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The Carlstadt Office of Emergency Management will be hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, April 15, 2022 from Noon to 5:00 PM at the Carlstadt Civic Center, 425 Fourth Street. 
 
The Red Cross reported on January 11, 2022:
 
“The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in over a decade, posing a concerning risk to patient care. Amid this crisis, doctors have been forced to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available. Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments.
 
The Red Cross has experienced a 10% decline in the number of people donating blood since the beginning of the pandemic and continues to confront relentless issues due to the pandemic, including ongoing blood drive cancellations and staffing limitations. Adding to the concern is the surge of COVID-19 cases. The Red Cross has experienced low donor turnout ever since the delta variant began spreading in August, and that trend continues as the Omicron variant takes over.
 
All types are needed now, especially types O positive and O negative, as well as platelet donations, to help reverse this national blood crisis. If there is not an immediate opportunity available to donate, donors are asked to make an appointment in the days and weeks ahead to ensure the Red Cross can replenish and maintain a sufficient blood supply.”
 
To resister for this blood drive, please go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 201-362-1942.
 
Yours in Preparedness
Carlstadt Office of Emergency Management