This week we experienced an unthinkable disaster and yetanother tragic event for our industry. The collapse of the Francis Scott KeyBridge left us dumbfounded and traumatized aswe watched the coverage and learned of lost lives. Creating even more turmoilis just a few days prior we were all reminded that just a year ago anotherhorrific tragedy occurred taking the lives of fellow industry workers along695.
Please always consider your own safety and be aware of theenvironment you work in. Keep your head on a swivel and watch out for thethings we can safeguard against. Do not become complacent when it comes toprotecting yourself and those around you. We care deeply about yoursafety and certainly want everyone to return home to their loved onesdaily. You are all part of the DFI family!
A sad fact is our industry has one of the highest rates forsubstance abuse and suicide. Traumatic occurrences like these can cause theonset of many questions that can lead to uncertainty, worrying, depression,family troubles, and abuse. If you should have these feelings, pleasereach out to those around you for help. Fear of embarrassment can cause you toavoid those close to you. If that is the case, there are other confidentialoptions to seek help. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief ordepression, regardless of the reason, please consider dialing 988 for theNational Suicide & Crisis prevention hotline. You can also text HOME to741741 for the Crisis Text Hotline, a free 24/7 text chat with a crisiscounselor. Additionally, many healthcare plans have resources available for itsmembers. Please don’t struggle alone.
If you are looking for ways to help, below are links sharedby our colleagues at MTBMA for fundraising opportunities to assist the familieswho lost loved ones in this tragedy:
Construction Angels: Visit their website to donate directlyor learn more about their mission: Francis Scott Key Bridge Accident(constantcontactpages.com)
GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-families-of-key-bridge-collapse
Crusher Run 5K: Register for the race or make a donation tosupport relief efforts: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/LuthervilleTimonium/TheCrusherRunTexasQuarry5K
Our gratitude is extended to the emergency services whosequick actions saved numerous lives and risk their own in the recovery efforts.Enjoy your loved ones this weekend. Tell them they are loved as we all arereminded that life is fragile. Check on those around you, the smallest of actsoften lead to the turning point of someone struggling.
Sincerely,
The Entire CM&I Team at DFI
