TFUS01: TURKS IN KIND OFFER DETAILS

UNCLAS ANKARA 005394 SIPDIS DEPT FOR HURRICANE KATRINA TASK FORCE DEPT PLEASE PASS DHS FOR FEMA/OIA E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AEMR EAID PREL KPAO TU SUBJECT: TFUS01: TURKS IN KIND OFFER DETAILS Ref: (A) ANKARA 5355 (B) STATE 163366 (C) ANKARA 5193 (D) STATE 162270 (E) STATE 163278 (F) STATE 163729 (G) ANKARA 5210 ¶1. This is an action cable. See paragraph 4. ¶2. The Turkish Government has formally offered an assistance package totaling $2.5 million for Hurricane Katrina, including $1.5 million cash donation sent to the American Red Cross, and USD 1 million of in-kind assistance to be determined (Ref A). ¶3. With respect to in-kind assistance the GOT could most quickly provide (drawing from Ref B list),MFA passed the following list to Econoff on September 15: (Most quickly and easily:) -large tents -first-aid kits -cleaning supplies (Next most quickly:) -small generators -bedding: sheets and blankets -baby formula and diapers ¶4. Embassy requests Washington's guidance on how to respond to the GOT's offer and additional information, which came from a coordination meeting today of the Turkish TGS, MFA, Red Crescent, and TEMA (Turkey Emergency Management Agency). MCELDOWNEY