Blood Assurance’s blood collections have been significantly impacted by the winter storm, resulting in the closure of donation centers, and cancellations of blood drives.
The storm is occurring at a critical time, as the community blood center only has a one-day supply of most blood types on its shelves. Blood Assurance needs around 400 donors a day to adequately supply local hospitals.
Blood Assurance asks that donors monitor bloodassurance.org, and the nonprofit’s social media channels for information on reopenings.
When it is safe to reopen, it is vital for members of the community to schedule an appointment, and donate this lifesaving fluid in order to replenish the supply, said officials.