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Summer crash season fuels urgent call for blood donors
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
As hospitals prepare for the busy summer season, blood centers are urgently warning of blood shortages. It comes as no surprise that serious crashes often increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during what's called the 100 deadliest days. The Red Cross estimates fewer than 3% of age‑eligibl...
Key takeaway It comes as no surprise that serious crashes often increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during what's called the 100 deadliest days.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The urgent call for blood donors in Southlake and surrounding areas is particularly pressing given the community's location within the busy Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. With numerous highways and roads crisscrossing the region, the risk of serious crashes is heightened, especially during the summer months when travel and outdoor activities increase. As local hospitals prepare to handle a potential influx of trauma cases, a stable blood supply is crucial to ensuring that medical staff can provide timely and effective treatment. The fact that fewer than 3% of eligible donors give blood, a percentage that drops even lower in the summer, underscores the need for Southlake residents to step up and donate, helping to mitigate the risk of blood shortages and supporting the local medical community's ability to respond to emergencies. Local blood drives and donation centers will play a vital role in meeting this need.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? As hospitals prepare for the busy summer season, blood centers are urgently warning of blood shortages. It comes as no surprise that serious crashes often increase between Memorial Day and Labor Day, during what's called the 100 deadliest days. The Red Cross estimates fewer than 3% of age‑eligibl...
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