Blood Donations Needed In Connecticut

Due to a low supply of blood in Connecticut, the American Red Cross has announced an emergency plea for donations, WTNH is reporting.

According to the article, the organization seeks donations of all blood types but is particularly in need of O positive, O negative, B negative and A negative.

The Red Cross website offers a search option for interested donors to find upcoming blood drives in their area. 

Here are some drives coming up near East Hampton and Portland:

• Friday, June 29 - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown
• Friday, June 29 - 1 to 6 p.m. at the Hebron Fire Department in Hebron
• Monday, July 2 - 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary's School in Middletown
• Monday, July 2 - 1 to 6 p.m. at Langan Volkswagon in Glastonbury
• Monday, July 9 - 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at Saint Clements Castle in Portland
• Tuesday, July 17 - 1 to 6 p.m. at St. Bridget's of Kildare in Moodus
• Tuesday, July 24 - 1 to 6 p.m. at Colchester Parks and Recreation in Colchester

Those interested in donating can sign up for an appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS.