Blood Shortage Crisis Now | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 2m

The American Red Cross is declaring a national blood emergency as supplies plummeted 25% in just one month—hospitals are running low while demand spikes every two seconds. Summer travel, busy schedules, and extreme weather are driving down donations when they’re most needed. Platelets, O positive, and B negative are urgently in demand due to their short shelf life and critical uses. Donating is simple: you’re 18+ or 16-17 with parental consent, can give up to six times a year, and your blood could save someone’s life right now. Utah donors through July 31 get a free movie ticket, and the Red…