Update to Ft. Hood Shootings

Posted on November 6th, 2009 by Gloria Huang

Thank you all for supporting us and each other in the wake of the terrible event at Ft. Hood.

We have some updates for you concerning Red Cross activities for Ft Hood:

Thanks to those who donate blood regularly, the Red Cross was able to support local area hospitals as they worked to meet the immediate needs of those injured in the events at Ft. Hood.

At this time, all emergency blood needs have been met. However, it is important for eligible donors to continue to make appointments to donate blood in the coming weeks and months. If you are eligible to give blood or have questions about donating, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (800-448-3543) or visit us online at givelife.org.

The Red Cross will continue to support the Armed Services Blood Program upon request and as needed to supply specific blood products.

As with before, families seeking more information can call the Army hotlines at (254) 724-4376 (local) or (866) 836-2751.

Filed under: Blood, Disaster Response

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