F Flint Water Crisis Public Archive

Timothy Becker

Chief Deputy Director at DHHS / DHHS

56

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Jan 2015–Jan 2016

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56 emails found.

Fwd: Attorney Client Work Product (Draft), Privileged and Confidential

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Team: Today Harvey and | met with the Flint Water Task Force. It was a good meeting. People were pleased with the G’s statement from the prior day. Captain Kelenske joined us and we had a very good discussion about moving forward with the creation of the Flint Water Crisis Agency Coordinating Committee (FIACC). Tim Becker and Captain Kelenske provided me with a fair amount of input. | also read the City of Flint Incident Action Plan for a State of Emergency which Chris received today (enclosed for those who wish to read it as well). | have distilled all of this into a two page plan that | want your edits and comments on and a one page organizational chart (now presented in the “governor’s colors” according to our fine people in Communications). Spoiler alert-—l made Captain Kelenske Vice Chair of the whole shebang (with the Colonel’s blessing) so Harvey wouldn’t get lonely. Here is my ask of you: <!--[if !supportLists]-->1) <!--[endif]-->Within 24 (sooner if you can) hours give me your comments and input <!--[if !supportLists]-->2) | <!--[endif]-->Tomorrow | will turn around a final document for Jarrod to review with the Governor either New Year’s Day or Saturday xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0684_2363_2364_1 002364 <!--[if !supportLists]-->3) | <!--[endif]-->Ideally, Governor will approve Harvey sending it to Mayor Weaver Saturday (Sunday latest) <!--[if !supportLists]-->4) | <!--[endif]-->Mayor needs to know that this is what the Governor wishes to discuss at the meeting January 7 along with financial resources that we still need some estimates on cost from DHHS for <!--[if !supportLists]-->5) | <!--[endif]-->Meegan and Dave need to noodle how best to get out front with this and change the narrative focus on Monday’s Genesee County declaration of emergency | know we are all working way too hard for what should be a rest and recharge period but | do appreciate everyone’s efforts and | know the Boss really does as well. Regards, Rich xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0684_2363_2364_2

Re: Attorney Client Work Product (Draft), Privileged and Confidential

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On Dec 30, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Baird, Richard (GOV) <i Team: Today Harvey and | met with the Flint Water Task Force. It was a good meeting. People were pleased with the G’s statement from the prior day. Captain Kelenske joined us and we had a very good discussion about moving forward with the creation of the Flint Water Crisis Agency Coordinating Committee (FIACC). Tim Becker and Captain Kelenske provided me with a fair amount of input. | also read the City of Flint Incident Action Plan for a State of Emergency which Chris received today (enclosed for those who wish to read it as well). | have distilled all of this into a two page plan that | want your edits and comments on and a one page organizational chart (now presented in the “governor’s colors” according to our fine people in Communications). Spoiler alert—l made Captain Kelenske Vice Chair of the whole shebang (with the Colonel’s blessing) so Harvey wouldn’t get lonely. Here is my ask of you: 1) Within 24 (sooner if you can) hours give me your comments and input 2) Tomorrow | will turn around a final document for Jarrod to review with the Governor either New Year's Day or Saturday 3) Ideally, Governor will approve Harvey sending it to Mayor Weaver Saturday (Sunday latest) 4) Mayor needs to know that this is what the Governor wishes to discuss at the meeting January 7 along with financial resources that we still need some estimates on cost from DHHS for 5) Meegan and Dave need to noodle how best to get out front with this and change the narrative focus on Monday’s Genesee County declaration of emergency | know we are all working way too hard for what should be a rest and recharge period but | do appreciate everyone’s efforts and | know the Boss really does as well. Regards, Rich <A Proposal to Create the Flint Water Inter.docx> xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1416_3595_3596_1 <IA Coord Com Org Chart.jpg> <IAP Flint Water 2015-12-29 pdf> xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1416_3595_3596_2

FW: NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Rick Snyder takes action on initial findings from Flint Water Task Force

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Call with Matt Davis

From
Susan Moran
To
Nick Lyon , Timothy Becker
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We had a great call with Matt, overall seemed very supportive of our recent efforts and intends to modify the letter to the Governor based on actions taken by MDHHS. Highlights from our discussion: e VERY PLEASED with today’s release of information regarding lead testing e Matt supportive of our ICS-like structure (with project managed by Division of Environmental Health) — very much in line with centralized coordination and communication e Agrees with our proposal to use Medicaid population denominator as proxy for measuring progress in accelerating lead testing efforts e — VERY pleased with the efforts to partner with, engage Medicaid Health Plans in the public health response e Had some suggestions for using MCIR as a tool to link children and their school districts to determine potential lead exposure e Agrees there is lack of consensus among community providers about testing infants, but Eden/Sue/Matt agree that there must be a risk assessment for lead exposure from water, infants are at highest risk for adverse effects. Please let me know if you have questions. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b1129_2869_2869_1

FW: Flint EBL Release & Documents

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> The governor's team has given the go ahead. We've adjusted the timeline slightly to issue the press release and post the report at 2:30 p.m. Embargoed stakehalder notifications will now happen at 2 pam. as outlined below: 2pm. ® Send final embargo release and summary report to: o Genesee County Health Department —- Geralyn Lasher o by. Mone Hannah-Attisha - Geralyn Lasher o Task Force Members ~ Geralyn Lasher o City of Fling Mayor's Office — Geralyn Lasher o Congress are legislature - Elizabeth Hertel 2:30 p.m. ® issue press release and summary report ® Past press release ard summary report to MDHHS website newsraam and Flint Water website, www suchigan gov/Hintwater xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0197_0766_0768_1 000767 3 pan. * Pitched media interviews with Dr. Eden Wells Thank you, Jennifer Eisner Public information Dicer Michigan Department of Health an i AL-2112 or Bignari@

MDHHS Flint Water Action Plan- week ending 11/30/15

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Updated/new items in BOLD. Highlights: e Draft press release and BLL report (for period 10/1/15-10/30/15) completed @ Water sampling protocol no longer includes pre flushing of lines e Developing enhanced strategies to accelerate BLL testing of children 0-6 xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs03_b0253_0968_0968_1

Flint PR and Suggested Timeline

From
Jennifer Eisner
To
Timothy Becker , Susan Moran , Hertel
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Importance: High All- Attached for your review please find a draft press release and corresponding talking points regarding the Flint blood lead level data. Here’s a suggested timeline to issue the press release tomorrow morning: . This afternoon — Brief DEQ . This afternoon — Update Governor’s Office ° Friday, 9:30 a.m. — External notifications (Dr. Wells) - Genesee County Health Department - Dr. Mona Hannah-Attisha - Others? e Friday, 10 a.m. — Report posted on www uvichisan. ges Ainhwater . Friday, 10 a.m. — MDHHS issues press release With your edits, we will send over to DEQ and Gov’s comms. Thank you, Jennifer xxxEND_PAGE:dhhs02_b0166_0501_0501_1

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