Statement by Congressman Dan Kildee on Governor Snyder’s Request for Federal Assistance

Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05) issued the following statement today after Michigan Governor Rick Snyder asked President Obama to declare a federal emergency in Flint. "I have repeatedly called for Governor Snyder to ask for federal resources for my hometown of Flint since September 29, 2015 and I am glad to see he has finally acted. What is going on in Flint is a serious ongoing public health emergency. "The residents and thousands of children of Flint who have been poisoned are the victims in this situation. They deserve a response equal to the gravity of this crisis. "Today's request by the Governor is an important step toward making sure they get the help they need." Congressman Kildee wrote Governor Snyder in September and November of 2015, as well as earlier this week asking him to request federal resources.

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