February 22, 2022 3:20 a.m.

The American Red Cross is continuing to hold blood drives in Douglas County, amidst a national blood shortage.

This week residents can donate:

*Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sutherlin Community Center

*Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Roseburg Red Cross Center on Northeast Alameda

*Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Drain Church of Christ

*Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Roseburg Red Cross Center

Donations must be scheduled in advance. Go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

For more information on hosting a blood drive, call the local office at 530-8936.