Three blood drives are planned Oct. 12 and 13 to help the American Red Cross prevent blood shortages.
The local blood supply remains low, causing a code yellow alert.
The supply of type O blood is more than 60 percent below the level needed to meet hospital needs.
Donors may give at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 804 N. Cape Rock Drive, Oct. 12 from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Oran High School student council will also sponsor a blood drive Oct. 12 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
The Oak Ridge High School student council will hold a blood drive Oct. 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the school cafeteria.
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