Blood Center Resumes Blood Collections

Critical Need for Platelets, Plasma, O Negative and O Positive Blood

(Orlando, Florida October 8, 2016)  OneBlood, the local blood center, is resuming normal operations in most of its service areas after being shutdown in various locations for several days due to Hurricane Matthew.

Reduced collections have resulted in a severe blood shortage.  While all blood types are needed, there is an urgent need for Platelets and Plasma as well as O negative and O positive blood.

All OneBlood locations have returned to normal business hours with the exception of Jacksonville, Georgia and South Carolina, which remained closed while the hurricane moves through those areas.

Donors are urged to visit a donor center or a Big Red Bus blood drive as soon as possible to help replenish the blood supply.  To find a donation location, please visit www.oneblood.org.

Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. To learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type visit oneblood.org.

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