Podcast: Social Media Resources for Boston Survivors and Friends

On today's social media edition of the Morning Media Menu, GalleyCat editor Jason Boog discussed a few resources that show technology at its most useful during a crisis like the one that runners, event organizers, and spectators faced yesterday at the Boston Marathon.

On today’s social media edition of the Morning Media Menu, GalleyCat editor Jason Boog discussed a few resources that show technology at its most useful during a crisis like the one that runners, event organizers, and spectators faced yesterday at the Boston Marathon.

First on the list was Google’s person finder tool, which was set up immediately following the explosions to help families and friends locate loved ones.

The Boston Marathon also tracked runners by name and bib number as they navigated the course.

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