FLINT, MI -- Flint residents gathered Tuesday night at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center to hear lawyers discuss class-action lawsuits amid the city's water crisis and have their questions answered.

The event organized by the Flint Water Class Action Team included discussions by water expert Bob Bowcock, Scott Smith, chief scientist for the Water Defense, and legal representatives.

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich had been scheduled to attend but was absent due to illness that did not allow her to travel to Flint, according to an event organizer.

The class action's legal team has also set up a local office at 1176 Robert T. Longway Blvd. to provide internet, photocopying and fax services for those seeking government assistance.

MLive Photographer Rachel Woolf contributed to this report.