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Capitol’s visitors center reopens after white powder scare

By Megan Cloherty

WASHIHNGTON — The visitor center at the Capitol shut down Thursday for a little over an hour after a white, powdery substance was discovered at the entrance.

Capitol police confirm to WTOP that just after 9 a.m. they closed the center and its entrance after the white substance was found on the New Mexico statue.

Police say initial tests have found nothing hazardous, but on a cautionary note they kept the center closed to the public until all the tests were completed.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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