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The French Navy has made naval ships deployed in the Caribbean available for any requested assistance, one of them being the frigate Ventôse (displayed above)

Hurricane Katrina 2005 Atlantic hurricane season Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... ... Image File history File links fr (original): Frégate Ventôse (septembre 1998). ... Image File history File links fr (original): Frégate Ventôse (septembre 1998). ... The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is the naval arm of the French military and is the second-largest Western European navy (the largest being the United Kingdoms Royal Navy). ... ... The Ventôse is a light monitoring frigate (frégate de surveillance) of the French Marine Nationale. ... This article is about the 2005 hurricane. ... The 2005 Atlantic hurricane season officially began June 1, 2005, and will last through November 30, 2005. ...

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France was one of the first nations to offer aid to the United States in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. On the 31 August, French officials expressed their condolences to their American counterparts: President Jacques Chirac wrote a letter to President George W. Bush, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Philippe Douste-Blazy, wrote to Secretary of State Condolezza Rice. Image File history File links Katrina from NOAA/GOES 12. ... // Before landfall August 23, 2005 - The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) issues a statement saying that Tropical Depression Twelve had formed over the southeastern Bahamas. ... Hurricane Katrina has already had significant economic effects, which are expected to continue. ... Here is a partial list of major damage to infrastructure and public works as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and, when known, their repair timeline and cost. ... The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina has already begun to have significant political effects manifested in criticism of the government response. ... The neutrality of this section is disputed. ... The Social effects of Hurricane Katrina are complex and yet to be fully determined. ... This article describes the impact of Hurricane Katrina on different regions of the United States and nearby areas. ... About 800,000 people suffered power outages in Mississippi according to the Clarion-Ledger. ... The effect of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans was extremely severe, resulting from one of the most deadly natural disasters in U.S. history. ... New Orleans, Louisiana sits between (and below) the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. ... The Louisiana Superdome, often informally referred to simply as the Superdome, is a large, multi-purpose sports and exhibition facility located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (29. ... The Reliant Astrodome, formerly the Astrodome, is a domed sports stadium, the first of its kind. ... In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, looting, violence, and criminal activity became serious problems in the evacuated city of New Orleans. ... When Category 4 storm Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, on the night before August 29, 2005, storm surges estimated at 20 feet took place; levee height was about 17 feet. ... The inept disaster recovery response to Hurricane Katrina began four days after the storm, with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparations that ranged from logistical supply deployments to a mortuary team with refrigerated trucks. ... Many countries and international organizations have offered the United States relief aid in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... A 4-ship task force with Operation UNISON departing Halifax Harbour on September 6, 2005 for the U.S. Gulf Coast. ... Royal Netherlands Marine Corps Emblem Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende stated that the Netherlands was prepared to help the United States in a number of ways. ... Mexican troops in San Antonio, Texas. ... Heavy transport Ilyushin Il-76M(T/D) (displayed above) aircrafts was, as of August 30, on standby from the Ramenskoe airport. ... The Republic of Singapore Air Force committed four CH-47 Chinook helicopters and 45 personnel toward the relief effort in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ... A C-130 Hercules cargo jet Sweden received on September 1, in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a general plea for disaster aid from the United States. ... Following the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, various conjectures were put forward suggesting that Katrina was not an ordinary natural event, but was instead influenced by human behavior or supernatural forces. ... Hurricane Katrina was the fourth most intense to hit the United States in recorded history. ... This article is about the 2005 hurricane. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (244th in leap years), with 122 days remaining, as the final day of August. ... The President of France, known officially as the President of the Republic (Président de la République in French), is Frances elected Head of State. ...   Jacques René Chirac?, known as Jacques Chirac, (born November 29, 1932 in Paris, France) is a French politician. ... The President of the United States (often abbreviated POTUS) is the head of state of the United States. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States and a former Governor of the State of Texas. ... In 1589, the four French Secretaries of State became specialized, with one of the secretaries responsible for foreign affairs. ... Philippe Douste-Blazy (b. ... The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. ... Condoleezza Condi Rice, Ph. ...

The U.S. federal government refused French assistance initially, but on the 2 September, Rice said that the U.S. authorities would assess the situation and contact French authorities accordingly. On the 4 September, French assistance was formally requested. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered its disaster relief stocks located in the Martinique, including 600 tents, around 1000 beds, 60 electrogenic groups, three pumps, three water purification stations, 1000 folding jerrycans, and other supplies. :This article describes the government of the United States. ... September 2 is the 245th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (246th in leap years). ... September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... Water purification, or drinking water treatment, is the process of removing contaminants from surface water or groundwater to make it safe and palatable for human consumption. ... A jerrycan or jerrican or jerry can is a robust fuel container made from pressed steel. ...

A 35-man team of the Sécurité Civile from Guadeloupe and Martinique is ready, including 11 hurricane specialists, and a 60-man "catastrophe intervention" airmobile detachment could be ferried from mainland in a short time. These men are of the Ministry of the Interior. The Interior Minister is a member of a Cabinet in a Government. ...

The Ministry of Defence offered two planes already in the hurricane zone, and six more from mainland France, two ships of the French Navy (probably the BATRAL Francis Garnier or Champlain, and the frigate Ventôse) and a 20-man emergency medical team. The French Navy (Marine Nationale) is the naval arm of the French military and is the second-largest Western European navy (the largest being the United Kingdoms Royal Navy). ... The Bâtiment de Transport Léger (Light ferry ship) are small landing ships of the French Navy. ... The Bâtiment de Transport Léger (Light ferry ship) Francis Garnier (L9031) is the second of a series of five vessels. ... The Ventôse is a light monitoring frigate (frégate de surveillance) of the French Marine Nationale. ...

The non-governmental organisation Télécoms Sans Frontières and the company Véolia Environnement have offered their services in communications and water management, respectively. The French Red Cross has put 12 logisticians at the disposal of the American Red Cross. Veolia Environnement SA (formerly Vivendi Environnement) NYSE: VE is a leading French-based multinational corporation with activities in four main areas - water, waste management, energy and transport services. ... A WWII-era poster encouraged American women to volunteer for the Red Cross as part of the war effort. ...

Planes were ready from the 5 September, but take-off was delayed by a few dozen hours because the U.S. authorities did not provide information about where they wanted aid to arrive. The French ambassador in Washington, D.C. insisted that this information be given as soon as possible [1] and the French Embassy issued a number of press releases [2] and a list of governmental and private efforts (PDF). September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. ...

On 7 September, an Airbus Beluga from Toulouse with 12.7 tonnes of material (notably nine tents (25m² each), 50 tents (4x4m each), 40 cover rollers and 170 8x12m covers, 300 folding jerricanes, kitchen sets) flew to Mobile, after a brief stop in Britain to load more food. 2 CASA airplanes from Martinique landed in Little Rock the same day, ferrying tents, covers and 1000 rations of food for one day. The equipment was ferried on roads. [3] [4] [5] September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... The Airbus A300-600ST or Beluga is a version of the standard Airbus A300 wide-body airliner, modified to carry over-sized cargo. ... The Capitole, the 18th century city hall of Toulouse and best known landmark in the city; in the foreground is the Place du Capitole, a hub of urban life at the very center of the city Toulouse (pronounced in standard French, in local Toulouse accent) (Occitan: Tolosa, pronounced ) is a... Nickname: The Azalea City Location in Alabama Founded  -Incorporated 1702 1814  County Mobile County Mayor Mike Dow Area  - Total  - Water 412. ... Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) Founded in 1923 in Seville, Spain. ... There is also a Littlerock, California. ...

On 8 September, further requirements were issued by the USA for divers and forensic experts. September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years). ...

French victims of Katrina

As of 9 September, no French citizen was reported killed by the hurricane. Assistance was given by the team of the consulate of New Orleans to 40 French citizens. September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ...

Two missions were working:

• One from Atlanta was working in Biloxi, Gulf Port and Mobile and visitated homes to locate French citizens
• The second was in New Orleans, attempting to contact any French citizen still there.

Furthermore, teams were in San Antonio (Texas) and Dallas to locate French citizens among the refugees. 4 physicians are available.

The French consulate in New Orleans was displaced to Lafayette.

 735 Jefferson Street P.O. BOX 4017 C Lafayette , Louisiana 70502 Tel. : 1 337 291 5493 / 1 337 291 5481 Fax. : 1 337 291 5480 info@consulfrance-nouvelleorleans.org 

See also

• Hurricane Katrina
• Hurricane Katrina disaster relief
• International response to Hurricane Katrina

This article is about the 2005 hurricane. ... The inept disaster recovery response to Hurricane Katrina began four days after the storm, with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparations that ranged from logistical supply deployments to a mortuary team with refrigerated trucks. ... Many countries and international organizations have offered the United States relief aid in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. ...

External links

• Lettre du Président de la République adressée au Président des Etats-Unis
• Condolence letter from President Jacques Chirac to President George W. Bush
• Press release from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 5 September
• Press release from the French Ministry of Defence, 6 September

News articles Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...

• SFGate: "Countries Pledge Hurricane Aid to U.S.", 2 September
• Bloomberg: "Global Aid Offers Pour Into U.S. in Katrina Aftermath", 2 September
• CNN: "U.S. receives aid offers from around the world", 4 September