The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood at a time when the typical winter drop in donations is worsened by the cold snap and the California wildfires. Locally, weather forced the cancellation of a blood drive in Factoryville on Wednesday.

The American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood or platelets now to help protect the blood supply from the ongoing impact

The American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood or platelets as winter storms and California wildfires have impacted blood supply.

A new Red Cross blood donation site at North 21st and Church streets is more than a place to give blood. It also collects life-saving platelets.

From winter storms to wildfires, severe weather and its after-effects have caused significant disruptions for the Red Cross.

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The American Red Cross is asking the public to donate blood amid severe winter weather and wildfires in the Los Angeles area.The Red Cross has experienced blood

The American Red Cross of Georgia is calling on metro Atlanta residents to give blood for those affected by recent cold temperatures.