Blood donations lost to storm
The record-setting blizzard had a cascade of impacts, including blood donations.
For example, the New York Blood Center said they're projected to lose nearly 3,000 donations due cancellations over the course of the storm, significantly impacting the region's blood supply for the next week.
NYBC said it shut down early Sunday due to dangerous travel conditions, resulting in the loss of approximately 700 donations.
All blood drives and donor centers were closed Monday, with additional cancellations continuing into the week as schools, businesses and local partners focus on storm recovery, the group said.
NYBC, which expects its donor centers to reopen Tuesday, is asking eligible donors to visit a blood donor center as soon as it’s safe for them to travel again.
Robert Brodsky is a breaking news reporter who has worked at Newsday since 2011. He is a Queens College and American University alum.
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