Monthly Archive:: February 2016

THIS Tuesday, March 1,  the Neighborhood Engagement Hub, 3216 Martin Luther King Avenue, is hosting a workshop for gardeners at the Hub. Included will be solid information for all backyard and larger urban farmers. Soil lead testing kits Raised garden beds Water filters for garden hoses Nutrition Edible Flint garden applications and MORE! The event …

MCC Upward Bound Program to Distribute Water WHAT: Water Distribution Day WHO: Mott Community College’s (MCC) Upward Bound program participants and their advisers WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Mott Community College Flint Campus, Parking Lot A, off of Court Street and adjacent to the Library Upward Bound is a …

FLINT, Mich. – Student athletes from Michigan State University will once again partner with Schupan Recycling, Republic Services and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Michigan Community Service Commission to aid in recycling and water distribution efforts in Flint on Saturday, Feb. 27. These efforts will include collection of empty water bottles, distribution …

In tonight’s update there was a note in reference to the governor’s Tele Town Hall regarding free testing for adults.  The 2-1-1 centers were notified this afternoon that free testing for adults is now available, but the daily 2-1-1 summary was sent out before word of the service reached me.  Thank you to Jamie-Lee Venable …

Flint, Mich. – In response to the Flint water crisis, Hurley Wellness Services and Michigan State University Extension have teamed up with Flint Food Works to offer nutrition information and cooking demonstrations at the Flint Farmers’ Market, focusing on foods that can help limit the effects of lead poisoning, especially in children. “Eating a healthy …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Emergency Operations Continue During Winter Storm: Flint water emergency operations will continue throughout the winter storm expected to affect Genesee County and city of Flint into Thursday. Essential employees remain at the State Emergency Operations Center and …

Be prepared and stay safe during the winter storm Severe weather conditions are impacting Michigan, and Governor Snyder is urging homeowners, businesses, and motorists to be safe during the winter storm.  The Governor has also instructed state agencies to proactively make weather-related information and safety tips available. Click here to find helpful tips to keep …