Hazardous Materials 10/19/2023 INC#0995 - Hazardous Materials; INC#0995; 02:42PM; 201 N Main St; ; Downtown; Firefighters, LAFD and LAPD HazMat units are investigating reports of unknown white powder in the 1st floor mail room at City Hall East. There are two patients being evaluated for (as yet) unknown medical complaints. Resources will be on scene for an extended period and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes. 9-1-1 call received at 1:47PM.; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E21 E4 EM1 JT4 RA21 RA3 RA4 SQ21; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart 10-19-23 02:42 PM

Update Hazardous Materials 10/19/2023 INC#0995 - Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0995; 04:05PM; 201 N Main St; ; Downtown; In a mailroom of the Los Angeles City Mall, two workers opened a package with concerning content. No substance was visible in the package. The two workers were evaluated by paramedics (did not have any signs or symptoms of illness) and transported to the hospital, as a precaution, for further evaluation. Out of an abundance of caution, these actions have/are taking place: 1) The mail room and a few adjacent businesses were evacuated by LAFD personnel; 2) The LAPD Bomb Squad is responding per protocol to further investigate other packages in the room. There is no active threat to City Hall, City Hall East or public safety. This response is a joint operation with LAFD and partner agencies including LAPD, FBI, and Postal Services. This type of incident will typically last several hours and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes. Los Angeles Street is closed between Temple & 1st. Media Staging: 1st St x Los Angeles St. ; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 E21 E4 EM1 JT4 RA21 RA3 RA4 SQ21; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart 10-19-23 04:05 PM

Update Hazardous Materials 10/19/2023 INC#0995 - Update Hazardous Materials; INC#0995; 06:12PM; 201 N Main St; ; Downtown; FINAL UPDATE: LAFD and LAPD, with support from outside agencies, conducted thorough and exhaustive testing of the contents in the area of the initial concern. No hazardous materials were located. The nearby office areas are cleared for repopulation. All LAFD and LAPD resources are recovering equipment and will be clearing the scene. Streets will be reopened for use within the hour. LAPD will continue to investigate the incident. ; FS 4; Batt 1; Central Bureau; Council District 14; BC1 CE43 CM20 CM22 E203 E21 E4 EA1 EM1 JT4 RA21 RA3 RA4 RI200 SQ21 T3; CH7; 12; Margaret Stewart 10-19-23 06:13 PM