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Red Cross faces emergency blood shortage caused in part by extreme heat

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The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage after the national supply fell by more than 25% since July 1 .

Extreme temperatures and oppressive heat waves impacted almost 100 blood drives in almost every state where the Red Cross collects blood.

Donated blood is used in a range of essential and lifesaving medical treatments, including during surgeries and childbirths.