The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks denotes January as a time to recognize donors — it’s National Blood Donor Month. CBCO representatives say blood can be donated every 56 days, up to six times a year – and those donations save lives.

January is National Blood Donor Month. LifeShare Blood Center encourages everyone to come out and donate blood. They say, 65% of the population are eligible to donate but only 3% does. The entire donation process takes less than 60 minutes including pre-screening interview.

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 NBC 6 News Team presents a morning newscast featuring local and national events, along with weather and traffic updates from around the Shreveport area.

Severe weather halted collections, leaving supplies very low. Donors, especially those with type O blood, are urged to step up now.