The American Red Cross is pleading for blood donors.
The supply of type O-negative blood at the Red Cross has dropped to critically low levels.
"The American Red Cross is reaching out to eligible blood donors, sponsors and community leaders to ask them to help recruit type O-negative blood donations to help make up for this shortfall," said Donna Morrissey, spokesperson for the American Red Cross Blood Services Connecticut Region.
Type O-negative blood is in high demand because it is a universal blood type and can be used on patients with any blood type, especially in emergency situations, according to the Red Cross.
To donate call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit their website to make appointments.
