American Red Cross Declares National Blood Shortage Amid Summer Demand
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage nationwide, including in Houston, after the national blood supply dropped by nearly 25% in June. This decrease in donations, coupled with increased hospital demand during the summer trauma season, has…
Houston, TX, July 30, 2026 —
The American Red Cross has officially declared a national emergency blood shortage, with the situation in Houston mirroring a critical decline in the nation’s blood supply. According to the organization, the national blood supply experienced a drop of nearly 25% in June, creating a significant deficit.
This sharp decrease in donations is occurring concurrently with heightened demand from hospitals, a common trend during the summer months often referred to as the
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