A helpful thread about the Boston Marathon...

odusgolp
odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
in Chit-Chat
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
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  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    Thank you, this is lovely.
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    Bump for all my friends in Boston!
  • terri0527
    terri0527 Posts: 678 Member
    :flowerforyou: ...very helpful..thank you.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    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
    thecanface Posts: 1,180 Member
    thank you!:heart:
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Google person finder:
    http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a temporary ground stop that halted inbound flights to Logan International Airport
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • DebbieLyn63
    DebbieLyn63 Posts: 2,654 Member
    Thanks for the info.
  • CarolElaine25
    CarolElaine25 Posts: 102 Member
    Bumping this. This needs to stay in the top threads.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    Bump
  • ProudMotherof4ProudWife2007
    ProudMotherof4ProudWife2007 Posts: 307 Member
    My husband has been watching fox news station at work and said they just reported that someone is in custody
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    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
    JerseyGirl081 Posts: 98 Member
    BUMP! Thanks for this! :heart:
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    ((((((((hugs))))))))))))))) to all impacted by Boston :sad:
  • kingkoopaluv
    kingkoopaluv Posts: 147 Member
    fox new....not a trust worthy news source....
  • Rage_Phish
    Rage_Phish Posts: 1,507 Member
    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
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    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
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    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
    Amanda21202 Posts: 210 Member
    bump for helpfulness
  • TurtleRunnerNC
    TurtleRunnerNC Posts: 751 Member
    Bumping in case my friends need info.
  • NicoleisQuantized
    NicoleisQuantized Posts: 344 Member
    Very thoughtful of you!
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
    It's very sad. 6 people have been reported to have lost limbs or require amputation.

    The worst victims are at Bringham and Woman's hospital and you can call there. The lesser and non-life threatening injuries are at Mas General. You may also call there.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    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.

    I still don't understand how they managed to report 12.
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    fox new....not a trust worthy news source....

    Depends... is it the local Fox News (whom I do trust but I'm biased because a friend of mine works for them) or the National Fox News (which I take with a grain of salt, but then I do for all corporate news sources as money is their biggest push, not truth or information).
  • k8blujay2
    k8blujay2 Posts: 4,941 Member
    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.

    I still don't understand how they managed to report 12.

    Me neither... unless it's a typo... but then that would be a might big typo.
  • Angel1066
    Angel1066 Posts: 816 Member
    My heart goes out to all in Boston
  • aliciagetshealthy
    aliciagetshealthy Posts: 946 Member
    http://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square

    ^^^live blog from the Boston Globe....continuous twitter updates for the local area, as well as requests/information for those wanting to help/house displaced runners.
  • AdoraK
    AdoraK Posts: 724 Member
    Thank you... its sad day here in Massachusetts....
  • KrazyAsianNic
    KrazyAsianNic Posts: 1,227 Member
    BUMP!

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