Laura Conaway

Hi, again. {see the new news about the Governor declaring a state of emergency regarding Fiint’s drinking water. When we talked yesterday, you mentioned that you had three days to gather information. What happened to speed up that process? Also, the Governor's statement references state assistance. Has he made a decision about seeking federal helo as well? Thank you again. Laura

Hello Laura, We will cooparate fully with any recuuests from the U.S. Attornay’s Office as it looks inte Flint’s water challenges. Gov. Snyder has appointed an independent panel that is reviewing all state, local and federal actions related to the situation, and we are fully cooperating with any requests made by that panel as well. We are committed to working with Mayor Karen Weaver arn county leaders as we focus on protecting the health of Flint residents and all Michiganders. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder igan.gov xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0473_1667_1668_1 Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 1:00 PM

Genesee County has three days to provide the state with damage assessment information that is needed for the request to the federal government. Members of the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division have been working with the county on this and have provided guidance. Again, prior to a formal declaration, we are recognizing this as an emergency and are working with city and county leaders to coordinate efforts, streamline communication and tap all available resources at the state’s control. We are committed to working with the mayor and county leaders in their efforts to protect the health of Flint residents. The mayor and governor are meeting later this week to discuss additional ways the state can provide assistance. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Oi@michigan gov xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0466_1655_1660_1

Pye read the sheet you sent. As | understand it, Governor Snyder is going to have a decision to make as to whether to sign, amend or reject the declaration. [uo you disagree with that characterization?

Laura, jask that you fook at the fact sheet that spulis out the process. We are offering Mayor Weever our full support and are working with her to take stems that could lead to multiple pathways for resources for Flint residents. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1391_3554_3556_1 rayhl @michican cow 517-335-6397, office

So the governor recognizes this as an emergency but isn’t saying whether he'll sign, amend or reject the declaration of emergency?

Hello Laura, The health and welfare of Flint residents is a top priority, and we’re committed to working closely with Mayor Weaver and the Genesee County Commission on a coordinated response to health and infrastructure issues. After the County Commission’s vote today, the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is working with the Genesee County Emergency Management Coordinator to gather information about the resources needed for a Governor’s declaration. The state police have been closely engaged in the situation since the beginning, meeting with both county and city leaders to guide them through state and federal laws regarding the emergency management process. Due to the uniqueness of this situation, we have to look at all possible options to help Flint residents. But prior to a formal declaration, we are recognizing this as an emergency and are working with city and county leaders to coordinate efforts, streamline communication and tap all available resources at the state’s control. I’m attaching an MSP fact sheet about the process that I’m sure you will find helpful. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder ‘ dawaichi _imobile Twitter:@michigandmurray xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1391_3554_3556_2

Hi, Dave, and Happy New Year. | see that Flint’s declaration of emergency is on its way to Governor Snyder. Has he decided yet whether he will sign, amend or reject it? Thank you for the help. Laura Conaway The Rachel Maddow Show xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0466_1655_1660_6

Hello Laura, i believe your questions are addressed in the governor’s statement and in our prior correspondence. We are committed to working with Mayor Weaver on efforts for Flint receive potential federal assistance as well as additional state resources, No forrnal raquests have been rade, fut we continue to have discussions on ways the state can assist. Here is the governor’s statement: Gov. Rick Snyder takes action on initial findings from Flint Water Task Force Changes to take place at DEQ, meeting planned with Mayor Karen Weaver @ In response to initial findings from the Flint Water Task Force, Gov. Rick Snyder today issued the following statement: “When | became aware that the city of Flint's water showed elevated lead levels and that the state’s handling of the situation was being questioned, | requested funding to switch the source back to the Great Lakes Water Authority and appointed an independent task force to identify possible missteps and areas for improvement. “The task force has done an exceptional job, reviewing stacks of documents and interviewing scores of Flint, Genesee County, state and federal officials. Although the task force’s final report is not yet completed, members have made me aware of some interim findings and corrective steps that | have decided to take immediately in order to restore trust in how the state keeps its citizens safe and informed. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0455_1635_1637_1 “We'll continue to work with the community members to make sure we hear and respond to their concerns. “In addition, MDEQ Director Dan Wyant has offered his resignation, and I’ve determined that it’s appropriate to accept it. I’m also making other personnel changes at MDEQ to address problems cited by the task force. “But changes in leadership and staff are not enough. | understand there can be disagreements within the scientific community. That is why | have directed both the departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services to invite every external scientist who has worked on this issue to be our partners in helping us improve Flint water. Let’s share research on water and blood lead level testing so we can arrive at accurate and mutually supported conclusions. Together, we should work to affirm that we’re using the very best testing protocols to ensure Flint residents have safe drinking water and that we’re taking steps to protect their health over the short and long term. “I want the Flint community to know how very sorry | am that this has happened. And | want all Michigan citizens to know that we will learn from this experience, because Flint is not the only city that has an aging infrastructure. “I Know many Flint citizens are angry and want more than an apology. That’s why I’m taking the actions today to ensure a culture of openness and trust. We've already allocated $10 million to test the water, distribute water filters, and help in other ways. Last week, | called Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and we’re going to meet soon to discuss other ways the state can offer assistance. “These are only initial steps - we fully expect to take more actions following the recommendations of our task force. When it comes to matters of health and quality of life, we’re committed to doing everything we can to protect the well-being of our citizens.” HEF Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder MurrayDL@ michigan pov

Hi, Dave. | saw the news today about the MDEQ director and the governor’s statement. I’ve got a few questions, please. 2 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0455_1635_1637_2 -In apologizing for what has happened, is Governor Snyder taking responsibility for what happened in Flint? -What assistance is the Governor prepared to offer the city of Flint? -Are there more resignations to come, regarding the situation with Flint water? -Has the governor decided whether to sign the declaration of emergency from Flint, in the event that he receives it? -When did the governor become aware that Flint’s water showed elevated levels of lead? -When did the governor become aware that the state’s handling of the situation was being questioned? Thank you, as always, for the help. Sincerely, Laura Conaway xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0455_1635_1637_3

Hello Laura, We have not received anything yet. | believe the request will come after a vote from the Genesee County Commission. I'm not sure when the commission is slated to meet next. Do you have a contact there? Gov. Snyder remains committed to working with Mayor Weaver to get Flint residents the assistance they need. Flint residents deserve access to clean, safe water. We also are committed to protecting the health of Flint's children, both immediately and into the future. As you know, leaders from the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division met with the mayor and commission chairman earlier this week to help them determine the best possible pathway to additional state and federal resources. That assistance will be in addition to the $10 million the state government has committed to Flint residents to help pay for the switch to the Great Lakes Water Authority water, free filters for all residents and additional testing, among other items in Gov. Snyder's action plan. Dave Sent from my iPad On Dec 23, 2015, at 6:56 PM, Conaway, Laura (NBCUniversal)

Hello Laura, We have not received anything yet. | believe the request will come after a vote from the Genesee County Commission. I'm not sure when the commission is slated to meet next. Do you have a contact there? Gov. Snyder remains committed to working with Mayor Weaver to get Flint residents the assistance they need. Flint residents deserve access to clean, safe water. We also are committed to protecting the health of Flint's children, both immediately and into the future. As you know, leaders from the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division met with the mayor and commission chairman earlier this week to help them determine the best possible pathway to additional state and federal resources. That assistance will be in addition to the $10 million the state government has committed to Flint residents to help pay for the switch to the Great Lakes Water Authority water, free filters for all residents and additional testing, among other items in Gov. Snyder's action plan. Dave Sent from my iPad On Dec 23, 2015, at 6:56 PM, Conaway, Laura (NBCUniversal) <Laur. Hi, Dave, Please pardon the late email. Has the Governor made a decision about Flint’s declaration of emergency, or is the office waiting to receive it? Thank you again. Laura Conaway xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1282_3308_3308_1

Hi, Dave, Please pardon the late email. Has the Governor made a decision about Flint’s declaration of emergency, or is the office waiting to receive it? Thank you again. Laura Conaway xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1281_3307_3307_1

xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1276_3284_3288_1 Hello Laura, I’ve just checked with the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. No formal request from Genesee County has been made to the state at this point. A district coordinator assigned to that region has been working closely with city and county leaders, and will continue to do so. The state remains in close contact with the Mayor and County Commission to help them determine what could be the most effective course for both to receive the most possible federal assistance to help address the city’s health issues and water infrastructure needs. There might be other pathways to obtain federal assistance. There is something | think you should know about. Today, Lincoln Park was returned to local control. This is the first time in 15 years that no Michigan municipality has had oversight from an emergency manager. There are still three school districts with such oversight. Keep in mind that emergency managers have been in place in Michigan for 10 years prior to Gov. Snyder. There appeared to be some confusion about that in the first report. Dave Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Muraybi @michican cow 517-335-6397, office Twitter:@michigandmurray

Hi, Dave, The segment got pushed back to taday. Car you tel me, please, whether the governor has received the disaster declaration? Has he made a decision about whether to support, arnend or reject it? if there is anything else new from your office about this story, please let me knew. Thank you again. Laura

xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1276_3284_3288_2 Laura, At this point, the state has not received a request from the city through the Michigan Emergency Management Act. We are working with the Mayor and County Commission to help them determine what could be the most effective course for both to receive the most possible federal assistance to help address the city’s health issues and water infrastructure needs. There might be other pathways to generate assistance. We are working closely with them to help with this. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder

The administration continues to work closely with Mayor Weaver on her request. Today, representatives of the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division met with Mayor Weaver and members of the Genesee County Commission to discuss what options would be available to the city and county through the Michigan Emergency Management Act and the federal Stafford Act, and what could be the most effective course for both to receive federal assistance to help address the city’s health issues and water infrastructure needs. At this point, the state has not received a request from the city through the Michigan Emergency Management Act. (And Laura, please don’t confuse the Michigan Emergency Management Act with the emergency managers who were running financially distressed cities. As an aside, there were four emergency managers covering cities in Michigan when the governor took office. Soon, there will be none.) Again, it would be remiss to not mention that the state so far has offered more than $10 million in grants and other financial assistance to cover part of the payment for the temporary switch to the Great Lakes Water Authority until Flint’s new water source is ready to go online as well as efforts to improve existing city water infrastructure and purchase water filters for residents. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1276_3284_3288_3 Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder MurryiL@michigan gov

The administration continues to work closely with Mayor Weaver on her request. Today, representatives of the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division met with Mayor Weaver and members of the Genesee County Commission to discuss what options would be available to the city and county through the Michigan Emergency Management Act and the federal Stafford Act, and what could be the most effective course for both to receive federal assistance to help address the city’s health issues and water infrastructure needs. At this point, the state has not received a request from the city through the Michigan Emergency Management Act. (And Laura, please don’t confuse the Michigan Emergency Management Act with the emergency managers who were running financially distressed cities. As an aside, there were four emergency managers covering cities in Michigan when the governor took office. Soon, there will be none.) Again, it would be remiss to not mention that the state so far has offered more than $10 million in grants and other financial assistance to cover part of the payment for the temporary switch to the Great Lakes Water Authority until Flint’s new water source is ready to go online as well as efforts to improve existing city water infrastructure and purchase water filters for residents. Dave Murray Twitter:@michigandmurray xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1275_3279_3283_3

Daye, Does that mean | should record the governor's office as not answering whether he will support, amend or reject Flint’s declaration of ernergency? Thank you again. Laura

Hello, Laura. I’m not sure you used anything that | sent you the other night. Flint residents need to have access to safe, clean water. Gov. Snyder and administration members continue to work closely with Mayor Weaver and other city leaders to focus on health issues affecting children and other city residents. And address water infrastructure challenges. The state so far has offered more than $10 million in grants and other financial assistance to cover part of the payment for the temporary switch to the Great Lakes Water Authority until Flint’s new water source is ready to go online as well as efforts to improve existing city water infrastructure and purchase water filters for residents. The governor also appointed a bipartisan task force charged with reviewing all of the city, state and federal government actions and recommending changes looking forward that can address potential challenges in Flint and other cities. The task force started working in late October, and members expected their work would last for about three months. Members already have made some recommendations, and the Governor has agreed to them. The state’s response includes: * Testing in Flint public schools immediately to ensure that drinking water is safe, with testing also available at no cost to any other school in Flint. * Offering free water testing to Flint residents to assure their drinking water is safe. 4 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1276_3284_3288_4 Providing free water filters to residents. Expanding health exposure testing of individual homes. Accelerating corrosion controls in the Flint drinking water system. Accelerating water system improvements to address replacing lead service lines. Expediting the completion of the Karegnondi Water Authority pipeline. Expanding a Safe Drinking Water Technical Advisory Committee to ensure the best technology, practices and science are being followed by adding an expert from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development to the group. * Naming Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, as the Flint drinking water public health adviser. * Boosting a comprehensive lead education program to make sure residents have detailed information about how to protect themselves and their homes. * * &€ Ke * Dave Dave Murray Twitter:@michigandmurray

Hi, Dave, Can you tell us, please, whether the governor has received (or expects to receive) the declaration of disaster from the City of Flint, regarding its water situation? And can you tell us, please, whether the governor intends to support, amend or reject that declaration for the purposes of state and/or federal assistance? Thank you again for the help. Laura Conaway The Rachel Maddow Show 212 664 1286 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1276_3284_3288_5

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That is correct. And there should be a breakdown of adults and children later in the release. Those are the figures for the number of peaple who are above the federal action level. In those cases, DHHS staff members work directly the individuals to determine the source of the lead in the home, be it a particular faucet or pipes, or non-water factors such paint. You'll note the historical data, showing the seasonal increases. There historically are higher jevals reported in the surnmer months, fora variety of reasons. Dave Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Murrayb1 @ michigan gov 517-335-6397, office mobile michigandmurray