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Hi, Ms. Wurfel and Mr. Murray, I’m writing from the Rachel Maddow Show, on MSNBC. We are working on a story about the water situation in Flint for tonight, and we have a few questions. -When did the governor’s office become aware of reports that lead levels were rising in Flint water? -When did the governor’s become aware of the EPA interim report showing high levels of lead in Flint and inadequacies with the city’s testing? -When did the governor’s office become aware of the testing in which two samples were ruled out and the result was that Flint water met EPA guidelines, as reported by Michigan Radio? -Does the governor take responsibility for any part of what has happened in Flint? If so, what part or parts? -What are the governor’s next steps in addressing the crisis? Thank you for fielding these. Laura Conaway The Rachel Maddow Show xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1244_3139_3141_2 212 664 1286 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1244_3139_3141_3

Sara and Dave: Attached please find a proposed comms plan for your review — we will update the document with dates as the timeline comes together. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions, edits or suggestions. Thank you, Jennifer Eisner Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Health and Human S Office: LT gee ervices v xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0197_0418_0418_1

| will fill you in tomorrow am on what else to likely expect too. And this really won't be two Qs - more like two areas that will have several related follow ups Qs - whatever can fit into 20 mins. Sent from my iPhone Thanks! tH ortef the G oriar.

Please see below - for tomorrow's Steve Hood interview. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

Iam providing my comments below based on my memory of events that transpired over two years ago. I have not reviewed the reports, emails, memos relating to these events and my recollections would likely change after refreshing my memory with the relevant documents. First, it is important to understand Flint's decision to join the KWA was a separate and distinct decision from using the Flint River. After we signed off on Flint joining the KWA, Flint was to negotiate with the DWSD regarding using their water during the construction of the KWA. If they were unable to negotiate a fair deal, I recall their back up plan was to use the Flint River. I don't recall Treasury being involved in the negotiations with DWSD or being advised that the negotiations broke down and Flint switched to the Flint River. Treasury held two and possibly three lengthy meetings to go over the Tucker Young report with the Flint leaders, KWA consultants and DEQ representatives to discuss concerns about the report. I never received any pressure from the Governor's office to decide one way or the other on approving the KWA. We followed the process described above and made a decision based upon what we thought was in the best interests of Flint. The decision to support KWA was influenced by our conclusion that there was no financial risk to Flint for the project and the DEQ's conclusion that it was more economical for Flint to join KWA (again a separate and distinct decision from using the Flint River). The fact is that this conclusion was what the local officials wanted. I don't recall specific conversations on the dates and times you referenced. I do know there were many discussions regarding this topic between Treasury, DEQ and the Governor's office and the facts and circumstances re: KWA led to a clear consensus that the state should not block Flint's desire to join the KWA. Dave Murray Deputy xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0319_0665_0665_1

Press Releases: e ~=TBD - Flint EBL Data e Monday, November 23 — Family Health History e Tuesday, November 24 — Lung Cancer Awareness Month e Monday, December 30- Michigan 4x4 Grants Awarded Speaking Engagements: e Monday, November 23 — Chief Deputy Director Becker is speaking at the Bureau of Community Services staff meeting e Tuesday, November 24 — Director Lyon is speaking at the National Adoption Day event at the Hall of Justice e Tuesday, December 1 — Director Lyon is Speaking at a symposium on maternal health and mortality at the Henry Center Jennifer Eisner Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office: 517-241-2112 or Fisnerh@rnichigan. gov Cell i xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0195_0415_0415_1

Dave Murray Deputy Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0316_0660_0660_1

Talked with Gov about this briefly. He def indicated preference waiting until early next week to ensure best messaging and outreach. They took this long - let's get this right. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 20, 2015, at 9:41 AM, Eisner, Jennifer (DHHS) <fisn

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i don’t think this should happen today at all. Governor is at an important event in Southeast Michigan this morning, and | think we need some direction from him and ethers on this issue.

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Good evening, MDHHS friends, Here are suggested changes to the press release. | think it’s vitally important to have our “people first” approach, and be very up front about the results. | also think it’s important to show up high what we will do with this data. Please consider the changes. | also think it’s worth a conversation about whether we want to release this on a Friday morning. This is a challenging situation to be sure, but | think these results are fairly encouraging considering some of the heated rhetoric on this issue. Thank you, Dave FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jennifer Eisner DRAFT (517) 241-2112 MDHHS releases October data outlining blood lead levels in Flint Results show 24 of 963 people tested had elevated levels LANSING, Mich. - Blood lead level testing results released today revealed that 24 of 963 adults and children tested in Flint in October had elevated levels, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MDHHS is working closely with the Genesee County Health Department to reach out to families testing with higher levels and help them reduce their exposure to lead sources. Information was gathered from tests administered citywide to 963 children and adults between October 1 and October 30. Eighteen people age 17 or younger had elevated blood lead levels. Six adults over the age 18 were identified with elevated blood lead levels. The report is intended to inform residents about blood lead level testing efforts in Flint and provide cumulative total numbers. “Our goal is to help families reduce their exposure to lead sources,” said Dr. Eden Wells, chief medical executive with the MDHHS. “We have made 2 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0610_1441_1444_2 progress in testing and identifying those with elevated blood lead levels, and the department will continue to work closely with county health department to reach these families. We will update these numbers on a regular basis and remain diligent in our ongoing outreach and education.” The data in the report include the total number of tests conducted and the total number of elevated blood lead levels greater than 5 micrograms per deciliter, and captures both capillary and venous blood tests. People who have had multiple tests are counted only once. The full report is posted online at www mich untwater and will be updated as more data becomes available. The testing is part of the state’s action plan to address health concerns related to Flint’s water infrastructure. Last month, MDHHS collaborated with the county health department and local partners to distribute educational resources and informational letter to Flint parents regarding lead testing. GCHD nursing staff are conducting direct outreach to families when an elevated blood lead level has been detected, serving as an important resources by addressing questions and concerns, providing information, and meeting them in their home environment. MDHHS continues to provide free water filters and replacement cartridges to Flint residents at four locations including the MDHHS Flint offices and the Genesee County Community Action Resource Department. For a full list of locations and hours of distribution, visit To help residents properly install water filters, and to demonstrate how to replace the original when it expires, MDHHS has created an instructional on the MOHHS Youfube chesnel, For additional updates on Flint water including updates on blood lead levels and testing results, visit #HH#

Feel free to call me on this tonight. Please see my earlier email. Begin forwarded message:

Egan is grilling Dillon. Andy doesn’t want to return his call without one of you on the phone.

Good afternoon: Attached, please find the blood lead level test results for Flint zip codes 48501-48507, as well as a corresponding press release and talking points. With your approval and edits, we are planning to notify 3 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0610_1441_1444_3 external partners tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. then post the report on www. ic! finbwater and issue the press release at 10 a.m. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks and best, Jennifer Eisner Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office: 517-241-2112 or Eig cell __ PPI xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0610_1441_1444_4

Importance: High All— Please see below from Egan. This is essentially the same “?” Nancy Kaffer asked of Jeremy a couple weeks back. Intend to say something along the lines of the following...please advise. The Tucker-Young report offered an initial perspective on the situation, but as additional information was received and considered by the city, city officials determined that KWA offered the best long-term solution for Flint. As has been noted previously, all involved, the mayor and city council, believed the move to KWA was appropriate and supported the move. As we have discussed previously, consideration of the development of a Flint-area/Genesee County water system had been on-going since the early 2000’s and the City of Flint had been in discussions about joining a new system for much of that time.

:2a¢>; Brown, Jessica Good afternoon: Attached, please find the blood lead level test results for Flint zip codes 48501-48507, as well as a corresponding press release and talking points. With your approval and edits, we are planning to notify external partners tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. then post the report on wiv ‘ter and issue the press release at 10 a.m. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks and best, Jennifer Eisner Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Health and Human Services or =: Dy xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b0864_2866_2866_1

Hi there Jacob — Sure- and to be clear, we still haven’t been served yet so can’t comment on specific details. What would say is that we’re focused on moving forward and ensuring public health and clean, safe drinking water. The governor has outlined a detailed multiple step action plan for both immediate, mid and long term. He has also appointed a task force doing a very important job of reviewing all past actions. They are a bipartisan group of people of the highest integrity, experts in their fields and widely respected who are going to do a very thorough, objective review. Just let me know if anything more needed at all. This is for comment on behalf of Governor and rest of our administration too. Thanks and best, SW

Ye got it, no worries. Best for us te cover.

Got this? Want us to weigh in or no? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

Dave and Sara, Good afternoon! Would you guys mind sending me your statement on the possible federal class action suit filed against the Governor and others regarding the Flint water situation in case we end up doing something with it? Thank you very much. Jacob Kanclerz xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0608_1438_1438_1

giBynichd yOi@michigan gov> 1. The Governor's 10-pcint plan for Flint recognizes the need to address iaad service lines. We agree with Congressman Kildee and intend to work with the City of Flint, utilizing Mis Revolving Loan Fund program. We appreciate Congressman Kildee getting clarification from EPA that this money can be used for lead service ling replacement. in fact, we've been working with Sen. Anarich and other legislative leaders to get these funds available to perform lead service line rendlacement. Po . The Governor's action plan addresses lead education and lead exposure. We will continue worlung with the cily to educate its citizens and we will be making our lead exposure data available and take actlons necessary to minimize risk to Flint residents from lead. 3. We appreciate the parinership between the state and local government to addrass the awitchover to Detroit water. The State of Michigan, with support from the Legislature, provided $6 million in an agreed-upon pian with the City te contribute half of the necessary funding. Of the $6 million local half, it is important to remember the Mott Foundation provided $4 million. We want io recognize anc sustain the parinership. 4. We look forward to the congressman’s continued leacersnip to deliver federal resources te this ISSUE.

Greetings, Jeremy — First, we haven’t been served yet so can’t comment on specific details. What would say is that ... we’re focused on moving forward and ensuring public health and clean, safe drinking water. The governor has outlined a detailed multiple step action plan for both immediate, mid and long term. He has also appointed a task force doing a very important job of reviewing all past actions. They are a bipartisan group of people of the highest integrity, experts in their fields and widely respected who are going to do a very thorough, objective review. Just let me know if anything more needed at all. Thanks and best, SW Sara Wurfel, APR Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder [email protected]

Hello, I'm a reporter with Business Insider. I'm currently looking into water contamination issues in Flint, as both the NRDC and ACLU released an intent to sue the state and city government over the ongoing lead contamination. I wanted to give your office a chance to provide any comments you'd like to include with the story. Best, Jeremy Jeremy Berke xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0600_1424_1425_1 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0600_1424_1425_2

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