Maryland officials are moving swiftly to address the aftermath of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with Governor Wes Moore outlining four key priorities in the recovery efforts.
The first priority is to continue focusing on recovery operations. Governor Moore emphasized the importance of bringing closure to the families affected by the tragedy. While two bodies have been recovered, efforts to retrieve the remaining four workers have been temporarily halted due to unsafe diving conditions.
Secondly, officials are working to reopen the channel and resume traffic to the port. Governor Moore stressed the need to minimize economic impacts, highlighting the significance of the Maryland and national economies.
The third directive is to provide support to all those impacted by the crisis, including the families of the presumed victims, the workers, and the first responders. Governor Moore emphasized the importance of caring for everyone affected by the incident.
Lastly, the focus will be on rebuilding the Key Bridge. Governor Moore acknowledged that these tasks will not be quick, stating that the recovery and reconstruction efforts will be a long-term process.
Regular updates on these directives will be provided, but Governor Moore cautioned that the road to recovery will be lengthy and challenging.
