As the American Red Cross works around the clock supporting those impacted by Hurricane Dorian, providing food, shelter and comfort, individuals outside the affected areas are urged to help by giving blood to ensure patients in the storm’s path and around the country have access to lifesaving blood.
Hurricane Dorian has forced the closure of blood donation centers and the cancellation of blood drives in its path, causing blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. When blood donations are disrupted in a region of the country, the Red Cross is able to move blood donations where they are needed most.
A blood drive is set for 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Church of the Nazarene at 55 N. Bennett St., Bradford.
In Potter County, a blood drive has been set for 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Coudersport Consistory, 111 E. 2nd St.
Two more are scheduled for Ulysses, from 3 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at Tri Town Fire and Ambulance and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Northern Potter High School.
