A HAZMAT incident at the University of Minnesota was reported to local authorities, according to a SAFE-U Emergency alert sent at 5:37 p.m. Sunday, which has been resolved.
A person in Amundson Hall noticed a warning indicator outside of a room and contacted 911, according to University spokesperson Jake Ricker in an email to the Minnesota Daily.
The University Police Department, Minneapolis Fire and University hazardous materials personnel evacuated and tested the area for possible hazards, Ricker said. The building was reopened roughly 40 minutes later when no safety risks were found.
Information about this incident’s SAFE-U notifications can be found here.