Red Cross donors urgently needed

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage due to high levels of heat and as people head out for summer travel.

Blood donors of all types, especially with type O, are urged to give as soon as possible to help others receive lifesaving medical care. To make an appointment, download the Red Cross blood donor app, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

As a thank you, the Red Cross will offer a $20 Amazon gift card by email to blood, platelets or plasma donors between now and Aug. 31. For more information, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Help. Below are the nearby blood donation locations for the month of August.

Seal Beach:

• Aug. 19: from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., The Ranch at Seal Beach, 3030 Old Ranch Pkwy.;

• Aug. 21: from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 707 Electric Ave.;

• Aug. 22: from 1-7 p.m., St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 340 10th St.

Huntington Beach:

• Aug.13:10a.m.-4p.m.,HuntingtonBeachMasonicCenter,601 Palm Ave.;

• Aug.16:11a.m.-5p.m.,HuntingtonBeachMasonicCenter,601 Palm Ave.; Los Alamitos:

• Aug. 17: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 24 Hour Fitness, 4951 Katella Ave.

• Aug. 18: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St. Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan St.;

• Aug. 28: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Los Alamitos Medical Center, 3751 Katella Ave.

Westminster:

• Aug. 12: 1-7 p.m., Westminster Christian Assembly Church, 14642 Bushard St.;

• Aug.23:11:30a.m.-6p.m.,WestminsterMall,1025Westminster Mall;

• Aug. 29: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Westminster Library, 8180 13th St.

Garden Grove:

• Aug. 12: 1 p.m.-7 p.m., Garden Grove Unified School District, Building G, 6202 Cerulean Ave.;

• Aug. 14: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Concorde Career College, 12951 Euclid St., Ste. 101;

• Aug. 20: 1-7 p.m., Elk’s Lodge #1952, 11551 Trask Ave.