Red Cross Blood Drives Set for Next Week

(Undated) — The American Red Cross continues to warn of a “blood supply crisis.” The Red Cross announced an “emergency blood shortage,” and they say the situation has escalated into a “blood supply crisis.” Account Manager Donor Recruitment, Zachary Elmore, says that for just the second time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a “national blood crisis.” He says blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this summer’s emergency shortage. A blood supply crisis is the most severe blood shortage, posing a significant risk to patient care. Your next chance to donate is coming up next week. The Red Cross will be at the Flat Rock Community Center on Monday, August 31st from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. They will be at the Robinson Civic Center on Tuesday, September 1st from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org.