AIR FORCE ONE - A White House official stopped short of calling for Gov. Rick Snyder's resignation when questioned about Flint's water crisis while traveling to Detroit this morning.

Principal Deputy White House Press Secretary Eric Schultz, during a Wednesday, Jan. 20, presidential trip to Detroit for the North American International Auto Show, was asked whether Snyder should resign over Flint's water problems.

"Our view is right now everybody should be focused on the actual problem," Schultz said.

Obama signed an emergency declaration Jan. 16 ordering federal assistance after some of the city's youngest residents were diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels following the switch to the Flint River as the city's drinking water source.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that Dr. Nicole Lurie would be heading the federal government's response to the Flint water crisis, which includes resources and support from multiple federal agencies.

Snyder unveiled a $28 million plan Tuesday night during his State of the State address to combat the city's water crisis. The plan allocates state funding to six departments and would enable the state to increase National Guard efforts, increase nurses in schools and replace fixtures in some public places.

"I saw the governor yesterday accepted responsibility," Schultz said. "Clearly primary responsibility lies with local and state officials."

Obama is not expected to visit Flint while he is in Michigan.

"(The) governor said in his State of the State Address that all levels of government failed the residents of Flint -- and that federal, state and local leaders broke the trust that residents placed in them," said Snyder Press Secretary Dave Murray. "Residents deserve better, and the Governor is committed to fixing the problems. We are hopeful that the White House will continue to work with us toward solutions, and can provide additional resources to help the people of Flint address immediate and long-term needs."