Brad Deacon

Attached for review and approval by your agency are two documents: 1) the letter to President Obama and 2) an associated FEMA request form. Both are based on information provided state agencies. Please review for content before they are sent to the Governor's office for final review and editing. This has been promised to the Governor by early afternoon, so please review as quickly as possible, but no later than by 1:30 PM. Please let me know if you have any questions by calling my cell at 517- ga Anthony P. Katarsky Assistant Division Commander Michigan State Polia ce Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division 517-336-2686 xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b40_7317_7621_144 Presidential Request - Page 1 of 9 REQUEST FOR PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION COVER LETTER MAJOR DISASTER OR EMERGENCY January 14, 2016 The Honorable Barack Obarna President of the United States The White House Washington, D. C. Through: Mr. Andrew Velasquez III, Regional Administrator FEMA Region V 536 South Clark Street, 6" Floor Chicago, {L, 60605 Dear Mr. President: Under the provisions of Section (Major Disaster citation (401), Emergency citation (501 )Jof the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 5121-5207] (Stafford Act), and implemented by 44 CFR §, Emergency citation (206.35)], | request that you declare an Emergency for the State of Michigan as a result of the elevated blood lead levels of citizens, especially children, within the City of Flint which was demonstrated in October, 2015. Impact and Trauma As a result of the cooperative monitoring efforts in place by the City, State and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the painstaking work of doctors at Hurly medical center, elevated blood lead jevels (EBLLs) were discovered, and the County issued a do not drink order on October 1, 2015. As of the most recent update 2,182 Flint residents have been tested for lead levels and 43 residents have exhibited elevated blood lead levels. Of those, 23 were children under the age of six, the most likely age group to be impacted Jong term. One child was hospitalized, treated, and released. No deaths have been associated with this emergency. The situation becomes more complex as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has observed a spike in the Flint area of Legionella which also occurred in roughly the same time frame. This too will be investigated for any potential link to the water system. While unlikely to be related to the water system, this new problem adds to the negative psychological impacts on mental health that have become extensive. Additionally, the economic and psychological impact this has had on the community is severe. While water is flowing through the tap, it is considered unusable for any purposes by a large percentage of the populace. Mistrust in government is at a heightened level, and so, while water is safe for non-consumptive uses, people are understandably concemed. Special populations are especially vulnerable in this crisis as they are often unable to access available vital nutrition or water resources. Assistance with the Individuals and Households Program will be vital to recovery. With the extent of time between the inception of Flint River water until the return to Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and re-treatment of the mains and pipes by the City, it is impossible to know the extent of those individuals who suffered the effects of EBLL. The duration of an EBLL can vary significantly depending on season, diet and other factors. The detection of substantial increases in EBLLs suggests a much higher rate over the duration of the emergency is likely. xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b40_7317_7621_145 Presidential Request - Page 2 of $ Voluntary Efforts Voluntary agencies have been assisting since early in the emergency. United Way and 2-1-1 are the central call bank and donation resource for people needing assistance or wishing to donate. The American Red Cross has established a Disaster Recovery Operation and also is providing warehousing management. On January 13, 2016, with the establishment of the (Volunteer Reception Center (VRC), the Michigan Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (MI-VOAD) Is conducting a conference call to determine how it can more fully activate (several member organizations have already activated). Numerous local voluntary organizations including the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department and the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan are serving key roles in the acquisition and distribution of water. A State of Emergency was declared on January 5, 2016 for the County of Genesee and City of Flint. Pursuant to Michigan’s Public Act 390, both the City of Flint and the County of Genesee declared local states of emergency on December 14, 2015 and January 4, 2015, respectively. The effect of this emergency has been the loss of potable water for the entire City of Flint. This includes its residents, businesses and worker population. It includes those who live outside and travel in to take advantage of work, school, or recreational activities. And it even includes all pets and other domestic animals living in the city. The City of Flint has estimated the cost of replacing corroded infrastructure at $767,419,500. Of that, $54,619,500 is private and $712,800,000 is public. These numbers are based on an estimate compiled by the Genesee County Department of Equalization estimates of $25 per linear foot to remove and replace damaged private service lines. Both Individual Assistance — IHP, and Public Assistance — Category B, will be crucial to helping the city and her residents recover. The State has also invested over $10 million so far in emergency protective measures and will be expending much more, some details of which are provided in the public assistance portion of this letter. Recognizing their responsibility to make their community as disaster-resilient as possible, be advised that all affected jurisdictions that are the subject of this request have in place a current, federally/FEMA approved, Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000-compliant Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan was adopted January 26, 2015, and under Michigan's Emergency Management Act, Public Act 390, as amended, the City of Flint is included in Genesee County’s mitigation plan and emergency management program. Similarly, the State of Michigan has also made a strong commitment to mitigate hazards and has met applicable federal standards: the Michigan Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved by FEMA on April 23, 2014 as a Standard State Hazard Mitigation Plan under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. The following information is furnished on the nature and amount of State, local, or Indian tribal government resources that have been or will be used to alleviate the conditions of this emergency: Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD or EMHSD) In response to Flint's water emergency, the EMHSD has undertaken bulk distribution of water, filters, filter cartridges, and test kits throughout the City of Flint. Working closely with the mayor's office, the EMHSD has identified Points of Distribution (PODs) throughout the city and have begun training troopers and volunteers to canvass the city to provide these commodities to households. EMHSD is also maintaining overall coordination of the incident, both through the State Emergency Operations Center, and through members of an incident management assistance team in the local Genesee County EOC. EMHSD - GIS Unit xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b40_7317_7621_146 Presidential Request - Page 3 of 9 On Friday, January 8, 2016 GIS staff met with the City of Flint's Department of Public Works (DPW) to begin defining the scope of the affected area for the incident. The critical data layers needed to define where lead pipes are present needs significant updating before an accurate picture can be created. DPW estimated that approximately 80% of the parcels within the city may have lead piping within their services lines from the water main to the house. Based on preliminary processing of the analog map data that DPW was able to provide, we have noted that newer sections of the city (post 1950) tend to be copper piping and do not have a prevalence of lead. In contrast, the older areas of the city tend to have Sparse concentrations of lead, but often the records for these areas are incomplete. In order to effectively determine where the affected area is EMHSD is working with DPW and the University of Michigan — Flint to digitize many of DPW’s old analog maps to extract the pipe status. Even when this initiative is complete, it will remain unclear if the data will prove to be very accurate as the source data is considerably out of date. With the comprehensive water testing plan that the DEQ is implementing, problem areas for the city will be identified so that manual inspections of the underground Pipes can be done to confirm the presence of lead. Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (MOMVA} As of January 13, 2016, | authorized activation of the Michigan National Guard to assist the people of Flint and the surrounding communities served by the water department, The Guard will help to broaden the distribution of water, filters, and test kits throughout the water department's service area. Department of Health and Human Services — Health (MDHHS ~ H) MDHHS-H is unique in that it responds to the types of emergencies being experienced by Flint as part of its daily mission. The unique aspect is the potential additional impact to the department's work due to the water emergency. The MDHHS continues to work closely with local partners to ensure that impacted individuals, especially children younger than six years of age, are being tested at the State Laboratory for elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs). Including working closely with the local primary care provider community and WIC clinics to emphasize the importance of blood lead level screening for children. A technical workgroup comprised of Medicaid data and public health surveillance experts have developed Medicaid specific EBLL testing goals. The department updated its data surveillance methods for blood lead level testing to ensure the most up-to-date, accurate information is being reviewed. Ongoing efforts include enhanced epidemiological disease surveillance. Results are made available through summary reports on the www. michigan.gov/flintwater website, indicating the number tested and with elevated levels. The MDHHS is partnering with the Genesee County Health Department to ensure families are being offered case management support, which incorporates environmental investigations. The state continues to distribute free water filters to Flint residents with replacement cartridges available at multiple locations. In October, community outreach was initiated for distribution of educational materials for parents, families, and healthcare providers in Flint These materials were also distributed to all children in Flint schools highlighting the importance of blood lead level testing, effects of lead exposure and the importance of nutrition. MDHHS has been proactively monitoring the Ready to Feed formula use and coordinating with manufacturers and WIC retailers to address any supply or distribution issues with infant formula availability. MDHHS-H has generated the potential expected impact of this emergency on future health costs. They include as much as $12,000,000 in secondary prevention ~ education; $1,575,000 in secondary and tertiary prevention — nutrition; Direct medical health costs are estimated at $18,280,849 with $120,875,000 in secondary and tertiary medical expenses; xxxEND_PAGE:treasury01_b40_7317_7621_147 Presidential Request - Page 4 of 9 Department of Talent and Economic Development (MTED) MTED is comprised of the Michigan State Housing and Development Authority (MSHDA), Michigan Economic Dévelopment Corporation (MEDC) and the Talent Investment Agency (TIA). Our combined efforts are focused on short and long-term assistance to the Townships of Mt Morris, Flint, and Genesee; the Cities of Flint and Burton; and Genesee County through various grants and potential infrastructure assistance. MSHDA has identified allowable funds to assist residents with MSHDA-backed mortgages and the purchase of water/water filters for low income households. MEDC is focused on infrastructure development and qualifying funds for this purpose Based on available sources, MTED has assessed potential impacts to the economy of Flint resulting from the water crisis. We developed the attached analysis that looked at 4 potential long term costs associated with certain blood lead levels, which are: e Lifetime earnings loss total e Lead Health Care Treatment Costs e ADHD Treatment Costs e Special Education Costs With input from the Department of Treasury, MDTED assessed that the most significant immediate negative impact will be the economic effects of such things as decreased property values, lost business activity (new businesses will not move to Flint and existing businesses that rely on clean water, such as restaurants, will be hurt), lost employment, population loss (renters will leave the city). Residents and businesses will also have to pay extra for bottled water, so the extra spending on water will take away