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Dear Joe,
It is important to stress that the Flint water crisis is an ongoing public
health emergency. High levels of lead continue to be shown in recent water tests
and Flint residents must continue to take precautions. Below is a list of
immediate resources available to city residents, including water testing,
bottled
water and filter distribution locations, and lead testing information:
Water Testing for Residents
If you are a Flint resident, you should have your water tested. City residents
can get their water tested free of charge by calling 2-1-1.
Recently, officials announced that some recent test results from Flint homes
indicated levels of lead above 150 parts per billion (ppb).
Currently,
lead-clearing filters being distributed to city residents are rated to remove
lead up to 150ppb. Thus, it is critical to get your water tested in your home.
Out of an abundance of caution, pregnant women, children and most at risk
populations should use bottled water.
These new test results were publicly released as soon as it was known by health
officials on the ground, including federal officials from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. This transparency with Flint residents stands in
stark contrast to what we saw for months from the state of Michigan. I applaud
immediate federal action, including from President Obama, to get health experts
to Flint to help with this ongoing public health emergency.
Get Your Children Tested
If you are concerned your children may have been exposed to lead, contact your
family physician or the Genesee County Health Department at 810-257-3833
immediately. Children under age 7 are eligible for a free blood test measuring
lead levels at the health department.
Where to get Water, Filters and Test Kits
There are more than 50 locations providing water through the Food Bank in
addition to any other “non-official” sites. Call 2-1-1 for the most recent
locations
and if you need a home delivery.
You can get water, filters, replacement cartridges and lead testing kits at any
of the five fire stations. These are open 7 days a week from 9 a.m.– 9 p.m..
These stations are staffed by National Guard members and residents are NOT
required to provide ID or an address. Once completed, residents should return
their testing kit to a fire station.
Fire Station #1 310 East 5th St.
Fire Station #3 1525 Martin Luther King Ave.
Fire Station #5 3402 Western Rd.
Fire Station #6 716 West Pierson Rd.
Fire Station #8 202 East Atherton Rd.
Congressional Hearings on Flint Water
Congressman Dan Kildee Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Flint
Water Crisis
On February 3rd, I
testified
at a congressional hearing on the Flint water crisis. This hearing was a
necessary first step to hold people accountable, find the facts, and ensure that
Flint families and children get the resources they need to deal with this
crisis. You can watch my
congressional testimony here.
My Legislation Related to the Flint Water Crisis
On February 4th, I introduced two pieces of legislation in the U.S. House of
Representatives focusing on immediate and long-term investments for Flint.
Their introduction comes after weeks of conversations with city leaders and
community stakeholders about what resources are needed to help families and
the city recover from this man-made crisis.
The Future of Flint Families Act
is comparable to legislation introduced in the Senate by Michigan Senators
Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters to help address the crisis. Congressman Kildee’s
supplemental appropriations bill,
which requires state-matching funds, would address four key areas:
List of 4 items
• Infrastructure Repairs: including making much-needed investments to replace
lead-service lines;
• Wrap-Around Services for Families and Children Exposed to Lead: including
expanded access to health, early childhood education, afterschool, college
accessibility,
juvenile deterrence and literacy programs. Congressman Kildee’s legislation
would also make critical investments in Flint schools, including establishing
school-based health centers and infrastructure repairs to school buildings;
• Economic Development: including economic development assistance programs for
city of Flint and expanded youth employment opportunities;
• Health Monitoring: including establishing a Center of Excellence on Lead
Exposure in Flint to monitor long-term health effects and provide research on
best ways to mitigate lead exposure.
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As well as federal aid for Flint, Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph and I
announced joint legislation pertaining to the ongoing water crisis in Flint,
Michigan. The bill is co-sponsored by all 14 members of Michigan’s
congressional delegation.
The Safe Drinking Water Act Improved Compliance Awareness Act
will strengthen requirements to have the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) step in to notify the public when concentrations of lead in drinking
water are above federal requirements. It requires the EPA to create a strategic
plan for handling and improving information flow between water utilities,
the states, the EPA, and affected consumers. It also ensures consumer
notification when the corrosiveness of water being transported in a lead pipe
could
leech into public drinking water. The
legislation
is similar to a bill introduced by Michigan Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary
Peters in the U.S. Senate.
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Moving Forward
Flint is a strong and resilient community. I know that we can overcome this
crisis if we get the necessary resources we need from the people who did this
to us. The state, who created this crisis, has to step up in a big way to help
Flint. The federal government has it in its capacity to act too, and the
people of Flint deserve immediate support.
To receive additional updates on the Flint water crisis, please
click here.
Sincerely,
Dan Kildee
Washington D.C. Office
227 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3611
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
District Office
111 East Court Street, #3B
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 238-8627
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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