Boston is more than 600 miles away from Northeast Ohio but there are things you can do right here to help.
The most important need is donated blood. While the American Red Cross in Boston can handle this tragedy with supplies on-hand, the Red Cross needs blood donated to help out in the day-to-day needs as the days go forward elsewhere.
In Northeast Ohio, you can go to the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross to learn where to donate blood locally.
To find your local chapter elsewhere, go to American Red Cross and see where you can donate blood.
Eligible blood and platelet donors across the country are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment to give in the days and weeks ahead by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Type O negative blood is often used during emergencies, when there is no time to determine the patient's blood type. It's especially important that people with type O blood donate as frequently as they can.
Many people in Boston yesterday jumped in to provide immediate help for the victims. Register for a Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED course at redcross.org so that you can be better prepared to help in future emergencies.
Download the free Red Cross First Aid App which puts free and simple lifesaving information in the hands of smart phone and tablet users.
For those in Boston or have loved ones there, knowing people are safe is the best way to bring peace of mind. It is important for people to connect with one another.
People who have access to a computer should go to redcross.org/safeandwell to list themselves as safe. Those in Boston without computer access can text loved ones or call a family member and ask them to register the person on the site.
The Salvation Army is providing support to survivors and first responders. You can donate-clothes, food, books, gift cards, etc.-here.
You can also donate to the Salvation Army Boston Relief Fund to support their efforts there.
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.
WKYC-TV
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