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Blood donations encouraged as Hurricane Florence impacts Carolina Coast

Want to help those affected by Hurricane Florence? Roll up your sleeves.
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Residents walk in flooded streets as the Neuse River floods its banks during Hurricane Florence September 13, 2018 in New Bern, North Carolina.

WASHINGTON — When disaster strikes, Americans always want to know what they can do to help. One organization is encouraging people to roll up their sleeves.

AABB, a not-for-profit association, is urging eligible blood donors to along the East Coast to make a blood donation as soon as possible.

The blood supply along the Carolina Coast is not low, but donations will be thrown off because the storm will cancel blood drives. A surge in donations in surrounding areas will ensure there is an adequate blood supply during the storm and after it’s over.

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Anyone interested in donating blood can reach out to the following organizations for more information and to possibly schedule an appointment:

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