LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Our Blood Institute is in need of blood donors as the supply has dropped to dangerously low levels.

Officials said blood supplies across the region have dropped to roughly one day’s worth on hand and O-negative, O-positive, and platelet donations are at low levels.

Our Blood Institute said they are now importing blood from the East Coast to meet hospital demand.

“The situation makes our communities vulnerable,” Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute, said. “Every donation makes a difference right here at home. We never know when someone will need blood — but we do know it must be ready and waiting.”

Appointments to donate can be made at OBI.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are also available for donors.

Donors must be healthy and at lea

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