The American Red Cross has now issued an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and heads out for final summer travel plans.
In July, heat impacted blood drives in nearly every state the Red Cross collects blood, a contributing factor to the further drawdown of an already low blood supply.
Red Cross officials say they need donors to give blood or platelets now to avoid any potential effect on lifesaving medical treatments.
As a thank you for those who come in to give blood, platelets, or plasma from now until August 31st, will receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card, by email.
To make an appointment visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-732-27-67.
