The goal: Assess the extent of the elevated blood lead levels — the number of those affected and the degree to
which they’ re affected
M@ Get as many people in the affected zip codes tested as possible — can the Red Cross or some other
agency with a bus or mobile unit set up for folks to give blood convert over to blood level testing and
go into neighborhoods that have low testing rates?
HA public health friend of mine said that Genesee County Health workers are stressed to the max. Can
we deploy appropriate personnel from other county health agencies to help with inspecting homes for
possible other causes? In other words, it won’t do any good to invest more in water infrastructure if
we’re finding window sills with teeth marks. | say this NOT to downplay the role that water lead levels
may have played. But can we get Habitat for Humanity, for example, to do a massive volunteer effort
to eradicate lead paint in homes ... or is that beyond their expertise?
M@ Gather experts to assess exactly how extensive the problem is and potential causes. And then convey
this ina much more accessible ways. If you want blood level data, you have to scroll down on the DHHS
web site, find the headline and then read a long press release. Maybe we’re conveying this information
better on the ground, but if not, we need to communicate conclusive findings in multiple ways—
graphics, video, informational photo galleries and maybe even a “test” that residents can take to see if
their home is at risk in other ways. | know that sounds awfully MLive-ish, but it can be effective.
Sorry for the late submission. Been trying to work this issue across various stakeholder groups and balance holiday
commitments. Our Agenda (with Harvey adding under "Other":
1. Review HH Role and Responsibility as confirmed with FAATF (attachment (with some revision since meeting)
2. Other AATF Issues
a) schedule a conference call with Governor outlining current status
b) follow up with a letter discussing DEQ and leadership culture findings
c) Imminent Danger Declaration request
d) Concerns with Leadership appointments about to be made and DHHS recent responses/findings
e) Shared confidential plan relative to January 4 personnel actions
3. Discuss communications strategy as envisioned by MH, JA and RB last night (Meegan will be on call--Maybe Jarrod
too busy not sure about yet)
4. Other (Harvey Hollins will deal with anything | missed)
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