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The snow, ice, and wintry weather have disrupted the ability to collect and transport blood products to patients in need, and the American Red Cross is urging people to take action.
Winter storms canceled more than 500 Red Cross blood drives, deepening an urgent shortage. See upcoming Monroe County donation opportunities.
There are 36 Red Cross disaster volunteers across the cross-border region who logged over 1,000 hours collectively in 2025. But not all of those volunteers participate equally.
Red Cross volunteers provided immediate emergency aid to four people after a fire Tuesday morning on Collins Parkway in. The Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided financial assistance,
Indiana saw 33 blood drives disrupted by winter weather, adding to the national shortage. The Red Cross is calling for donors at upcoming local sites starting Feb. 6.
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American Red Cross declares severe blood shortage intensified by extreme winter weather ravaging US
The onslaught of severe winter weather has intensified the American Red Cross's severe blood shortage, as mounting cancellations hinder the organization's ability to rebuild the national supply.
The American Red Cross is seeking donors to help offset the impact of winter storms across the country.Officials say over 500 blood drives were canceled since t
The American Red Cross is urging Oklahoma residents to prepare for the incoming winter storm with safety measures for their homes, travel, and pets.
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News To Go: February 4, 2026
News To Go: February 4, 2026