August 7, 2020 3:35 a.m.

Red Cross blood drives continue around Douglas County.

Information from the organization said there is an urgent need for donations to prevent another blood shortage.

Regular blood drives are held at the Red Cross Blood Donation Center on Garden Valley Boulevard in Roseburg

*Friday August 7th from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

*Monday August 10th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

*Wednesday August 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*Friday August 17th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Blood drives will also be held:

*Friday August 7th at the Reedsport Church of God from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

*Wednesday August 12th at the Masonic Temple in Reedsport from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Appointments are required. They can be made by going to www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 800-733-2767