Recent winter weather has caused a severe blood shortage in our area, according to the Morganton News Herald. Now the American Red Cross is asking donors of all blood types to donate. The organization reports that since the start of the year, 500 donation drives have been canceled.

Winter storms canceled more than 500 Red Cross blood drives, deepening an urgent shortage. See upcoming Monroe County donation opportunities.

The American Red Cross says it is in urgent need of blood donations after severe weather forced the cancellation of 12 blood drives across the state.

Red Cross volunteers provided immediate emergency aid to four people after a fire Tuesday morning on Collins Parkway in. The Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross provided financial assistance,

Indiana saw 33 blood drives disrupted by winter weather, adding to the national shortage. The Red Cross is calling for donors at upcoming local sites starting Feb. 6.

The onslaught of severe winter weather has intensified the American Red Cross's severe blood shortage, as mounting cancellations hinder the organization's ability to rebuild the national supply.

The demand from hospitals has outpaced the supply of blood, the Red Cross said.

The Red Cross announced that there is a blood shortage as the holidays, flu season and weather affected donation efforts.

The Red Cross has seen a 35% decline in blood donations over the past month nationwide, leading some Wichitans to start donating.

News To Go: February 4, 2026

A family displaced from a house fire on Friday night in West Columbia is now receiving assistance, the Red Cross of South Carolina said.