Capt. David O’Connell, Captain of the Port of Baltimore and unified command member for the Key Bridge Response 2024 speaks to Maryland Governor Wes Moore and response personnel at the incident command post in Baltimore, March 28, 2024. The operational objectives of the Unified Command center are on multiple fronts: safeguarding the welfare of the public and first responders; ensuring accountability for any missing individuals; preserving environmental integrity; stabilizing the incident; safely restoring transportation infrastructure and maritime commerce; and providing steadfast support for ongoing investigations. (Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command photo by U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Carmen Caver)
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