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Dave and Meegan, Situational awareness. There have been a couple of incorrect reports about the emergency/disaster declaration process, assuming that a Governor’s declaration is merely a sign-off and then the request is moved to federal level. MLive That’s just not the case. Requests are made to each level of government when resources are exhausted. (See the attached fact sheet.) With today’s anticipated news release, | believe there will be more reports that assume the request will be automatically going to the federal level or federal assistance is immediately coming. Thanks, Ron Ron Leix Public Information Officer (PIO) Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division Michigan State Police 4000 Collins Road Lansing, MI 48910 TX: (517) 336-6464 “A PROUD tradition of SERVICE through EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, and COURTESY” xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails19_b092_261_261_1

Importance: High Dave and Meegan, We have crafted the following news release for the Governor declaring a “state of emergency.” Please see the attached. A few things: e When the proclamation is finalized, please double-check to ensure it syncs with the news release. e The news release does not address a presidential disaster declaration. We anticipate there will be questions about whether the Governor will request one. e Before this is issued, it may be worthwhile to make the appropriate legislative and local notifications. Please let me know if you need anything else. Thanks, Ron Ron Leix Public Information Officer (PIO) Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division Michigan State Police 4000 Collins Road Lansing, MI 48910 TX: (517) 336-6464 “A PROUD tradition of SERVICE through EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, and COURTESY” xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails19_b044_117_117_1

Hello Harvey, after consulting with Jim Redford, we civeloned this shart statement: We will cooperate fully with any requests fram the US. Attorney's Offica as it books into Flint’s water challenges, Gay. Snyder has appointed an independent pane! that is reviewing all state, local and federal actions related to the situation, and we are fully cooperating with any requests mare by that panel as well. We are committed to working with Mayor haren Weaver and county leaders as we focus on protecting the health of Flint residents and all Michigandars. Dave Murray Press s Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder

FYi ~ Situational awareness.

The health and welfare of Flint residents is a top priority, and we’re committed to working closely with Mayor Weaver and the Genesee County Commission on a coordinated response to health and infrastructure issues. After the County Commission’s vote today, the Michigan State Police’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is working with the Genesee County Emergency Management Coordinator to gather information about the resources needed for a Governor’s declaration. The state police has been closely engaged in the situation since the beginning, meeting with both county and city leaders to guide them through state and federal laws regarding the emergency management process. Due to the uniqueness of this situation, we have to look at all possible options to help Flint residents. But prior to a formal declaration, we are recognizing this as an emergency and are working with city and county leaders to coordinate efforts, streamline communication and tap all available resources at the state’s control. Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder [email protected] 517-335-6397, office mobile Twitter:@michigandmurray xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1373_3527_3527_1

Team, Here’s the list of media members who contacted us today. | suspect there will be more tomorrow. Thank you for all your help! Tuesday, Dec. 29 Paul Egan, Free Press, Flint Water Jiquanda Johnson, Flint Journal, Flint water Nora Macaluso, Bloomberg, Flint water Dave Eggert, AP, Flint water Zach Gorchow, Gongwer, Flint water Jessica Dupnack, ABC12, Flint water Richard Burr, Detroit News, Flint water Craig Mauger, MIRS, Flint water Emily Lawler, MLive, Flint water Not Responsive Tyrone Bynum, Black Perspective/| Drive for the Dream, Flint water Laura Conaway, Maddow, Flint water Andrew Moore, NBC25, Flint water Nick Lulli, WNEM, Flint water Rick Pluta, Michigan Radio, Flint water Jake Neher, Michigan Radio, Flint water Steve Hood, 910 AM, Flint water Jim Kiertzner, WXYZ, Flint water Matt Dolan, Free Press, Flint water Melissa Giaimo, CNN, Flint water Ryan Rifai, Al Jazeera, Flint water Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder Murimayb1 @michican cov , office mobile xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0456_1638_1639_1 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0456_1638_1639_2

The quote can be interpreted a few ways, and unfortunately the interpretation cited by Paul isn’t favorable. | interpreted it to mean “l hope it’s below AL” but ican see how others would interpret otherwise.

Meegan Holland Director of Communications for Gov. Rick Snyder Office: 51.2-335-A397.__.., xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0451_1627_1627_1

Importance: High | will set it up to issue at 2:45 p.m. i xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b0448_1623_1623_1

Gov. Rick Snyder is releasing this statement on the Flint water situation: When | became aware that the city of Flint’s water showed elevated lead levels and that the state’s handling of the situation was being questioned, | requested funding to switch the source back to the Great Lakes Water Authority and appointed an independent task force to identify possible missteps and areas for improvement. The task force has done an exceptional job, reviewing stacks of documents and interviewing scores of Flint, Genesee County, state and federal officials. Although the task force’s final report is not yet completed, it has made me aware of some interim findings and corrective steps that | have decided to take immediately in order to restore trust in how the state keeps its citizens safe and informed. We'll continue to work with the community members to make sure we hear and respond to their concerns. In addition, MDEQ Director Dan Wyant has offered his resignation, and I’ve determined that it’s appropriate to accept it. I’m also making other personnel changes at MDEQ to address problems cited by the task force. But changes in leadership and staff are not enough. | understand there can be disagreements within the scientific community. That is why | have directed both the departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services to invite every external scientist who has worked on this issue to be our partners in helping us improve Flint water. Let’s share research on water and blood lead level testing so we can arrive at accurate and mutually supported conclusions. Together, we should work to affirm that we’re using the very best testing protocols to ensure Flint residents have safe drinking water and that we’re taking steps to protect their health over the short and long term. | want the Flint community to know how very sorry | am that this has happened. And | want all Michigan citizens to know that we will learn from this experience, because Flint is not the only city that has an aging infrastructure. | know many Flint citizens are angry and want more than an apology. That’s why I’m taking the actions today to ensure a culture of openness and trust. We’ve already allocated $10 million to test the water, distribute water filters, and help in other ways. Last week, I called Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and we’re going to meet soon to discuss other ways the state can offer assistance. These are only initial steps - we fully expect to take more actions following the recommendations of our task force. When it comes to matters of health and quality of life, we’re committed to doing everything we can to protect the well- being of our citizens. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1329_3430_3430_1

Jarrod, Here’s a draft of the Executive Office email. | wanted to keep it short, look at the bigger picture, and also say something nice about Dan’s many years of service under three governors. Let me know if you desire any changes. Dave Team, As you are aware, we have been working closely with the independent task force that has been reviewing state, local and federal actions regarding the serious health issues related to water in Flint. Although the task force’s final report is not yet complete, members have made the Governor aware of some interim findings, and there are interim steps the Governor has decided to take immediately in order to restore trust in how we in state government keep residents safe and informed. As part of this process, Dan Wyant, director of the Department of Environmental Quality, has offered his resignation, and Governor has reluctantly determined to accept it. There are likely to be other personnel changes in MDEQ as well. | want to thank Dan for his service. He has been the DEQ director since the start of the administration, and previously headed the Agriculture Department under both Gov. Engler and Gov. Granholm. He is passionate about public service and protecting our state’s environment. The situation in Flint is serious and challenging. We will continue work closely with the task force and city leaders as we move forward, committed to protecting the health of people living in Flint and around our state. Sincerely, Jarrod Agen Dave Murray Press Secretary | Executive Office of Governor Rick Snyder MurravD1L@mi xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1327_3427_3427_1

When | became aware that the city of Flint’s water showed elevated lead levels and that the state’s handling of the situation was being questioned, //////switch back to Detroit | appointed an independent task force to investigate how the situation evolved and to identify possible missteps and areas for improvement. The task force has done an exceptional job, reviewing stacks of documents and interviewing scores of Flint, Genesee County, state and federal officials. Although the task force’s final report is not yet completed, it has made me aware of some interim findings and corrective steps that | have decided to take immediately in order to restore trust in how the state keeps its citizens safe and informed. We’ll continue to work with the community to make sure we hear and respond to community concerns. In addition, MDEQ Director Dan Wyant has offered his resignation, and I’ve determined that it’s appropriate to accept it. I’m also making other personnel changes at MDEQ to address problems cited by the task force. But changes in leadership and staff are not enough. | understand there can be disagreements within the scientific community. That is why | have directed both the departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services to invite every external scientist who has worked on this issue to be our partners in helping us improve Flint water. Let’s share research on water and blood lead level testing so we can arrive at accurate and mutually supported conclusions. Together, we should work to affirm that we’re using the very best testing protocols to ensure Flint residents have safe drinking water and that we’re doing proper monitoring and remediation of health impacts over the short and long term. Taking steps to protect their health over the short and long term. | want the Flint community to know how very sorry | am that this has happened. And | want all Michigan citizens to know that we will learn from this experience, because Flint is not the only city that has an aging infrastructure. | know many Flint citizens are angry and want more than an apology. That’s why I’m taking the actions today to ensure a culture of openness and trust. We’ve already allocated $10 million to test the water, distribute water filters, and help in other ways. Last week, | called Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, and we’re going to meet soon to discuss other ways the state can offer assistance. These are only initial steps - we fully expect to take more actions following the recommendations of our task force. When it comes to matters of health and quality of life, we’re committed to doing everything we can to protect the well- being of our citizens. Meegan Holland Director of Communications for Gov. Rick Snyder Office: 517-335-6397 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails19_b099_283_284_1 Twitter: @meholland xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails19_b099_283_284_2

Ensure Corrosion Control FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Wittrock xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1481_3731_3733_1 December 28, 2015 Phone: (517) 775-1430 Independent Review Confirms State Made Decision to Use Flint River, Failed to Ensure Corrosion Control Lawmakers Ananich, Neeley call for more answers, resources LANSING, Mich. — Senate Democratic Leader Jim Ananich (D-Flint) and State Representative Sheldon Neeley (D-Flint) responded today to an independent review that confirmed that Michigan’s Department of Environmental Quality failed to ensure proper corrosion control was used to treat Flint River water and that the State was responsible for the decision to use the river as the City of Flint’s primary drinking water source. The letter from the State Auditor General was the initial response to questions raised by Sen. Ananich in October. The Auditor General is working on a more thorough review and expects to have additional information in the coming months. “The Auditor General has provided an important piece of this puzzle and I’m sure the extended report they are working on will reveal additional information,” Sen. Ananich said. “What's clear is that corrosion control should have been used and there are serious failings in our system that must be addressed. Between the FOIA emails released recently and these findings, it’s obvious that legislative oversight is the best way to see how all of these pieces fit together. I expect holding hearings to be high on the agenda when the Legislature returns.” In response to the question about whether corrosion control treatment should have been maintained when the switch for the water source was made to the Flint River, the Auditor General letter concludes, “We believe that corrosion control treatment should have been maintained.” With regard to how the decision was made about using the Flint River as the primary drinking water source, the letter states, “Although the Flint City Council voted in March 2013 in support of moving to the KWA pipeline, the vote was silent on the use of Flint River water as a temporary drinking water source.” This is contrary to recent claims that somehow this local vote was in favor of using the river. “This is another example of how the state failed initially, and continues to fail by not treating this situation like the emergency it is,” Rep. Neeley said. “We need answers, we need action, and we need them sooner rather than later.” Sen. Ananich and Rep. Neeley have been calling for legislative hearings and a more aggressive response since the Flint water crisis began. They also have been working with local and federal officials on securing additional resources to make safe water available to all residents, and to combat the health impacts of the lead that has been consumed. [Editor’s note: A copy of the Auditor General letter is available upon request. ] HH Angela Wittrock Press Secretary Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich Boji Tower, Second Floor | Lansing, Ml 48909-7536 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1481_3731_3733_2 Please sign up for our e-news at: Sernateders Facebook: } | Twitter: @ii xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1481_3731_3733_3

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| edited the top half and made one little word tweak in the summary. HOWEVER, I’m now about to read Dan Wyant’s response. |’ll keep you posted on that. That may affect this document... Meegan Holland Director of Communications for Gov. Rick Snyder Office: 5 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1288_3318_3318_1

Here is a summary of answers from the Office of the Auditor General in response to questions mostly posed by Sen. Jim Ananich’s office (the auditor added a few questions in the 11-page report). The questions came as the OAG conducts an audit of the Office of Drinking Water and Municipal Assistance’s handling of the Flint water crisis. Conclusions: While the City Council voted in March 2013 to move to the KWA pipeline, it didn’t designate the Flint River as an interim water source. But the DEQ had approved the river as a backup source for emergency purposes in 2006. The treated water met safety standards in quarterly tests by the Flint WTP, but Flint had never tested its effect on the distribution system. In an email review of key DEQ managers to determine if there was an effort to conceal information, only one email exchange raised red flags. The EPA had asked DEQ in February 2015 if Flint had a corrosion control program; the DEQ responded the city had an optimized program in place. But in April the EPA asked again, and the DEQ said that the Flint Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was not doing corrosion control. DEQ later explained that the first answer was referring to its LCR program, in which it monitors a new water source (in this case, the Flint river) for lead/copper for two consecutive six-month periods to determine if corrosion treatment is necessary. The report says there’s no reason to believe that DEQ willfully misrepresented information to the EPA. It also concludes that ODWMA employees appeared to have notified management properly about the unfolding Flint water situation. DEQ did not consult with the EPA on how best to apply the Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) monitoring practices after the switch to Flint water, but from past experience, DEQ believed it was doing so correctly by doing two rounds of six-month monitoring on the new water source before determining optimal corrosion control. The EPA disagreed with DEQ’s interpretation of the LCR, but later stated that the LCR was open to interpretation. It then clarified the rule; the upshot: corrosion controls already in place when Flint was on Detroit water should have been maintained after the switch. DEQ should have notified the Flint WTP to start corrosion controls once the first round of six-month sampling results arrived in late March 2015 and showed the water exceeded acceptable lead levels. DEQ doesn’t oversee the Flint WTP so it doesn’t have any accountability measures to ensure the WTP is collecting water samples from tier 1 homes, i.e., residences with lead service lines, soldering or plumbing. Instead, DEQ relies on Flint’s certification of sample sites. The auditor suggests DEQ should consider an independent verification of the sampling pool or Flint’s certifications. In November 2015, Flint admitted that it had no way to ensure the sites were all tier 1. Water samples came from 175 randomly distributed testing bottles. DEQ has asked Flint to verify its prior samples by this Wednesday (12/30). There’s been controversy that DEQ dropped two sampling sites with high lead levels from its second six-month review. It was appropriate for DEQ to do so because those sites did not meet federal criteria. It was also appropriate for DEQ to require flushing taps the night before sampling to ensure faucets didn’t contain overly stagnant water. Charts show that most water samples were taken in the sixth month of the six-month testing period. The report said it’s tough to determine if the lateness of the sampling affects the accuracy. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1287_3316_3317_1 The report ends with an excellent timeline. | have attached the report in case you want to review the timeline on page 11, Meegan Holland Director of Communications for Gov. Rick Snyder Office: 517-335-6397 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1287_3316_3317_2

Take a look at this and then call me. Rich and | worked on this late on Dec. 23 and into Dec. 24. It was then run by senior staff for feedback on Dec. 24 and there have been some tweaks. The statement you'll see in the plan for Dec. 29 is in this document. - Meegan Meegan Holland Director of Communications for Gov. Rick Snyder Office: 517-335-6397 Twitter: @meholland xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1285_3312_3312_1

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This is a tough one - all you can do is keap it to the facts. Maddow’s and MSNBC's coverage has certainly stirred the pat, but to answer all her inaccuracies woud take more time than what you'd want to give. On her EM assertions, however, it's good for your staff to know that Gov. Granhotrs also appointed emergency managers as 4 tool to help stabilize distressed cities, in other words, thay didn’t start with Rick Snyder.