Memorial Blood Centers is putting out a call for blood donors after announcing a "blood emergency" in the region.

The organization says regional blood supplies are "well below" the preferred 5-7 day supply, after low blood donor turnout over the summer months. While all blood types are needed, types O+, O-, B-, and platelets are considered to be critically low.

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