MILWAUKEE — TMJ4 News crews saw a large emergency response outside City Hall, with many fire trucks and other emergency vehicles present.
The emergency response was due to a piece of mail from an international location that was sent to the Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC). The mail arrived in a bubble-wrapped envelope, was damp, and emitted an unusual odor, according to a statement from MEC.
Out of caution, MEC called 911, and MFD hazmat teams responded promptly.
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After thorough testing, all results were clear, and MFD confirmed the area was safe.
The MEC has rescheduled the certification of the election to Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. at City Hall. Once certified by the City of Milwaukee Board of Election Commissioners, the results will be transferred to the county and continue through the process to the state.
The scene at City Hall has been cleared, and staff have returned to the fifth floor, according to MEC.
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