POULSBO — Bloodworks Northwest reports that Lane Blood Center in Eugene, Oregon has issued an urgent appeal to blood donors to help meet a critical need following the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg.

Initial reports are that 10 people are dead and 20 are wounded.

Lane Blood Center is part of Bloodworks Northwest — a regional network of blood centers that ensures a safe, ample blood supply in the Pacific Northwest. BloodworksNW encourages donors to schedule an appointment before donating to help our neighbors in Oregon.

For a list of donor centers, go to http://bloodworksnw.org/programs/centers.htm