State of Emergency Declared in the City of Flint

To help with the Flint Water Emergency, see How Can I Help?

On Monday, December 14, 2015, Mayor Karen Weaver declared a State of Emergency in response to a man-made disaster caused by the City switching to the Flint River as a water source in 2014. This switch has resulted in elevated lead levels in drinking water which prompted both the City and the County Health department to issue a health advisory earlier this year. It is important that residents get their water tested as regularly as possible and not consume City water without using a filter.

Genesee County supported the call to action by declaring an emergency on January 4th, 2016. The State of Michigan followed suit with a declaration on January 5th. On January 12th, the Governor activated the National Guard to assist with water and filter distribution to Flint Water Customers.

The City of Flint switched back to the Detroit water system on October 16, 2015, however lead levels remain well above the federal action level of 15 parts per billion in many homes. Residents are advised to continue using water filters and bottled water while long term solutions are being developed. It is important to use an NSF certified water filter that specifically removes lead. Boiling water is not advised, as it will not remove lead from the water.

Water filters, bottled water and at-home water test kits are being provided to Flint residents free of charge at Water Resource Centers located around the city. For questions about filters, or other issues/concerns related to the water crisis call 211. For general information call City Hall at 810-766-7165.

Additional information can be found at:

http://www.helpforflint.com

http://www.flintcares.com

http://michigan.gov/flintwater

Where to get water, filters, and test kits:

To obtain bottled water, filters, at-home water testing kits, or to recycle water bottles and used water cartridges, residents of Flint can visit any of the following locations:

*Effective May 6, 2016, Flint residents can go to any of the following locations to obtain water supplies:

Genesee County Land Bank: Ross Plaza, 2320 Pierson Road (Ward 1)

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church-owned property 1401 E. Stewart Ave. (Ward 3)

West Court Street Church of God 2920 W. Court St.  (Ward 6)

Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church 3205 Lapeer Road  (Ward 7)

Genesee County Land Bank, Eastown Bowl Bowling Alley, 3001 S. Dort Highway (Ward 9)

Hours of operation for these community sites:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday:
Noon – 6 p.m.

Tuesday and Friday:
Noon – 8 p.m.

Note: The Community Water Resource Site located at Greater Holy Temple, 6702 N. Dort Highway (Ward 3), has moved to a site owned by Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at 1401 E. Stewart Ave. This change will enable Greater Holy Temple to serve as a Community Help Center in the future, potentially offering a variety of services to residents dealing with the ongoing effects of the Flint water crisis in the coming months.

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