The American Red Cross is making an appeal as it experiences a national blood emergency as weather events across the country have complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply.
In this area, a blood drive is 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sept. 13 at Fort Wood Army Community Hospital, 4330 Missouri Ave.
First-time donors and those who give regularly are critical to blood supply recovery, the American Red Cross said.
To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). 
Those who give Sept. 1-15 will receive an exclusive Red Cross raglan T-shirt, while supplies last. Â