Red Cross urges blood and platelet donations after Hurricane Dorian impacts blood supply

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2019) — 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 or platelets to ensure patients in the storm’s path and around the country have access to lifesaving blood. People can also help by making a financial donation to support relief efforts.

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.

How to help

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to ensure a sufficient supply for patients. Type O and B blood donors are especially needed. Make an appointment to donate blood now by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Financial donations are also needed and allow the Red Cross to make a difference in the lives of people impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word DORIAN to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Financial donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster.

Up-to-date information about how the Red Cross is responding to Hurricane Dorian is available at redcross.org

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Sept. 9-30

A.B. Chandler Elementary School, 11215 US 60 W. Corydon, KY 42406

9/24/2019: 1 – 5 p.m.

Berea Mennonite Church, 216 South Main St. Cannelburg, IN 47519

9/12/2019: 4 – 8 p.m.

Bethel Mennonite Church, 9335 North 900 E. Odon, IN 47562

9/20/2019: 2 – 7:30 p.m.

Cannelton High School, 109 South 3rd St. Cannelton, IN 47520

9/23/2019: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

City Church, 314 Market St. Evansville, IN 47708

9/22/2019: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 5528 Hogue Road Evansville, IN 47712

9/29/2019: 7:30 a.m. – noon

Deaconess Hospital, 600 Mary St. Evansville, IN 47747

9/16/2019: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Evansville Blood Donation Center, 29 North Stockwell Road Evansville, IN 47714

9/9/2019: 12:30 – 7:15 p.m.

9/10/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

9/11/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

9/13/2019: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9/14/2019: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9/16/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

9/17/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

9/18/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

9/20/2019: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9/21/2019: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9/23/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

9/24/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

9/25/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

9/27/2019: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9/28/2019: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

9/30/2019: 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 802 N. Adams St. Sturgis, KY 42459

9/16/2019: 2 – 6 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Jasper, 3556 North Portersville Road Jasper, IN 47546

9/23/2019: 2 – 6 p.m.

First Christian Church, 4544 State Road 261 Newburgh, IN 47630

9/24/2019: 4 – 8 p.m.

Henderson Community College, 2660 South Green St. Henderson, KY 42420

9/18/2019: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Huntingburg Herbstfest, 203 S. Cherry St. Huntingburg, IN 47542

9/28/2019: 1 – 5 p.m.

Ivy Tech Community College, 3501 First Ave. Evansville, IN 47710

9/27/2019: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Knights of Columbus, 313 West Broadway Princeton, IN 47670

9/16/2019: 2 – 6 p.m.

North Elementary School, 600 NE 6th St. Washington, IN 47501

9/23/2019: 2- 7 p.m.

Oakland City University, 138 Lucretia St. Oakland City, IN 47660

9/19/2019: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Odon United Methodist Church, 602 East Elnora St. Odon, IN 47562

9/10/2019: 3 – 7 p.m.

River Oaks Health Campus, 1244 Vail St. Princeton, IN 47670

9/23/2019: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

St. Clement Catholic Church / School, 422 East Sycamore St. Boonville, IN 47601

9/24/2019: 3 – 7 p.m.

St. Meinrad School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive Saint Meinrad, IN 47577

9/17/2019: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 180 North Holiday Boulevard Santa Claus, IN 47579

9/15/2019: 8 a.m. – noon

The Timbers Apartments, 3213 Tamarack Ct. Evansville, IN 47715

9/19/2019: 2 – 6 p.m.

University of Southern Indiana University Center, 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, IN 47712

9/9/2019: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

VFW Post 2366, 314 Geiger St. Huntingburg, IN 47542

9/17/2019: 3 – 7 p.m.

How to donate blood

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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