Following the catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, an emergency declaration has been extended through May 8. President Biden is leading a whole-of-government approach to address the crisis, focusing on reopening the port, protecting workers and businesses, and rebuilding the bridge as swiftly as possible. Maryland Governor Wes Moore has assured that the Baltimore port, severely impacted by the collapse, is set to reopen by the end of May. Salvage operations are underway, with crews removing containers from the Dali container ship, which has been trapped in the Patapsco River since the incident. A significant milestone in the recovery efforts was reached with the salvage of a 156-ton piece of Span 1 of the bridge, allowing 10 relatively small vessels to transit through the newly opened alternate channels. A vigil for the victims was held in Baltimore, highlighting the community's mourning and ongoing recovery efforts. The collapse has prompted a significant response, including the federal government's commitment to reopen the Port of Baltimore before June and legislative actions to support port employees.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) will visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday to launch the in-person lobbying effort aimed at persuading Congress to fulfill President Biden’s vow to fully pay to replace Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge. https://t.co/XB5dpt5PRH
Mines in West Virginia, rail, local drayage and more feel the immediate impact of Key bridge collapse as they have no work without the port Dredging Contractors of America’s @WPDBOSMA comments https://t.co/peZjOD4RBf
Mines in West Virginia, rail, local drayage and more feel the immediate impact of Key bridge collapse as they have no work without the port Drayage Contractors of America’s @WPDBOSMA comments https://t.co/vBmIa2sMoW
Ship stalls near Bayonne Bridge https://t.co/yGOzCxWlNP https://t.co/Q5wleXknSN
Video: Crews Disassemble Collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge https://t.co/zdIlcvGiGS #bridgecollapse https://t.co/lyRR0Aoeq0
Dem MD Gov Moore & MD Congressional delegation meets at Capitol today to discuss plans for a new Key Bridge
Maryland lawmakers approve bill to support port employees after Baltimore bridge collapse https://t.co/FIIV9PKNpj
Cargo ship stalled near bridge on NY-NJ border, had to be towed for repairs, officials say https://t.co/W1BVYenZQQ
The Maryland PORT Act exemplifies the partnership that has defined the response to the Key Bridge Collapse. It will bring critical relief to thousands of families directly impacted by the closure of the Port of Baltimore. Our joint statement with @BaltCoExec & @AACoExec: https://t.co/zgBFjKMXe6
Ship stalls out near Bayonne Bridge https://t.co/DnoZisYTiR https://t.co/pKWKVCjOMp
Just days after the Baltimore bridge collapse, the U.S. Coast Guard says a cargo ship lost some of its control on Friday night near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. On Monday, maritime experts told @MahsaWho that incidents like that are not uncommon. https://t.co/FLkMt0QohG
US military support ships trapped behind collapsed Baltimore bridge https://t.co/KVlvqrYxRU https://t.co/N75dOHEFsI
Many Left Unsettled Amid Close Call With Ship Near Verrazano Bridge https://t.co/qRkiubOnDA
Dali container removal will take weeks, a key to Port of Baltimore reopening https://t.co/VSukWOIc60
Maryland lawmakers focus on bridge collapse relief as legislative session closes https://t.co/ioDkKclsJ7
If the federal government will aid in reconstructing the Francis Scott Key Bridge, we must responsibly waive the burdensome regulations and red tape that unnecessarily make the process pricier and more prolonged.
Maryland officials released a joint statement Monday for the Key Bridge collapse victims' families. Read it here: https://t.co/GEFPayqQsr
Started the day back with Unified Command, talking about work on the Key Bridge salvage operation done over the weekend and what’s to come. The crews have been continuing to make strategic cuts and removal of debris, and have begun removing containers from the deck of the Dali. https://t.co/6SF4kNNpSP
The collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore will have a significant impact on agricultural markets, farmers, and supply chains in Virginia and across the country. Today, I urged USDA @SecVilsack to take proactive steps to mitigate the agricultural effects of this catastrophe. https://t.co/cur61I92XD
Baltimore bridge cleanup seen from above https://t.co/AjBnLSCAFr https://t.co/VzAMtpmN1Y
Baltimore’s Tragic Bridge Collapse May Lead to Coverage under Commercial Policies https://t.co/BHXs3A2LEO
Four 'vital' US military cargo support ships are trapped behind collapsed Baltimore bridge as experts https://t.co/6KEkVtj0la https://t.co/lmL6iUO1RC
VIDEO: Salvage Removed From Ship Which Caused Key #BridgeCollapse https://t.co/ZzCH5hThTC https://t.co/zcBkFAMERM
Container ship's engines die outside NYC, comes to stop near Verrazzano bridge https://t.co/9SvI3cTYCt
The Dali cargo ship has been stuck in the Baltimore Harbor since it struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Now, cargo is being removed from the ship. https://t.co/fu38apAcZs
Maryland Gov Confirms 'Aggressive Timeline' For Full Reopening Of Baltimore Port https://t.co/SRbm1aAEL1
As the days add up after the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, companies that gather data from trucks and supply chains are beginning to get an idea of where trucks are rerouting in the catastrophe’s wake. https://t.co/0tgPZCxPli
Nearly two weeks after the Francis Scott Key Bridge's collapse, maneuvers are taking shape as the Biden administration pledged to reopen the Port of Baltimore before June, while the owner and operator of the ship sought to limit its financial liability. https://t.co/YHsq20cr3O https://t.co/SpPkPjZbkp
Another massive cargo ship loses control while leaving an American harbor — this time halted before bridge https://t.co/P34bvXU9KZ https://t.co/uyybonaMVT
"The Port of Baltimore is preparing workarounds to start handling containers and other ocean freight on a limited basis within the next four weeks ahead of a planned full reopening to vessel traffic by the end of May" https://t.co/jY1KibD9lS
Container ship loses propulsion and comes to halt close to New York bridge https://t.co/a3mh87EWGm https://t.co/lfc9ZdxNj6
More Ships Have Crashed Into Bridges and Lost Power Since Francis Scott Key Bridge Incident https://t.co/p8cW2VRkId
Recovery efforts at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse reached a "critical step" on Sunday as crews began removing shipping containers from the vessel Dali. https://t.co/09bwZF6KZf
Baltimore Bridge https://t.co/JUgRIzWjhL
Key Bridge cleanup crews begin removing containers from Dali cargo ship https://t.co/4YVqB3F5Nc
Who will pay for the #Baltimore #bridge #collapse? https://t.co/y3RTnGjDV1
Container ship APL Qingdao loses power and slows to a halt near NYC's Verrazzano Bridge 12 days after cargo vessel crash in Baltimore left six dead https://t.co/4D0R9SpNKv https://t.co/DYVBPkd8sa
Port of Baltimore will be open by end of May, Maryland governor says https://t.co/aKmOWEtO2J
Congress is back in session on Monday for the first time since the FSK Bridge collapse. @ChrisVanHollen,@RepKweisiMfume and the rest of the federal delegation are ready to get back to work to ensure there is no delay in getting Baltimore what it needs to recover. https://t.co/qq6nTXDPcI
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said that President Biden’s timeline is “realistic” of having the Port of Baltimore, which was compromised by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, fully functioning again by the end of May. https://t.co/o0fVCTOJ7I
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the aggressive timeline outlined by President Biden to reopen the channel to normal operations after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge last month is realistic. https://t.co/FnSpz9hUFs
Inspecting Key Bridge Wreckage https://t.co/XncvKCxokj
A vigil for the victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse was held in Baltimore on Saturday, as salvage and recovery efforts continue. https://t.co/cpEN3abUwO
Another directed energy beam sabotage incident? An 89,000-ton container ship M/V Qingdao lost electrical power Saturday night while transiting NYC's harbor as it approached the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. https://t.co/0uCCUlhof6
Salvage crews on Sunday began removing containers from the deck of the Dali container ship, which has been trapped in the Patapsco River since it crashed into and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge two weeks ago. https://t.co/tg3V2bk8uf
Port of Baltimore Update April 7, 2024 | Ship Scrapping Nearly Halts #dali #baltimorebridge #baltimore #shipping #bridgecollapse #supplychain #containerships #containerships #scrapping #recycling https://t.co/LfGhmOvtrP
#BaltimoreBridgeCollapse: As I tweet from Baltimore, a 156-ton piece of Span 1 of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge has been salvaged and 10 relatively small vessels have transited through the newly opened alternate channels. Stay tuned.
🇺🇸 BALTIMORE PORT SET FOR MAY REOPENING SAYS GOVERNOR In the wake of the disastrous crash of the Dali into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Governor Wes Moore promises Baltimore’s port will be back in business by end of May. Governor Moore: "We are going to work around the clock… https://t.co/D0AaYa75di
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said that President Biden’s timeline is “realistic” of having the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore fully functioning by the end of May. https://t.co/kdd8VWtbMn
President Biden continues to lead a whole-of-government approach to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Our Administration is focused on: ☑️Reopening the port ☑️Protecting workers and businesses ☑️Rebuilding the bridge as soon as possible https://t.co/pRll641NOO
The emergency declaration issued following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland has been extended through May 8. #trucking #truckers #Maryland #Landlinemedia https://t.co/eAKsSpJXzw https://t.co/8MJfVyfKNv