VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — As the nation deals with a blood shortage, some organizations are seeking ways to help.
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The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office offers deputies who donate blood to receive a day off.
The sheriff’s office set up a Big Red Bus at its training center near Tiger Bay Forest.
Read: OneBlood asks for more donations during emergency shortage
Fewer people have been donating since the COVID-19 pandemic ended, the American Red Cross said.
OneBlood said it desperately needs platelets and whole blood from people with Type O positive or negative blood.
Families and deputies are encouraged to donate.
Click here for more information.
We’re facing a national blood shortage. So today & tomorrow, @VolusiaSheriff employees & family are getting on the Big Red Bus. I’m offering an extra day off to any employee who donates. Just an added incentive!! Thank you Warren @my1blood for making this happen. Give if you can! pic.twitter.com/4dBRznyZGF
— Mike Chitwood (@SheriffChitwood) January 23, 2024
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