Blood banks scrambling after winter storms disrupted donations

BloodworksNW, a blood bank in Silverdale, issued a Code Red. That indicates that the region has only a one- to two-days supply of critical blood types and platelets.

By: Conor Wilson

Outlets: Gig Harbor Now

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Arriving at the Bloodworks NW’s Silverdale donation center late Thursday morning, Meg Hall is thrilled to see a full parking lot. A half dozen people are already inside the small office building, ready to donate their blood and platelets.

Blood donations generally slow down after the holidays each January, said Hall, Bloodworks director of community engagement. This year is no exception, and the environment has been made worse by the atmospheric river and record flooding …

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