Hospitals in the Pacific Northwest and around the country are in desperate need of blood donations.
Health officials are citing that severe weather across the U.S. is causing a significant drop in donations.
Health group Bloodworks Northwest is preparing to ship blood donations to areas hardest hit by strong storms.
The group has issued a Code Red after donations fell sharply, as blood centers are in most need of universal O-type blood.
Over 23,000 appointments are available through Valentine’s Day, according to Bloodworks Northwest.
For more information and to donate, visit www.bloodworksnw.org