FLINT, MI -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending two liaisons to Michigan to aid in Flint's water crisis.

FEMA Director of Public Affairs Rafael Lemaitre sent out a tweet Friday, Jan. 8 that the stated the agency is "closely following the #FlintWater situation." Lemaitre sent out another tweet a short on his Twitter account that read:

"FEMA has also deployed 2 liaisons to the MI Emergency Ops Center for technical assistance. #FlintWater."

FEMA has also deployed 2 liaisons to the MI Emergency Ops Center for technical assistance. #FlintWater -- Rafael Lemaitre (@FEMAspox) January 8, 2016

It is not clear whether Gov. Rick Snyder requested the help from FEMA or whether the agency sent the officials on its own accord, according to a report from the Detroit Free Press.

The emergency operations center was activated after Governor Rick Snyder declared a state of emergency for Genesee County on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

The information center is set up to help with health and safety issues caused by lead in Flint's drinking water.

The Joint Information Center will serve as the state's central communications hub for the state of emergency. It is staffed by public information officers from several state agencies. The hours of operations will be 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, until further notice.

The center is operating out of the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division in Lansing. State officials are working to move the center to Flint to better partner and coordinate with local agencies.

Public information and updates that include resources for residents, how to obtain free water filters, and lead testing will be made available at www.michigan.gov/FlintWater.