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12315.docx; Flint Blood Lead Level Summary Report Dec.pdf Team, DHHS is sending out this update on Flint blood lead testing this afternoon. Preliminary data indicates that 30 of 1,361 adults and children tested in Flint since October 1 had elevated blood lead levels, according to a report issued today by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. We’ve worked with the folks there to make the release as reader friendly and people focused as possible, and also to show some historical context. The graph on the PDF is particularly effective, showing that levels were just as high in 2010. Please share any concerns you may have. Dave xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0161_0378_0378_1

Strategy suggests moving forward, One nit on the press release announcing all of the grants — the highlighted of should be if: Municipalities are eligible for the grants at they are experiencing one or more conditions indicative of “probable financial stress,” as defined by Public Act 436 of 2012, the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act.

Dave, if you need anything as you plan next Tuesday’s announcement in Flint, please contact Mike Brownfield. In addition, please note that Claire Allard is quite familiar with the distressed city grants. Thank you. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0641_1972_1972_1