valley, the lower Great Lakes, and into northern New England.
Tornadoes are possible today over eastern Georgia, western South Carolina, North Carolina, and
Virginia.
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on this system.
Future information on this system can be found in public advisories issued by the
Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPC), beginning at 5 pm EDT.
For the latest information o n Tropical Depression Katrina, including NHC and HPC
advisories, tracking maps, and radar and satellite images, go to
http://~~~.n~~.noaa.eov/os/tropicaVatlantic/
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From the Final NOAA NWS NHC Discussion on Katrina
Katrina has continued to weaken as it moves inland and it is now a 30 knot Tropical Depression. Deep
convection has diminished and there only a few remaining clusters. rapidly moving northeastward
ahead of the low level center. The depression is expected to become extratropical during the next 12 to
24 hours as it interacts with a large upper level trough. Katrina is moving toward the northeas, about
18 knots and it should continue on this track with an increase inforward speed. Katrina is primarily
now a heavy rain event. However, the fhreat ofstrong inland wind gusts will remainfor a little while
longer and ofparticular concern is the potential loss of l f e due tofalling trees. Inlandjlooding and
tornadoes will also continue to be a hazard.
Note: E-mail notification messages are sent when:

1. An Atlantic Tropical Depression forms (i-e.,Tropical Prediction Center begins issuing advisories).
., 2. An Atlantic Tropical Depression is upgraded to a Tropical (named) Storm.
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3. An Atlantic Tropical Storm is upgraded to a Hurricane.
4. Watches or Warnings (Hurricane/Typhoon or Tropical Storm) are issued for the United States or its
Territories (both Atlantic and Pacific s t o m ) . During watch and warning situations, an update message
will be provided every 6 to 12 hours, or as appropriate.
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From: Gray, Jackie

TO: ALL FEMA EMPLOYEES A - G ; ALL FEMA EMPLOYEES H - 0; ALL FEMA EMPLOYEES P - Z
Subject: FW: DHS Today
From: Satar, Abdul

To: Ware, Terri; Gray, Jackie
Subject: DHS Today
The following link is the latest version of DHS Today.

http://www.fema.qovl~aold
- hslu~date-082905 .htm
Thanks, Office of Public Affairs

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From: EST-ESF051NFOS2
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Attachments: Katrina Participant Checklist 083005.doc; Katrina VTC Agenda 083005.doc
Greetings:
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Attached is the agenda for today's video teleconference.

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..' Due to restricted bandwidth, the only organizations that will be on video are:
Hurricane Liaison Team

National Hurricane Center
Hydrometeomlogical Prediction Center
HSOC
White House Room 180
Region IV RRCC
Florida Long-Term Recovery Office
States of
Louisiana, if possible
Mississippi, if possible
Alabama
Florida
Texas
All other participantsshould call in on

Audio (~eport)-
Or
Audio (Listenn
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On
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Yesterday we had problems with open microphones disturbing all the other callers, so please
Do not put your telephones on hold
Mute your microphones and Telephones when not talking
Do not mute cell phones. Try to avoid calling in on cell phones.
If you have questions, please contact Rick ~inke-

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Thanks,
Rick
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From: Riordan, Tam
Sent: Tuesday- Auaust 30.2005 11:36 AM
To: 'Gair, Brad,
Cc: Martinez-Fonts, Al; Walsh, Molly; Rudd, Janey
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Subject: Loews Hotel - New Orleans 150 people trapped
Importance: High
Brad and Barbara,
Ijust called the HSOC to let them know the following:
Jonathon Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotel, has indiredy contacted our office to report that 150 people are
trapped and climbing to the highest floors of his New Orleans property. The lower floors continue to fill
with water. These people have not been aided and are convinced that no one knows they are there -
apparently, they have no way to communicate o u t Additionally, Loews Hotel is situated right at the break
i n the New Orleans' levy.
Lomws New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras Street
New Odeans, LA 70130
504-595-3300
Are any resources available to help these people? Iknow the USCG has been doing airlifts... if we get a
way to communicate with them, is there any message we may relay? Iwill relay more information as it
becomes available - Jonathan Tisch is calling me i n just a minute.
Thank you, Tara
) TaraLyn Margaret Riordan

Buslness Liaison Assistant Director
Private Sector
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U.S. Department of Homeland Securlty
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From: Gair, Brad

Sent: Tuesday. August 30,2005 12:lO PM
To: Lokey, William; Wells. Scott; Lowder, Michael; Craig, Daniel; 'Garratt, David'
Subject: FW:Loews Hotel - New Orleans - 150 people trapped
Importance: High
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FYI from the DHS Private Sector Office.
Brad Gair
DHS/FEMA
4 (office)
(cell)
"fax)
(pager)
From: Riordan, Tara [maitto:Tam.Riordan@dhs.gov]

To: Gair, Brad: 1-•
Cc, Martinez-Fonts, Al; Walsh, Moliy; Rudd, Janey
Subject: Loews Hotel - New Orleans - 150 people trapped
Importance: High
iI Brad and Barbara,
Ijust called the HSOC to let them know the following:
Jonathon Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotel, has indirectly contacted our office to report that 150 people are
trapped and climbing to the highest floors of his New Orleans property. The lower floors continue to fill
with water. These people have not been aided and are convinced that no one knows they are there -
apparently, they have no way to communicate out. Additionally, Loews Hotel is situated right at the break
i n the New Orleans' levy.
Loews New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras Street
New Orleans. LA 70130
504-595-3300
Are any resources available to help these people? Iknow the USCG has been doing airlifts... If we get a
way to communicate with them, is there any message we may relay? Iwill relay more information as i t
becomes available - Jonathan Tisch is calling me i n just a minute.
Thank you, Tara
TaraLyn Margaret Riordan

Business Liaison Assistant Director
Private Sector Offla
U.S. Depanment of Homeland Security
Washington,M:20528
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cell: & !
fax.J
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Tara.Riirdan@DHS.gov
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From: Gair. Brad

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 12:20 PM
To: Lokey, William; Wells. Scott; Craig, Daniel; Garrat!, David; Lowder, Michael
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Subject: FW: Loews Hotel - New Orleans - 150 people trapped
Importance: High
Brad Gair
DHS/F EMA
(off ice)
( c e l l )
(fax)
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0(pager)
From: Riordan, Tara [mailto:Tara.Riordan@dhs.gov]

Senk Tuesday, August 30,2005 11:19 AM
TO: C? t; SWO, HSOC; Stateandlocal, HSOC; Gair, Brad
Cc: Martinez-Fonts, Al; Walsh, Molly; Rudd, Janey; Plehal, lames; Filler, Joshua
Subject: W: Loews Hotel - New Orleans - 150 people trapped
Importance: High
)
I Further information, as reported by Sherrie Lavroni of Loews Corporate Headquarters (212-521-2875). who
gathered information from a Loews New Orleans Manager that made their way to the W~ndsorCourt Hotel
(several blocks away) to use that hotel's land line (843-722-4900):
The Loews New Orleans Hotel at 300 Poydras Street was secure at the time of the main levy break - only
one foot of water on the first floor
Water is presumably rising since the levy break
Guests and employees cannot evacuate because the main levy. which is near the property, broke this
morning
The Loews New Orleans Hotel is running out of water
The Loews New Orleans Hotel has mini bar supplies, but has not yet tapped into that stock
Backup generators running in public areas are anticipated to run-out within 24 hours
Zero power in the majority of the property
Zero exhaust in the property
Every once in a while, guests of the Loews New Orleans Hotd are placing calls out via cell phone
Windows on flows 9 and 10 are blown out.. . probably other places too
Quite simply, the people at this property want DHSIFEMNUSCGllocal respondersletc. to know that they are in
this property. Additionally, they would like help if that is available. Up to this point. these people have not seen
any first responders, Federal. State or Local Officials, and are very concerned that no one realizes they are in this
property. If someone on the ground could relay a message@uidance,or offer physical help, it will give peace of
mind and be much appreciated... very helpful. Please let me know if there is any update or response you would
like for me to relay to Loews.
Thank you, Tara

From: Lokey, W illiarn
To: Monette. Ted
Subject: Re: Schedule
You mean iof here i n baton rouge?

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From: Monette, Ted <Ted. MonetteBfema .gov>
To: Lokey, William cWilliam.Lokey@fema.gov>
S e n t : Tue Aug 30 11:59:27 2005
Subject : Schedule
I'll be at j f o by noon. Is that where you want me?

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Ted Monette
R-I Response and Recovery Division
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From: Cokey. William
' Sent: Tuesday. August 30,2005 12:39 PM
To: Gair, Brad; Wells, Scott; Craig, Daniel; Garratt. David; Lowder. Michael
Subject Re: Loews Hotel - New Orleans - 150 people trapped
Have passed to state

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From: Gair, Brad <Brad.Gair@fema.gov>
To: Lokey, William <William.Lokey@fema.gov>; Wells, Scott <Scott.Wells@fema.gov>; Craig,
Daniel cDaniel.~raig@ferna.gov>; Garratt, David cDave.Garratt@fema.gov>; Lowder, Michael
<Michael.Lowder@fema.gov>
Sent: Tue Aug 30 12:19:56 2005
Brad Gair
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DHS/ FEMA
(office)
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b) (cell)
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(pager)
From: Riordan, Tara [mailto:Tara.Riordan@dhsSgov1

To: k 6 :< --" <&-:a 2 SWO, HSOC; StateandLocal, HSOC; Gair, Brad
CC : har~lnez-Fonts,Al; w a l s r ~ o l l ~Rudd,
; Janey; Plehal, James; Filler, Joshua
Importance: High
Further information, as reported by Sherrie Lavroni of Loews Corporate Headquarters

(212-521-2875), who gathered information f r o m a Loews New Orleans Manager that made their
way to the Windsor Court Hotel (several blocks away) to use that hotel's land line
(843-722-4900):
* The Loews New Orleans Hotel at 300 Poydras Street was secure a t the time of t h e main
levy break - only one foot of water on the first floor
* Water is presumably rising since t h e levy break
* Guests and employees cannot evacuate because the main levy, which i s near the
property, broke this morning
The Loews New Orleans Hotel is running out of water
a
,* The Loews New Orleans Hotel has mini bar supplies, but has not yet 'capped into that @
119
* Back-up-generatorsruming in public areas are anticipated to run-out within 24
hours
t Zero power in the majority of the property
* Zero exhaust in the property
* Every once in a while, guests of the Loews New Orleans Hotel are placing calls out
via cell phone
* Windows on floors 9 and 10 are blown out-. probably other places too
Quite simply, the people at this property want DHS/FEMA/USCG/~OC~~ responders/etc. to know
that they are in this property. Additionally, they would like help if that is available.
Up to this point, these people have not seen any first responders, Federal, State or Local
Oftlcials, and are very concerned that no one realizes they are in this property- If
someone on the ground could relay a message/guidance, or offer physical help, it will give
peace of mind and be much appreciate&..very helpful. Please let me know if there is any
update or response you would like for me to relay to Loews.
Thank you, Tara
From: Riordan, Tara

Sent: Tuesday, A I I ~ I C3~0 2005 11.36 AM
To: 'Gair, Brad',
Cc: Martinez-Fonts, Al; Walsh, Molly; Rudd, Janey
Subject: Loews Hotel - New Orleans - 150 people trapped
Importance: High
i Brad and Barbara,
I just called the HSOC to let them know the following:
Jonathon Tisch, CEO of Loews Hotel, has indirectly contacted our office to report that 150
people are trapped and climbing to the highest floors of his New Orleans property. The
lower floors continue to fill with water- These people have not been aided and are
,convinced that no one knows they are there - apparently, they have no way to ccmmunicate
out. Additionally, Loews Hotel is situated right at the break in the New Orleans' levy.
Loews New Orleans Hotel

. 300 Poydras Street
.
New Orleans, LA 70130
,504.-595-3300
a
Are any resources available to help these people? I know the USCG has been doing
airlifts-. If we get a way to communicate with them, is there any message we may relay? I
will relay more information as it becomes available - Jonathan Tisch is calling me in just
a minute.
a Thank you, Tara

I
TaraLyn Margaret Riordan
Business Liaison Assistant Director
Private S e c t o r O f f i c e
U . S . Department o f Homeland S e c u r i t y
Washington, DC 20528 .
office:- 7
cell:- n
fax: ( f i b
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From: Wind. Jason

To: Moran, Mike; Perales, Anthony, Ratdiff, Travis; Hanington, Richard; Wind, Jason; Mogilski. John;
DeBlasio, Stephen; Gair. Brad; Melnick. Walter; Lokey, William
-
Subject: SAT phone #'s issued to Phil Par and Sally at Super Dome
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Sat#1:-
Sat # 2: m
Jason Wlnd
Region II IT
Pager #:
Pager Pin:
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Tuesday, August 30.2005 12:49 PM

Lokey. William (FEMA)
FEMA; Fred Endrikat
Subject: Last Thing on Your mind, but...Need 'bots?
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Gents,
Quick note here lo summarize (in the list below) what we've got standing by if the need arises.
All 'bots are uploaded and ready to go - can be in vicinity with pilot team in 6 hours, full support in 20.
Rest assured, however, that we WILL NOT go anywhere near the gulf coast unless invited.
OKC & WTC memorles abound with the realization that "HELP" can truly be a four letter word.
Standing by either way.
As a means to avoid any further interference with your ops tempo. this is the last message you will receive
from anyone at ARACAR regarding this event.
Hang tough and please accept our prayers and positive vibes in your noble efforts to assist the victims.
JGB sends...
ARACAR ASSET LIST
Robots currently on Hand:

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Boat that uses -- controller) - - _- - _- - -
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Iea Sea-Sprite miniature submarine with two lighted cameras, side scan sonar and gripper. 4kts speed 8 250
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- EOD version with 4 jointed arm, gripper. 4 cameras, multiple lighting options. 700 ft (220 meter) fiber optic
tether shown here In action in the desert and emplacing Lawrence Livermore's penetrating radar at the Rio
hotel in Las-Kegs$- - _ - -
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- Scout version with standard low light cameras, multiple lighting options
3ealVGTV shape shiffer mini-tanks with high resolution camera, variable intensity lighting. two way audio
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l e a magnetic wall climber with pan Itilt variable light camera (shown here inspecting the door hinge of the
Rio Hotel Conference center)
ON ORDER /AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
l e a Vortex Wall Climber with 6 in boom camera (shown here inspecting sane structural damage out at the
NV-TF-1 tn~si?]
-- -_ - ,
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two more Blimp Bots

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I ea TALON with 2 jointed arm (shown at Wn: and at NV-TF-1 pile without the arm: note that this platform is
fully submersible for bottom crawling at depth)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
John Blitch, Director. ARACAR
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Sent: Tuesday. August 30,2005 1.00 PM
To: 'John Blitch'; 'Lokey. William (FEMA)'
Cc: 'FEMA'; 'Fred Endrikat'
Subject: RE: Last Thing on Your mind, but...Need 'bots?
Thanks for the contact. Will keep you in mind. Stay safe. Bill
--
From: John Blitch : . - 8
To: Lokey, William (FEMA)
Cc: FEMA; Fred Endrikat
...
Subject: Last Thing on Your mind, but Need 'bots?
Gents,
Quick note here to summarize (in the list below) what we've got standing by if the need arises.
All 'bots are uploaded and ready to go - can be in vicinity with pilot team in 6 hours, full support in 20.
Rest assured, however, that we WILL NOT go anywhere near the gulf coast unless invited.
OKC & WTC memories abound with the realization that "HELP" can truly be a four letter word.
As a means to avoid any further interference with your ops tempo, this is the last message you will receive
JGB sends...
ARACAR ASSET LIST
3ea Tough Bots: each with two cameras. fish eye lens. two way audio (shown here co-located with Omni-
Boat that uses the same controller)
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l e a Omni-Boat: two cameras (one looking downward through the hull), lwo way audio, 112 Ib payload
capacity (shown here with a dual function Garmin Rhino FRS RadiolGPS snap linked to the frame)
-- - - - -- -- -- - -- - -- -- - - - --
1
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l e a Blimp-Bot wl500 ft.tether & kiteoption (shown here being operated by Iwo VA-IF-2 folks along with view
through the blimp's fish-eye camera - note that it has another camera on board)
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l e a Sea-Sprite miniature submarine with two lighted cameras, side scan sonar and gripper, 4kts speed 6 250
R (76 meter) tether (shown here in our workshop and in action the pool at the Rio Hotel after retrieving
George Hough's flashlight off the pool bottom)
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3ea Pack-Bot variants

- EOD version with 4 jointed arm, gripper, 4 cameras, multiple lighting options, 700 ft (220 meter) fiber optic
tether shown here in action in the desert and ernplacing Lawrence Livermore's penetrating radar at the Rio
hotel in Las V e ~ s - _ -
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. -- -- - -- - - --
- Explorer version with 2 jointed panltilt head. IR camera. 2 way audio. multiple - --
lighting -- (show here
options
emplacing an air shore bag a1 the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas).
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- Scout version with standard low light cameras, multiple lighting options
shifter
-- mini-tanks with high resolution camera, variable intensity lighting. two way audio
lea magnetic wall climber with pan I tilt variable light camera (shown here inspecting the door hinge of the
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I . . -. . - -- ..-. ..- - .. --
. .
ON ORDER /AVAILABLE O N DEMAND
lea Vortex Wall Climber with 6 in boom camera (shown here inspecting some structural damage out at the
NV-TF-1 tng site)
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two more Blimp Bds

two more Tough Bots
3ea Raven UAVs, each with 45-60 minutes of flight time, - 5 km range (shown here with yours truly at flight
training vic Yuma AZ)
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2ea TgMa_vUAV> each wiht 30-45minutes of Right time. - 3-5 krn mnge
El -- ---1
I-lea TALON with 2 n t e d arm (shown at WTC and at NV-TF-I pile without R e arm: note that this platform is
fully submersible for bonom crawling at depth)
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John Blitch. Director, ARACAR

Alliance for Robot Assisted Crisis Assessment & Response
- # 303.697.0873(office)
303.697.0377 ( f a x ) , l e l d / cell)
P.O. Box 798 Indian Hills CO, 80454
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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From: John Blitch

Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 1:08 PM
To: 'Lokey, William'
Subject: RE: Last Thing on Your mind. but...Need 'bots?
Couldn't be much safer

;=)I
Keep your powder dry and Godspeed!
VIR
JGB sends...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
John Blitch. Director. ARACAR
,- 303.697.0873 (office)
303.697.0377 (fax), ' e l l )
P.O.Box 798 Indian Hills CO, 80454
.....................................
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From: Lokey, William [mailto:Williarn.Lokey@dhs.gov]
1 Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 10:59 AM
To: John Blitch; Lokey, William (FEMA)
C c FEMA; Fred Endrikat
Subject: RE: Last Thing on Your mind, but...Need 'bots?
Thanks for the contact. Will keep you in mind. Stay safe. Bill
From: John Blitc

J-8
To: Lokey, William (FEMA)
Cc: FEMA; Fred Endrikat
Subject: Last Thing on Your mind, but ..Need 'bots?
Gents.
Quick note here to summarize (in the list below) what we've got standing by if lhe need arises.
All 'bots are uploaded and ready to go -can be in vicinity with pilot team in 6 hours, full support in 20.
Rest assured. however, that we WILL NOT go anywhere near the gulf coast unless invited.
OKC 8. WTC memories abound with the realization that "HELP" can truly be a four letter word.
As a means to avoid any further interference with your ops tempo, this is the last message you will receive
Blank Page 2 of 14
JGB sends ...
ARACAR ASSET LIST
3ea Tough Bots: each with two cameras, fish eye lens. two way audio (shown here co-located with Ornni-
Boat that uses the same controller)
. .
-.-.-
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l e a Omni-Boat: two cameras (one looking downward through the hull), two way audio, 112 Ib payload
capacity (shown here with a dual function Garrnin Rhino FRS RadiolGPS snap linked to the frame)
-- - -- _- _ _ -
l e a Blimp-Bot w/ 500 %tether & kite option (shown here being operated by two VA-TF-2 folksalong with view
through the blimp's fish-eye camera - note that it has another camera on board)
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.. -- - -A
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lea3ea-sprite miniature submarine wiUl Lwa lighted cameras, side scan sonar and gripper. 4kts speed 6 250
ft (76 meter) tether (shown here in our workshop and in action the pool at the Rio Hotel after retrieving
George Hough's flashlight off the pool bottom)
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Page 6 of 14
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-3ea Pack-Bot variants

- EOD version with 4 jointed arm, gripper, 4 cameras, multiple lighting options, 700 A (220 meter) fiber optic
tether shown here in action in the desert and emplacing Lawrence Livermore's penetrating radar at the Rio
hotel
-- La? Vezas
- -- -- -- -
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-- -- - - - -- - -
- &pGrer version with 2 jointed panltilt head, IR camera. 2 way audio. multiple lighting options (;how here
emplacing an air shore bag at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas)
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-. - - -- - - -- - -- - - - - -- -- - - --
- Scout version with standard low light cameras. multiple lighting options
3ea Y G F s h a p e shWer mini-tanks with high resolution camera. variable intensity light~ng,two way audio
:El -1
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. . .- .. .--- --
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ON ORDER /AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
lea Vortex Wall Climber with 6 in boom camera (shown here inspecting some structural damage out at h e
NV-TF-1 tng site)
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two more Blimp Bots

two more Tough Bots
3ea Raven UAVS. each with 4560 minutes of flight time. - 5 km range (shown here with yours truly at flylht
training vic Yuma AZ)
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-- TacMav
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.. ...-- ...UAVs .. wiht.g-45 minutes of flight time, - 3-5 km range
.-.-.. each
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~ ~ ~ T A L wOKN2 jointed arm (shdwn at WTC and at NV-TF-I pile without the arm: note that this platform is
fully submersible for bottom crawling at depth)
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lo- -. .
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
John Blitch, Director, ARACAR
303.697.0377fax),
P.O.Box 798 Indian
, 303.697.087
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Sent: Tuesday, August 30.2005 1 3 4 PM
To: Beali, Jack
Need update on patient movement

We are working on foting the local transport issues
Bill
Page 1 o f 1
From: FEMA-R6-ROC-ESF5
Sent: Tuesday, August 30.2005 1:30 PM
To: Bowen, Phillip; Bushnell, Jon; Cacanindin. Vince; Clark, Marsha; 'Dochnal, Col. Alfred';
Downing. Jessee; EST-CONOPS-Action-Matrix; EST-ESFOSICU1; EST-ESFO5ICU2 EST-
ESF051CU3; EST-ESF05PL2; EST-ESFOSPLNSI; FEMA OPERATIONS CENTER; FEMA-
MOC-BOTHELL; FEMA-MOC-DENTON; FEMA-NRCC; FEMA-RW-OPSCELL; FEMA-ROC
ROC-ESFOS; FEMA-R04-ROC-IPChief FEMA-R6-ROC-DEPDIR; FEMA-R6-ROGDIR;
'Forscom'; Horak, Kenneth; Kieling, Harry; King. Michael; 'LA office of homeland security';
Lokey, William; Monette, Ted; Parr. Philip: R6 All Hands; Scott. Cynthia; Stoffel. Sharon
Subject: FEMA-1603-DR-LA DHS Worksheet 8130105 1200 COT
Attachments: FEMA-I603-OR-LA DHS Wrksht 8-30 1200.doc
Page 1 of 1
From: Beall. Jack

Sent Tuesday, August 30,2005 1.50 PM
To: Lowder. Michael
Cc: Lokey. William
Subject: NOMS resources
Just advised the DMAT trucks and some personnel working at the Ice Rinks and Super Dome have evacuated the
area due to water. The trucks and 51 personnel are now staged on the causeway (1-10)next to the Super Dome.
There are 34 medical personnel still working inside the Ice rink Working to have resource to get medical
personnel and supplies back in if required. Will keep your advised.
Jack W. Beall. Sr.

Chief, NDMS Section
Department of Homeland Security
FEMAINDMS
202-646-4324
iack.beall@dhs.gov
Page I of 1
From: Heath. Michael

Sent: Tuesday. August 30,2005 1:50 PM
To: Lowder. Michael; Lokey. William
Subject: RN: LOOKING FOR 72 YR OLD AUNT
Bill.
We got this today.

- -
From: Rhode, Patrick
To: Heath, Michael
Subject: FW: LOOKING FOR 72 YR OLD AUNT
Please forward to'la ops -

-- -

To: Rhode, P a t t i
Subject: LOOKING FOR 72 YR OLD AUNT
m- 1
LOOKING FOR 72 YR OLD AUNT AND HER FRIE3JD.
NEED TO KNOW ANY CONDITIONS FOR THAT AREA.
GOD BLESS
Page Z of l
From: Beall, Jack

To: Lokey. William
Cc: Reilly. Margaret; Koemer. Hany; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE:
Bill. iust got copy of RFA. Working with HHS, DoD and VA to initiate the NDMS Patient Movement Program.
?rwill keep you advised with the current activity. After my report on the VTC, the
Do0 changed their move out the first patient from 6 or 8 hours to 72 or 96 hours. NDMS will establish a patient
holding area at the airport and treat patients accordingly for further transport to NDMS hospitals. Iam confident
that NDMS including all of the partners will be able to support the massive effort.

To: Beall, Jack
Subject:

We are working on fixing the local transport issues
Bill
Page 1 o f 1
From: Price, John-

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Sent Tuesday. August 30.2005 2:28 PM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: S&T Directorate response to Secretary's call for volunteers
Importance: High
I realize h a t you are extremely busy but in answer to the Secretary's call for volunteers we here at S&T WMDO-
IM have access to numerous scientific and technical resources including structural engineers, chemists, and all
forms of ICS persons that can support your operations, especially at the JFO. We will send these out to you in
the form of a Scientitic and Technical Advisory and Response Team (START) upon your request.
Please call or email any and all requirements which we can help you with.
Best of Luck
John 6.Price
Division Director
Plans and Resources
Office of WMD Operations and Incident Management
Science and Technology Directorate
Ofice: (202) 254-5662
*
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Mobile:
Pagr
john.b.price@dhs.gov
Page 1 o f 1
From: EST-ESFI 5 [Est-ESFI S@dhs.govl

ADVISORY
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY
Federal and State of Louisiana Officials to BRIEF ON HURRICANE KATRINA RESPONSE
OPERATIONS
B A M N ROUGE, LA - Officials from the State of Louisiana and the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct a media
briefing to provide an update on Hurricane Katrina response operations in Louisiana
beginning at 3:00 p.m., CDT, Tuesday, August 30, 2005.
WHO: Federal and state coordinating officers
WHERE : Louisiana State EOC Media Room

7667 Independence Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
WHEN: 3:00 p-m CDT/4:OO p.m. EDT
The press briefing will be fed live via satellite uplink, with the feed window
opening at 2:45 pin CDT/3:45 p.m. EDT. Satellite coordinzites are Galaxy 11 (at 91°
West), Analog Ku - Transponder 15, Downlink: 12003 Horizontal, Audio 6.2/6.8.
Those who cannot attend the news conference may listen in by telephone starting at
j 2:45 pm C ~ ~ / 3 : 4EDT.
5 To connect to the audio feed, call 1-800-320-4330 and enter
pin 051397#. Please note that this is a listen-only line, and callers will rot be
able to submit questions to participants.
ESF-15 External Affairs

DHSiFEMA National Response Coordination Center
Washington, DC
202-646-2456
Page 1 of 1

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 2 3 6 PM
To: Beall, Jack; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE: NDMS resources
Please do. And coordinate well with people on scene. Ikeep chasing down rumors that "NDMS is pulling outn
-- --- -----
From: Beall, Jack
To: Lowder, Michael
Cc: Lokey, William
Subject: NDMS resources
Just advised the DMAT trucks and some personnel working at the Ice Rinks and Super Dome have evacuated the
area due to water. The trucks and 51 personnelare now staged on the causeway (1-10) next to the Super Dome.
There are 34 medical personnel still working inside the Ice rink. Working to have resource to get medical
personnel and supplies back in if required. Will keep your advised.
Jack W. Beall. Sr.

Chief, NDMS Section
FEMAINDMS
202-646-4324
iack.beall@dhs.qov
1
Page 1 of 1
From: Lokey. William

To: Heath, Michael; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE: LOOKING FOR 72 YR OLD AUNT
Will pass this on to locals though state.
From: Heath, Michael

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 1250 PM
To: Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
Bill.
we got this today.

--
From: Rhode, Patrick
To: Heath, Michael
Please forward to la ops -

5
i
----- -.
From: r
To: Rhode, Patrick
Subject: LOOKING FOR 72 YR OLD AUNT
NEED TO KNOW ANY CONDITIONS FOR THAT AREA.

Page 1 of 1

To: Beall. Jack
Subject: RE:
Had to get off VTC before you talked. They must do better than 96 hours. Thanks for the info. Your folks are
doing well
From: Beall, Jack

To: Lokey, William
Cc: Reilly, Margaret; Koerner, Hany; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE:
Bill. iust sot copy of RFA. Working with HHS, Do0 and VA to initiate the NDMS Patient Movement Program.
hillkeep you advised with the current activity. After my report on the VTC, the
Do0 changed their move out the first patient from 6 or 8 hours to 72 or 96 hours- NDMS will establish a patient
holding area at the airport and treat patients accordingly for further transport to NDMS hospitals. I am confdent
that NDMS including all of the partners will be able to support the massive effort.

' Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 1:12 PM
To: Beall, Jack
Subject:

Bill
Page 1 o f 1

To: 'Price.Johne
Cc: Champagne, Lee
Subject: RE: S&T Directorate response to Secretary's call for volunteers
John: When my Chief of staff arrives, Iwill have him consider this is our planning. Thank you for your assistance.
Than ,kyou
Bill
From: Price, Jahn [mailto:John.B.Price@dhs.gov]

To: Lokey, William
Importance: High
Irealize that you are extremely busy but in answer to the Secretary's call for volunteers we here at S&T WMDO-
1M have access to numerous scientific and technical resources including structural engineers, chemists, and all
I the form of a Scientific and Technical Advisory and Response Team (START) upon your request.
Best of Luck
John 6.Price
Division Director
Plans and Resources
Office of WMD Operations and Incident Management
Department of Homeland Securitv
Page 1 of 2
From: Price, John [ ~.r

To: William Lokey
We are greatly looking forward to help you.
Thanks
John 6.Price
Division Director
Plans and Resources
Office of WMD Operations and lncident Management
Department of HomelandSecurity
Office: (202) 254-5662
Mobile -
,
'
Pager:- 1
From: Lokey, William [mailto:William.Lokey@dhs.gov]

' To: Price, John
Cc: Champagne, Lee
,'
John: When my Chief of staff arrives. Iwill have him consider this is our planning. Thank you for your assistance.
Than k you
Bill
From: Price, John [maifto:, ' - '

Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 1:28 PM
To: Lokey, William
Importance: High
I realize that you are extremely busy but in answer to the Secretary's call for volunteers we here at SBT WMDO-
IM have access to numerous scientific and technical resources including structural engineers, chemists, and all
the form of a Scientific and Technical Advisory and ResponseTeam (START) upon your request.
Best of Luck
John B. Price
Division Director
Plans and Resources
'
Officeof WMD Operations and lncident Management
Page 2 of 2

Office: I9091 954-5662
Mobile.
pager!
-.
: From: Sgro, Allison
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Out of Office AutoReply: FIRST Team Panels
I a m c u r r e n t l y out of t h e office. I will be r e t u r n i n g on August 30, 2005.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Human Resources Division a t
202-646-4040.
. r
. From: DeMello, Justin

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,20053:31 PM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Re: hey
I am your best response guy and I am cooling my heels.

--------------------------
Sent from m y BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
From: Lokey, William <William.Lokey@fema.gov>
To: DeMello, Justin <Justin.DeMelloOferna.gov>
Sent: Sun Aug 28 09:30:03 2005
Subject : Re : hey
Got 2
Ghallager and farley
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Prom: DeMello, Justin <Justin.DeMello@fema.gov>
Tot Lokey, William <William.Lokey@fema.gov>
Sent: Sun Aug 28 09:15:39 2005
Subject: RE r hey
Who is your ops chief?

I
Prom: Lokey, William
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 08:40
To : DeMello, Justin
Subject: Re : hey
Tx working on the ics set up now
------
From: DeMello, Justin <Justin.DeMello@fema.gov>
To: Lokey, William <William.Lokey@fema.gov>
Sent: Sun Aug 28 08:34:20 2005
Subj ect : hey
Keep your head dom.if you need an "aggressive" response person call me ..., Scott Morris
said he can make that happen if you want...don't mean to say that I am the best but I am
close...j ust need to be with those that think alike-take care my frienL.donOt forget to
break the disaster d o ~ ninto manageable pieces, ICS doctrine will do that for you--
From: Hunsinger. Dennis
To: Lokev. William
Subject: RE:
-,
Hey, I was only kidding when I said don't -call me-
I thought by now you would have made me PFO of the Superdome.
- - - - -Original Message-----
From: Hunsinger, Dennis
Sent: Sunday, Ausust 28. 2005 10:23 PM
Bill,
I understand you are in Shreveport. I got a call from Peter S ~ n a l l e v(ESF 9) this evenins
d
I
wanting me to release Andy for deployment. I can appreciate the stkess you all might be
experiencinc
I got a call earlier from the ESF 9 guy in Atlanta and tried to tell both guys to just
taskjdeploy Andy through ADD. I told them, and the ESF 9 desk at the KRCC, that we waste
hours by going bottomup ( d i r e c t to Andy and then to me and so on). We have an ADD system,
and i f t h e y don't want to use that, they ought to be going to the RDs ...not direct to the
individual. Anyway, I've directed Andy to deploy and have qiven - him the POC names and
phone numbers.
Just wanted to bring this to your attention before you hear someone else's version of what
happened. Have fun...and oh ya ...don't call me!!
Dennis
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. Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
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From: EST-€SF15 [Est-ESFIS@dhs.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, August 30.20054:Ol PM
Subject: FEMA News Release: EVACUEES CAUTIONED NOT TO RE-ENTER DAMAGE AREA S
PREMATURELY
EVACUEES CAUTIONED NOT TO RE-ENTER DAMAGE AREAS PREMATURELY
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Emergency management officials are appealing to residents of

Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Katrina's
landfall to stay put.
"This hurricane has caused catastrophic devastation across areas of Louisiana,

Mississippi and Alabama," said Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary of Homeland
Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response and head of P E W . "FEMA, along
with our federal, state and local partners, is working around the clock to get
live-saving assistance into the hardest hit areas. We need everyone's cooperation
to keep passable roads clear and to prevent those returning from placing additional
burdens on the limited shelter, food and water in the heavily impacted areas,"
Many ~ouisiana,Mississippi and Alabama residents heeded evacuation orders and made
the safe choice to leave areas threatened by Hurricane Katrina. Early reports
indicate that hundreds of thousands of customers are without power in impacted
areas, and for some, it may be many days or weeks before power and other essential
utilities are fully restored.
Returning residents could face blocked and washed out roads, downed power lines
! across highways, unsafe road crossings due to flooding and many other dangers.
Many storm related deaths occur when residents return to their communities and
homes, a statistic FEMA is trying to minimize in Katrina's wake.
"We know people are anxious to return home, but we are asking for everyone's
patience in waiting for the all clear," said Brown. "Our greatest concern is the
safety of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama residents, first responders and
rescue workers ."
FEMA pre-staged emergency response teams and critical commodities such as ice,
water, meals ready-to-eat (MREs), and tarps in strategic locations in Texas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Convoys of supplies are
moving into heavily impacted areas but with many roads damaged or impassable, it
may be several days before emergency workers are able to reach all the victims of
Katrina .
FEMA recommends that evacuees tune to local news coverage wherever they are located
for ongoing response and recovery information. Federal, state and local officials
will work with the media in these areas to communicate emergency information as it
becomes available.
Evacuees can call the American Red Cross' information line at 1-866-GET-INFO for
information regarding emergency assistance and public safety information and road
closures. In addition, Louisiana residents can call the Louisiana State Police at
800-469-4828 to check on roadways that are open and safe for travel in less
impacted areas.
FEMA also reemphasized that volunteers should not report directly to the affected
areas unless directed by a voluntary agency. Self-dispatched volunteers can put a
themselves and others in harm's way and hamper rescue e f f o r t s .
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery
efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities,
trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages
the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became
part of the U . S . Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
###
€SF-1 5 External Affairs

DHS/FEMA National Response Coordination Center
Washington, DC
202-646-2456
From: Yi, YunChong
To: Lokey. William
Subject: GETS/WTS Phone Access
Bill: I'm trying to get GETS (landline) / WTS (cell lines) access for key HQ and Regional Staff. GETS
and W S ailow for priority access to phone lines for government employees during disasters. l want
to put in a request for all ERT-N Team members, but Mike Lowder thought you should review the list
to see if everyone needed access. Please let me know who you think needs access to the
GETSMITS. Thanks!
23 ERT-N Members
Bill Lokey, ERT-N Blue Team Leader
Mike Moran, Staging Area Manager
Richard Deir, Emergency Services Branch Chief
Vince Cacanindin, Situation Unit Leader
David Fukutomi, Infrastructure Branch Chief
Richard Spillane, Contracting Officer
Stacie Greff, Information Officer
Judy Reilly, Safety Officer
Linda Black, Comptroller
Mark Gallagher, Operations Section Chief
Lucy Brooke, Mission Assignment Coordinator
Anthony Perales, IT Branch Chief/Cornrnunications Leader
: Ben Dew, Community Relations Rep.
Dick Harrington, Logistics Section Chief
Jason Wind. Supply Services Branch Chief
John Carleton, Human Services Branch Chief
Casey Deshong, Congressional
Diane Donnley, Attorney
Dennis Kiuiah, Support Branch Director
Gail Coker, Procurement Unit Leader
Bill King, Planning Section Chief
Jackie Gladish, Mission Assignment Coordinator
Rebecca Storey, Tech Services Branch Chief
YunChong W
Operations Branch. Response Division
F EMAfOHS
ph: 202-646-3261 fax: 202-646-4060
email: yunchmg.yi@associates.dhs.gov
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From: FEMA-NRCC
Sent: Tuesday. August 30,20054:11 PM
To: FEMA-NRCC
Subject: Tropical Depression Katrina Advisory #31 FINAL
Attachments: Katrina Advisory #31.doc
Response Division
POC: National Response Coordination Center - PH: (202) 646-2828
As of 11:00a.m. EDT, August 30,2005
Based on National Hurricane Center Advisory if3 1
Current Information
Position: Latitude 36.3 North and longitude 87.5 West.
Movement: Tropical Depression Katrina is moving toward the north-northeast near 21 mph.
Strength: Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts.
Pressure: 985 MB 1 29.09 inches
Forecast Track: The depression is moving toward the north-northeast near 21 mph and this motion is
expected to continue during the next 24 hours with an increase in forward speed.
Forecast Intensity: Katrina is expected to become extratropical during the next 12 to 24 hours.
Warning Areas: Additional rainfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 6
inches, will accompany Katrina across the Ohio Valleys, the Lower Greater Lakes, and into northern
New England
Tornadoes are possible today over eastern Georgia, western South Carolina, North Carolina, and
Virginia.
Discussion: Tropical Depression Katrina Advisory #3 1 is the last public advisory issued by the National
Hurricane Center on this system. This is the last advisory by the FEMA National Response
Coordination Center.
Preparedness: State Actions: ,
Alabama EOC is at full activation.
Florida EOC is at full activation.
Mississippi EOC is at full activation.
Louisiana EOC is hlly activated.
Federal Actions:
FEMA Headquarters: The FEMA National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) Red Team is
activated at Level I (Full Activation).
FEMA Region IV RRCC in Atlanta, GA and FEMA Region VI RRCC in Denton, TX are both activated
at Level I (full activation).
FEMA headquarters is conducting daily video-teleconferences at noon EDT with FEMA Regions N &
VI, the National Humcane Center and the potentially affected States.
The Logistics Readiness Center is operational 24/7, and Logistics Management Teams are on station in
Florida.
MERS Teams have been deployed to Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and Texas to support
Hurricane Katrina response operations.
56 National Disaster Medical System (NIMS) Teams have been sent to staging areas in Louisiana,
Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee in preparation for responding to Hurricane Katrina. All other non-
committed NDMS teams are on alert at their home stations.
14 Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Task Forces have been deployed to Louisiana, Alabama, Florida
and Mississippi in preparation for responding to Hurricane Katrina.
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The ERT-N Blue is deployed to the Louisiana State Emergency Operations Center in Baton Rouge.
Four ERT-As are operational in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.
A Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) Team is staged at Ft. Walton Beach, FL.
Additional Federal resources continue to respond to the hurricane damage. Reports on these activities
will continue to come in throughout the night.
Next Advisory: None.
This Report is prepared by the FEMA National Response Coordination Center (NRCC). Questions can
be addressed to NRCC Watch Officers via phone at 202-646-2828/4541 (staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week), via fax at 202-646-4617, or via e-mail at FEMA-NRC
From: Stouder, Sarah
To: Lokey. William; Cawile, William; Sherman, Ron; DeMelb. Justin
Cc: Buikema, Edward; Moore. GaryE; West, Barry; Jones. Gary; Miller. Mary Lynne; Gair, Brad;
Hirsch, Michael; Schuback. Jack; Souza. Kevin; Hepler. Megs
Subject: FW: Status of Use of IA TAC
Importance: High
Attachments: 0ocument.pdf
Dwrument.pdf (85
KB)
The purpose of the attached memorandum is to outline the status of the use of
the IA TAC. FYI. Have also outlined text for BB users.
August 30, 2005
MEMORANDUM FOR:. Bill Lokey, FCO

DR-1603-LA
Bill Carwile, FCC
DR-1604-MS
Ron Sherman, FCO
DR-1605-At
Justin DeMello, FCO

DR-1602-ffi
FROM : ' Daniel A. Craig
Director
Recovery Division
SUBJECT: Status of use of Individual Assistacce Technical
Assistance Contracts
The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the current status of the Individcal
Assistance ~echnicalAssistance Contracts (IA TAC) and summarize tasks to date:
As of Monday August 25th, there are now 5 IA TACs in place to support FEMA's Recovery
mission. The companies are Fluor, Bechtel, CH2M Hill, the Shaw Group, and Dewberry and
Davis. These companies are some of the largest Construction, Architect-Engineering, and
Management Services contractors in the United States, and as such, bring a wealth of
e ~ e r t i s eand resources to assist FEMA with our responsibilities. Each contract has a
ceiling amount of $100 million.
Currently, one contractor has been tasked with providing IA TAC coordination. Another
contractor has been tasked with providing a management cell to the Housing Area Command
(HAC) in Baton Rouge. They are readying to deploy housing strike teams in support of site
assessments. In addition, Ed Buikema and I have decided to utilize the IA TAC to support
facilities management for Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), including build out of all the
centers and ensuring the proper infrastructure. This will free up Response to use all
logisitics s t a f f and DAEs for other missions. Also, the U - S . A m y Corp of Engineers
'(USACE) has been tasked to establish a plan for a tent city for 50,000 people including
feeding, in case the temporary housing requirements dictate a need. They will be working
in conjunction with the HAC.
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Overall, the I A TACs will be providing for the following tasks: Housing Strategy
Technical Support; Site Assessment and Inspection Feasibility Analysis (related to the
, manufactured housing program, but other inspections and assessments that may be necessary
as identified by FEMA); Install, Maintain and Deactivate Mobile Homes and Travel Trailers;
Facility Management (e.g. DRCs), Construction of Staging, Base Camps and other general
construction necessary to support FEMA's mission; Design and Construction of group sites;
and Miscellaneous Technical Support Services in support of FEMA's Recovery Mission ( e - g .
Preliminary Damage Assessments, Pre-placement Interviews, Applicant Services Technical
Support Staff, etc. ) .
It is understood that the HAC, in coordination with the Headquarters Individual Assistance
Management Cell, will continue to make determinations on what the IA TACs and the USACE
respective responsibilities will be. In addition, some requirements listed above have and
can be assigned to the USACE, and it is my understanding that FEMA will need to make the
distinction between what w e assign the IA TACs versus the USACE.
Please share this memo with all individuals associated with our Individual Assistance
mission. If you have any questions, please contact me at 202-646-3642 or Jack Schuback at
202-646-2744.
cc: Ed Buikema, Acting Director, Response Division

Gary Moore, Chief, ~ogisticsBranch, Response Division
Barry West, Chief Information Officer
Gary Jones, Acting Regional Director, Region VI
Mary Lynne Miller, Acting Regional Director, Region IV
Brad Gair, Housing Area Command
Mike Hirsch, Branch Chief, Individual Assistance Branch, Recovery Division
Jack Schuback, HQ IA Management Cell, Recovery Division
Ed Hecker, HQ, USACE
.i
From : Lancaster, Dacia
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 3 : 4 5 PM
To: Stouder, Sarah
Subject: Status of Use of IA TAC
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From: FEMA OPERATIONS CENTER

Sent: Tuesday. August 30,2005 4 5 9 PM
To: Altshuler, Brooks; Andrews, Nicol D - Public Affairs; Brown, Michael D; Buikema, Edward; Burris.
Ken; Craig. Daniel; Eligan, Richard; FEMA HSCenter, 'FEMA NRCC'; Heath, Michael; Jamieson,
Gil; Laird, Vicki; Lokey. William; Cowder. Michael; Pawlowski, Michel; Rhode. Patrick; Rule, Natalie
Subject: Final Report "Katrina"
Tropical Depression Katrina is moving across Kentucky towards the north-northeast near 2 1 mph.
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. This motion is expected to continue
during the next 24 hours with an increase in forward speed. Kahina is expected to become extratropical
during the next 12 to 24 hours. This is a final report.
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From: Doherly. Tamara ~amara.Doherty@dhs.gov]

To: lokey, William'
Subject: Good Job
Iwatched the news conference and you did a great job. I'm really feeling for you-what a horrible situation. 1 know
you are beyond busy but Ijust wanted to let you know Iwas thinking about you.
We've submitted our list of available staff and are just waiting for the call. I guess we are all going to see it first
hand. Try to stay safe and out of harms way.
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From: Cohn, Alan D. -.

Sent: Tuesday. August 30,20055:10PM
To: Lokey. William
Good briefing with Gov. Blanco et al. today. Stay safe, and let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Alan
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From: Reilly, Margaret

To: Beall. Jack; Lokey, William
Cc: Koerner, Harry; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE:
Bill,
I'm getting Points of Contact on the Baatan. Will send ASAP. They have 6 helos. 15 critical care beds and
45 inpatient care beds. They are asking to reserve the ship for inpatient types vice ambulatory. That is the most
critical need and seems to be the wisest use. However, you on the ground are the experts.
From: Beall, Jack

) Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:14 PM
To: Lokey, William
Cc: Reilly, Margaret; Koerner, Harry; Lowder, Michael
Subject: RE:
Bill, just got copy of RFA Working with HHS, Do0 and VA to initiate the NDMS Patient Movement Program.
MiMi Reilly andor Harry Koemer will keep you advised with the current activity. Afler my report on the VTC, the
DoD changed their move out the first patient from 6 or 8 hours to 72 or 96 hours. NOMS will establish a patient
holding area at the airport and treat patients accordingly for further transport to NDMS hospitals. Iam confident
that NDMS including all of the partners will be able to support the massive effort

To: Beall, Jack
Subject:

Bill
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From: FEMANRCC
To: Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William; Pawlowski, Michel; Gray. Richard; Hammett-Morgan, Linda;
Tamillow. Michael; NOMS-EOC; FEMA-NRCC; FEMA HSCenter. FEMA OPERATIONS
CENTER; EST-DIR; EST-DEPUTY: EST-OPS; FEMA-LRC-Chief; EST-ESF05CH
Cc: Mastapeter, Craig; Brown, MichaelA; Bosner, Leo; Clark, Bobby; Rush, Timothy; Demange.
Robert; Bogosian, Vicky; Beall, Mark; O'Neill, Edward; ZapataJr. Rene; Millett, Greg
Subject: End-of-Shift Highlights for 1800 EDT, TUE, 8-30-05
Importance: High
End-of-ShiftHighlights for 1800 EDT, TUESDAY 8-30-05

KATRINA: AT 1700 EDT, TIIE, 8-30-05, TD KATRINA WAS LOCATED NEAR 38.ON 86.OW ABOW
o KATRINA CONTINUES PUSHING THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY, THREAT FOR FLOODING REMAINS
o FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF AL, IN, TN, KY, OH.
o FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD WATCHES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF IN, K'f, OH,
o URBAN AND SMALL ST- FLOOD ADVISORIES IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF IL, K'f, AND
0 A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF KY, TN, WV, VA, NC, SC, AND GA, L
ATLANTIC TROPICS:
o THE REMNANTS OF TD 13 WERE NEAR 19N AND 55W AND MOVING NW AROUND 10 KNOTS (11
REGENERATION AND COULD BECOME A TC TONIGHT OR TOMORROW AS IT MOVES NORTH. IT

CI A TROPICAL LOW WAS CENTERED NEAR ION 35W MOVING WEST AT 10-15 KNOTS (11-17 MPk
TD OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS-

f o THERE IS ALSO A TROPICAL WAVE ALONG 71W SOUTH OF 18N, ALSO MOVING WEST AT 10-1
FOR THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC EAST OF 140W, TROPICAL STORM FORMATION IS NOT EXPEC
FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH PACIFIC BETWEEN 140W AND 180, AN AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER
NORTH INDIAN OCEAN AREA (MALAY PENINSULA WEST TO COAST OF AFRICA): TROPICAL CYCLC
SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN AREA (135E WEST TO COAST OF AFRICA): TROPICAL CYCLONE AND DISl
TYPHOON (TY) 14W (NABI), AS OF 21002 (1700 EDT) TUE, 8-30-05, WAS LOCATED NEAR 15
o HURREVAC INDICATES THE STORM's STRONGEST WINDS (74+ MPH) WILL PASS DIRECTLY 01
o ROTA AND SAIPAN ARE EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 58 MPH AND GUAM
o MAXIMUM SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT AT 3018002 IS 28 FEET.
o MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE 75 MPH.
o A TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN.
o A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR GUAM AND ROTA.
o THE GOVERNOR OF GUAM DECLARED COR 1.
o THE GOVERNMENT OF c m I DECLARED TYPHOON COR 1 FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN AND TYPHOC
GEORGIA: THE REMNANTS OF KATRINA MOVED INTO GA SPAWNING BANDS OF STORMS AND TORNP
o CARROLL COUNTY, SW OF ATLANTA ON THE ALABAMA LINE, WAS AMONG THE AREAS HARDESl
o SOME 12.5K GA POWER CUSTOMERS WERE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY TUESDAY, INCLUDING 8K I
o IN NORTH GA, A POSSIBLE TORNADO RIPPED THE SECOND FLOOR OFF THE ECONO LODGE Ib
o ABOUT 10 HOMES WERE DAMAGED IN LULA, IN NE GA, FROM EITHER SEVERE WIND OR A TC
o PEACH COUNTY IN C E N a GA REPORTED A TOUCHDOWN NEAR A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHICH IN;
o TORNADOES ALSO WERE REPORTED IN POLK AND HEARD COUNTIES. (MULTIPLE SOURCES)
EARTHQUAKES: NSTR
WILD FIRES: NSTR
NRCC Watch
Team A
202-646-2828/4541/4532/4524 (V)
202-646-2414 and 1-800-872-5945 (F)
Sent: Tuesday.August 30,20055:59 PM
To: OeMello, Justin
Subject: RE: hey
I love you but I got orders from on high. You get released by Dan Craig and I'll put you
to work.
From : DeMello, Justin
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Re: hey
I am your best response guy and I am cooling my heels.
__-___--_-_-_---__--------
From: Lokey, William ~William.Lokey@fema.gov>
To$ DeMello, Justin <Justin.DeMell@fema-gov>
Sent: Sun Aug 28 09:30:03 2005
Subject : Re : hey
Got 2
Ghallager and farley
--------------------------
From: DeMello, Justin cJustin.DeMello@ferna.gov~
To: Lokey, ~illiarncWilliam.Lokepfema.gov>
Sent: Sun Aug 28 09:15:39 2005
Subject: RE: hey
who is your ops chief?

Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2005 08:40
To: DeMello, Justin
Subject: Re: hey
Tx working on the ics set up now
--------------------------
From: DeMello, Justin cJustin.DeMello@ferna.gov>
To: Lokey, William <William.Lokey@fema.gov>
Sent: Sun Aug 28 08:34:20 2005
Subject: hey
Keep your head down-if you need an "aggressive" response person call me ....Scott Morris
said he can make that happen if you want-don't mean to say that I a m the best but I am
, close.-just need to be with those that think alike.-take care my frienL.don't forget to
break the disaster down into manageable pieces, I C s doctrine will do that for you-.
.., - --
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From: Tarnillow, Michael

To: Buikema, Edward; Lowder. Michael; Lokey,William
Subject: Just Received from USLR Spdst on RNA
FYI.
Just received an update, through the NRCC, from Tim Gallagher. Tim is assigned to the RNA and just completed
I
an overflight of the Biloxi area. He reports numerous heavy, multi-story, reinforced concrete structures down. He
estimated 50% destruction in the business district and 90% in residential areas. This info being fed into the
management system in R-IV (Fenton) and the White IST. Looks like we'll be there a while.
Mike
Mike Tamillow
Section Chief
-
-
FEMA US&R Program
Office: 202-646-2549
Cell:
Pager:
New Email Address: Mike.TamiUow@,dhs.pv
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From: FEMA-NRCC
To: FEMA-NRCC; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William; Pawlowski, Michel; Gray. Richard; Harnmett-
Morgan. Linda; Tarnillow, Michael; NDMS-EOC; FEMA HSCenter; FEMA OPERATIONS
CENTER; EST-DIR; EST-DEPUTY; EST-OPS; FEMA-LRC-Chief; EST-ESFOSCH
Cc: Mastapeter. Craig; Brown. MichaelA; Bosner. Leo;Clark, Bobby, Rush. Timothy; Demange,
Robert: Bogosian, Vicky; Beall, Mark; O'Neill, Edward; ZapataJr, Rene; Millett, Greg
Subject: RE: End-of-Shift Highlights for 1800 EDT, TUE. 8-30-05
Importance: High
1
THIS IS A RETRANSMISSION DUE TO FORMATTING ERRORS.
End-of-ShiftHighlights for 1800 EDT, TUESDAY 8-30-05

KATRINA: AT 1700 EDT, m, 8-30-05,TD KATRINA WAS LOCATED NEAR 38.ON 86.OW ABOUT 40
o KATRINA CONTINUES PUSHING THROUGH THE OHIO VALLEY, THREAT FOR FLOODING REMA3
o FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF AL, IN, TN, ICY, OH.
o FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD WATCHES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF IN, ICY, OF
o URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORIES IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF IL, ICY, AE
o A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF KY, TN, WV, VA, NC, SC, AND GA,
ATLANTIC TROPICS:
THE REMNANTS OF TD 13 WERE NEAR 19N AND 55W AND MOVING NW AROUND 10 KNOTS (11 MPH
REGENERATION AND COULD BECOME A TC TONIGHT OR TOMORROW AS IT MOVES NORTH. IT WIL

A TROPICAL LOW WAS CENTERED NEAR ION 35W MOVING WEST AT 10-15 KNOTS (11-17MPH).
TD OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.

THERE IS ALSO A TROPICAL WAVE ALONG 71W SOUTH OF 18N, ALSO MOVING WEST AT 10-15 K
FOR THE EASTERN NORTH PACIFIC EAST OF 140W, TROPICAL STORM FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED
FOR THE CENTRAL NORTH PACIFIC BETWEEN 140W AND 180, AN AREA OF DISTURBED WEATHER HAS
NORTH INDIAN OCEAN AREA (MALAY PENINSULA WEST TO COAST OF AFRICA) : TROPICAL CYCLONE
SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN AREA (135E WEST TO COAST OF AFRICA): TROPICAL CYCLONE AND DISTURB
TYPHOON (TY) 14W ( N A E I ) , AS OF 21002 (1700 EDT) W E , 8-30-05,WAS LOCATED NEAR 15.1N
HURREVAC INDICATES THE STORM'S STRONGEST WINDS (74+ MPH) WILL PASS DIRECTLY OVER
ROTA AND SAIPAN ARE EXPECTED TO EXPERIENCE WINDS IN EXCESS OF 58 MPH AND GUAM WIL
MAXIMUM SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT AT 3018002 IS 28 FEET.
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS ARE 75 MPH.
A TYPHOON WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN.
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR GUAM AND ROTA.
THE GOVERNOR OF GUAM DECLARED COR 1.
THE GOVERNMENT OF CNMI DECLARED TYPHOON COR 1 FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN AND TYPHOON C
GEORGIA: THE REMNANTS OF KATRINA MOVED INTO GA SPAWNING BANDS OF STORMS AND TORNADOE
CARROLL COUNTY, SW OF ATLANTA ON THE ALABAMA LINE, WAS AMONG THE AREAS HARDEST HI
SOME 12.5K GA POWER CUSTOMERS WERE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY TUESDAY, INCLUDING 8K IN T
IN NORTH GA, A POSSIBLE TORNADO RIPPED THE SECOND FLOOR OFF THE ECONO LODGE IN HE
ABOUT 10 HOMES WERE DAMAGED IN LULA, IN NE GA, FROM EITHER SEVERE WIND OR A TORNA
PEACH COUNTY IN CENTRAL GA REPORTED A TOUCHDOWN NEAR A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHIM INJURE
TORNADOES ALSO WERE REPORTED IN POLK AND HEARD COUNTIES. (MULTIPLE SOURCES)
EARTHQUAKES: NSTR
XILD FIRES : NSTR
NRCC Watch
Team A
202-646-2828/4541/4532/4524 (V)
202-646-2414 and 1-800-872-5945 (F)
FEMA-NRCC@dhs.gov
I
From: Jevec, Robert
To: Kleinman. Gary; Libby, Mark; Pyler. Bonnie; Pinheiro, Ronald; Bryce, Michael; Formanski,
Stephen; Bowman, Thomas; Wetter, Donald; Fletche~,Dan; Adrianopoli, Carl; Odom, Janet;
Cote, Mick; Taylor, AmyO; Lightner, Louis; Harding, Joan; Krol, Stan; Boden. William; Piggott.
William; Gruber, Timothy; Lee, Alvin; Kelty, Mark; Beall, Jack; Reilly, Margaret; Balingit-Wines,
Anamarie; Havens. George; Mignone, Tom; NDMS-EOC; Koerner, Harry; Allen, Stephen;
Rathkamp. George; Canton, David; Bell. Millard; Flake. Dennis; Long. Claude; Foutch,
Michael; Wagner, Marcia-Terry;Timmons, Meta; Lindbergh. Gary; Young. H-James; EST-
ESFOB; EST-DIR: EST-DEPUTY; EST-EMERBR; Lokey. William; Buikema. Edward;
, - Lowder, Michael; Sirmons. Gary; Wing.
Deborah; Hepler. Megs
Subject: NDMS Resource Status Report - 1800 EDT, 30 Aug 05
Importance: High
Attachments: HK Status 30 Aug 1800.docrevision.doc
HURRICANE KATRINA
August 30,2005- 1800 fiRS EDT
NDMS RESOURCE STATUS REPORT

ENROUTE:
All non-deployed NDMS teams have been placed on Alert and rostered.
NDMS REGIONAL EMERGENCY COORDINATORS:

(See separate report.)
HK Status 30 Aug
1800.dwevi ...
Robert J. Jevec
United States Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Preparedness 8, Response Directorate
Federal Emergency ManagementAgency
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Section
tel: 202-646-2439
robert.jevec@dhs.gov
' From: Gray. Richard
Sent: Tuesday. August 30,20056:33 PM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Please Call
Bill,
Please call the NRCC or have your ops section chief call.
We need to discuss to evacuation of the T-Mobile building.
T-Mobile is providing support for critical operations we need
to try and keep the operational.
Dick
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From: FEMA OPERATIONS CENTER

To: Altshuler, Brooks; Andrews, Nicol D - Public Affairs; Brown, Michael 0;Buikema. Edward; Bums,
Ken; Craig, Daniel; Eligan, Richard; FEMA HSCenter; 'FEMA NRCC'; Heath. Michael; Jamieson,
Gil; Laird, Vicki; Lokey, William; Lowder, Michael; Pawlowski, Michel; Rhode, Patrick; Rule. Natalie
Subject: Amendment #1 FEMA-1602-DR-FL
Added 1 county for PA, added 2 counties for PA cats C&G, already designated for PA,
-
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From: Golden, Jessiccc

Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 659 PM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: ABC NEWS NOW
Attachments: Blank Bkgrd.gif
Hi Bill.
I would love to speak with you regarding a quick phone interview. I tried your cell but it looks like it's out of
service. Could you please give me a call at your convenience?
Thanks so much.. Jessica
Jessica Golden I ABC News Now ( 212-456-4381p-,-
Jessica Golden 1 ABC News Now 1 212-456-4381

. ' From: Monette, Ted
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Tomorrow
Just want to be clear that you want me at state eoc in BR. (tomorrow. Or do you
wart me in NO?
--------------_--__-------
Ted Monette
and Recovery Division
From: Yi. YunChong
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Your Emails
Bill: At the end of every evening h e been moving your previous day's emails to the 'A-Katrina" folder. I'll continue to do
so unless you say otheiwise. Also. I'm available to deploy to Baton Rouge if you think I could be of any help to you.
Please be careful and take good care of yourself.
YunChong Yi
@eratioris Branch, Response Division
FEMPJDHS
ph: 202-646-3261 fax: 202-646-4060
emaa: yunchong.yi@assodates.dhs gov
' From: Glover. Aileen
To: Lokey. William
Subject: Message
Sir,
Alan D. Cohn of Akin Gurnp Strauss Hauer & Feld. LLP.. asked that I let you know if you need anything let him
know. Thanks.
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To: 'Doherty. Tamara'
Subject: RE: Good Job
Thanks TO
Ikeep thinking Ihave seen the worst with OKC, 9-11, Ivan, now this. It is truly
catastrophic. The similarities with the scenario of Hurricane Pam that was used
for the Cat planning are scary. Doing OK but tired (and only after three days).
Sleep deprivation, not enough exercise, prison food, long hours. Some victories.
Not only did we get US&R involved in water rescue (over 500 saves already) but
I got 8 California swiftwater rescue teams heading here in a C-5as we speak.
Just trying to do good. Thanks for your greetings. Best to Region 10
Bill
. From: Lokey. William
To: Glover, Aileen
Subject: RE: Message
Thanks
From: Glover, Aileen

Sent:Tuesday, August 30,2005 6:30 PM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Message
Sir,
Alan D. Cohn of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld. LLP.. asked that I let you know if you need anything let him
know. Thanks.
. .
To: Yi,YunChong
Subject: RE: Your Emails
Thanks Yun. I did not know I could deploy you. Would be good experience but lets wait until the JFO is set up and rescue
ops stop. Ed would look better on it if we wait a while. 1 was wondering why my computer did not shut down. Bill
From: Yi, YunChong

To: Lokey, William
Subject: Your Emails
Bill: At the end of every evening I've been moving your previous day's emails to the "A-Katrina" folder. I'll continue to do
so unless you say othelwlse. Also. I'm available to deploy to Baton Rouge if you think Icould be of any help to you.
Please be careful and take good care of yourself.
YunChong Yi
Operations Branch. Response Oivision
.FEMAJDHS
ph: 202-646-3261 fax: 202-646-4060
ernail: yunchong.yi@assoa'ates.dhs.gov
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
- Arthur Kraus
Tuesday, August 30,2005 7:40 P M
7 pm Tuesday EDT Update -Western Pacific Typhoon Nabi Strengthening

Attachments: Card for Arthur Kraus
From the NOAA National WeatherService (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Guam
Typhoon Nabi Strengthening
A Typhoon Warnirig remains in effectfor Tinian and Sapan.
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in eflect for Guam, Rota and Agrihan.
A Typhoon Warningmeans that typhoon conditions, including typhoon-jorce winds of 74 rnph or more,
are expected to occur within 24 hours.
A Tropical Storm warning means that tropical storm conditions, including tropical storrn-fouce winds of
39 rnph or more, are expected to occur within 24 hours.
At 7 am Wednesday Guam LST, (5 pm Tuesday EDT), the center of Typhoon Nabi was located by
Doppler weather radar near latitude 15.4 north and longitude 146.8 east. This is about 75 miles east-
)
northeast of Saipan, 85 miles east-northeast of Tinian, 140 mites northeast of Rota, 190 miles northeast
of Guam, or 245 miles south-southeast of Agrihan.
Typhoon Nabi is moving west at 10 mph. During the next 12 hours, Nabi is expected to turn west-
northwest.
Nabi is a Category 1 Typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Nabi will continue to
intensify, likely becoming a Category 2 typhoon within the next 12 hours. Typhoon force winds extend
outward up to 20 miles from the center. Tropical Storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
from the center.
From the NOAA NWS Pacific Region Headquarters in Honolulu

Situation Repo& Typhoon Nabi Update
6 p m EDT (Noon HSlj August 30,2005
Impacts
Observed Wind Speeds and Gusts:

Saipan is currently reporting gusts of 59 mph. Tinian has had gusts of 46 mph. Rota has sustained winds
of 35 mph. Gusts to 35 rnph have been reported in Apra Harbor, Guam in shower bands. Anderson Air
Force Base on Guam is reporting gusts to 41 mph.
2
Observed Precipitation
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WFO G u m has received over 1.25 inches of rain so far. Saipan is reporting over 2 inches of rain so far.
Tinian and Rota are over 2 inches as well.
Observed Flooding and Associated Damage

None so far.
Observed Storm Surne. Tide. Rip Currents

None so far
Reported Wind. Hail. or Tornado Damage

None so far.
Reported flood in^ Damage

None so far.
Reported Deaths or iniuries

None so far.
Reported Travel Impacts and Power and Communications Outages

Saipan airport is closed and other Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) airports
have shut down operations a s well. Guam airport remains open. All schools are closed today throughout
the islands. All shelters are open today throughout all the islands.
Prcvarcdncss Information and Evacuations

Saipan and Tinian are at Typhoon Condition of Readiness Level 1.
Guam is at Tropical Stom Condition of Readiness Level 1.
I Rota is at Tropical Stom Condition of Readiness Level 2.
Agrihan is at Tropical Storm Condition of Readiness Level 3.
Conditions of Readiness range fiom 1 to 4 with level 1 representing the onset or occurrence of damaging
winds expected within 12 hours.
N O M National Weather Service Operations
WFO Guam: All equipment and communications status are normal. Staffing is normal. Minimal impact
is expected on Guam.
Rota Handar (weather observing system) went out of service at 2 am EDT Tuesday.
Tinian Handar was out of service prior to this event and remains out of service.
Pacific Region's Hurricane Watch Office is open indefinitely.
For the latest information on Tropical

- Storm Nabi, including advisories, tracking
maps, and radar and satellite images, go to httr,:Nwww.nws.noaa.~ovlos/tropicaVpacificl
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To: 'Doherty, Tamara'
-- -- --
From: Doherty, Tamam [mailto:Tamara.Doherty@dhs.gov]
To: 'Lokey, William'
Qbject: RE: Good Job
Bill,
Take care of yourself. This explains why you had such a need to go to DC. You are where you belong right now
and we are all better for it.

To: Doherty, Tamara
I ,/ Thanks TD
I keep thinking I have seen the worst with OKC,9-11, Ivan, now this. it is truly
I got 8 California swiftwater rescue teams heading here in a C-5 as we speak
Bill
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To: Tarnillow, Michael
Subject: RE: Just Received from US&RSpdst on RNA
Thanks mike. We have little structural collapse (heavy) so far but we are getting lots of stranded people.
---.- -- -- .---.
From: Tamlbw, Michael
Subject: Just Received from US&R Spdst on RNA
FYI.
Just received an update. through the NRCC, from Tim Gallagher. Tim is assigned to the RNA and just completed
an overflight of the B i W area. He reports numerous heavy, multi-story, reinfaced concrete ~(ructuresdown. He
estimated 50% destruction in the business district and 90% in residential areas. This info being fed into the
management system in R-IV (Fenton) and b e White IST. Looks like we'll be there a while.
Mike Tamillow
Section Chief
FEMA USCLR Program
Mnce: 202-646-2549
Cell:
Pager: s
New Ernail Address: Mike.Tamillow@dbs.eov
From: EST-DEPUTY
Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 8:02PM
To: Lokey, William; EST-OPS; EST-DIR
Subject: Status of CA Swif! Boat Aiulift
Bill, et al,
Based on discussions with TRANSCOM LNO here, the following schedule shows the
current ETAS:
Travis AFB, CA top Lafayette, LA: I

Msn 07501 (C5), ARR Lafayette 2145 COT, 30 Aug
Msn 07502 (C17), ARR Lafayette 2315 CDT, 30 Aug
March AFB, CA to Lafayette, LA:

Msn 07602 (CS), ARR Lafayette 0800 CDT, 31 A u g
Msn 07603 (CS), ARR Lafayette 0900 COT, 3 1 A u g
Clay Spangenberg
NRCC Deputy
- Sent: Tuesday, August 30,20058:03 PM
To: Monette. Ted
Subject: RE: Tomorrow
Sure, you will be D M O R T / M ~ ~Branch

~ C ~ ~chief. Extremely critical, complex, frustrating
process. Activated NDMS, moving thousands of patients and responding to rumors of
thousands of fatalities. Enjoy. See you tomorrow or even tonight if you can make it
over. Well be here past 10 I am sure
--..--
Original Message-----
From: Monette, Ted
Sent: Tuesday, August 3 0 , 2005 6 : 5 9 PM
To: Lokey, William
-
Subject : Re : Tomorrow
Ok. Any clues?

..........................
Ted Monette
617.956.7518 W
From: Lokey, William <William.Lokey@fema.gov>
To: Monette, Ted <Ted.Monette@fema.gov>
Sent: Tue Aug 30 19:57r02 2005
/ Subject: RE: Tomorrow
Ted. Here at the EOC in BR. Have we got a choice assignment for you :)
From: Monette, Ted
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Tomorrow
Just want to be clear that you want me at state e m in BR. (tomorrow. Or do you
want me in NO?
..........................
Ted Monette
R - I Response and Recovery Division
617.956.7518 W
To: EST-DEPUTY
Subject: RE: Status of CA Swift Boat Airlift
All of these are for swift water teams?
From: EST-DEPUTY
To: Lokey, William; EST-OPS;EST-DIR
Subject: Status of CA Swift Boat Airlift
Bill, et all
,
current ETAS:
Travis AFB, CA top Lafayette, LA:
Msn 07501 (CS), ARR Lafayette 2145 CDT, 30 Aug

March AFB, CA to Lafayette, LA:
Msn 07601 (C5), ARR Lafayette 0730 CDT, 3 1 Aug

Msn 07602 (CS), ARR Lafayette 0800 CDT, 3 1 Aug
Msn 07603 (CS), ARR Lafayette 0900 CDT, 3 1 Aug
Clay Spangenberg
NRCC Deputy
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From: Doherty. Tamara pamara.Doherty@dhs.gov]

To: 'Lokey. William'
Bill,
Take care of yourself. This explains why you had such a need to go to DC. You are where you belong right now
and we are all better for it.
-----
To: Doherty, Tarnam
Thanks TD
I keep thinking I have seen the worst with OKC, 9-11, Ivan, now this. It is truly
.,.. Igot 8 California swiftwater rescue teams heading here in a C-5 as we speak.
Bill
From: Buikema, Edward
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Call
.Can you call us at 4 6 3 4 ?
Thanks. Ed
____________-_-___------_-
Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld (www.BlackBerry.net)
, From: Monette, Ted
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Re: Tomorrow
Got it. Arriving about noon tomorrow.
Ted Monette
617.956.7510 W
d
From: Lokey, William <William.~okey@femagov>
To: Monette, Ted cTed.Monette@fema.gov>
Sent: Tue Aug 30 20:01:07 2 0 0 5
Subject : RE : Tomorrow
Sure, you will be DMORT/Medical Branch chief. Extremely critical, complex, frustrating
process. Activated NDMS, moving thousands of patients and responding to rumors of
thousands of fatalities. Enjoy. See you tomorrow or even tonight if you can make it
over. Well be here past 10 I am sure
----- Original Message-----
From: Monette. Ted
To: Lokey, William
-
Subject: Re: Tomorrow
Ok. Any clues?
Ted Monette
617.956.7510 W
-----Original Message-----
From: Lokey, William cWilliam.Lokey@femagovz
To: Monette, Ted cTed.Monette@fema.govz
Sent: Tue Aug 30 19:57:02 2005
Subfect : RE: Tomorrow
Ted, Here at the EOC in BR. Have w e got a choice assignment for you r)
From: Monette, Ted
Sent: Tuesday, August 3 0 , 200s 6:00 PM 7
'
To: Lokey, William
Subject: Tomorrow
Just want to be clear that you want me at state eoc in BR. (tomorrow. Or do you
want me in NO?
Ted Monet te
617-956-7518W
2.clr%zI
To: Lokey. William
Subject: Re: Just Received from US&R Spdst on RNA
You we're great on CNN today! Nice job

-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Sent from Mike Tamillow - BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
From: Lokey, William cWilliam.Lokey@fema.gov>
To: Tamillow, Michael cMichael.Tamillow@fema.gov>
Sent: Tue Aug 30 19:59:22 2005
Subject: RE: Just Received from US&R Spclst on RNA
Thanks mjke. We have little structural collapse (heavy) so far but we are getting lots of
stranded people.

Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5 : 0 6 PM
To: Buikema, Edward; Lowder, Michael; Lokey, William
subject: Just Keceived from US&R Spclst on RNA
Just received an update, through the NRCC, from Tim Gallagher. Tim is assigned to the RNA
and just completed an overflight of the Biloxi area. He reports numerous heavy, multi-
story, reinforced concrete structures down. He estimated 50% destruction in the business
district and 908 in residential areas. This info being fed into the management system in
R-IV (Fenton) and the White IST. Looks like we'll be there a while.
Mike
-
Mike Tarnillow
Section Chief
FEMA US&R Program
Off ice: 202-646-2549
Cell:
Pager :
Y
New Ernail Address: Mike.Tamillo~dhs,gov
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From: FEMA-R6-ROC-ESF5
Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 8 2 0 PM
To: Bowen, Phillip; Bushnell, Jon; Cacanindin, Vince; Clark, Marsha; 'Dochnal, Col. Alfred';
Downing. Jessee; EST-CONOPS-Action-Matrix; ESTISF051CU1; EST-ESF051CU2; EST-
ESF051CU3; EST-ESFOSPI-2; EST-ESFO5PLNS1; FEMA OPERATIONS CENTER; FEMA-
MOC-BOTHELL; FEMA-MOC-DENTON; FEMA-NRCC; FEMA-R04-OPSCELL; FEMA-ROC
ROC-ESFO5; FEMA-R04-ROC-IPChief; FEMA-R6-ROC-DEPDIR; FEMA-R6-ROC-DIR;
'Forscorn'; Horak, Kenneth; Kiiling, Harry; King, Michael; 'LA o f f i of homeland security';
Lokey, William; Monette, Ted; Pan. Philip; R6 All Hands; Scott, Cynthia; Sfoffel, Sharon
Subject: FEMA-1603-DR-LA SitRep #05, IAP. LOEP Sit Rep
Attachments: FEMA1603~Action~Plan~O83105.doc; FEMA-1603-DR-LA SitRep #05.doc; R6 REP Utility
SlTREP 30Aug05 Updt 01.doc; LAOEP- SITREP-I 600- 30 Aug O5.doc
: From: EST-DEPUTY
Sent: Tuesday,August 30,20058:45 PM
To: Lokey,William
Subject: RE: Status of CA Swift Boat Aidiff
Yes, sir
From: Wey, William

Sent: Tuesday, August 30, ZOOS 20:W
To: EST-DEPUTY
Subject: RE: Status of CA Swift Boat Airlift
All of these are for swift water teams?
From: EST-DEPUTY
To: Lokey, William; EST-OPS; ES-DIR
Subject: Status of CA Swift Boat A i r l i
Bill, et all
current ETAS:
Travis AFB, CA top Lafayette, LA:
Msn 0 7 5 0 1 (CS), ARR Lafayette 2145 CDT, 30 Aug

Msn 0 7 5 0 2 (C17), ARR Lafayette 2315 COT, 30 Aug
M a r c h AFB, CA to Lafayette, LA:
M s n 07601 (C5), ARR Lafayette 0730 CDT, 3 1 Aug

Msn 0 7 6 0 2 ( C 5 ) , ARR Lafayette 0800 CDT, 3 1 A u g
M s n 07603 (C5), ARR Lafayette 0900 CDT, 31 Aug
Clay Spangenberg
NRCC Deputy
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From: Gray, Richard

To: EST-DIR; Lokey. William
Subject: FW: GSM Switch in Downtown New Orleans
More info on the T-Mobile Switch

- - - - _
From: IIMG, FEMA [mailto:FEMA.Iimg@dhs.gov]
To: Fema-NRCC; Dick Gray (richard.gray@dhs.gov); Jones, Melvin; HSOC.FEMA
Subject: W : GSM Switch in Downtown New Orleans
Dick,
Can you forward this to ESF-2 or anyone else in the NRCC who can help out?
John
-- - -
From: IIMG, IP
To: IIMG, FEMA
Subject: GSM Switch in Downtown New Orleans
t
Local law enforcement in New Orleans is directing evacuation of T-Mobile employees from the 12" Floor of the
Commerce Building in New Orieans. If this switch goes down then wireless communications in the New Orleans
area will be severely impacted.
T-Mobile personnel are apparently supplies with food and water sufficient to stay in place but they are being
directed to evacuate.
What is the appropriate solution?
Paul Hightower
IlMG IP Desk
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From: Podolske, Lew

To: Bossert, Thomas; Lokey, William
Subject: FW:Proposed Katrina Brief
Attachments: 1200-8-30-05-VIP-Katrina-Briefing-2.ppt; c90509ee9f3.jpg; 75258cb3242.pdf
Gentlemen. I'm fonvarding the attached fyi because Brooksjust told me you will be doing the briefing tomorrow
and it might be of some help to you even though it is a rough first cut. We will be trying to refine this tomorrow
and going forward so it will hopefully be more useful. By the way, Bill, 1 thought you might find it of interest that
my wife caught some of your press conference today and she told me she was impressed by your performance
and not very impressed by the Corps or the Governor. Keep up the good work, Lew
------ ----- -----
From: Podolske, Lew

To: Altshuler, Brooks; Long, Casey; Brown, MichaelA; Thompson, Mathew; Hamrnett-Morgan, Linda
Cc: Ayen, Dana; Heath, Michael
Subject: Proposed Katrina Brief
Attached is a first cut at a presentation for Hurricane Katrina. Iam also attaching maps that show the declared
counties in the three states with individual assistance dedaratims and another showing the latest commodities
status which Iwasn't able to cot and paste into the presentation but might be worth having in the hard copy.
Please let me know of presentation modifications needed and Iwould especially appreciate from the NRCC staff
an accuracy check on the data included, updates of the figures in the presentation, and any additional mformation
we may have about teamdassets deployed by FEMA and other Federal partners and supplies provided. This
: presentation needs to be updated first thing tomorrow morning (7 am) so please provide your input by then.
Thanks, Lew Podolske
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From: Perales, Anthony

To: Lokey. William
Subject: FW: JFO Address and Specsheet
Attachments: JFOsite.pdf
FYI O Things are moving along well. ..Working with both Mr. Ratcliff/Mr.Harrington on Logistics and Kent
WeatherdJohn Mogilski on the IT side.
Regards.
Pager: v- -
I
This communication. along with any attachments, is covered by Federaland state law governing electronic
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the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, use or copying of this message
I
is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please reply immediately to the sender and delete this
1 message. Thank you.
From: Perales, Anthony

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 9: 15 PM
To: Ratdiff, Travis; Weathers, Kent; Mogilski, John; Harrington, Richard
Subject: I F 0 Address and Specsheet
FEMA DR-1603-LA 1500 Main St. Baton Rouge, LA 70802-3760
Attached is the spec sheet in color of the site O
Not bad for my portable scanner?
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Emergency Preparedness & Response
Region II
Chief, Information Technology Branch
26 Federal Plaza Room 13 1 1
New York, NY 10278-0002
Pager: - - C
Email: Anthony.Perales@dhs-gov
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This communication,'along with any attachments, is covered by Federal and state law
governing electronic communications and may contain restricted and legally privileged
information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination. distribution, use or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you
have received this in error, please reply immediately to the sender and delete this message.
Thank you.
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From: Greff. Stacie

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 10:24PM
To: Lokey. William; Wdls, Scott
Subject: NDMS status update
NDMS info provided by our HQ liaison -you may havefrom other sources. Stacie
From: Wing,Deborah
Sent:Tuesday, August 30,2005 5:08 PM
To: Rule, Natalie; Taylor, Cindy; Passey, David; Hudak, Mary; Mdntyre, James; Jacks, Don; Bahamonde, Marty;
Greff, Stacie
Subject: NDMS update
39 Disaster Medical Assistance Teams @MATS) have been deployed to respond and
support medical facilities and hospitals not fully operational in response to Hurricane Katrina. We
have also deployed: 4 Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs), 2 Disaster Mortuary
Response Teams (DMORT), 1 Management Support Teams (MST), and 2 Mental Health Tcams.
1
HURRICANE KATRINA
August 30,2005- 1800 HRS EDT
NDMS RESOURCE STATUS REPORT

Page 3 of
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United States Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Preparedness & Response Directorate
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Section
, tel: 202-646-2439
robert.ievec@dhs.aov
Page 1 of 1
From: Greff, Stacie

To: Lokey, William; Wells, Scotl
Subject: HQ release - don't re-enter damage area.
Evacuees Cautioned Not To Re-Enter Damage Areas Prematurely

Release Date: August 30.2005
Release Number: HQ-05-180a
WASHINGTON, D.C. -
Emergency management officials are appealing to residents of Louisiana. Mississippi and Alabama
who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Katrina's landfall to stay put
This hurricane has caused catastrophic devastation across areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama,' said Michael 0.
Brown. Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response and head of FEMA. "FEMA, abng
with our federal. state and local partners, is working around the dock to get live-saving assistance into the hardest hit areas.
We need everyone's moperation to keep passable roads clear and to prevent those returning from placing additional burdens
on the limited shelter, food and water in the heavily impacted areas."
Many Louisiana. Mississippi and Alabama residents heeded evacuation orders and made the safe choice to leave areas
threatened by Humcane ~atn'na.Early reports indicate that hundreds of thousands of customers are without power in
impacted areas, and for some, it may be many days or weeks before power and other essential utilities are fully restored.
Returning residents could face blocked and washed out roads, downed power lines across highways. unsafe road crossings
due to flooding and many other dangers. Many storm related deaths occur when residents return to their communities and
homes, a statistic FEMA is trying to minimize in Katrina's wake.
'We know people are anxious to return home, but we are asking for everyone's patiencein waiting for the all clear," said
Brown. "Our greatest concern is the safety of Louisiana. Mississippi. and Alabama residents, first responders and rescue
workers."
FEMA pre-staged emergency response teams and critical commodities such as ice, water, meals ready-to-eat (MREs). and
tarps in strategic locations in Texas. Louisiana. Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Convoys of supplies are moving
into heavily impacted areas but with many roads damaged or impassable, it may be several days before emergency workers
are able to reach all the victims of Katrina.
FEMA recommends that evacuees tune to local news coverage wherever they are located for ongoing response and recovery
information. Federal, state and local officials will work with the media in these areas to communicate emergency informationas
it becomes available.
Evacuees can call the American Red Cross' information line at 1-866-GET-INFO for information regarding emergency
assistance and public safety information and road closures. In addition. Louisiana residents can call the Louisiana State Police
at 800-469-4828 to check on roadways that are open and safe for travel In less impacted areas.
FEMA also reemphasized that volunteers should not report directly to the affected areas unless directed by a voluntary
agency. Selfdispatched volunteers can put themselves and others in harm's way and hamper rescue efforts.
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident.
FEMA also initiates mitigation activities. trains first responders. works with state and local emergency managers. and manages
the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security on March 1.2003
'As well press releases went out about all the DMAT teams deploying.
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From: EST-ESF15
Subject: FW: FYI - News Report Coming out of New Orleans
pep--
From: Rule, Natalie

To: EST-ESF15
Subject: M - News Report Coming out of New Orleans
Please forward only to the Talking Points - ~etailedlist....thanks..
Just FYI:
FROM WWL-TV, CBS New Orleans web site
****ALL RESIDENTS ON THE EAST BANK OF ORLEANS AND JEFFERSON

REMAINING I N THE METRO AREA ARE BEING TOLD TO EVACUATE AS EFFORTS TO
SANDBAG THE LEVEE BREAK HAVE ENDED. THE PUMPS I N THAT AREA ARE
EXPECTED TO FAIL SOON AND 9 FEET OF WATER I S EXPECTED I N THE ENTIRE
EAST BANK. WITHIN THE NEXT 12-15 HOURS****
Jeff Parish President. Residents will probably be allowed back in town i n a week, with identification
only, but only to get essentials and dothing. You will then be asked to leave and not come back for one
month.
FEMA numbers to begin assistance process 1-800-621-FEMA or http://www.fema.gov.
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From: Wells. Scott

To: Lokey, William
Subject: FW: Base Camps
From: Weathers, Kent

To: Wells, Scott; Robinson, Tony; Harmon, Richard; Harrington, Richard; DeBlasio, Stephen; Kaaorowski,
James; Pagano, Frank
Subject: W : Base Camps
FYI
From:
Sent: None
Subject:
Brief, 08130105 8 5 1PM

We have set up the following:
Camp Beauregard, Pineville LA capacity 300 complete
Port Allen, Baton Rouge LA capacity 500 in works
State Police Command, Baton Rouge capacity 100 see note
Airline Park (across the hwy. ftom MMR), Baton Rouge capacity 100 08/31/05
Note: Colonel Mayaux didn't want to show us where to set up tonight. He said wait until tomorrow
Confirmed: We will add Laundry within 2-3 days
Should anyone need support, we have immediate capabilities: surveying. GIs, billing. consulting.
Environmental. Civil...elevations, shoot GPS, preengineering & design site work.
Gen Sets available: 34 25KW

13 45KW
33 80KW
6 130KW
5 175KW
24 LIGHT STANDS, PL6000WATT GENS Wl4000 OF LIGHTING
We have increased our capacity since the event and will continue to work ahead of the requirement.
--
Our services are available to support anyone affiliated with FEMA's works in this event.
-
t
mobile
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Bruce R. Wagner. Sr.

office: 25 1-660-8500
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From: Greff, Staae

Sent: Tuesday, August 30,2005 11:Ol PM
To: Lokey, William
Cc: Wells, Scott
Subject: media 1 levee break clip
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To: Greff. Stacie
Subject: RE: NDMS status update
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From: EST-ESFI 5
Sent: Tuesday,August 30,200511; I 8 PM
Subject: RE: Talking points
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Attachments: TALKING POINTS NRP.doc
TALKING POINTS: National Response Plannncident of National Si~nificance
Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff activated the National Response Plan by
declaring an Incident of National Significance as a result of the devastation caused by Humcane
Katrina - the first-ever use of this designation. The National Response Plan (NRP) fully
mobilizes the resources of the entire federal govemment to support response and recovery efforts
for state and local authorities -particularly in the event of a catastrophic incident. The NRP is the
national playbook, developed with years of real-world disaster response and recovery expertise,
that establishes a consistent, uniform way to respond to disasters to ensure that aid gets to the
people who need it more quickly and efficiently.
. The NRP, finalized in December 2004, brings all of the federal government's response and
recovery resources under a single effort led by the Department of Homeland Security. This
streamlines the process of coordinating immediate federal support to the states, cities, and
counties that need federal assistance. The NRP was jointly developed by federal, state, local,
tribal, private sector and professional responders and provides a unified and coordinated response
effort.
The NRP defines an Incident of National Significance as a major disaster or emergency that
overwhelms the resources of state and local authorities, requiring significant coordination across
the federal government. The Secretary has activated the Interagency Incident Management Group
(IIMG), bringing together experts from across the federal government and housed in the
Homeland Security Operations Center. This provides the White House, the Secretary, and other
national leaders with a focal point for federal strategic coordination and recommended courses of
action.
Under the NRP, DHS coordinates overall incident management, response and recovery efforts to
address the immediate aftermath of the hunicane. Concurrently, the White House has established
a White House Task Force on Hurricane Katrina Response to oversee recovery efforts and
develop policy initiatives to address the recovery needs of the region.
Under Secrelary Michael Brown, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
is currently in the region directing efforts under the National Response Plan, and Secretary
Chertoff has designated him as the Principal Federal Official (PFO) to lead the deployment of
federal resources. The primary activities remain focused on life saving and life sustaining efforts.
FEMA is currently coordinating a number of programs to help meet basic shelter and emergency
needs.
Humcane Katrina has proved to be one of the most dangerous storms in U.S. history. Hazards
from weakened and damaged trees, downed power lines, high water, and other dangers remain.
We urge citizens to be mindful of instructions fTom state and local officials who have asked that
individuals remain in shelters, homes or safe places until given further notice. Individuals in
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declared counties can register online for disaster assistance at w ~ w . f e m a . ~ or

o vcall FEMA's toll
free registration line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
ESF-15 External Affairs

DHSlFEMA National Response Coordination Center
Washington, DC
202-646-2456
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From: Greff, Stacie

To: Lokey. William
Cc: Wells, Scott
Subject: my status.
I'm leaving for night, but always available by ce,@

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Nice job today. Thanks for being adaptable in the briefing without a lot of prep. We'll get tape from HQ for you.
Good relationship with Mark state PI0 and governor's office relationship (pio) doing fine too.
Dave Passey should arrive tomorrow at some point. We plan to work together in the external affairs arena.
Plenty to do.
From: EST-ESFI5
Subject: RE: Talking points
Attachments: KATRINA TALKING POINTS1 8-31 .doc
KATRINA TALKING POINTS

For Wednesday morning 8-31 -05 UPDATE
Life Saving Efforts:

FEMA continues with the first priority of life saving efforts, with resources being directed to
those with the most urgent needs.
o 39 Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs) have been deployed with

several teams already working in impacted areas to support medical facilities and
hospitals not fully operational in response to Hurricane Katrina. We have also
deployed: 4 Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMATs), and 2 Mental
Health Teams.
o Teams bring truckloads of medical equipment and supplies with them and are
trained to handle trauma, pediatrics, surgery and mental health problems.
o HHS, VA, DOD and NDMS are working in the public health and medical areas
and are working on establishing temporary MASH style facilities for the
ambulatory and non-ambulatory cases.
o VMATs have also been deployed to provide medical care to pets and livestock.
as well as provide any needed veterinary medical care for rescue dogs.
o 18 Urban Search and Rescue (USBR) teams have been deployed in response to
Hurricane Katrina. An additional 8 swift water rescue teams from the state of
California have been deployed as well.
Life Sustaining Activities:

After life-saving measures, our next priority will be life-sustaining help.
o Supplies and equipment are moving into the hardest hit areas as quickly as
possible, especially water, ice, meals, medical supplies, and generators. There
are currently over 1,700 trucks which have been mobilized through federal, state
and contract sources to supply ice, water and supplies.
o Working through the emergency support functions of the disaster, the Dept. of
Transportation is reporting that all bridges and railways are closed in New
Orleans, and the port is dosed.
o While rescue efforts continue, it may be several days before emergency workers
are able to reach the victims of this hurricane, and we are working to
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communicate with those affected in every way possible.
o This will not be an easy road ahead.
o We will do everything we can to minimize losses and help those affected get
back on their feet. Recovery will take time, but FEMA will be here as long as
needed.
Shelterinn
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. and Housing:
FEMA is supporting our state partners, the American Red Cross and voluntary agencies in
ensuring that victims of the storms are in safe shelters with essential life-sustaining
commodities. Shelters will continue to be the safest place for victims to stay in place.
o Special FEMA housing task forces set in place to identify housing needs, mass
care 'and human services, have been procuring trailers and identifying temporary
housing sites for the displaced victims.
Stavina Put
We still have many people very much in harm's way, and want to caution people about
trying to return home too early.
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Please don't put yourself - or our first responders at risk.
o Even once the immediate danger of the hurricane passes, hazards of weakened
and damaged trees, downed power lines, high water and other dangers may
exist.
o Listen to state and local officials who ask you to remain in shelters, homes or
safe places until given the 'all dear" to travel. Roads are very likely to be
damaged or blocked by debris. Traffic jams slow emergency managers and first
responders in doing their job.
o If officials instruct you not to enter, please heed their instructions.
Outside C o n t a c t .
We know the people impacted by Hurricane Katrina are suffering, and our thoughts are
with all of those who have been stranded by the storm and are seeking to connect with
family members and friends.
o The damage is extensive, and the personal and emotional losses tremendous.
We are asking individuals who have access to means of communicating outside of the
impacted areas to reach out to loved ones and let them know they are safe.
o If you evacuated because of Hurricane Katrina, make every attempt to call

friends and loved ones outside the disaster area, and ask that those you contact
pass along information about your safety and whereabouts.
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o During a disaster such as this, and with so many communications systems down.
there is no way to have an organized, centralized number or system to find
individuals who evacuated.
o Also, people should understand that due to communication disruptions during

large disasters, it may take several days for loved ones to contact those outside
the disaster area.
FedlState Coordination:
FEMA continues to coordinate closely with state emergency officials in the impacted states
to continue to push needed pre-positioned supplies, equipment and personnel directly into
the hardest hit areas.
0 FEMA is currently working within county emergency operations centers to help

local officials with their requests for assistance.
o As local communities identify their critical needs and each state prioritizes those
needs, FEMA is deploying personnel, equipment and supplies to meet those
needs.
Declarations and Assistance:

President Bush moved quickly to declare major disasters in Louisiana, Mississippi and
Alabama making them eligible for presidential disaster aid for both public and individual aid
) ensuring the swift response of the federal government to help Katrina's victims.
President Bush declared the affected counties in Florida from the initial hit of category 1
Katrina a major disaster freeing up federal aid and support for county and state government
needs.
o With the President's disaster declarations, we are able to bring full resources of
the federal government to bear to help the residents in the impacted states with
emergency needs and recovery support
o Individuals in the declared counties are eligible for disaster assistance
o 32 parishes in Louisiana have been designated for both Individual and Public
Assistance programs. 15 counties in Mississippi have been declared for
Individual Assistance. 3 counties in Alabama have been designated Individual
Assistance programs and 6 counties for Public Assistance.
o Damage surveys will commence for other areas after moving out of the life-
saving and -sustaining efforts are complete and more counties and additional
forms of assistance may be designated.
Affected individuals in declared counties can register online at www.fema.aov or call

FEMA's toll-free registration line 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)- TTY 800-462-7585.
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o Registerinq on-line is encouraaed due to the possibility of high call volume.
o If registering by phone, owners of commercial properties and residents with only

minor losses are urged to wait a few days before calling so those whose homes
were destroyed or heavily damaged can be served first.
o Storm victims with insurance coverage should contact their insurance company
or agent before calling to report losses and, ifnecessary, to request an advance
or partial payment of their settlement.
o If you have a family member with internet access who can help you register, that
may also be an option to avoid busy signals and waits on our teleregistration
line.
o www.fema.qov is also a great source to access information on available

assistance, disaster recovery center locations once they begin opening, and
other disaster specific information.
o Our registration centers are operating 2417, and we've added personnel to
minimize wait time as much as possible.
o We are aware that some people with serious needs might not be able to call us
due to power or phone outages - we'll be operating 24 hours a day 7 days a
week until all have a chance to register with FEMA.
When registering for assistance, FEMA has a number of programs to help meet basic
shelter and emergency needs
o Temporary housing assistance to make repairs to homes with limited damaged

or provide rental assistance to those with more substantial damage
o Low interest disaster loans through SBA to repair or replace homes, personal
property or businesses that sustained damage, not covered by insurance
o Assistance with other emergency needs, which could include medical expenses,
transportation expenses, or repair or replacement of certain personal property
ESF-15External Affairs
DHSIFEMA National Response Coordination Center
Washington, DC
202-646-2456
From: Clark, Debra
Sent: Tuesday. August 30,2005 11129 AM
To: Lokey, William
Subject: RE: Wireless Priority Service
Bill,
I gave your request t o ESF-2 a t 10:08. They have been working on your WPS.
Debbie
To: Clark, Debra
Cc : Gray, Richard
Sent: 8/30/05 9:14 AM
Subject: FW: Wireless P r i o r i t y Service
I l l i a m Lokey
FCO
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Verizon
I hope t h i s works cause c e l l s e r v i c e here is bad.
Thank you
Bill
From: G r a y , Richard O n Behalf Of EST-DIR

Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 6 1 3 4 PM
To: Lokey, William; Gallagher, Mark; Perales, Anthony; Miller, Mary Lynne; Fay, Paul;
Jones, Gary; Robinson, Tony; F a i r l e y , Wayne
Subject: Wireless P r i o r i t y Service
Please i d e n t i t y key s t a f f dedicated t o Hurricane Katrina operations t h a t need Wireless

I P r i o r i t y Service (WPS.). I n o r d e r t o receive WPS s e r v i c e o r a WPS phone we need t h e
I following informat ion
I Name :
I P o s i t ion
C e l l phone number
Cell phone provider
' 1
' Model
If your phone can not be configured for WPS you will receive a companion
phone. Please send you information to Debra Clark via email.
Thank you,
Richard Gray
NRCC Director
202-646-2496
From: Lowder, Michael [Michael.Lowder@dhs.gov]
Sent: Tuesday. August 30.2005 112 9 AM
To: 'gary.e.moore@dhs.gov'; William.Lokey@dhs.gov'; 'charles.hutchins@dhs.gov'
Subject: Fw: New Orleans Response
FYI
From: Paulison, Robert David <Robert.David.Paulison@lfema.gov>
To: Lowder, Michael cMichael.lowder@ferna.gov>
Sent: Tue Aug 30 11:22:05 2005
Subject: PWr New Orleans Response
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Here are the details of the capability of the communications vehicle I sent to you
earlier.
From: Werner, Charle

To: Paulison, Robert David; Hines, Chip; Olshanski, Thomas; Boyd, David: Emr-ISAC;
Subject: RE: New Orleans Response
Thanks. I have also forwarded to the Virginia EOC the following information that they
have requested.
Capabilities:
Incident Commander's Radio Interface (ICRI) - able to link 5 disparate radio systems
(portables, cell phones, etc.)
Satellite Communications which can provide:
*Internet access
*Local wireless network
Cosz estimates for requested reimbursement (asterisks denote requested but not required):
*Staffing - 1 person for duration of deployment ($205/day)
, *Mileage @ 40 cents/mile
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; Satellite charges - $50/day.for days when used
Meals - $45/day
Lodging - $100 day (unless other lodging provided)
Name of individual:
Battalion Chief Bill Purcell
Nextel:
Let me know if you need anything else.
Charles'
From: Paulison, Robert David [mailto:~avid.~aulisonOdhs.gov]

#nt: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 10:57 AM
To: Werner, Charles; Hines, Chip; Olshanski, Thomas; Paulison, Robert DAVID; Boyd, David;
Emr - ISAC;
! Subject: RE: New Orleans ReSpOXlSJ? *
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I forwarded this to logistics. Thanks!
From: Werner, Charles [mail-

'b: Hines. Chip; Olshanski, Thomas; Paulison, Robert DAVID; Boyd, David; Emr-ISAC;
. <''>
subject : New Orleans ~ e s p o n s e y
Importance: High
Hello all,
Please forward to the appropriate parties.

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I have been observing the N e w Orleans flooding from the Hurricane. G
, I would like to offer our interoperable communications unit to be deployed if so desired
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(4 wheel drive Ford Explorer) .
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This unit provides a mobile interoperable gateway and satellite communications capability
This unit can immediately establish phone and or link disparate radio communications in
the middle of nowhere provided it has access to the southern sky.
I can send it immediately with one operator. Reimbursement would be appreciated but not
required.
Let me know if we can be of assistance!
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Charles Werner, Fire Chief
Charlottesville VA Pire Department
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From: Lokey, William

From: Lokey, Wilharn

I hope this works cause cell service here is bad.

From: Tamillow, Michael

From: Craig, Daniel

I w i l l take t h i s ESF-2 now.

1 I hope t h i s works cause c e l l s e r v i c e here i s bad.

From: Gray, Richard On Behalf O f EST-DIR

Please i d e n t i t y key s t a f f dedicated t o Hurricane Katrina operations t h a t need Wireless

Cell phone provider

I f your phone can not be configured f o r WPS y o u w i l l receive a companion

From: Craig, Daniel

From: Terry Nelson [mailtc .-

FYl...in second conversation, they said water was rising.

From: Craig, Daniel

a contact name for HCA Is Scott ~aze- o f f i c e

From: Craig, Daniel

From: Terry Nelson [rnailtr - 7 n]

FYI...in second conversation, they said water was rising.

From: Terry Nelson

From: Craig, Daniel

From: Lowder. Michael

F Y I Please get to your people on the ERT.

From: Craig, Daniel

a contact name for HCA is Scott/a

FYI...in second conversation. they said water was rising.

Fm: Monette, Ted

From: Craig, Daniel

From: Lokey, William

This is the situation with 8 hospitals. We are working it with state.

a contact name for HCA is Scott ~ a z - e- n

Subject. FW:**WLANE UNIVERSITY HOSPrrAL STTUATION***

From: Terry Nelson

From: Lowder, Midlael

Thanks can you call us?

From: Craig, Daniel

a contact name for HCA is Scott ~azen,

From: Terry Nelson [mailt J

FYI...in second conversation, they said water was rising.

From: Terry Nelson

From: Lowder, Michael

From: Werner, Charles~ [mailto:

Please forward t o the appropriate parties.

I would like t o offer

I can send it immediately with one operator. Reimbursement would be

Let me know if we can be of assistance!

Charles Werner, Fire Chief

11 am EDT Tuesday Update Katrina Becomes a Tropical ~e~ression.

Katrina Becomes a Tropical Depression, Still Producing Heavy Rains

From the Final NOAA NWS NHC Discussion on Katrina

Note: E-mail notification messages are sent when:

From: Gray, Jackie

From: Satar, Abdul

The following link is the latest version of DHS Today.

Thanks, Office of Public Affairs

Attachments: Katrina Participant Checklist 083005.doc; Katrina VTC Agenda 083005.doc

Attached is the agenda for today's video teleconference.

Hurricane Liaison Team

All other participantsshould call in on

If you have questions, please contact Rick ~inke-

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Brad and Barbara,

Subject. FW:WLANE UNIVERSITY HOSPrrAL STTUATION*