“More work needs to be done with more urgency”, he said.
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In a statement released December 29, he said: “I know many Flint citizens are angry and want more than an apology”.
But the city returned to Detroit water in October after testing detected increased lead levels in residential water supplies and in children’s blood. Every agency involved in this scheme reported directly to you. In the past 16 months, abnormally high levels of e. coli, a unsafe bacteria; trihamlomethanes, which make hot showers potentially toxic; lead, which causes long-term neurological problems; and copper have been found in the city’s water. Flint’s mayor and Genesee County officials will also be on the committee.
Pastor Jackson added the effects of ingesting lead are irreversible, “stunts” children’s growth, and “inhibits their learning process”.
Flint Police Captain Collin Birnie said there were no arrests during the protest.
“People are still getting exposed to lead for the first time, and that’s unacceptable”, Ananich said.
“We know the water is risky, and we know these young people, the entire community, is at risk from a public safety perspective”.
Snyder Was briefly interrupted by protesters, who were not allowed inside City Council chambers, where the news conference was held. “That’s why I’m taking the actions today to ensure a culture of openness and trust”.
A city council member told The New York Times Flint’s former state-appointed emergency manager is responsible since he approved the switch to the problematic water source. That was intended as a temporary step while a pipeline was built from Lake Huron.
Some medical professionals expressed concerns Monday about a state Department of Health and Human Services recommendation that children can be bathed in Flint tap water.
In response to the crisis in Flint, a group of local leaders networked on an emergency strategy to offer assistance, Howell said.
Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Capt. Chris Kelenske says “residents can pick-up all of the resources they need to ensure their drinking water is safe”.
The Governor declared an emergency on January 5 to put in place distribution of water, water filters and water tests for residents.
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Visit www.michigan.gov/flintwater or call 2-1-1 for more information. Local residents are also moving forward with a class-action lawsuit over the crisis, and the U.S. Attorney’s office in MI has confirmed it is investigating the matter to determine if any laws were broken.
