'Suscipicious Powder' Found in Alumnae Hall, Building on Lockdown

If you are connected to Adelphi's text message alert system, you have received multiple messages today about a 'suspicious powder' that was found inside of Alumnae Hall, and the consequent investigation that is being carried on as we speak.

Message 1: Police investigation suspicious substance. Stay clear of Alumnae Hall. (11:56 AM)

Message 2: Police and Hazmat Unit still investigating unknown substance in Alumnae Hall. Stay Clear. More information to follow. (2:18 PM)

A brief from the Associated Press is claiming that 110 students are on lockdown inside of Alumnae Hall, due to the uncovering of an 'orange powder' inside the building.

Adelphi's spokesperson, Kali Chan, is claiming that those who are being held inside of Alumnae Hall (just as a precaution) are proceeding with their classes.

"I'm not outside right now, but the last time I was a fire truck was pumping out a fire hydrant, and there were police officers and ambulances everywhere," said Victoria Walsh, current student and resident at Adelphi University. "There was police tape around the perimeter of the hall and some of the parking lot."

Stay here with PAWS to find out any updates on the lockdown situation and investigation on campus.

UPDATE: Helicopters are spotted flying in the sky above campus, as well as a bunch of news crews are seen on campus. ABC and CBS are spotted as some of the crews on campus.

UPDATE:
The following courses are being relocated from Alumnae Hall to other buildings.

Nursing 285-12 12-1:40 HHE110
Nursing 295-18 12-2:40 BLD204
Psychology 262-03 1:40-2:55 BLD 211
Education -STEP 306-02 1:40-2:55 HHE217
Nursing 285-15 2-3:40 HRH102
Nursing 295-22 3-5:40 HWC201
Education -Bilingual Ed 721-01 4:40-6:20 HHE 104
Nursing 285-14 5-6:40 HRH102
Physical Education 650-01 6-7:50 BLD 211
Nursing 295-14 6-8:40 SWL100
Education - Elementary Ed 601-02 6:30-8:20 PAC 215

UPDATE: The scene outside of Earle Hall:



UPDATE: Message 3 from Adelphi University: Alumnae Hall conditions normal. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE: Message 4 from Adelphi University: Odor of gas in New Hall residence hall. Stay clear. GCFD on scene investigating.

UPDATE: The 'orange powder' turned out to be medicated foot powder, according to Det. Lt. Kevin Smith (courtesy of Newsday.com) students permitted entry at this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPDATE: Message 5 from Adelphi University: New Hall residence hall conditions normal. Resident students permitted entry at this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

--Ashley Paterno

(First image courtesy of www.Adelphi.edu)
(Second image courtesy of Victoria Walsh)