How to Help: The Boston Marathon Tragedy
wikiHow’s hearts and prayers are with Boston, and with the families of those injured at the Boston Marathon. Please share and reblog this posting to get as much information out there as possible.
Immediate Help in Boston:
Help families locate their loved ones with the Red Cross Safe and Well Listings
Help share information about people you know are safe thru Google’s People Finder Tool
Share Google’s table of families in the Boston Area that are offering assistance
Boston Services:
Boston Police Help Line: Family members looking for information about individuals injured during the incident are encouraged to call (617) 635-4500.
Boston Police Tip Line: Anyone with information about the incident at the Boston Marathon is encouraged to call the Boston Police Department’s tip line: 1-800-494-TIPS or call the department’s task force tip line at 617-223-6610 or email [email protected]
Blood Donations:
Learn how to prepare to donate blood
Time Magazine has an updated listing of places accepting blood donations in the Boston Area
Moving Forward:
Help Children Cope with Disaster
Create an at-home First Aid Kit
Learn Basic CPR
