If you are looking for someone or trying to meet up, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has posted this announcement concerning the blasts this afternoon on Boylston Street at the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon:
Some websites have been “crashing” but try them again if you are looking to connect with someone:
Boston Marathon, April 15, 2013
Update as of 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8th
Reports of explosions, injuries at finish line at Boston Marathon Public safety agencies on scene. No further info at this time
– Please avoid area of Copley Square to allow first responders to work.
– If you are trying to reach friends or family and can’t get through via phone, try texting instead (less bandwidth)
– RedCross Safe and Well is active. Individuals can register themselvs as safe or search for loved ones at redcross.org/safeandwell or call 1800REDCROSS
– If you are trying to reach friends or family and can’t get through via phone, try text ing instead (less bandwidth)
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Julia Carlisle
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