Boston Resources (numbers, websites, news, etc.)

FussyFruitbat · April 2013

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.

KaleidoscopeEyes1056 · April 2013

Bumping this for anybody near Boston. Good information

elisabeisme · April 2013

The mobile phone network is down in the area.

To check on news of runners the number is 617-335-4500

The international phone number for relatives of Boston Marathon runners to call from the UK is: 00 1 617 635 4500

odusgolp · April 2013

We were on the same page

BinaryPulsar · April 2013

:flowerforyou:

k8blujay2 · April 2013

I have heard from a News Anchor I know from Virgina that the AP is reporting that Cellphone service has been shut down in Boston to prevent remote detonation of explosives.

Again, this is what the AP is reporting so I am not sure if this is true.

elisabeisme · April 2013

Google also has a person finders et up:

http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

rduhlir · April 2013

It is being asked to use social media as a way to get updates for families and friends....so use facebook, twitter, instagram, etc....

katerinajulia · April 2013

Google has set up a person finder - enter information if you know someone in the area
http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

Boston Resources (numbers, websites, news, etc.)

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