Blood donations needed after Milton
By Ammy Galeano
October 10, 2024 at 1:15 PM EDT
OneBlood sent extra blood to more than 300 hospitals ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Southwest Florida.
However, the blood bank says it will need to catch up now after many donation centers are closed for a few days due to the storm.
Every blood type is needed — but especially O-positive, O-negative and platelets.
OneBlood is closed in Palm Beach County for now, but donation centers are open in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. To donate, look for a OneBlood Big Red Bus or visit oneblood.org to find a location.
READ MORE: Photos: Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida
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However, the blood bank says it will need to catch up now after many donation centers are closed for a few days due to the storm.
Every blood type is needed — but especially O-positive, O-negative and platelets.
OneBlood is closed in Palm Beach County for now, but donation centers are open in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. To donate, look for a OneBlood Big Red Bus or visit oneblood.org to find a location.
READ MORE: Photos: Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.