# Message relay for those that can't reach loved ones **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 11, 2001, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875 "2001-09-11T16:00:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RalfCoder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f1d935/32.png) [@RalfCoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RalfCoder)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/1 "2001-09-11T16:00:13Z")
To help those people that can’t reach loved ones, I suggest that we use the boards to relay a message for them. People that need to contact someone and let them know you’re OK, but can’t get out by phone, etc, can e-mail a volunteer directly using the mail link on each posting. They can then pass along the details of who to call, phone #s, etc. If you’re interested in helping, announce it here. I’ll be the first volunteer. This effort has the blessing of Unclebeer. Please don’t post phone numbers here, but send them by direct e-mail to a volunteer. I’m going to take Billdo’s advice and go donate blood. I think this is one of the best ways for people to help out. I’ll be back here in about an hour or two. ---
**Author:** ![Persephone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ecc23a/32.png) [@Persephone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Persephone)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/2 "2001-09-11T16:17:16Z")
I’m at home, in Flint, Michigan. I have email and a cellphone. If you need to contact anyone in Michigan, I am available. ---
**Author:** ![MannyL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@MannyL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MannyL)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/3 "2001-09-11T16:18:38Z")
I’m in New Jersey but can’t seem to call out of my area code. If you need to reach anyone in the 732 Areacode I fo have local calling available to me E-mail me at [732calls@mannyl.com](mailto:732calls@mannyl.com) ---
**Author:** ![bobkitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c67d28/32.png) [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/4 "2001-09-11T16:20:50Z")
I’m in Georgia… will help any way I can. -BK ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/5 "2001-09-11T16:26:50Z")
I’m in Texas and can call anywhere in the U.S. Email me at [bpayne@iwon.com](mailto:bpayne@iwon.com) if you need calls placed. I’m also going to go to the blood bank to donate blood. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/6 "2001-09-11T16:52:55Z")
I’m in Georgia, and have lots of cell phone minutes and email at [rachelsch@mindspring.com](mailto:rachelsch@mindspring.com). I will be happy to help contact people. Having been in a natural disaster myself, I know what it’s like trying to get the word out that you’re okay. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/7 "2001-09-11T16:56:10Z")
I meant to highlight “natural”, because this is anything but, obviously. I didn’t mean to sound, well, stupid. ---
**Author:** ![Spiny\_Norman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de0a6/32.png) [@Spiny\_Norman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiny_Norman)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/8 "2001-09-11T17:03:02Z")
Just wanted to inform you that the telecom networks are acting randomly across the Atlantic, due to extreme load. If you need someone called in Europe and can’t get through, I’ll be on [tsk@tli.de](mailto:tsk@tli.de). S. Norman ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/9 "2001-09-11T17:09:43Z")
rhorus@hotmail.com–I’m in Florida and I have cell phone minutes galore. ---
**Author:** ![Strainger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/strainger/32/244_2.png) [@Strainger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strainger)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/10 "2001-09-11T17:12:06Z")
Posted in the NYC checkin thread too. Cell, landline, and email access here. [jeff.strain@padtinc.com](mailto:jeff.strain@padtinc.com) ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/11 "2001-09-11T17:12:38Z")
Mail me at [chris.hamer@talk21.com](mailto:chris.hamer@talk21.com) if you want to contact anyone on this side of the Atlantic. I’ll call anyone anywhere at anytime. ---
**Author:** ![Siddhartha\_Vicious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/919ad9/32.png) [@Siddhartha\_Vicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siddhartha_Vicious)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/12 "2001-09-11T17:23:22Z")
I’d like to help too. I’m in Arizona, but I’d call anyone anywhere if it would help out. ---
**Author:** ![ultrafilter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3d9bf3/32.png) [@ultrafilter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultrafilter)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/13 "2001-09-11T17:34:03Z")
I’m in Charlottesville, VA. We’re in the middle of switching area codes right now, but I should be able to reach anyone in the (804) area code. My e-mail’s [jkrising@hotmail.com](mailto:jkrising@hotmail.com). I’m going to be out from about 3:00-5:00, but I can call people at other times. ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Bird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Little\_Bird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Bird)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/14 "2001-09-11T17:56:40Z")
I’m in Iowa City. I have any 319 or 563 area codes you need. My email is Tboxleit@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/15 "2001-09-11T18:12:53Z")
Any Dopers who need to get a message out can contact me at [ExTank@aol.com](mailto:ExTank@aol.com) with a message for friends and loved ones elsewhere, and I’ll do my damndest to get the word out for you. ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/16 "2001-09-11T18:21:07Z")
I’ll call anywhere. [matt\_mcl@hotmail.com](mailto:matt_mcl@hotmail.com) ---
**Author:** ![DJScherr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@DJScherr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DJScherr)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/17 "2001-09-11T18:28:03Z")
am from minnesota, will call anywhere. [djscherr@hotmail.com](mailto:djscherr@hotmail.com) MSN Messenger: [djscherr@hotmail.com](mailto:djscherr@hotmail.com) Yahoo Messenger: [djscherr@hotmail.com](mailto:djscherr@hotmail.com) ICQ: 78072296 ---
**Author:** ![king\_of\_spain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7cd45c/32.png) [@king\_of\_spain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/king_of_spain)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/18 "2001-09-11T18:30:03Z")
I’m in Tennessee but I’ll do what I can. flanaar0@sewanee.edu ---
**Author:** ![The\_Punkyova](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@The\_Punkyova](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Punkyova)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/19 "2001-09-11T18:30:17Z")
Add me to the list! [Juli@octavian.net](mailto:Juli@octavian.net) ---
**Author:** ![DoctorJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/doctorj/32/2904_2.png) [@DoctorJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoctorJ)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2001, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875/20 "2001-09-11T18:36:40Z")
I’m at home in Lexington, KY. E-mail: [piercy@iglou.com](mailto:piercy@iglou.com) Yahoo! Messenger: jonathan\_piercy Don’t know what I can do, but if there’s anything… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/message-relay-for-those-that-cant-reach-loved-ones/80875.md?page=2)