TFUS01: SLOVAKIA OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO KATRINA

UNCLAS BRATISLAVA 000714 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL AEMR EAID LO SUBJECT: TFUS01: SLOVAKIA OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO KATRINA VICTIMS REF: SECSTATE 163366 ¶1. The Government of Slovakia has offered to provide supplies to assist the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The list of available items includes the following: 500 sleeping bags with thermal and hygienic shells 300 sleeping bags 2000 wool blankets 500 wool blankets - sanitary 500 field beds 65 car first aid kits (box) 50 packs of Sava Grok water disinfectant (50/pack) 100 packs of Mani Soft liquid soap (6/pack) 100 packs of Skin Man Soft hand disinfectant (500ml x 24/pack) The GOS is unable to transport goods to the affected areas. They can transport the items to any location in Central Europe, but will require the USG or others to transport the supplies to their final destination in the U.S. ¶2. Embassy POC is Brian McCollum, Operations Coordinator in the Defense Attache's Office. He can be reached during working hours at 421-2-5922-3313 or on his mobile phone at 421-903-216-090. The GOS POC is Mr. Komzik, Director of the Operation Center in the Civil Protection Bureau at the Ministry of Interior, at 421-2-4859-3307. Alternate POC is Milan Vojtko at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who can be reached at 421-2-5978-3774. VALLEE NNNN