cityor CINCINNATI Interdepartment Correspondence Sheet January 13, 2017 FOR YOUR INFORMATION To: Mayor and Members of Council From: Harry Black, City Manager Subject: CPD District 4 Elevated Carbon Monoxide During the overnight shift, Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) employees working at District 4, 4150 Reading Road, began experiencing headaches and called the Fire Department at approximately 6 a.m., who immediately responded, examined staff and checked for carbon monoxide. The Fire Department detected elevated levels of carbon monoxide. No staff were transported for additional medical attention, Duke Energy was contacted, responded immediately and did not detect any natural gas leaks, however they did detect elevated levels of carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is generated through the process of burning fuel. Normal culprits are boilers, furnaces, car engines and exhaust vents. The fact that the symptoms came on suddenly indicate this problem newly developed overnight. Presently, staff from the Department of Public Services (DPS) and the Cincinnati Fire Department (CFD) are on scene determining the source of the elevated carbon monoxide. To ensure their safety, staff working at District 4 were instructed to leave the building and will not retumn to normal occupaney until the source of the elevated carbon monoxide is determined. Plans are being made to ensure District 4 police work will continue at normal levels while the current building is being evaluated. Risk Management, DPS, CPD, CFD and my office are all involved in responding to this incident and ensuring safe working environments for our staff.