New Hampshire Faces Blood Shortage as Red Cross Declares Second-Ever Crisis
The Red Cross has declared its second-ever blood crisis due to a summer shortage, with New Hampshire reporting 47% of upcoming donation appointments unfilled. Demand outpaces supply, especially for Type O blood. Blood has a shelf life of about 35 days, and ambulances do not carry it. Eligible donors are urged to schedule at RedCrossBlood.org, with numerous NH donation events listed statewide.