🚨#BREAKING: A Mass casualty event has been declared after a Ferry crashes into a sandbar injuring numerous passengers
📌#Clearwater | #Florida
Numerous emergency crews are currently on scene in clear water Florida responding to a mass casualty incident after the Clearwater Ferry reportedly crashed into a sandbar. The ferry, carrying dozens of passengers, suffered significant damage upon impact. Early reports indicate that between 40 and 50 passengers were on board the ferry but the number of people have been injured are currently unknown , with at least three people are in critical condition. Two medical evacuation aircraft have been deployed to transport the most severely injured to nearby hospitals. This is a developing situation
Along with @clearwaterfire, we’re working a boat crash off the Memorial Causeway bridge that has resulted in multiple injuries. It’s been declared a mass casualty incident by the fire department due to the number of injuries. All local hospitals have been notified. Multiple trauma alerts have been called with helicopters transporting two of the more seriously injured. Drivers should avoid Memorial Causeway.
Clearwater: The latest is as follows. The Clearwater Ferry was struck by a recreational vessel near the Memorial Causeway at approximately 8:40pm. The recreational vessel ended up at the Belleair Boat Ramp. 45 patients on the ferry evaluated with 12 transported to hospitals. 2 were flown to local trauma centers. 6 occupants of the recreational vessel evaluated at ramp. One person deceased at the scene. The US Coast Guard is investigating the crash
I submitted my resignation last week…my 2 year term was already up 🤷♂️😅
I was honored to serve as co-chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. My fellow council members - unpaid volunteers like me - were hardworking, talented people who inspired me every day. I’m proud of what we accomplished on behalf of the American people…like a historic partnership between the White House and every major sports league to increase access to sports and health programs for kids.
I hope @realdonaldtrump exercises his presidential authority so the Council can continue to advocate for fitness and good health for all Americans. These are bipartisan issues…nonpartisan issues.
May God give you the wisdom, Mr. President, to put politics and name calling aside…and instead lift up the everyday people working to bring America together. Let’s build longer tables….
We flew over Hurricane Milton about 90 minutes ago. Here is the view out the Dragon Endeavour window. Expect lots of images from this window as this is where I’m sleeping while we wait to undock and return to Earth.
Timelapse coming in a separate post.
1/6400 sec, f8, ISO 500
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Long lines of traffic coming out of the Tampa Bay area into central Florida. #Helene will cause major issues along the entire Florida Gulf Coast, evacuate if told to do so!
Thx to @PinellasGov, you can now check your storm surge risk with the below GIS Map. Great tool for those living in low-lying areas.
➡️ https://t.co/afKMbec3M4
President Biden today demonstrated his character and patriotism, putting our country first. He has delivered for Tampa, and I am grateful for his extraordinary public service and leadership.
Hola, Mexico City! 🇲🇽 We're thrilled to welcome @Aeromexico to TPA. Beginning July 1, they will offer DAILY nonstop flights between TPA and MEX. This new service will offer convenient options for travel throughout Mexico and Latin America.
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Due to street flooding, #StPetePD is limiting vehicles in and out of the @StPeteFL Shore Acres neighborhood. Another wave of flooding is expected at high tide at 2p.m.
ALERT: Residents who live in @stpetefl low-lying areas, including Yacht Club Estates, Lake Maggiore, Coquina Key, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, and Riviera Bay...should be aware that once the storm has passed, we expect a HIGHTIDE & STREET FLOODING ON WEDNESDAY @
2 p.m.