Update:
Authorities say a vial labeled “Uranium” was discovered in a box filled with lab equipment donated to the Reservoir High School. Before the fire department arrived, the school was evacuated.
Hazmat techs on the scene confirmed the radiation levels coming from the vial were not hazardous. In fact, the container holding the sample was the same as the ones often used in classrooms.
There are no health risks for students or staff. The vial and sample will be taken by an environmental cleanup contractor, who will then dispose of them.
Original Article:
Howard County officials are investigating after a suspicious donation was made at Reservoir High School in Fulton.
Howard County Fire & Rescue's Lt. Adam Nolder said that "someone dropped off a donation of a small vial of something," at about 3:45 p.m.
He said "a radiation detector allegedly had a reading" at the school.
There were no further details, as crews are still investigating.
A message from the school system sent to the school community, and surrounding schools, said there would be an update later Monday.
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