The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage this summer, for only the second time in the 145-year history of the organization.

They issued an urgent request nationwide for donations on Monday, asking people, including Bay Area residents, to book appointments to donate blood soon.

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Another Craig Newmark School of Journalism student, Valerie is looking forward to sharpening her deadline reporting skills while getting to know the Bay Area. Her interests include climate adaptation, community issues and LGBTQ+ reporting.