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The United Way and the C.S. Mott Foundation, along with local government agencies and non-profits, are working with the EPA, CDC, FEMA, and the State of Michigan to create a website. This site will provide accurate and verified information concerning the water crisis. It is intended that the site remain after the crisis has passed …

Water Bill Credits

These are the FAQs concerning water bill credits. When will my credit start? The City anticipates the credits will be on bills issued within a few weeks, once the systems are in place. Will the credit only be for the drinking water portion of my bill? Yes. The credit covers 65% water used (representing the …

United Way, City of Flint Tap $105,000 to Purchase Water Filters

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Monday, February 29, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Monday, February 29, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION The Detroit Free Press distributed a special “Helping Flint” guide on Saturday, February 27. 100,000 copies were printed and will be made available throughout the city. The online version is available at http://www.freep.com/topic/dd70c126-0a52-4d8a-8426-dda6433050d7/fp-flint-water-guide. The Community Partners …

Gardening Workshop Event

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 program distributing water Sat 2/17 9-5

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 …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Friday, February 26, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Friday, February 26, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION Governor Snyder signed a $30 million bill to provide credits to Flint water customers for the estimated 65% of their water bills that went to customers’ personal use (drinking, cooking, bathing). Reimbursement will be retroactive to April …

NEWS RELEASE: State Partners Again with MSU Student Athletes in Flint to Help With Recycling and Water Distribution Efforts

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 …

SPECIAL 2-1-1 UPDATE: Adult lead testing

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 …

2-1-1 Update Flint Water Response for Thursday, February 25, 2016

This is the daily 2-1-1 summary on the Flint Water Response for Thursday, February 25, 2016 GENERAL INFORMATION A bill appropriating $30 million to provide credits to Flint water customers will be signed by Governor Snyder in Flint on Friday, February 26. The appropriation provides for reimbursement for the estimated 65% of water bills that …

NEWS RELEASE: Flint Farmers’ Market Features Cooking Demos, Nutrition Tips and Recipes to Limit the Effects of Lead Exposure

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 …

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