Identifier
Created
Classification
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08STATE97240
2008-09-11 14:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Secretary of State
Cable title:
MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 097240
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
SUBJECT: MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 07
IKE CATEGORY 1
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 097240
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
SUBJECT: MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 07
IKE CATEGORY 1
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1. (SBU) Ike is a Category 1 over Western Cuba, heading
into Gulf:
-- State media reports four deaths and severe damage in
eastern Cuba. Half Matanzas and parts of Havana are
without power. (MG/WHA telcon)
-- USINT Havana will reopen September 10. All USINT staff
are safe and accounted for. (MG/WHA telcon)
-- USINT is working with OFDA to disburse $100,000 in
humanitarian assistance to Cuban NGOs in response to
Gustav. The Western Hemisphere bureau reiterated the
offer of a humanitarian assessment team to Cuba. (MG/WHA
telcon)
Mexico
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2. (SBU) Consulate Matamoros prepares for Ike:
-- The International Boundary and Water Commission reports
that flood control mechanisms along the border are
functioning properly and is prepared to augment personnel
if necessary. (MG/WHA telcon)
-- Post is contacting municipalities regarding their
hurricane plans. No AmCits have requested assistance.
Post has sufficient fuel and water. (MG/WHA telcon)
Haiti
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3. (SBU) Aid reaches areas in Haiti, damage extensive:
-- The USS Kearsarge continues to transport drinking water
and food relief to northwestern Haiti. Ambassador
Sanderson and PM Pierre-Louis aerially surveyed damage to
Gonaives and surrounding areas. (Ops/USAID e-mail)
-- The UN World Food Program is delivering 150 metric tons
of emergency food relief and 10,000 liters of potable
drinking water by sea. (Ops/USAID e-mail)
-- Large areas of the country remain inaccessible and have
yet to receive humanitarian assistance. OFDA and SOUTHCOM
engineers' damage assessments of roads and bridges should
be complete September 10. (Ops/USAID e-mail)
Turks & Caicos
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4. (SBU) Flood waters recede in Provo, Grand Turk
devastated:
-- Grand Turk and South Caicos have severe building
damage; cell phone service is sporadic and landlines are
out. The Airport in Grand Turk is open to limited
emergency traffic for relief operations. (Ops/Bahamas
Desk e-mail)
-- Provientiales (Provo) suffered limited damage. Provo's
international airport is open and American Airlines has
resumed flights. (Ops/Bahamas Desk e-mail)
5. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO MARR PREL PINR AMGT
SUBJECT: MGHH01: HURRICANE MONITORING GROUP SITUATION
REPORT NO. 07
IKE CATEGORY 1
--------------
1. (SBU) Ike is a Category 1 over Western Cuba, heading
into Gulf:
-- State media reports four deaths and severe damage in
eastern Cuba. Half Matanzas and parts of Havana are
without power. (MG/WHA telcon)
-- USINT Havana will reopen September 10. All USINT staff
are safe and accounted for. (MG/WHA telcon)
-- USINT is working with OFDA to disburse $100,000 in
humanitarian assistance to Cuban NGOs in response to
Gustav. The Western Hemisphere bureau reiterated the
offer of a humanitarian assessment team to Cuba. (MG/WHA
telcon)
Mexico
--------------
2. (SBU) Consulate Matamoros prepares for Ike:
-- The International Boundary and Water Commission reports
that flood control mechanisms along the border are
functioning properly and is prepared to augment personnel
if necessary. (MG/WHA telcon)
-- Post is contacting municipalities regarding their
hurricane plans. No AmCits have requested assistance.
Post has sufficient fuel and water. (MG/WHA telcon)
Haiti
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3. (SBU) Aid reaches areas in Haiti, damage extensive:
-- The USS Kearsarge continues to transport drinking water
and food relief to northwestern Haiti. Ambassador
Sanderson and PM Pierre-Louis aerially surveyed damage to
Gonaives and surrounding areas. (Ops/USAID e-mail)
-- The UN World Food Program is delivering 150 metric tons
of emergency food relief and 10,000 liters of potable
drinking water by sea. (Ops/USAID e-mail)
-- Large areas of the country remain inaccessible and have
yet to receive humanitarian assistance. OFDA and SOUTHCOM
engineers' damage assessments of roads and bridges should
be complete September 10. (Ops/USAID e-mail)
Turks & Caicos
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4. (SBU) Flood waters recede in Provo, Grand Turk
devastated:
-- Grand Turk and South Caicos have severe building
damage; cell phone service is sporadic and landlines are
out. The Airport in Grand Turk is open to limited
emergency traffic for relief operations. (Ops/Bahamas
Desk e-mail)
-- Provientiales (Provo) suffered limited damage. Provo's
international airport is open and American Airlines has
resumed flights. (Ops/Bahamas Desk e-mail)
5. (U) Minimize considered.
RICE