The blood supply for about 900 hospitals nationwide recently dipped to its lowest level in a year at Vitalant, triggering a blood emergency for the nonprofit blood services provider.

TUSAYAN, Ariz. — The Tusayan Fire Department is encouraging people to sign up for the community blood drive that is scheduled for Oct. 22.

Junipine Fire Department is hosting a community blood drive Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.