Company
Date Published
Author
Rob Spectre
Word count
121
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

For the #BostonMarathon, Twilio has created a way for people to call their family members directly from their browser using http://callyourfamily.twilio.ly. This service is available over WiFi and can be used regardless of cell service issues. The company also provides other resources such as Google's Person Finder, Red Cross' Family Register and Search, and a Google doc set up by the Boston Globe to help runners and visitors find accommodation. Additionally, Twilio has set up an 800-number for people to report information related to the tragedy.