🚧Teams are working to clear the wreckage of the collapsed Key Bridge.
🔄Efforts are underway to recover the remaining victims and provide closure to their families.
🔍Divers are facing challenges due to the murky water and mangled structure.
🛠️Crane operations are being carried out to lift sections of the bridge.
🏗️The scale of the clean-up mission is enormous, and safety is the top priority.
What are the biggest challenges in the clean-up efforts?
—The murky water and mangled structure make it difficult for divers to operate and for crane operations to be carried out safely.
How is the government ensuring the safety of the workers?
—The governor has issued a directive to prioritize safety and complete the mission with no injuries or casualties.
What is the government doing to support small businesses affected by the collapse?
—The Biden administration has accepted a request for a small business disaster declaration. Small businesses can now apply for low-interest loans of up to $2 million to help them recover.
What is the status of vessel traffic to the port?
—Efforts are underway to clear the federal channel and reopen vessel traffic to the port. Temporary channels are being created to facilitate navigation.
How is the government providing support to workers affected by the collapse?
—The Small Business Administration has opened a Small Business Center to provide assistance with disaster loan applications, unemployment applications, and resources for workers and businesses.
00:08The government of Maryland is providing updates on the clean-up efforts following the Key Bridge collapse.
00:18The teams are facing challenges due to the murky water and mangled structure.
01:55Efforts are underway to recover the remaining victims and provide closure to their families.
05:02Crane operations are being carried out to lift sections of the bridge.
06:53The scale of the clean-up mission is enormous, and safety is the top priority.
08:26The Biden administration has accepted a request for a small business disaster declaration, allowing affected businesses to apply for low-interest loans.
09:51The governor announces the opening of a Small Business Center to provide assistance and resources for workers and businesses affected by the collapse.
