City of Georgetown, We Are Blood to hold blood drive
GEORGETOWN, Texas - The City of Georgetown will be hosting a blood drive next week for We Are Blood.
The drive is set for Friday, Nov. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Recreation Center on N. Austin Ave.
SIGN UP FOR FOX 7 AUSTIN EMAIL ALERTS
The City of Georgetown will be hosting a blood drive next week for We Are Blood.
DOWNLOAD THE FOX 7 AUSTIN NEWS APP
The city says that appointments are required for blood donors and can be scheduled through the We Are Blood website or by calling at 512-206-1242. Donors should bring a government-issued photo ID and must wear a mask in the Recreation Center.
Staff at the event will screen for COVID-19 with donors and will follow safe practices such as cleaning surfaces after each donor, according to the city. Those who are donating should have a meal 2-3 hours prior to donating.
RELATED: Georgetown adopts new rates for water, wastewater, solid waste
We Are Blood will conduct COVID-19 antibody testing on all donations.
Anyone with eligibility questions, assistance signing up, or needs more information is asked to call We Are Blood at 512-206-1242 or visit their website.