Kathryn Thomas

Importance: High Greetings Kathryn — Per our conversation just a bit ago, below is latest version of release that works to incorporate and marry all of yours and the city’s comments, along with others. Believe we got most addressed. We opted to keep a few things for flow. Please review and make sure all good from your end. We can do any final, major tweaks in the morning. Also, here are a couple of pieces from DWSD/GLWA that show how the system pulls its water from both Lake Huron AND the Detroit River. Water 101/Q&A about Water Treatment - fitze//www dws org/nanes r/watar OL bien! Q: What is the source my drinking water? A: The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department gets all of its water from the Detroit River and Lake Huron. Detroit Water & Sewerage Dept Fact Sheet -- The water system draws fresh water from the Great Lakes System, with Lake Huron to the north and the Detroit River to the south. Holler if anything else needed at all between now and tomorrow morning. See you soon and thanks for all your help! SW Gov. Rick Snyder: Move back to Detroit water provides best protection for public health in Flint State, Mott Foundation, city form partnership to fund switch until KWA is ready FLINT, Mich. — Flint families and children will be better protected by reconnecting with the Great Lakes Water Authority as the source of the city’s drinking water until the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline is completed, Gov. Rick Snyder said. Snyder said Thursday that he will request the state Legislature to provide half, or $6 million, of the $12 million needed to reconnect with the authority through next summer, when the KWA is expected to be completed. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0542_1085_1087_1 The Flint city government will provide $2 million and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has committed $4 million. “All Flint residents need clean, safe drinking water,” Snyder said. “The technical experts helping the city on its water advisory all agree this move back to the Great Lakes Water Authority provides the best public health protection for children and families. This effort today is the result of people coming together to solve a problem. | appreciate Detroit’s willingness to reconnect with Flint, the Mott Foundation’s generous commitment, and the dedication of all parties to come together to protect Flint families and children.” Flint city leaders requested the state’s help to fund the reconnection and to assist with health and infrastructure issues. Flint’s move to the Great Lakes Water Authority is expected to cost about $1.3 million per month until the Karegnondi Water Authority is completed next summer. “It’s heartening to know so many people are working at so many levels to bring safe, clean water back to Flint,” Mott Foundation President Ridgway White said. “We believe that reconnecting the city’s water supply 6 Lake dlupen is the right and necessary thing to do, and we’re glad we could help the state and the city make ” The move to Detroit water is expected to carry public health benefits. As large bodies of water, the Great Lakes are naturally prone to fewer problems from large rain events and other runoff issues that can sometimes be present in shallower rivers. Additionally, the Great Lakes Water Authority water already has additional corrosion control, using phosphates to help coat the insides of pipes and limit lead from leaching into the water. However, reconnecting with the authority will not completely resolve the city’s problem with lead service lines or aging infrastructure. It will take time for pipes in Flint to become coated with the phosphate corrosion control. Additionally, some households in the city could experience lead in their drinking water until all lead pipes and plumbing are replaced. "Reconnecting to Detroit is the fastest way to deliver clean, safe water to Flint and stabilize the infrastructure system,” Flint Mayor Dayne Walling said. “I appreciate the state, the Mott Foundation, Detroit, and the county's participation in a solution for Flint's water problems. The health and safety of Flint's families, children and seniors is my top priority and reconnecting to Detroit is a major step that the city could not take alone given budget constraints." To best protect public health, Snyder said state and local authorities will continue to carry out steps outlined on Oct. 2 in a comprehensive action plan, including continued testing, the use of faucet filters and providing residents with accurate information about steps to eliminate lead exposure. The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services today also committed an additional $3.5 million for water filters, free lead testing through the state laboratory for Flint water customers, and hiring additional staff to conduct health exposure monitoring for lead in drinking water. Free filters are available for current MDHHS clients at the 125 E. Union St. or 4809 Clio Road MDHHS office locations. For residents who are not currently enrolled in MDHHS assistance programs, free filters are available at the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department offices at 2727 Lippincott and 601 North Saginaw in Flint. Staff will be at all four locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to distribute filters and assist residents who have questions about proper installation. At the Lippincott location xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0542_1085_1087_2 only, extended hours will be offered this weekend, including until 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. the water until it’s as cold as it will go. Additionally, only use cold water for cooking, drinking and especially mixing baby formula. School test results released; more investigation planned The state today also released the first results from its lead screening program in schools and homes. Of 37 total samples taken at 13 buildings, four samples spread over three buildings exceeded the federal action level of 15 parts per billion. However, this sampling provides only an initial screen, and the state is committing to further testing water and inspecting plumbing at these schools. Until testing is complete, schools are advised to continue using bottled water and filtration as a precaution to protect children. In addition, free testing is still available for any other Flint school, including daycares and Head Starts. Free testing is also available for any Flint resident. Additional information, including more detailed lead screening results, is available at www michigan gov/Hintwater. HHH xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0542_1085_1087_3

How about you just call my cell : whenever you're ready and you'd like. Sent from my iPhone

> > Sadly, I'm still in the office. ;) | need to send e-mail out, but could chat after that, if you like.

Many thanks, Kathryn. | think we can concur with nearly all of these and agreed on clarification re: connection and timeframe. Headline will be a challenge since they also pull water from Detroit River. Will send updated version once we have other review and edits in. Would it be helpful / do you want to connect yet tonight? Will be more than happy to call if so. Otherwise don't want to bug you this late. Just let me know. SW Sent from my iPhone

> > This version contains a quote from Ridgway. Do | understand correctly that you will not issue a release before 10 am? > > | will be leaving the office soon. Please feel free to call me on my mobile! here tomorrow before your team begins arriving. > > Best, > Kathryn >

> Importance: High > > Hi, Sara. > > | will work with Ridgway on a quote, but | wanted to get some initial comments back to you as quickly as possible. Please be sure to view markup to see the comments. > . >I'm still in my office. Please call me there (810-766-1734) or on my mobile | to discuss. te > Kathryn >

> Importance: High > > Greetings again, Kathryn - > > And here is the draft confidential news release with placeholders for the Mayor and Mr. White's quotes. Dependent on final details getting worked out at tomorrow's meeting. > > Please review and let us know of any edits or concerns you may have. We look forward to your feedback. If there's a chance you can get us the quote sometime yet this evening, that'd be fantastic. > > Also, we'd like to put a Mott Foundation media contact here as well. Would that be yourself? And which numbers/contact info should we use? > > Thanks again. We are very glad to be working with you on this. os > Best regards, > SW > > > Gov. Rick Snyder: Move back to Detroit water provides best protection for public health in Flint State, Mott Foundation and city form partnership to fund switch > > FLINT, Mich. - Flint families and children will be better protected by reconnecting with the Great Lakes Water Authority as the source of the city's drinking water, Gov. Rick Snyder said. > > Snyder said Thursday that he will request the state Legislature to provide half, or $6 million, of the $12 million needed to reconnect with the authority. The Flint city government will provide $2 million and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation will donate $4 million. > > "All Flint residents need clean, safe drinking water," Snyder said. "The technical experts helping the city on its water advisory all agree this move back to the Great Lakes Water Authority provides the best public health protection for children and families. This effort today is the result of people coming together to solve a problem. | appreciate Detroit's : if there's anything you wish xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0541_1078_1084_2 willingness to reconnect with Flint, the Mott Foundation's generous donation, and the dedication of all parties to come together to protect Flint families and children." > > The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services today also committed an additional $3.5 million for water filters, free lead testing through the state laboratory for Flint water customers, and hiring additional staff to conduct health exposure monitoring for lead in drinking water. > > Flint city leaders requested the state's help to fund the reconnection after a Wednesday meeting of Flint's Technical Advisory Committee. Flint's move to the Great Lakes Water Authority is expected to cost about $1.3 million per month until the Karegnondi Water Authority is completed next summer. te > INSERT MAYOR QUOTE HERE > > The move to Detroit water, which is drawn from Lake Huron, carries many public health benefits. As large bodies of water, the Great Lakes are naturally prone to fewer problems from large rain events and other runoff issues that can be present in shallower rivers. Additionally, the Great Lakes Water Authority has already fully optimized its corrosion control, using phosphates to help coat the insides of pipes and prevent lead from leaching into the water. > > However, reconnecting with the authority will not completely resolve the city's problem with lead service lines or aging infrastructure. It will take time for pipes in Flint to become coated with the phosphate corrosion control. Additionally, some households in the city could experience lead in their drinking water until all lead pipes and plumbing are replaced. > > INSERT MOTT FOUNDATION QUOTE HERE > > To best protect public health, Snyder said state and local authorities will continue to carry out steps outlined on Oct. 2 in a comprehensive action plan, including continued testing, the use of faucet filters and providing residents with accurate information about steps to eliminate lead exposure. > > Free filters are available for current MDHHS clients at the 125 E. Union St. or 4809 Clio Road MDHHS office locations. For residents who are not currently enrolled in MDHHS assistance programs, free filters are available at the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department offices at 2727 Lippincott and 601 North Saginaw in Flint. Staff will be at all four locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to distribute filters and assist residents who have questions about proper installation. At the Lippincott location only, extended hours will be offered this weekend, including until 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. > > Other good for residents concerned about lead include turning on the cold water tap and running the water until it's as cold as it will go. Additionally, only use cold water for cooking, drinking and especially mixing baby formula. > > School test results released; more investigation planned The state today also released the first results from its lead screening program in schools and homes. Of 37 total samples taken at 13 buildings, four samples spread over three buildings exceeded the federal action level of 15 parts per billion. > > However, this sampling provides only an initial screen, and the state is committing to further testing water and inspecting plumbing at these schools. Until testing is complete, schools are advised to continue using bottled water and filtration as a precaution to protect children. > > In addition, free testing is still available for any other Flint school, including daycares and Head Starts. Free testing is also available for any Flint resident. > xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0541_1078_1084_3 > Additional information, including more detailed lead screening results, is available at > HHH > >

Importance: High atonA@imichigan goy> Greetings again, Kathryn — And here is the draft confidential news release with placeholders for the Mayor and Mr. White's quotes. Dependant on final detalis getting worked out at tormarrow’s meeting. Ploase review and let us know of any edits or concerns you may have. We look forward to your feedback. if thera’s a chance you can get us the quote sometime yet this evening, that'd be fantastic. Also, we'd like to put a Mott Foundation media contact here a5 well. Would that be yourself? And which numbers/contact info should we use? Thanks again. We are very glad ta be working with you on this. Best regards, Sw Gov. Rick Snyder: Move back to Detroit water provides best protection for public health in Flint State, Mott Foundation and city form partnership to fund switch FLINT, Mich. — Flint families and children will be better protected by reconnecting with the Great Lakes Water Authority as the source of the city’s drinking water, Gov. Rick Snyder said. Snyder said Thursday that he will request the state Legislature to provide half, or $6 million, of the $12 million needed to reconnect with the authority. The Flint city government will provide $2 million and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation will donate $4 million. “All Flint residents need clean, safe drinking water,” Snyder said. “The technical experts helping the city on its water advisory all agree this move back to the Great Lakes Water Authority provides the best public health protection for children and families. This effort today is the result of people coming together to solve a problem. | appreciate Detroit's willingness to reconnect with Flint, the Mott Foundation’s generous donation, and the dedication of all parties to come together to protect Flint families and children.” The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services today also committed an additional $3.5 million for water filters, free lead testing through the state laboratory for Flint water customers, and hiring additional staff to conduct health exposure monitoring for lead in drinking water. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1652_4056_4062_2 Flint city leaders requested the state’s help to fund the reconnection after a Wednesday meeting of Flint’s Technical Advisory Committee. Flint’s move to the Great Lakes Water Authority is expected to cost about $1.3 million per month until the Karegnondi Water Authority is completed next summer. INSERT MAYOR QUOTE HERE The move to Detroit water, which is drawn from Lake Huron, carries many public health benefits. As large bodies of water, the Great Lakes are naturally prone to fewer problems from large rain events and other runoff issues that can be present in shallower rivers. Additionally, the Great Lakes Water Authority has already fully optimized its corrosion control, using phosphates to help coat the insides of pipes and prevent lead from leaching into the water. However, reconnecting with the authority will not completely resolve the city’s problem with lead service lines or aging infrastructure. It will take time for pipes in Flint to become coated with the phosphate corrosion control. Additionally, some households in the city could experience lead in their drinking water until all lead pipes and plumbing are replaced. INSERT MOTT FOUNDATION QUOTE HERE To best protect public health, Snyder said state and local authorities will continue to carry out steps outlined on Oct. 2 in a comprehensive action plan, including continued testing, the use of faucet filters and providing residents with accurate information about steps to eliminate lead exposure. Free filters are available for current MDHHS clients at the 125 E. Union St. or 4809 Clio Road MDHHS office locations. For residents who are not currently enrolled in MDHHS assistance programs, free filters are available at the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department offices at 2727 Lippincott and 601 North Saginaw in Flint. Staff will be at all four locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to distribute filters and assist residents who have questions about proper installation. At the Lippincott location only, extended hours will be offered this weekend, including until 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Other goud cractices for residents concerned about lead include turning on the cold water tap and running the water until it's as cold as it will go. Additionally, only use cold water for cooking, drinking and especially mixing baby formula. School test results released; more investigation planned The state today also released the first results from its lead screening program in schools and homes. Of 37 total samples taken at 13 buildings, four samples spread over three buildings exceeded the federal action level of 15 parts per billion. However, this sampling provides only an initial screen, and the state is committing to further testing water and inspecting plumbing at these schools. Until testing is complete, schools are advised to continue using bottled water and filtration as a precaution to protect children. In addition, free testing is still available for any other Flint school, including daycares and Head Starts. Free testing is also available for any Flint resident. Additional information, including more detailed lead screening results, is available at wang mich iniwater. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1652_4056_4062_3

te > Thanks so much, Kathryn. Sorry to bother you so late. > > Run of show & comment topics below: > > te > 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Pre-Brief with all speakers > > 10:00 AM - 10:01 AM Harvey Hollins kicks off press conference; introduces Governor > > 10:01 AM - 10:05 AM Governor gives remarks > > 10:05 AM - 10:06 AM Harvey Hollins introduces Mayor Dayne Walling > > 10:06 AM - 10:10 AM Mayor Walling gives remarks > > 10:10 AM - 10:11 AM Harvey Hollins introduces DEQ Director Dan Wyant > > 10:11 AM - 10:15 AM Director Wyant gives remarks os > 10:15 AM - 10:16 AM Harvey Hollins introduces DHHS Director Nick Lyon > > 10:16 AM - 10:17 AM Director Nick Lyon introduces Dr. Eden Wells > > 10:17 AM - 10:20 AM Dr. Eden Wells remarks > > 10:20 AM - 10:21 AM Harvey Hollins introduces Ridgway White of Mott Foundation > > 10:21 AM - 10:25 AM Ridgway White gives remarks > > 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM Q&A from the podium > > 10:35 AM Event concludes; Governor departs > > > > Nature of comments: > > RDS - Collaboration led to solution, outline of solution > > Mayor Walling - Importance of solution to Flint xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0541_1078_1084_4 > > Dan Wyant - School testing results, overview of steps on transition from Flint River to DWSD > > Nick Lyon - DHHS involvement > > Dr. Eden Wells - Testing of water going forward, use of filters approved by NSF > > Ridgway White - Importance of collaboration/commitment to Flint >

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Importance: High Kathryn — Please see below. This is proposed media advisery that sounds like we can shoot out at any time after conclusion of Technical Advisory meeting from today. Please review and make sure you and Mott team are all good with it. We'd like to get out ASAP, We won't be confirming any details on either background or on or off the record to ensure all final pieces can come together between now and tomorrow rnorning. Thanks so much and talk soon, Sw

> > Got it - many thanks, Kathryn. > > Also, here is what had mentioned about podium sign. Basic, to the point/message and no one entity as primary. Work and comfortable for that end? > > We should indeed make sure there's security connections. Who is your point for that and contact info? I'm trying to verify who's going to be lead on our team's EP unit and will also share as soon as receive. > xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0541_1078_1084_5

Brief correction for the address on the advisory. Our building manager advises that we should use the name that appears on the outside of the bullding so as to avoid confusion. She recommends the following: Mott Foundation/Commerce Center Suilding S19 $. Saginaw Streak Conference Center, Ground Floor falso wanted to ask if we should conmact our building smeurity staff with your security staff. Please lat me know, Thanks! Kathryn

> > Many thanks, Kathryn. > > So appreciate your and the Mott Foundation's leadership and assist on this and helping make the Dining Room conference center space in the Mott Foundation Building available. > > Here too is all my contact information, along with our team who will be working on this as well. Have cc'd them here as well. > > We'll wait to hear from you on some of the outstanding technical and logistical Qs, and also be back in touch as we have drafts of materials hopefully late this afternoon. > > Laura Biehl ! ‘mobile > biehil @michigan.gov> > > Anna Heaton ; >i ‘mobile > > > Corey Utley (Advance Coordinator) > > xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0541_1078_1084_6 > Depending on any particulars, we also may need our livestream guru and videographer, Erik Janiszewski, to connect with your IS services team as well. His mobile is ‘and > > Thanks again and warm regards, > SW > > Sara Wurfel, APR > Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder > 517-335-6397, office >t “mobile > Twitter:@SaraLW > > >

> > Hi, Sara. > > My direct office number and cell are both listed below. | am off in pursuit of answers to your immediate questions. > > Best regards, > Kathryn > > Kathryn Thomas > Vice President - Communications > Charles Stewart Mott Foundation > 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200 > Flint, MI 48502-1851 > office: 810-766-1734 | cell!” > <Draft release_Mott comments and RHW quote.docx> xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0541_1078_1084_7

“Not R Responsive : xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0410_1509_1515_5 Thanks again and warm regards, SW Sara Wurfel, APR Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Twitter:@SaraLW