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Call for blood donations in wake of Harvey |
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August 28, 2017 |
Blood donors across the country are being
asked to give blood as soon as possible over the
next several days to help ensure patient blood
needs can continue to be met despite the effects
of Hurricane Harvey.
The AABB Inter-organizational Task Force on
Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism issued
a news release calling for blood donations
across the country Sunday afternoon.
In the wake of the storm, many blood drives have
been cancelled and donor centers closed in the
affected areas.
With more sustained rain forecasted, these
cancellations and closures are likely to rise.
Inland Northwest Blood Center needs the
community’s help to ensure a safe and adequate
supply not only for our community but for the
communities impacted by this massive storm.
The timing of this storm is especially
concerning as we approach the Labor Day – a time
when donations dramatically decline across the
country due to the three-day holiday weekend.
Type O blood donations are the most critically
needed at this time, however, all blood types
are welcome.
Blood centers across the country are working
together in this effort.
Inland Northwest Blood Center urges both
existing and first-time donors to make and keep
appointments over the next several days and in
the coming weeks. Visit
www.inbcsaves.org or call (800) 423-0151 to
schedule an appointment at one of our seven
donor centers or at a mobile blood drive.
Walk-ins are welcome at any of our locations.
Individuals who are as young as 16 years of age
(with parental consent), weigh at least 110
pounds and are in general good health may be
eligible to donate blood.
As part of Blood Systems Blood Services
Division, Inland Northwest Blood Center is
included in a multi-state system of blood
centers. This network works in tandem, moving
lifesaving donations throughout the system to
help ensure blood is available when and where
it’s needed most. |
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