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Boston Resources (numbers, websites, news, etc.)
FussyFruitbat
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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.
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.
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Bumping this for anybody near Boston. Good information0
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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 45000 -
We were on the same page
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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.0 -
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It is being asked to use social media as a way to get updates for families and friends....so use facebook, twitter, instagram, etc....0
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Google has set up a person finder - enter information if you know someone in the area
http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/0
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