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Red Cross issues urgent plea to North Texas residents to donate blood amid severe summer shortfall
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The decrease in the national blood supply is substantial, with a drop of nearly 25% reported. Further information about the blood shortage and how to donate is available from the American Red Cross and news outlets, including FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
An emergency blood shortage has been declared by the American Red Cross. The organization's national blood supply decreased significantly in June.
The decrease in the national blood supply is substantial, with a drop of nearly 25% reported. The American Red Cross is urging North Texas residents to donate blood to help address the shortage.
Further information about the blood shortage and how to donate is available from the American Red Cross and news outlets, including FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Category: safety Published: July 13, 2026 Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News Reading time: 1 min
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