Red Cross seeks blood donors with supplies running low amid Harvey

Posted on September 5, 2017
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The Red Cross expects blood to be in greater demand in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)

By RFD Radio/Doug Jenkins/WBGZ Radio

SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross is putting out a call for donors, as Hurricane Harvey caused a chain of events that has led to a shortage of blood.

Joe Zydlo, spokesman for the American Red Cross, said he’s hoping the public will respond as they have in the past, and come to the aid of those in need not only now, but over the long-haul.

“If they don’t want to donate now, that’s understandable,” Zydlo said. “I’ve never told anybody not to give now, but keep mind in the nxetx couple weeks they are going to be going through some tough times as well as the water recedes.”

The Red Cross has also been providing food, clothing and other assistance to help residents displaced by Harvey.

You can get more information by going to www.redcrossblood.org.

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