With local supplies running low, the Stanford Blood Center is appealing to potential donors, particularly those with type-O blood, to visit an area blood center as soon as possible.

Spokesperson Michelle Bussenius said that because of the shortage, seven area hospitals are having trouble finding the amount of blood needed. Bussenius added that surgeries will begin to be postponed should more blood not become quickly available. “We are struggling to rebound from this usage,” said Bussenius. “We are asking the community to step forward and donate to help save the lives of others in our area.”