We Are Blood sees donation shortage during heat wave

AUSTIN (KXAN) — During record high temperatures, Central Texas blood provider We Are Blood says they are seeing a donation shortage.
The blood provider said they're asking for any blood donations including an urgent need for Type O.
Blood and platelet donations drop every summer because of vacations and fewer mobile drives at schools, according to the nonprofit. But the need for blood transfusions remains high.
"The season’s early stretch of extreme heat has likely contributed to a s