Storms Lead To Blood Shortage Across Iowa
Winter storms have created a blood supply shortage across Midwest and here in Iowa.
"Unfortunately, the winter weather has really put our blood supply in a precarious state. We like to have about a five day supply on our shelves at all times, and right now with Type O and Type B+, we have less than a days supply on our shelves," said blood center officials on Friday.
Lifeserve Blood Center in Des Moines is encouraging blood donors to roll up their sleeves soon.
Hayes said most of the blood drives or blood donors in the past three weeks have canceled for weather-related reasons.
Lifeserve said it's ramping up its recruitment efforts by phone and e-mail.