Connecticut Blood Center declares blood emergency as supply drops to two days
The shortage mirrors a national decline, worsened locally by summer schedules, holiday travel and extreme heat that have reduced donations while trauma cases rise.
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Connecticut Blood Center has issued a blood emergency as the region ’s inventory falls below two days.
The organization says a healthy blood supply typically ranges from five to seven days.
The shortage mirrors a national decline, worsened locally by summer schedules, holiday travel and extreme heat that have reduced donations while trauma cases rise.
The center says trauma patients alone may require dozens of units of blood within minutes – which makes every donation critical.
Robert Fiore, president of the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Foundation, is urging all eligible donors to take action as soon as possible.
"There is a massive, massive blood shortage. And remember, for every pint you donate, it goes to approximately three other people,” said Fiore. “We've never [been able to] say, 'There's too much blood.' So, please take the time to make a donation."
Officials say type O blood is in especially critical demand. To make an appointment you can call the Connecticut Blood Center at (800) 688-0900, or go to their website.
