Georgia health centers calling for blood donors to help Texas, Oklahoma after deadly storms

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A nonprofit regional blood center with Georgia locales is calling on all donors to help replenish the supply to help those affected by deadly storms in Texas and Oklahoma.

Blood Assurance, which is part of the National Blood Emergency Readiness Corps, is responding to the deadly storms. A tornado killed seven people in Cooke County, Texas, and two people were killed in Oklahoma during the storms.

At least 21 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states

Blood Assurance locations are in Cartersville and Rome, Georgia.

The Cartersville locale is at 334 Cherokee Place. The Rome location is at 168 Shorter Avenue SW. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood Assurance representatives said mobile blood drive events are also available to donate at.

Those eligible to donate blood must be at least 17, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. Those planning to donate are asked to drink plenty of fluids and eat before donating. Those who are 16 can donate with a parent’s consent.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, click here. Appointments can also be made by calling (800) 962-0628 or texting BAGIVE to 999777. Walk-ins are also accepted.

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