New York Blood Center Faces Donation Shortfall After Storm

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The New York Blood Center is expected to lose nearly 3,000 donations due to a recent snowstorm that forced the closure of blood drives and donor centers across the region. The center had to shut down early on Sunday and remained closed on Monday, resulting in the loss of around 700 donations. Additional community blood drive cancellations will continue into the week as schools, businesses, and other partners focus on storm recovery.

Why it matters

Blood supplies are critical for hospitals and medical centers, and the significant losses caused by the storm could impact the region's ability to meet demand over the coming days. The center is urging all eligible donors to make donations as soon as possible to help replenish the supply.

The details

The New York Blood Center had to shut down early on Sunday due to dangerous travel conditions, resulting in the loss of around 700 donations. On Monday, all blood drives and donor centers were closed, and additional community blood drive cancellations will continue into the week as schools, businesses, and other partners focus on storm recovery.

• On Sunday, the New York Blood Center shut down early due to dangerous travel conditions.
• On Monday, all blood drives and donor centers were closed.

What’s next

The New York Blood Center is asking all eligible donors across New York and New Jersey to make a donation at a blood donor center as soon as it is safe for them to travel again and the travel bans are lifted.