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Washington Co.(Oregon) building reopens after hazmat scare
May 20, 2005, 09:41 AM
HILLSBORO -- A Washington County building will open a half hour late today following a hazmat scare.
The building was shut down yesterday after an employee received an envelope with white powder inside. Emergency crews evacuated the building. Two people were exposed to the powder. Paramedics had to put them into isolation.
Preliminary tests show the powder was harmless. County employees were pleased at how emergency crews responded.
"They come real quick when something like this comes," said Dave Gramling, who works in the building. "Since nine-eleven, they've been really on top of stuff, trained for this for a long time."
The building houses juvenile and housing services