Bloodworks Northwest, the region’s foremost blood donation service, is urgently asking the community to “donate as much blood as possible” to send to Florida after the devastation of Hurricane Milton.
Prior to the hurricane’s landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida on October 10, Bloodworks Northwest sent an emergency shipment of 80 units of blood to Florida-based SunCoast Blood Centers, in expectation of blood supplies being interrupted. To replenish the supply likely needed by Florida hospitals, the donation center is asking for as many community members to donate as possible.
“The powerful and devastating hurricane will severely disrupt blood supplies for days, impacting not only emergency patients but also those undergoing treatments for cancer and other serious conditions,” a Bloodworks Northwest press release stated.
The Category 3 hurricane pummeled the region with 120 mph winds and a storm surge of up to 10 feet in certain areas. At least 11 people have died, and 3.4 million homes and businesses were without power for days after, according to an October 11 article from the Associated Press.
Appointments to donate blood can be made by calling 800/398-7888, emailing schedule@bloodworksnw.org or visiting bloodworksnw.org/giveblood.
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