The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue

Amidst multiple rounds of winter weather and a severe flu season, local organizations like the American Red Cross and Our Blood Institute report critically low blood supplies.

People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments.

After January's winter weather canceled multiple blood drives, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give this February.

The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets this February to help replenish the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollecte

The American Red Cross says since January hundreds of blood drives have been canceled due to severe weather or wildfires. Due to these cancelations the American Red Cross has missed out in nearly 16,000 blood donations.