Regional Blood Banks Warn of Dangerously Low Supplies

American Red Cross declares blood supply crisis in Washington state

WASHINGTON STATE — The American Red Cross has declared a statewide "Code Red" due to critically low blood supply levels at hospitals and emergency centers. Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington state are facing severe shortages. This is a result of heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in

Regional blood banks warn of dangerously low supplies

Two of the three regional blood banks serving Washington are facing a severe shortage due to the lingering effects from heavy rains and floods in December, combined with a slowdown in donations, according to the Washington State Health Department. Read more...

Washington State Department of Heath Declares Statewide Emergency Blood Shortage

The region's largest blood banks are facing residual effects from last year's flooding and an overall slowdown in donations.

Washington health officials declare Code Red amid dangerously low blood supply

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