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Volusia County Sheriff’s Office encourages blood donations during shortage

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.

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