(Orlando, Florida September 27, 2024) There is an urgent call for blood and platelet donations following Hurricane Helene. While all blood types are needed, there is an urgent need for Platelet donors as well as for O Negative and O Positive blood donors.

“The majority of OneBlood’s service area is operational.  Our donor centers are open and the Big Red Buses are out in force for blood drives.  We are urging people who are eligible to donate blood or platelets to please do so as soon as possible. The need for blood never stops. It’s important that people who are eligible to donate please do so as soon as possible to help ensure a ready supply at all times,” said Susan Forbes, OneBlood senior vice president of corporate communications and public relations.

OneBlood encourages all eligible donors to visit a donor center or Big Red Bus blood drive to ensure blood is available for patients in need.