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06/16/2026

There’s an immediate and urgent need for more donors to schedule a blood or platelet donation to help patients this summer. Please make an appointment to give with the as soon as you can at https://rcblood.org/donate.

06/12/2026

Your help is urgently needed! After an alarming drop in scheduled donations, the American Red Cross Blood Donors are asking donors of all blood types to hurry in to give to help keep the blood and platelet supply strong this summer. Every donation is crucial! Please book: https://rcblood.org/donate

06/09/2026

Scheduled donations to the American Red Cross Blood Donors have dropped significantly in recent weeks. Donors of all blood types are urgently needed right now. Please give: https://rcblood.org/donate

05/28/2026

03/04/2026

🌪️ Statewide Tornado Drill: March 4, 2026 @9:30am

⚠️ Cumberland County NC — The U.S. National Weather Service will conduct a statewide tornado drill tomorrow, March 4 at 9:30 AM as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

📻 The drill will be broadcast through the State Emergency Alert System on local radio stations across North Carolina.

🤲 Residents at home, work, or school are encouraged to participate and practice their safety plan.

🛑 When the alert sounds, move to a safe location such as an interior room on the lowest level of a building, away from windows.

🛡️ Officials say practicing ahead of time helps families, schools, and workplaces respond faster during real tornado warnings when seconds matter.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Take a few minutes tomorrow morning to make sure everyone in your household knows the safest place to go during a tornado warning.

Stay safe.
🫡 WatchOut Cumberland County NC

02/20/2026

You can help end a severe blood shortage! The American Red Cross Blood Donors urgently needs blood donors to give now to help ensure lifesaving patient care isn't at risk. The shortage is especially serious for O-, O+, A- & B- blood types. Don't wait — make an appointment now: https://rcblood.org/donate

02/17/2026

Severe blood shortage: The American Red Cross Blood Donors blood supply has dropped about 35% over the past month as hospital requests outpaced donations. Your blood donation is urgently needed to help end the shortage & ensure lifesaving patient care isn't delayed. Book now: https://rcblood.org/donate

02/13/2026

Help the American Red Cross Blood Donors tackle a severe blood shortage & get rewarded. Come to donate blood or platelets Jan. 26-Feb. 28 and receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice in thanks. Your donation helps ensure lifesaving care isn’t delayed. Book today: https://rcblood.org/3K8E99S

02/10/2026

Alert! The American Red Cross Blood Donors blood supply has dropped nearly 35% in the past month as hospital needs outpaced donations. Winter storms & flu season are adding to the shortage. Patients can’t wait! Help rebuild the blood supply — book an appointment now: https://rcblood.org/donate