STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency due to an alarming 30% drop in blood donations following the holiday season. The numbers are concerning as blood is critical for emergencies, surgeries and trauma care, and 6,500 fewer donations have crippled the region’s blood supply, according to NYBC leaders.

The New York Blood Center says there's been an "alarmingly low donor turnout" since the holiday season, with approximately a 30% drop in donations in recent weeks.

The New York Blood Center is declaring a blood emergency after seeing a drop in donor turnout. The organization says there's been a 30% decrease in recent weeks. They're now urging more people to donate if they can.