Boston Marathon Bombings: What Can You Do?

More and more reports on injuries keep coming in a day after two explosions at the Boston Marathon in Boston Massachusetts. Three people died -- including an 8-year-old boy -- and more than 170 were injured when the twin blasts went off near the finish line Monday afternoon.(CNN.com)

There is still no one or group taking responsibility for the attack, but Obama has labeled this, an act of terror. Doctors are saying they are removing metal objects from the wounds, nails, shrapnel, and other crude items. As the whole world watches, it must make you wonder, what can you do to help?

If you were there, get in contact with the police to submit any video or pictures you may have taken in that area!

WHERE TO SUBMIT INFORMATION:

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 boston@ci.fbi.gov

Community members wanting 2 help this investigation can call 1(800) CALL-FBI or the BPD’s Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS.

Community members wanting 2 help this investigation can call 1(800) CALL-FBI or the BPD’s Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS.

— Boston Police Dept. (@Boston_Police) April 16, 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How the rest of us can help:

1. The Salvation Army is providing support to survivors and first responders. You can donate—clothes, food, books, gift cards, etc.—here.

2. Donate blood. This is always crucial when disaster strikes. Visit the American Red Cross website and learn how to help. Or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767).

3. Some marathon runners are stranded in Boston and need a place to stay. If you live in the area or are close to it and are willing to pick up people and open up your home, click here to find out how you can offer housing.

4. For families trying to locate loved ones, call the Boston Mayor's hotline at 617-635-4500. And if you have any tips to help out with the investigation, call 1-800-494-TIPS (8477), text the word TIP to CRIME (27463), or call 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) and choose prompt #3.

5. If you're concerned about a runner in the marathon, you can see his or her last check in on the Boston Marathon site. You can also track down a loved one viaGoogle's Person Finder if you're worried they were near the blasts.

Additional Links:

CNN.COM

USAToday.com