Following two major hurricanes in two weeks The Nebraska Community Blood Bank has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations. Donors are needed to ensure the availability of blood supplies for hospitals in weather-impacted areas as well as to meet ongoing needs in the local region.
Blood collections across the United States are facing significant disruption due to the ongoing weather emergencies impacting the Southeast. Severe weather has forced the closure of numerous blood centers, canceled scheduled blood drives and restricted donor access in affected areas. These disruptions are expected to persist throughout the coming weeks and months, exacerbating the nation’s existing blood supply challenges.
“This has been one of the most devastating hurricane seasons we have seen in years and a robust blood supply is essential for disaster preparedness and our country’s overall public health,” says Cheryl Warholoski, Executive Director at Nebraska Community Blood Bank. “We’re calling on all eligible Nebraskans to help ensure a stable blood supply to support hospitals that rely on us, both locally and nationally, so our neighbors in the Southeast can focus on recovering from these storms without the burden of blood shortages.”
To view current eligibility guidelines or make an appointment visit ncbb.org or call 402.486.9414.