Learning from the Flint Water Crisis

• 2018

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• Colleen Boufides; Jennifer Bernstein; Kent Key; Nayyirah Shariff

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This webinar describes the legal and public health lessons from the Flint Water Crisis, highlighting its impact on communities and importance for future safety measures. The Flint Water Crisis is a major public health issue that started when the city of Flint, Michigan, switched its water source in 2014. It describes how lead from old pipes contaminated the water, causing serious health problems for residents. The crisis highlights the importance of safe drinking water and strong regulations to protect communities. It also shows how government failures can harm public trust and emphasizes the need for better communication and action during such emergencies. Learning from this event can help prevent similar crises in other places.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Community Health Services; Environmental Exposure; Lead Poisoning; Public Health; Water Pollution; Water Supply

Institutions: Network for Public Health Law

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