dec 14, 2015 - State of Emergency

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"Newly elected Flint mayor Karen Weaver declares a state of emergency in response to the elevated lead levels in the city’s water. Over the next month, Governor Snyder declares a state of emergency for Genesee County, and President Obama declares a federal emergency in Flint, freeing up funds for federal support."

Source: NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council); https://www.nrdc.org/stories/flint-water-crisis-everything-you-need-know#sec-timeline