Red Cross encouraging blood donations among Hurricane Helene impacts
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
EASTERN OREGON – The American Red Cross continues to seek blood donations from communities across the nation amidst the fallout of Hurricane Helene. The increased demand for blood caused by the natural disaster in addition to the disruption of regular donations in impacted regions has continued to put a strain on Red Cross blood supply. As written by the American Red Cross in a recent press release:
“The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come.
Since making landfall, the storm and its aftermath have led to the cancellation of more than 100 blood drives, causing thousands of blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. For so many people living with urgent medical care needs, blood transfusions are essential, and donations in the Southeast are key to keeping our nationwide network stocked. The Red Cross operates through a national inventory with the ability to move blood wherever and whenever it is needed most.”
For those in Northeast Oregon interested in donating, upcoming blood drives are as follows:
Union County
Union County
- Thursday, October 17.
- 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- La Grande High School
- 708 K Avenue, La Grande.
- Wednesday, November 6
- 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Eastern Oregon University Hoke College Center
- 1 University Blvd, La Grande.
Baker County
- Monday, November 4
- 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 2625 Hughes Lane
- Tuesday, November 5
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- 2625 Hughes Lane
