Critical blood supply shortage after winter storm, nonprofit says
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The organization typically sees a decline during the summer, but the extreme heat has created a critical situation.
CBS News Texas' Erin Moran out with Rowdy to rustle up donors to save lives.
Blood donors are needed now more than ever as the Red Cross is facing an emergency shortage.
Every Sunday, while the Dak we all know fights on the field, another little Dak is cheering from home where he's been fighting since last April.
In some cases, scheduled surgeries may be delayed as much as two or three days until blood that's needed becomes available.
