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

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.

Let's talk? Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: Subject FW: weal comment on lawsuits conogmiing Flint water fyi

Other than it being Thursday and nearly already the end of the week? Afraid that may do more harm than goad. Also, aren't there updates on both water testing and blood lead level results corning out today?

See enclosed. We will release this along with the DHHS blood lead data and the schools data. Hopefully Thursday. Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message:

Heads up, here’s the report fram the Elernentary school we sampled last weekend, Working with DHHS to coordinate release of bload lead level data with recent water sarnpling data, including this report. | think this is the format we're going to use for all 13 Flint Schools. H gives the achools folks specific, easy to read info about our findings and whai they suggest the school should consider doing. Call me # you have questions. Thanks, b

Sorry, i sent you the wrong one. This was the wrong date, another was sant out with today’s date on it. | just checked with our security staff and all is quiet for now.

Nope, it’s today.

Thanks rnuch, though this looks like it was supposed te be yesterday? Anything happen?

Providers Hi all, Just a note. We finalized the language in the Genesee County Health Department release and were going to wait to send it until the letters went out but then the county misunderstood and sent it out today anyway. See attached. Seen as this release said the letters went out today, but they haven’t even been printed yet, they are working ona retraction to correct this. Thank you, Angela Minicuci Office of External Relations and Communications Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office: {547} 241-2212 [email protected] win michigan cov /mechhs E-mail Confidentiality Notice: This message, including any attachments is intended solely for the use of the named recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution of any confidential and/or privileged information contained in this e-mail is expressly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy any and all copies of the original message. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails20_b1169_2951_2951_1

Angela ~ there are two things that cio need to get addressed before these go out. {left a message earlier. Plaase call at your earliest convenience, Mobile will be best, | PPI Glad and good to see this kind of and outreach. Thanks much, Sw

Importance: High Hi everyone, Following up on this. Do you have any concerns or edits? Additionally, we are working with GCHD to issue a joint release when these letters are sent. That’s attachad far your reference as well. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0163_0296_0297_1 Thank you, Angels

Good morning, Attached are the parent and provider letters that we have been working on. These are on the fast track and we need comments back to us as soon as possible. Thank you, Angela Minicuci Office of External Relations and Communications Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office: { 243-2412 Mobile: {PPL minicucia@ michigan.gov www michigan gov/mdhhs E-mail Confidentiality Notice: This message, including any attachments is intended solely for the use of the named recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution of any confidential and/or privileged information contained in this e-mail is expressly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy any and all copies of the original message. xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0301_0627_0627_1

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This is the media Q&A we put together for the task force members. Let me know what changes you’d like to see. Karen Tommasulo Public Information Officer Michigan Department of Environmental Quality 517-284-6716 | 517-599-5733 tommasuick@raichigan. gov xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0157_0284_0284_1

Team, Here’s the planned release about Flint Water Task Force that is expected to be issued this afternoon. Please consider stakeholders you might want to notify. Dave Gov. Rick Snyder announces Flint Water Task Force to review state, federal and municipal actions, offer recommendations Experts in public health, water management, environmental protection to focus on steps to protect residents LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the creation of an independent advisory task force charged with reviewing actions regarding water use and testing in Flint and offer recommendations for future guidelines to protect the health and safety of all state residents. Task force members include experts in public health and medicine, water management, and environmental protection from both sides of the aisle, and will be co-chaired by Ken Sikkema of Public Sector Consultants and Chris Kolb, of the Michigan Environmental Council. Also serving will be Dr. Matthew Davis of the University of Michigan Health System, Eric Rothstein, of the Galardi Rothstein Group and Dr. Lawrence Reynolds of Mott Children’s Health Center in Flint. “Transitioning back to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department-Great Lakes Water Authority is a good first step to protecting public health in Flint, but it’s not the last step,” Snyder said. “Bringing in outside experts to evaluate our actions and help monitor and advise on potential changes to law, procedures and practices will be key to continuing work on the comprehensive action plan and ensuring safe drinking water for all the residents in Flint and all of Michigan.” Snyder said the administration will fully cooperate with task force members, saying he wants an unbiased report focusing on steps taken in the past and recommendations that could improve practices to ensure all residents have access to safe, clean water. Ken Sikkema is a senior policy fellow at Public Sector Consultants, where he specializes in public finance, environment, and energy policy. Prior to joining the firm, Sikkema served in both the Michigan House and Senate, culminating with four years as Senate majority leader. He has also served as both an adjunct and visiting professor at Grand Valley State University. Chris Kolb is president of the Michigan Environmental Council, a statewide coalition of 70 environmental, public health and faith-based nonprofit groups. Before joining the MEC, Kolb represented Ann Arbor in the 1 xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0290_0607_0608_1 state House for six years and served six years on the Ann Arbor City Council. He has been president of the MEC for six years. Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P., is professor of pediatrics and internal medicine at the University of Michigan Health System and professor of public policy at the Gerald R. Ford School at the University of Michigan, having joined the faculty in 2000. Davis also is a professor of health management and policy at the School of Public Health. He previously served as the chief medical executive of the Michigan Department of Community Health/Department of Health and Human Services. Eric Rothstein is a national water issues consultant and principal at the Galardi Rothstein Group. He served as an independent advisor on the creation of the Great Lakes Water Authority. Rothstein also has served as Jefferson County, Alabama’s rate consultant and municipal adviser for litigation related to the county’s bankruptcy and issuance of $1.7 billion in sewer warrants and led strategic financial planning for the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management. He has more than 30 years of experience in water, wastewater and stormwater utility finance and rate-making assessments. Lawrence Reynolds, M.D., is a pediatrician in Flint who serves as president of the Mott Children’s Health Center. He received his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and has been in practice for 36 years. He has served as president of the Genesee County Medical Society and the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has been honored for his humanitarian and advocacy efforts on behalf of children from the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Snyder has said reconnecting with the authority is a critical step to resolving water quality issues and addressing related health concerns. It will not immediately resolve the city’s problem with lead service lines or aging infrastructure. It will take time for pipes in Flint to become coated with the phosphate corrosion control. To best protect public health, state and local authorities will continue to carry out steps outlined on Oct. 2 ina comprehensive action plan, including continued testing, the use of faucet filters and providing residents with accurate information about steps to eliminate lead exposure. The Michigan Departments of Environmental Quality and Health and Human Services are continuing to provide free water filters, free lead testing through the state laboratory for Flint water customers, and hiring additional staff to conduct health exposure monitoring for lead in drinking water. FH Dave Murray Deputy P Twitter:@michigandmurray xxxEND_PAGE:executiveofficeemails21_b0290_0607_0608_2

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Dan's response has been asseniiaily this: “The Governor will decide. He has called for an independent, thirc-party After Action Review. That group will review jocal decision, the water lant operation, DEQ’s actions and the EPA's role, and offer iis findings and recornmendations ta the Governor. He will do the righi thing.”

The DEG felt ft important fo acknowledge its responsibility for misinterpreting a federal protocal. We believe it is a critical step to rebuilding trust and confidence in ine community. Thai recognition is coupled with our demonstrated carnmiiment to actions ~ near-term and long-term, io do what is necessary to ensure cily residents have safe drinking water. The Governor's after-action review is expected to bring more clarity ancl provide more answers on whal has already happened. The DEQ is now focused on helping implement the Governor's plan ~ an unprecedented effort to bring resources to protecting ine community and addressing lead concerns.

Fault in Flint’s Water Emergency For Immediate Release Mayor Dayne Walling Response to MDEQ’s Admission of Fault in Flint’s Water Emergency Flint, Michigan — October 19, 2015 — The following is a response from Mayor Dayne Walling regarding the MDEQ’s statement admitting fault in the Flint water emergency: Today, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) acknowledges its leading role in the decision-making that led to the contamination of Flint’s drinking water. The people of Flint hear this admission and we demand that the State fully fix this problem they caused. While the State taking responsibility and the switch to Detroit water are steps in the right direction for Flint, actions speak louder than words. Now, the Governor and the State need to provide tens of millions of dollars to fix Flint’s water and infrastructure as well as to provide for the families, children and schools affected. I will continue to push for changes and advocate for our City until every drop of water is 100% safe. xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b0980_3416_3417_1 The MDEQ assured Flint that the switch was being handled safely and responsibly. We relied on the information from MDEQ, and clearly that information was wrong. My heart goes out to the children and families who are affected by this issue. This morning our local Senator Jim Ananich said the following: “We do not know whether the misapplication of federal rules was intentional or due to negligence. That’s why the Legislature needs to have a robust role in any investigation, and in ensuring those responsible for Flint’s water crisis are held accountable.” | applaud Senator Ananich's Statement and | urge the Governor and State Officials to take the necessary steps to ensure accountability so that this never happens again to any community. -END- -Jason Lorenz Public Information Officer City of Flint _(810) 237-2039 (Office) xxxEND_PAGE:deq14_b0980_3416_3417_2

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dust one little change, a matter of sublect and varb agreement: Ragarding the EPA announcermert “We are glad to have the continued technical support and counsel frarn our federal pariners. We have been working closely with the U.S. EPA on the challenges in Flint, including Ite adced presence on the city’s technical advisory and the Governor's 10-point plan. This is weicorne news and we anticipate it will help us implement the Governor's strategy.”

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