Red Cross urges donations amid surge in disasters impacting blood supplies and volunteer needs.

The American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region is seeking financial and blood donations due to an increase in disasters like wildfires, storms, floods, and home fires. The organization has responded to over 50 major disasters in the first 50 days of 2025, affecting blood supplies and volunteer needs. Donations can be made on redcross.org, and blood donations can be scheduled at RedCrossBlood.org.