The American Red Cross is partnering with South Florida authorities and to continue supporting the families and communities affected by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The Red Cross has opened a family resource center at Parkland Recreation Center located at 10559 Trails End in Parkland. The organization says it will be providing emotional support, spiritual care and food for the entire community.
According to a press release:
While we do not typically serve hospitals in South Florida, the Red Cross provided 50 units of type O negative blood to support hospitals in response to the shooting. We stand ready to provide additional blood and blood products as needed. It’s the blood that is already on the shelves that helps during an emergency. Volunteer blood donors are needed each and every day to help save lives. The Red Cross has an adequate blood supply to respond to this tragedy and is grateful for all donors who generously give blood throughout the country.