Baltimore is set to receive a much-needed boost in the form of $60 million in federal funds to aid in the rebuilding efforts following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Enormous cranes have already started arriving in the city to assist in clearing the wreckage and kickstart the recovery process.
The cleanup operation is in full swing, with massive crane ships and thousands of relief workers descending upon Baltimore to tackle the monumental task at hand. Governor Wes Moore noted that one of the cranes, the Chesapeake 1000, is capable of lifting 1,000 tonnes, but the bridge itself weighs several times more, necessitating it to be cut into sections for removal.
President Joe Biden has announced his plans to visit Baltimore next week in a show of support for the city and its residents. Additionally, he has approved an initial $60 million in aid to help jumpstart the rebuilding process.
The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has left a devastating impact on the city, with several construction workers still missing and presumed dead. The arrival of the federal funds and the deployment of the massive cranes signal a step in the right direction towards recovery and rebuilding for the city of Baltimore.
