SDO Sit Rep 3 Earthquake Response

UNCLAS SANTO DOMINGO 000088 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL DR AMGT ASEC HA SUBJECT: SDO Sit Rep 3 Earthquake Response REF: A) SDO 11, B) SDO 80 ¶1. Embassy Santo Domingo Earthquake Sitrep 3, further to reftels: a) Two more flights of Amcits arrived in Santo Domingo, brining in another 140 persons. They came via C-130s. Also, RSO has been in communication with UN security rep in the DR who is currently in Jimani, working on road conditions and security at the border to facilitate the movement of people. (Note: In addition working on the main Jimani-Port-au-Prince route, we are also working to research a viable route from Pedernales to Jacmel. End Note) b) Three Blackhawks carried supplies to Port-au-Prince (PAP). In addition, GSO and RSO are working to obtain pallets of water and MREs and other necessities to support Embassy PAP operations. c) Also, three Santo Domingo Consular Officers went to Port-au-Prince to support American citizen services and other consular activities. d) GSO at Embassy Santo Domingo is arranging the shipment of fuel (diesel, gasoline) direct to Embassy PAP. e) Embassy IRM facilitated the establishment of communication links with Embassy PAP. Four communicators went to PAP today. f) RSO Santo Domingo is supporting DS by providing lodging and support for the MSD (mobile security detachment) for security at Embassy PAP. There are 21 persons with supplies en route. Also, a 12-person DS team is coming to SDO, 10 of whom will go to PAP. ¶2. As indicated in reftel, the GODR is currently handling the situation at the border crossing of Jimani well. Whether this continues if/as more people seek refuge in the DR, perhaps at various crossing points, remains to be seen. ¶3. Post will continue to facilitate the provision of assistance, help Amcits arriving, liaise with the GODR at all levels to get the job done, and monitor developments. ¶4. Port au Prince Minimize Considered. Lambert