International response to Hurricane Katrina

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Many countries and international organizations offered the United States relief aid in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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According to the European Commission, six days after the disaster, on September 4, 2005, the United States officially asked the European Union for emergency help, asking for blankets, emergency medical kits, water and 500,000 food rations for victims. Help proposed by EU member states was coordinated through their crisis center. The British presidency of the EU functioned as contact with the U.S.

Other countries not on this list also offered aid, but the State Department mentioned that they (the State Department) had not been asked. Later, the U.S. State Department said all offers were being examined. [1] [2]

Pledges and donations from countries

United States Navy personnel unload Canadian relief supplies from a Royal Canadian Air Force transport aircraft in Pensacola, Florida. Canadian relief transport.jpg
United States Navy personnel unload Canadian relief supplies from a Royal Canadian Air Force transport aircraft in Pensacola, Florida.

Below is a list of countries who offered aid. Some of these efforts were not formally accepted by the U.S. government (see "Actual Funds Used" below).

Crew members of a German Air Force A-310 aircraft offload Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts US Navy 050904-N-4374S-004 Crew members of a German Air Force A-310 aircraft offload Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.jpg
Crew members of a German Air Force A-310 aircraft offload Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) on board Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
Mexican marines and U.S. Navy sailors cleaning up debris outside of a hurricane-stricken Mississippian elementary school in September 2005. Defense.gov News Photo 050909-N-4374S-008.jpg
Mexican marines and U.S. Navy sailors cleaning up debris outside of a hurricane-stricken Mississippian elementary school in September 2005.
Mexican marines and U.S. Navy sailors cleaning up hurricane debris outside of a Mississippian elementary school. 050909-N-4374S-009 U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) and Mexican marines as they remove debris at D'iberville Elementary School, in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.jpg
Mexican marines and U.S. Navy sailors cleaning up hurricane debris outside of a Mississippian elementary school.
Mexican marines and U.S. Marines cleaning up hurricane debris outside of a Mississippian elementary school. US Navy 050909-N-1467R-077 A U.S. Marine assigned to 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU-11) stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif., cuts a fallen tree as part of the cleaning efforts st D'Iberville Elementary School.jpg
Mexican marines and U.S. Marines cleaning up hurricane debris outside of a Mississippian elementary school.
Mexican sailors assigned to the Mexican amphibious ship ARM Papaloapan (P-411) disembark from a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) as they prepare to work on rehabilitation projects in the Biloxi, MS area. 050910-N-1467R-003 Mexican sailors assigned to the Mexican amphibious ship ARM Papaloapan (P-411) debark a U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) as they prepare to work on rehabilitation projects in Biloxi, MS.jpg
Mexican sailors assigned to the Mexican amphibious ship ARM Papaloapan (P-411) disembark from a U.S. Navy Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) as they prepare to work on rehabilitation projects in the Biloxi, MS area.
Mexican marines and Dutch sailors distributing aid and foodstuffs to Mississippian hurricane victims in September 2005. FEMA - 15502 - Photograph by Mark Wolfe taken on 09-12-2005 in Mississippi.jpg
Mexican marines and Dutch sailors distributing aid and foodstuffs to Mississippian hurricane victims in September 2005.
Mexican marines and Dutch sailors distributing aid and foodstuffs to Mississippian hurricane victims in September 2005. FEMA - 15503 - Photograph by Mark Wolfe taken on 09-12-2005 in Mississippi.jpg
Mexican marines and Dutch sailors distributing aid and foodstuffs to Mississippian hurricane victims in September 2005.
U.S. President George W. Bush conveys his gratitude to a Mexican marine on their cleanup efforts 050912-N-6925C-005 President George W. Bush conveys his gratitude to a Mexican marine, on their clean up efforts.jpg
U.S. President George W. Bush conveys his gratitude to a Mexican marine on their cleanup efforts
The Mexican army's camp at Kelly AFB during their deployment to the U.S. 20050926174405 - Mexican army camp in San Antonio, Texas.jpg
The Mexican army's camp at Kelly AFB during their deployment to the U.S.

In late August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the southeastern portion of the contiguous United States, causing severe damage and destruction in several U.S. states and killing more than a thousand people.

A Mexican Army mobile kitchen that was sent to Texas. 20050926174219 - Mexican army mobile kitchen in Texas.jpg
A Mexican Army mobile kitchen that was sent to Texas.
Mexican soldiers disassembling tents near the end of the deployment. 20050926174133 - Mexican soldiers breaking down tent in Texas.jpg
Mexican soldiers disassembling tents near the end of the deployment.
A Dutch navy officer and a U.S. Navy officer coordinating relief efforts. US Navy 050907-N-8154G-056 Commanding Officer, USS Bataan (LHD 5), Capt. Nora Tyson, left, speaks with the commanding officer of the Dutch Navy frigate Van Amstel (F 831).jpg
A Dutch navy officer and a U.S. Navy officer coordinating relief efforts.
Dutch navy sailors carrying a box of aid supplies in Mississippi. US Navy 050908-N-8154G-024 Dutch Navy Sailors assigned to the frigate Van Amstel (F 831), lend a helping hand by carrying a box of household goods to a Hurricane Katrina survivor's vehicle.jpg
Dutch navy sailors carrying a box of aid supplies in Mississippi.
Dutch sailors, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy sailors unloading aid supplies in Mississippi. US Navy 050908-N-8154G-051 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Dutch Sailors from frigate Van Amstel (F 831) and U.S. Marines load cases of bottled water and Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE).jpg
Dutch sailors, U.S. Marines, and U.S. Navy sailors unloading aid supplies in Mississippi.
Dutch navy sailors distributing aid supplies in Mississippi. US Navy 050908-N-8154G-061 A crew member assigned to the Dutch frigate HMS Van Amstel (F-831), anchored off the coast of Mississippi, helps sort through hundreds of jars of baby food at a church near D'Iberville.jpg
Dutch navy sailors distributing aid supplies in Mississippi.
Dutch navy sailor unloading aid supplies in Mississippi. US Navy 050912-N-1467R-028 A Dutch Sailor loads a box of water as part of the voluntary efforts to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina at the First Baptist Church in Biloxi.jpg
Dutch navy sailor unloading aid supplies in Mississippi.
A Russian AN-124 Condor aircraft lands at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans from the Netherlands to deliver a diesel powered water pump in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts US Navy 050912-N-8253M-003 A Russian AN-124 Condor aircraft lands at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans from the Netherlands to deliver a diesel powered water pump in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.jpg
A Russian AN-124 Condor aircraft lands at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, New Orleans from the Netherlands to deliver a diesel powered water pump in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts

September 5, 35 military divers were poised to depart by air Sunday from Halifax and Esquimalt, B.C., for the New Orleans area. September 4, On the request from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Canada sent thousands of beds, blankets, surgical gloves and dressings and other medical supplies. On September 2 the Government of Canada announced it was sending three warships along with a Coast Guard vessel, and three Sea King helicopters to the area. Over 1,000 personnel are involved in the operation, including engineers and navy divers. The Canadian Heavy Urban Search and Rescue out of Vancouver was in Louisiana from September 1, due to security they started their mission on Sept 3. Ontario Hydro, Hydro-Québec, and Manitoba Hydro, along with other electrical utilities, had crews set to go to the affected areas. On September 2 Air Canada participated along with U.S. member airlines of the Air Transport Association, in a voluntary airline industry initiative to support rescue and relief operations. Money donations although were very high, the province of Alberta alone threw in 5 million dollars. Although it is hard to put an exact number on Canadian cash donations because of some Canadians donating directly to the American agencies, Canada is widely believed to be the highest international donor nation, and with Mexico was one of the two countries in the world to supply direct military assistance in addition to civilian donations and supplies as the U.S. government declined direct military support from all other nations.

The Minister-President of the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate addressed a letter to the commanders of the American forces stationed in his state offering financial support to those affected by the flooding.
Another German Air Force cargo plane carrying several thousand military rations (MRE) was denied entry into U.S. airspace since, according to U.S. authorities, they were not certified BSE-free. This was disputed by German authorities, pointing out that they were BSE-free according to NATO rules, that U.S. soldiers would eat them regularly during joint operations (e.g. Afghanistan) and that these meals fully complied to U.N. rules. [25]

Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas received almost 196 Mexican troops, 14 truckloads of water, a mobile surgical unit, 45 military vehicles, 3 tons of purified water, and more than 250 tons of food, bottled water, canned food, disposable diapers and medical supplies. The Mexican government sent $1 million through the Mexican Red Cross which collected an additional million, as well as 200 tons of food delivered in five airplanes from the Mexican Air Force by another Mexican government body. The Mexican Navy sent two ships, 385 troopers, eight all-terrain vehicles, seven amphibious vehicles, two tankers, two helicopters, radio communication equipment, medical personnel and 296 tons of food as well. The state of Jalisco also sent four experts in disaster, while the federal government offered to send expert teams in epidemiology and to cover the costs of returning any Mexican national back to Mexico.

Three Singaporean CH-47 Chinook helicopters and thirty-eight RSAF personnel from a training detachment based in Grand Prairie, Texas assisted in relief operations from 1 September. They had so far ferried about 700 evacuees and hauled tons of supplies in 39 sorties on 4 September. One more CH-47 Chinook helicopter was sent to aid in relief efforts. [42]

Pledges from International Organizations

Below is a list of international governmental organizations offering aid to the people of the United States.

Actual funds used

An article in the April 29, 2007 Washington Post claimed that of the $854 million offered by foreign countries, whom the article dubs "allies," to the US Government, only $40 million of the funds had been spent "for disaster victims or reconstruction" as of the date of publication (less than 5%). [55]

Additionally, a large portion of the $854 million in aid offered went uncollected, including over $400 million in oil (almost 50%). [55]

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