On Tuesday,
January 12, a
7.3 magnitude
earthquake struck
Haiti causing
catastrophic damage
and loss of life.
The American Red
Cross is responding
to this tragic event
with financial
assistance. At this
time, no specific
request has been
made by the Haitian
government for the
Red Cross to provide
blood or blood
products to support
treatment of the
victims of the
earthquake. However,
the Red Cross is
shipping blood
products at the
request of the UN
Mission in Haiti as
well as for some
patients who have
been moved to a
hospital in
Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba.
The American Red
Cross Blood Services
is meeting the needs
of this tragedy
through current
supplies. At this
time, we do not
anticipate the need
for a special donor
appeal to support
our efforts. As
always, blood donors
are encouraged to
call 1-800-RED CROSS
or visit us online
at
redcrossblood.org
to make an
appointment.
Fairfield County Red
Cross Online
Training
To see the
new scheduling
system or register
for a class,
click
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