The water color has ranged from yellow to orange to red. Some have even seen a strange bright blue color in the pipes.
2. Levels Of Emergency
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Three levels of emergency were issued in Flint this week from Gov. Snyder, Mayor Karen Weaver, and President Barack Obama. The president also gave $80 million in relief to the city.
3. Prayers For Flint
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Protesters want Snyder to step down from his position, a move the governor has refused.
4. National Guard Comes In
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Snyder called on the National Guard to help hand out water bottles and filter kits.
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