Black mold attack disrupts City

February 22, 2007

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram Thu, 22 Feb 2007 3:51 AM PST

STAR-TELEGRAM/M.L. GRAY

Mold was found in the walls of offices used by two detectives.HUDSON

OAKS -- It's hidden beneath carpets and baseboards, and can travel

unseen through air ducts and vents.

And Hudson Oaks City Hall is infested with it.

For months, black mold has wreaked havoc with municipal employees in

this eastern County city, particularly police officers, who

had difficulty recuperating from illnesses.

Recent inspections showed that City Hall, built in the 1980s, has

high concentrations of black mold, especially on the north side

where the Police Department is located.

" I wish we could say this is a complete surprise, but the building

hasn't been maintained, " City Administrator Hanna said.

ABOUT MOLD

Mold is a form of fungus that grows indoors and outdoors.

It can grow in moist, humid conditions and in cold weather.

Large amounts can cause health problems.

Black mold is often associated with heavy water damage.

Some people are allergic to mold, but it can also aggravate

respiratory conditions such as asthma.

SOURCE: American Industrial Hygiene Association

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