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

NEWS RELEASE: Emergency Operations Continue During Winter Storm

FLINT, Mich. – Flint water emergency operations will continue throughout the winter storm expected to affect Genesee County and city of Flint from today and into Thursday. The National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility up to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow in the Flint area. Travel on area streets and roads will become …

Stay safe during the winter storm…

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 …

Jumpstart Conference rescheduled from Feb. 25 due to weather; New Date is Friday, March 4

Jumpstart 9th Annual Entrepreneur Conference Holiday Inn Gateway Centre The UM-Flint Innovation Incubator participates in this conference. Breakout sessions include: Finding and keeping talent; Branding for beginners; Inventors: Idea to market; Technology essentials; and Meet the lender. Keynote speaker Dan Crannie, owner of Signs by Crannie, will share his success story of how he turned …

NEWS RELEASE: Flint Residents Encouraged To Visit Water Response Sites Before Winter Storm

FLINT, Mich. – With a winter storm expected to affect the city of Flint from Wednesday morning and into Thursday, Flint residents are encouraged to visit a Water Resource Site to obtain resources prior to the severe weather. The National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility of 8 to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow …

Neighborhood Engagement Hub

Dear Leadership of the Flint Volunteer Reception Center: The Neighborhood Engagement Hub is able to provide some additional services to volunteers coming into Flint and would like to do so immediately. We will immediately accommodate groups needing a central space to meet up, plan, and exchange information on the north side of Flint. Location North …

NEWS RELEASE: State Police: Prepare For Winter Storm

LANSING. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) encourages residents and visitors to prepare for a winter storm expected to affect parts of the Lower Peninsula from Wednesday morning and into Thursday. The National Weather Service is forecasting the possibility of up to 12 inches of heavy, wet snow in an …

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Calls in Federal ACE Team to Study Rashes

Flint, Mich. – As a follow-up to the investigation of rashes possibly associated with Flint water, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has requested an Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Throughout February, MDHHS has been working to follow up with members of the …

Planning Commission Reflections and Next Meeting

The Flint Planning Commission met on February 9. The main item of business was to review the first seven articles of the updated draft zoning code. The Imagine Flint website has notes from that conversation on it as well as comments received from the public. In the coming months, there will be some additional public …

NEWS RELEASE: Flint Residents Encouraged to Check Water Filters and Replace Immediately if Light is Red

Flint, Mich. – The state of Michigan is encouraging Flint residents to check their water filters and pay close attention to the light on the filter so they know when it needs to be changed. A red light means the filter should be changed immediately. A green light means the filter is working. A yellow …

POSTPONED – DATE TO BE DETERMINED – NEWS RELEASE: State Partners Again with MSU Student Athletes in Flint to Help With Recycling and Water Distribution Efforts

Recycling Site Open Saturday, Feb. 20, from Noon to 4 p.m. Flint, Mich. – Student athletes from Michigan State University will once again partner with Schupan Recycling, Republic Services and the Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) to aid in recycling and water distribution efforts in Flint on Saturday, Feb. 20. These efforts will include collection …

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