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From: CMS TaskForcel F
Sent: Friday, September 16,2005 4:26PM
To: TaskForce-3
Cc: TaskForce-1
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Subject: Offer of Lift - Cayrnen Islands

Colleagues,
Will Pineau Chief Executive of the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce has spoken with the
Cayman Government and they wish to offer 2 airlifts of cargo utilizing Cayman Airways.
FEMA has declined. Could you please add this to your matrix. Mr. Pineau is reachable at
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Task-Force 1
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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TCIMMINIA
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From: Stitt, Tony [tstitt@ofda.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 7:57 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; Norman, Alain G; Katrina Working Group; Bass, John R (OPS)
Cc: rrntkatrina-rm; rmtkatrina-dmr; rmtkatrina-pc; OFDALogistics; Nieuwejaar, Sonja; Scheurer,
Rebecca
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

Hi All:

Assuming that we will see at least some continuing international offers of assistance for Katrina and potentially
new ones for Rita, the USAlD Ops Center would like to propose that State nominate two or three people to be
"trained as trainers" in the system we have developed to review, track, and act on offers. These people could
come to our Ops Center to see how to submit new offers for consideration, revise offers that have been
submitted. and use the database to monitor all offers and identify which ones require State action. We will also
cover the actions State are responsible for, including notifications via cable of approvals and disapprovals. The
selected people could then return to State and be responsible for trainng others that will be involved in this
process. Even if few new offers end up materializing, this could still be a useful initiative for tracking the few that
do come in.

Please let us know if you would like to proceed with this idea, and who you would like to nominate. We can then
work out a time to proceed - w e recommend Monday. It should take no more than an hour or so (two at the
most).

Thanks,
Tony

Tony Stitt
Deputy Manager for Operations
USAID Hurricane Operations Center
(703) 526-2210
tstitt@ofda.net
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From: McCarthy, Deborah A [mailto:McCarthyDA@5tate.gov]


Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 6:39 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Katrina Working Group; Stitt, Tony
Cc: Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

I would say we need to wait a bit before confirming we can use for either. Let's put it on matrix as an offer. Could
post send us cable for the record?

From: Norman, Alain G


Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:35 PM I

To: Katrina Working Group; 'tstitt@ofda.net'


Cc: Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil
Subject: MI: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

FYI, finally received this email from the Cayman Islands, outlining a kind offer of assistance.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE


REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
D A W S M h D : 07 SEP 2006 200503991
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Do we believe we'll need (a) any items from the Caymans [no specifics given -- they are open to suggestions], (b)
airlift, or (c) both? (See emphasis added sections of email, esp.. below.)

Would this be something to consider as regards Rita, if not Katrina?


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Please advise how best to respond, noting in matrix this new offer.

Alain Norman
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From: Wil Pineau


Sent: Thursday, kptemDer LL, rEWf:wm
To: Normanag@state.gov
Subject: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
Importance: High

Mr. Norman,

Like many people around the world, the Cayman lslands watched in horror as Hurricane Katrina ripped
a path of death and destruction through several southern states, particularly Louisiana and the city of
New Orleans. Shortly after seeing the images of destruction on the news which reminded us of the
devastation that we suffered from Hurricane tvan just one year ago, several local organizations
immediately began to gather supplies and monetary donations to assist the people of that region. Some
of these donations have already been sent through various international channels, Red Cross and the
Catholic Church to name a few, but there are other organizations that would like to offer assistance.

The Cayman lslands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman lslands Government last week met to
discuss what would be the best form of assistance that we could offer. The Minister for Commerce, the
Hon. Charles Clifford, said the Cayman lslands Government would be wllllng t o arrange two cargo
flights on our national airline, Cayman Airways, t o take any donated supplies that are gathered
by the Chamber and other organizations. Mr. Clifford confirmed during our meeting that Her
Majesty's representative, His Excellency the Governor Mr. Bruce Dinwiddy, who serves on the Cabinet,
is aware of this offer.

Before embarking on this undertaking, we wanted to confirm whether this form of assistance would be
needed and which organization or persons should we contacted to confirm the collection and
distribution of the donated items. We would also ask you t o confirm what type of supplies are most
in need so that we can ask for the right type of supplies.

I know from our previous conversations that the U.S. State Department has disbanded the original task
force that was handling the coordination of the relief effort and there is now only a virtual working group. .
Please let us know who we should address this request so that we can advise the local coordinating
agencies.

Thank you for considering our request.

WCI Pineau
Chief Executive Officer
Cayman lslands Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1000 GT
Cayman lslands
345-949-8090
345 949-0220 (fax)

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www.cavmanchamber.ky

'Celebrating 40 years of service"

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Norman, Alain G; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; McCarthy, Deborah A;
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Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

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Alain,
This kind offer from the Cayman Islands doesn't fit the mil-to-mil area that NORTHCOM'~~
able to work directly.
I copied -Military Advisor to State, on this message and he may be able to provide an answer.

VR, Phil

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Deputy Political Advisor to UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Commander NORAD-US Northern Command FRANK TUMMIN1*

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From: Norman, Alain G [mailto:NormanAG@state.gov]


Sent: Tuesday, September 27,2005 2:57 PM
To: Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina Working Group;
'tstitt@ofda.net'; Roy, Kenneth M
Cc: I U S N NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
f mportance: High

All,

Would appreciate "final" feedback on what to answer the Cayman Islands. recognizing that Rita was not as bad as
anticipated, and that the spike in needs and offers regarding Katrina has passed.

Please advise soonest what to reply to Cayman Islands' people who have made VERY generous offer - commodities &
airlift. (NB: Apparently, there's a Chamber of Commerce meeting at noon, Caymans time. and I'd like to give Mr. Pineau a
sense of what our thinking is - e.g., direct them to local government(s)?)

Many thanks.

Alain

PS: Say, Ken: Did London ever send a cable "for the record" on this?

From: Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD [mailto:Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil]


Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:51 PM
To: McCarthy, 'deborah A; ~ o A a n Alain
, G; Katrina Working Group; tstitt@ofda.net
CC: I F ' T USN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD .
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

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I just came from a 2.5 hour meeting which I will wr/teupand will be in another one a t 0500. This is a very
different situajion and I strongly recommend devolving into a goat rope until we can identify needs that cannot be
met by the signicant resources that are entering the JOA (Joint Operations Area.)

From: McCarthy, Deborah A [mailto:McCarthyDA@state.gov] .


Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:39 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Katrina Working Group; tstitt@ofda.net
Cc: Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORMCOM POLAD
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
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I would say we need to wait a bit before confirming we can use for either. Let's put it on matrix as an offer. Could post
send us cable for the record?
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From: Norman, Alain G


Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 5:35 PM
. To: Katrina Working Group; 'tstitl@ofda.net'
Cc: Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil
Subject: MI: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

FYI, finally received this email from the Cayman Islands, outlining a kind offer of assistance.

Do we believe we'll need (a) any items from the Caymans [no specifics given - they are open to suggestions], (b) airlift, or
(c) both? (See emphasis added sections of email, esp., below.) I

Would this be something to consider as regards Rita, if not Katrina?

Please advise how best to respond. noting in matrix this new offer.
I

Alain Norman
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From: Wil Pineau [ m a i l t o p i


Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 4:04 PM
To: Normanag@state.gov-
Subject. Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
Importance: High

Mr. Norman,

Like many people around the world, the Cayman lslands watched in horror as Hurricane Katrina ripped a path
of death and destruction through several southern states, particularly Louisiana and the city of New Orleans.
Shortly after seeing the images of destruction on the news which reminded us of the devastation that we
suffered from Hurricane Ivan just one year ago, several local organizations immediately began to gather
supplies and monetary donations to assist the people of that region. Some of these donations have already .
been sent through various international channels, Red Cross and the Catholic Church to name a few, but there
are other organizations that would like to offer assistance.

The Cayman lslands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman lslands Government last week met to discuss
what would be the best form of assistance that we could offer. The Minister for Commerce, the Hon. Charles
Clifford, said the Cayman lslands Government would be willing t o arrange t w o cargo flights o n o u r
national airline, Cayman Airways, t o take any donated supplies that are gathered by the Chamber and
other organizations. Mr. Clifford confirmed during our meeting that Her Majesty's representative, His
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Excellency the Governor Mr. Bruce Dinwiddy, who sedes on the Cabinet, is aware of this offer.

Before embarking on this undertaking, we wanted to confirm whether this form of assistance would be needed.
and which organization or persons should we contacted to confirm the collection and distribution of the I

donated items. We would also ask you to confirm what type of supplies are most in need so that we can
ask for the right type of supplies. ,
I

Iknow from our previous conversations that the U.S. State Department has disbanded the original task force
that was handling the coordination of the relief effort and there is now only a virtual working group. Please let
us know who we should address this yequest so that we can advise the local coordinating agencies.

Thank you for considering our request.

Wil Pineau
Chiel Executive Officer
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1000 GT
Ca man Islands

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Norman, Alain G B6
From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAIF0)
Sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 10:45 AM
To: Norman, Alain G
Subject: FW: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands1 MOVE TO NO BOX

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and via e-mail with post gently,push to Red Cross or another NGO

From: Bass, John R (OPS) I


Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:04 AM UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
To: McCarthv. Deborah A REVIEW AUTHORITY: PRANK TUMMINIA
Cc: ~orrow.'~ichael K: DATEICASE ID: 13 SEP 2006 200503991
Subject: &: ~atrina~ e l i esupplies
f from' Cayman Islands

Deborah --we need to put this back in the box lest we risk flood of non-essential stuff arriving and prolonging this. A
polite thanks but no seems in order. We should push this to Red Cross or some other worthy NGO.
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Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 9:35 AM
To: Bass, John R OPS)
Cc: e p P T USN NORAD USNoRTHcoM POIAD'; McCarthy, Deborah-A; Harris, Michelle F ' B6
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

John,

There is no USG need for this Cayman Islands donation. However. it appears that our folks are persisting in getting
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something accepted, now wanting to make GOCl offers directly to State and local governments. Seems a bit out of lane
to me. NORTHCOM is being asked to provide local points of contact for this now. Final should be final...
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Anything that we can do?
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From: YUSN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD
tember 28, 2005 9:30 AM

Subject: MI: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands


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From: Norman, Alain G [ma~lto:NormanAG@state.gov]


Sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 7: 12 AM
To: 'Stitt, Tony'; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORA0 USNORTHCOM POLAD; McCarthy, Deborah A; Roy, Kenneth M
Cc: I p 4 F T USN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD B6
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

OK, thanks. Looks like we're not in a position to accept.


'
One final question: Anyone have local contacts (State of LA, AL andlor MS) that we might pass on, to see if
statellocal folks would be interested in the Caymans offer(s)?

From: Stitt, Tony [mailto:tstitt@ofda.net]


Sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 8:43 AM

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To: Norman, Alain G; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POIAD; McCarthy, . . Deborah A; Katrina
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Cc: INB6' USNORTHCOM POLAD; rmtkatrina-dmr; rmtkatrina-rm; rmtkatrinajc;
Scheurer, Rebecca; OFDALogistics
Subject: RE: Katrina ~ e l i esupplies
f from Cayrnan Islands

USAID has not received any indication from FEMA that their previous position on additional international I
commodity donations (that they are no longer required) has changed. So our recommendation would be to decline
both the offer of commodities and the associated transport.

Tony

Tony Stitt
Deputy Manager for Operations
USAID Hurricane Operations Center
(703) 526-2210
tstitt@ofda.net

From: Norman, Alain G [mailto:NormanAG@state.gov]


Sent: Tuesday, September 27,2005 4:57 PM
To: 'Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USIVORTHCOM POLAD'; McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina Working Group; Stitt,
; Roy, Kenneth M
~ S NORAD
N USNORTnCOM POLAD' B6
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
Importance: High

Would appreciate "finalwfeedback on what to answer the Cayman Islands, recognizing that Rita was not as bad as
anticipated, and that the spike in needs and offers regarding Katrina has passed.

Please advise soonest what to reply to Cayman Islands' people who have made VERY generous offer -
commodities & airlift. (NB: Apparently, there's a Chamber of Commerce meeting at noon, Caymans time, and I'd
like to give Mr. Pineau a sense of what our thinking is - e.g., direct them to local government(s)?)

Many thanks.

Alain !
PS: Say, Ken: Did London ever send a cable "for the record" on this?
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From: Bolton ~ e b o & hA FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POIAD [mailto:Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil]
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Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 7:51 PM
To McCarth Deborah A Norman, Alain G; Katrina Working Group; tstitt@ofda.net
Cc+iU
\ SN NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD B6
Subject: RE: Katrlna Rellef supplies from Cayman Islands . I

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I just came from a 2.5 hour meeting which I will writeup and will be in another one a t 0500. This is a very
different situation and I strongly recommend devolving into a goat rope until we can identify needs that
cannot be met by the signicant resources that are entering the JOA (Joint Operations Area.)

From: McCarthy, Deborah A [mailto:McCarthyDA@state.gov]


Sent: Thursday, Septemberi22, 2005 4:39 PM

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To: Norman, Alain G; Katrina Working Group; tstitt@ofda.net
Cc: Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

I would say we need to wait a bit before confirming we can use for either. Let's put it on matrix as an offer. Could
post send us cable for the record?
I
From: Norman, Alain G
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:35 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; 'tstitt@ofda.net'
Cc: Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil
Subject: MI: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

FYI, finally received this email from the Cayman Islands, outlining a kind offer of assistance.

Do we believe we'll need (a) any items from the Caymans [no specifics given -- they are open to suggestions], (b)
airlift, or (c) both? (See emphasis added sections of email, esp., below.)

Would this be something to consider as regards Rita, if not Katrina?

Please advise how best to respond, noting in matrix this new offer.

Alain Norman
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From: Wil Pineau [mailto: ~ 6
sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 4:04 PM
To: Normanag@state.gov
Subject: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands .
Importance: High

Mr. Norman,

Like many people around the world, the Cayman Islands watched in horror as Hurricane Katrina ripped a .
path of death and destruction through several southern states, particularly Louisiana and the city of New
Orleans. Shortly after seeing the images of destruction on the news which reminded us of the
devastation that we suffered from Hurricane Ivan just one year ago, several local organizations
immediately began to gather supplies and monetary donations to assist the people of that region. Some
of these donations have already been sent through various international channels, Red Cross and the
Catholic Church to name a few, but there are other organizations that would like to offer assistance.

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Government last week met to
discuss what would be the best form of assistance that we could offer. The Minister for Coqmerce, the
Hon. Charles Clifford, said the Cayman Islands Government would be willing t o arrange two cargo
flights on our national airlirie, Cayman Airways, to take any donated supplies that are gathered
by the Chamber and other organizations. Mr. Clifford confirmed during our meeting that Her Majesty's
representative, His Excellency the Governor Mr. Bruce Dinwiddy, who serves on the Cabinet, is aware of
this offer.

Before embarking on this undertaking, we wanted to confirm whether this form of assistance would be
needed and which organization or persons should we contacted to confirm the collection and distribution
of the donated items. We would also ask you t o confirm what type of supplies are most in need s o
that we can ask for the right type of supplies.

I know from our previous conversations that the U.S. State Department has disbanded the original task
force that was handling the coordination of the relief effort and there is now only a virtual working group.
Please let us know who we should address this request so that we can advise the local coordinating
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agencies.

Thank you for considering our request.

Wil Pineau
Chief Executive Officer
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce

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PO Box 1000 GT
Ca man Islands

"Celebrating 40 years of service"

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From: Meara, William R B6
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 9:08 AM
To: Roy. Kenneth M; Norman. Alain G(Main State); McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAIF0)
Cc: ~ o k o l a Mark
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Subject: FW: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

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Feedback from HMG on the.Cayman offer of relief supplies.
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Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 12:25 PM
To: mearawr@state.gov
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Subject: Rr;: Katrlna Rellet supplles trom Cayman Islands

Bill
HMG fully supports this kind offer from the Cayman Islands, particularly given the
hardships that some people there continue to,experienceas a result of hurricane Ivan last
year. Of course it is up to the US to decide whether to accept and we are aware that the
US has received many offers of assistance and, indeed, has significant domestic
capability. \

If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact ye.
Best regards
Cate Pye
International Policy
Civil Contingencies Secretariat
Cabinet Office
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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From: Francis-Bromley Toby - CCS -
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To: Pye Cate - International Policy Team
Subject: FW: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

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From: Meara, William R [mailto:MearaWR@state.gov]
Sent: 27 September 2005 09:26
To: Francis-Bromley Toby - CCS -
Subject: FW: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

Toby: Is HMG.doing anything regarding this very kind offer of


assistance from the Cayman islands? Washington just asked us to inquire
about your views on it, and about any actions you might be taking.
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Thanks.
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Bill Meara
Economic Officer
American Embassy
London, England
Tel: (44) (0) 20 7894 0454
Fax: (44) ( 0 ) 20 7409 1637

From: Wil Pineau [mailtoj


Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:04 PM
To: Norrnanag@state.gov
Subject: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
Importance: High
Mr. Norman,

Like many people around the world, the Cayman Islands watched in horror
as Hurricane Katrina ripped a path of death and destruction through
several southern states, particularly Louisiana and the city of New
Orleans. Shortly after seeing the images of destruction on the news
which reminded us of the devastation that we suffered from Hurricane
Ivan just one year ago, several local organizations immediately began to
gather supplies and monetary donations to assist the people of that
region. Some of these donations have already been sent through various
international channels, Red Cross and the Catholic Church to name a few,
but there are other organizations that would like to offer assistance.

The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Government
last week met to discuss what would be the best form of assistance that
we could offer. The Minister for Commerce, the Hon. Charles Clifford,
said the Cayman Islands Government would be willing to arrange two cargo
flights on our national airline, Cayman Airways, to take any donated
supplies that are gathered by the Chamber and other organizations. Mr.
Clifford confirmed during our meeting that Her Majesty's representative,
His Excellency the Governor Mr. Bruce Dinwiddy, who serves on the
Cabinet, is aware of this offer.
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Before embarking on this undertaking, we wanted .to confirm whether this.


form of assistance would be needed and which organization or persons
should we contacted to confirm the collection and distribution of the
donated items. We would also ask you to confirm what type of supplies
are most in need so that we can ask for the right type of supplies.

I know from our previous conversations that the U.S. State Department
has disbanded the original task force that was handling the coordination
of the relief effort and there is now only a virtual working group.
Please let us know who we should address this request so that we can
advise the local coordinating agencies.

Thank you for considering our request.

Wil Pineau
Chief Executive Officer.
Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1000 GT

k y . caymanchamber.ky
"Celebrating 40 years of servicen

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From: McCarthy, Deborah A(WHAIF0)
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
What happened to this? .DATEICASE ID: 24 AUG,2006 200503991

From: Pilcher, William B


Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005.9:35 AM
To: Bass John R OPS
Cc: *NORAD UsNoRTHcoM POIAD; ~ c C a h h Deborah
~, A; Harris, Michelle F
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

John, i

There is no USG need for this Cayman Islands donation. However, it appears that our folks are persisting in getting
something accepted, now wanting to make GOCl offers directly to State and local governments. Seems a bit out of lane
to me. NORTHCOM is being asked to provide local points of contact for this now. Final should be final...

Anything that we can do?

INORAD USNORTHCOM P O W [ m a i l t o y
Sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 9:30 AM
To: Pilcher, William B
Subject: FW: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

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From: Norman, Alain G [mailto:NormanAG@state.gov]


Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 7:12 AM
To: 'Stitt, Tony'; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; McCarthy, Deborah A; Roy, Kenneth M
Cc: 1 JNORADUSNORTHCOM POIAD B6
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

OK, thanks. Looks like we're not in a position to accept.

. One final question: Anyone have local contacts (State of LA, AL and/or MS) that we might pass on, to see if
stateflocal folks would be interested in the Caymans offer(s)?

From: Stitt, Tony [mailto:tstitt@ofda.net]


Sent: Wednesday, September 28,2005 8:43 AM
' To: Norman, Alain G; Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD; McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina
Working Group; Roy, Kenneth M I
Cc: Kessler Phillip R CAfT USN NORAD USNORTHCOM POIAD; rmtkatrina-dmr; rrntkatrina-rm; rmtkatrinagc;
Scheurer, Rebecca; OFDALogistics
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
USAlD has not received any indication from FEMA that their previous position on additional international
commodity donations (that they are no longer required) has changed. So our recommendation would be to decline
both the offer of commodities and the associated transport.

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Tony

Tony Stitt
Deputy Manager for Operations
USAID Hurricane Operations Center
(703) 526-2210
tstitt@ofda.net

Fmm: Norman, Alain G [mailto:NormanAG@state.gov]


Sent: Tuesday, September 27,2005 4:57 PM
To: 'Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD'; McCarthy, Deborah A; Katrina Working Group; Stitt,
Tonv: Rov. Kenneth M
CC: NORAD AD USNORTHCOM POLAD'
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
Importance: High

All.

Would appreciate "hnal" feedback on what to answer the Cayman Islands, recognizing that Rita was not as bad as
anticipated, and that the spike in rieeds and offers regarding
.. Katrina has passed.

Please advise soonest what to reply to Cayman Islands' people who have made VERY generous offer -
commodities & airlift. (NB: Apparently, there's a Chamber of Commerce meeting at noon, Caymans time, and I'd
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like to give Mr. Pineau a sense of what our thinking is e.g., direct them to local government(s)?)

Many thanks.

Alain

PS: Say, Ken: Did London ever send a cable "for the record" on this?

From: Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORAD USNORTHCOM POLAD [mailto:Deborah.Bolton@northcom.mil]


Sent: Thursday, September 22, ZOOS 7:51 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A; or man,
Alain G; Katrina Working Group; tstitt@ofda.net
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Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

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I . j u s t came from a 2.5 hour meeting which I will writeup and will be in another one a t 0500. This is a very
different situation and I strongly recommend devolving into a goat rope until we'can identify needs that
cannot be met by the signicant resource-s that are entering the JOA (Joint Operations Area.) .

From: McCarthy, Deborah A [mailto:McCarthyDA@st.ate.gov]


Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:39 PM
To: Norman, Alain G; Katrina Working Group; tsti@ofda.net
Cc: Bolton Deborah A FE-MC NORA0 USNORTHCOM POLAD
Subject: RE: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands

I would say we need to wait a bit before confirming we can use for either. Let's put it on matrix as an offer. Could
post send us cable for the record?
I

From: Norman, Alain G .


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Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 5:35 PM
To: Katrina Working Group; 'tstitt@ofda.net'
Cc: Deborah.80lton@northcom.mil
Subject: FW: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
FYI, finally received this email from the Cayman Islands, outlining a kind offer of assistance.
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Do we believe we'll need (a) any items from the Caymans [no specifics given - they are open to suggestions], (b)
airlift, or (c) both? (See emphasis added sections of email. esp., below.)
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Would this be something to consider as regards Rita, if not Katrina?

Please advise how best to respond, noting in matrix this new offer.

Alain Norman
EURIPGI

From: Wil Pineau [ m a i l t o j p


Sent: Thursday, September 22,2005 4:04 PM
To: Normanag@state.gov
Subject: Katrina Relief supplies from Cayman Islands
Importance: High

Mr. Norman,

Like many people around the world, fhe Cayman lslands watched in horror as Hurricane Katrina ripped a
path of death and destruction through several southern states, particularly Louisiana and the city of New
Orleans. Shortly after seeing the images of destruction on the news which reminded us of the I

devastation that we suffered from Hurricane Ivan just one year ago, several local organizations
immediately began to gather supplies and monetary donations to assist the people of that region. Some
of these donations have already been sent through various international channels, Red Cross and the
Catholic Church to name a few, but there are other organizations that would like to offer assistance.
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The Cayman lslands Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman lslands Government last week met to
discuss what would be the best form of assistance that we could offer. The Minister for Commerce, the
Hon. Charles Clifford, said the Cayman Islands Government would be willing t o arrange two cargo
flights on our national airline, Cayman Airways, t o take any donated supplies-that are gathered
by the Chamber and other organizations. Mr. Clifford confirmed during our meeting that Her Majesty's i
representative, His Excellency the Governor Mr. Bruce Dinwiddy, who serves on the Cabinet, is aware of
this offer.
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Before embarking on this undertaking, we wanted to confirm whether this form of assistance would be
needed and which organization or persons should we contacted to confirm the collection and distribution ,
of the donated items. We would also ask you t o confirm what type o f supplies are most i n need s o
that we can ask for the right type of supplies.

I know from our previous conversations that the U.S. State Department has disbanded the original task
force that was handling the coordination of the relief effort and there is now only a virtual working group.
Please let us know who we should address this request so that we can advise the local coordinating

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agencies.

.. Thank you for considering our request.

Wit Pineau
Chief Executive.0ffiier
Cayman lslands Chamber of Commerce

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