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FLINT, MICH. (March 24, 2016) — Federal, state and county health and water experts understand that Flint residents are concerned about the overall quality of their water – for drinking and for bathing. At this time, current analysis of the water in Flint does not indicate health concerns for bathing or showering. Residents should continue …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Independent report commissioned by Gov. Snyder finds state officials primarily to blame for Flint water crisis. The commission reviewed documents and interviewed 60 officials, finding, “The Flint water crisis is a story of government failure, intransigence, unpreparedness, …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Tuesday, March 22, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Today the State of Michigan released a series of short-, intermediate- and long-term goals for Flint in the areas of Health & Human Services, Water Supply & Infrastructure, Education, and Jobs & Economic Development. The four page …

Deadline for entries is June 15. 3 minutes films. See the website for all of the rules and registration. $5,000 in prize money for the festival film competition! Let this “Star Wars” take off help you promote this competition! https://youtu.be/TrRbgsjTFVo Promos for Editing and Sound Workshops Editing: https://youtu.be/ewfBrMf23Tw Sound: https://youtu.be/rD91tdWDIys Flint Youth Film Festival Workshop …

FLINT, Mich. – Flint residents are encouraged to check their water filters to ensure water cartridges are working and installed properly, according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). “We want everyone to check their filter to ensure their cartridge is good,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, commander of the …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Thursday, March 17, 2016 Note: The daily 2-1-1 summary will not be published on Friday, March 18.  After 10 weeks with only one day missed, the editor is taking a break and encourages everyone involved in the Flint response to take care of …

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Wednesday, March 16, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION The Flint Water Crisis Community Partners Workgroup meets Thursday March 17 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm at Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, 2300 Lapeer Road, Flint MI 48503 The agenda for the meeting follows this update. The partners …