Capitol Police and structural engineers from the Architect of the Capitol worked throughout the afternoon and evening Tuesday to ensure that buildings in the Capitol complex were safe to enter following a 5.8-magnitude earthquake earlier in the day.
The police announced that individuals with offices in the following buildings were allowed inside to retrieve personal items and secure work areas. Police asked that they minimize their time in the building while inspectors continued to work in the complex.
Capitol
Capitol Visitor Center
Russell Senate Office Building
Hart Senate Office Building
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Longworth House Office Building (enter at the South Capitol Street door entrance only)
Rayburn House Office Building
Cannon House Office Building
Ford House Office Building
Fairchild Building
Library of Congress Jefferson Building
Library of Congress Adams Building
The following parking areas were also opened for drivers to remove their cars:
Russell garage
Hart garage
Dirksen garage
Cannon garage
Rayburn garage
Ford garage
West Underground (Lower D) garage on the House side
Capitol Police indicated that Wednesday was expected to be a normal business day.
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