For Immediate Release
Contact Information:
Iris Avila, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement, Southwest Center
Direct: 602.595.8123
Email: iavila@swcenter.org
February 7, 2023 (Phoenix, Arizona) - Early this morning, multiple individuals reported a strong odor throughout the building due to a potential gas leak. Out of an abundance of caution and at the recommendation of Southwest Gas and the Phoenix Fire Department, the building management team worked with building partners to evacuate the building. The fire department and Southwest Gas did a full sweep of the building, and no evidence of a gas leak was found. The building was cleared to resume operations as it poses no risk to anyone.
We want to thank the Phoenix Fire Department and Southwest Gas for their prompt response, the building partners for their cooperation, and most importantly, you, our clients and patients, for your understanding during this unplanned event. We apologize for the inconvenience it caused many of you, and we are working on resolving all concerns.
The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness has been cleared to reopen. Valleywise Community Health Center and genoa healthcare will reopen today, Tuesday, February 7, at 12 PM. Southwest Center will remain closed today and will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8. We appreciate your patience and understanding and thank you for your continued support.