AUSTIN, Texas — Mold has been identified in an air-conditioning unit in a portion of the Austin Police Department’s Main Headquarters, according to the city’s Facilities Management Department.
Employees working in the affected area have been relocated to alternate work sites as a precaution, and no employees are currently working in areas identified as potentially affected by the mold, the department said.
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“The safety of City of Austin employees and the public is our highest priority,” said Darrell Alexander, building services director at Austin Facilities Management. “We will continue to monitor the situation, follow guidance from remediation professionals, and will take any additional steps needed to ensure a safe working environment for City employees.”
The city said it will provide updates as they become available.