A high-level meeting took place at the White House today where officials unpacked the daunting task of recovering from the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore. In attendance were top brass from various federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Coast Guard, joining forces with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Secretary of Transportation Paul Wiedefeld to hash out a plan of action.
Amid the slew of challenges, the Biden administration has promised to "stand with Baltimore every step of the way," a sentiment echoed by the White House. The agenda was packed, focusing on the cleanup of the collapse site, aiding those affected by the tragedy, and crucially, reopening the pivotal port for vessel traffic. Officials are targeting to clear the federal shipping channel by the month's end, aiming to haul away the M/V DALI cargo ship just next week, according to a White House statement.
