Coast Gaurd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helping out with Baltimore Bridge collapse aftermath

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The U.S. Coast Guard and US Army Corps of Engineers are set to help with the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

According to a memo from the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 13 damaged containers some holding Centers for Disease Control and hazardous materials are being examined.

A team trained in dealing with hazardous material is investigating to determine what was on board and any health risks that may be associated with it.

According to officials, about 1.8 million gallons of marine diesel fuel have the potential to spill and are being monitored closely by the Coast Guard.

In addition to the U.S. Coast Guard, over 1,000 US Army Corps of Engineers are helping assist with the bridge destruction.

The group will send engineers, construction, operations and contract specialists to the bridge to work with local, state and federal agencies to remove the bridge from the waterway to clear the channel, according to a news release from the organization on Tuesday.

The group will provide multiple supports, including engineering, waterway debris management, assessing underwater areas with sonar and surveying.