A helpful thread about the Boston Marathon...

odusgolp

How about a thread where you can post useful information...

To locate a loved one in Boston: 617-635-4500

People with tips can call 1-800-494-TIPS

Google person finder: http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

Upcoming blood drives in Mass http://www.redcrossblood.org/ma (Thanks Rock)

Police are asking everyone in Boston to stay home; if you do go out, do not travel in large groups.

The FAA has announced a ground stop for Boston Logan airport until further notice. (NEW: Incoming Traffic stop was lifted for now)

Google has created a Boston Marathon Explosion person finder http://bit.ly/XCXqzC

Cellphone service shut down in Boston to prevent remote detonations of explosives.

The Bruins Game is Cancelled.

For runners that now need a place to stay: http://tinyurl.com/c4c4kvs

Beastette

Thank you, this is lovely.

ChitownFoodie

Bump for all my friends in Boston!

terri0527

:flowerforyou: ...very helpful..thank you.

odusgolp

From FussyFruitBat

Looking for a runner? Use this form:
http://raceday.baa.org/individual.html

Live news updates on The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/15/4227736/two-explosions-at-boston-marathon-finish-line

Reconnect with loved ones in Boston on Red Cross Safe And Well:
http://www.redcross.org/find-help/contact-family/register-safe-listing

Donate blood at the Boston American Red Cross (at the time of this posting, website is down):
http://www.redcrossblood.org/locations/boston-donation-center

Suggestion: phone lines are likely busy, consider using text messages and forms of social media as well if you're trying to contact loved ones.


Please post any other news or resources that could help MFP users stay up to date and help those in Boston.

thecanface

thank you!

odusgolp

Google person finder:
http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

odusgolp

The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary ground stop that halted inbound flights to Logan International Airport

BinaryPulsar

:flowerforyou:

DebbieLyn63

Thanks for the info.

CarolElaine25

Bumping this. This needs to stay in the top threads.

jennifer_417

Bump

ProudMotherof4ProudWife2007

My husband has been watching fox news station at work and said they just reported that someone is in custody

odusgolp

My husband has been watching fox news station at work and said they just reported that someone is in custody

YES! I haven't heard that yet, but am very happy to hear.

JerseyGirl081

BUMP! Thanks for this!

12skipafew99100

((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) to all impacted by Boston :sad:

kingkoopaluv

fox new....not a trust worthy news source....

Rage_Phish

My husband has been watching fox news station at work and said they just reported that someone is in custody

Let me guess, they are incorrectly reporting it's a Saudi national just like the post?

odusgolp

My husband has been watching fox news station at work and said they just reported that someone is in custody

Let me guess, they are incorrectly reporting it's a Saudi national just like the post?

True :grumble:

k8blujay2

My husband has been watching fox news station at work and said they just reported that someone is in custody

YES! I haven't heard that yet, but am very happy to hear.

New York Post is saying that too... but then the New York Post is also saying 12 people are dead, when everyone else is saying 2.

Amanda21202

bump for helpfulness