READING, Pa. – The Reading Hospital posted online that the region is facing a critical shortage of blood, especially Type-O blood.

Officials are asking anyone who’s able and eligible to donate blood to the Miller Keystone Blood Center.

The center has a location in Bern Township.

The Red Cross says it’s seen a 20-percent drop in the blood supply in recent weeks.

Summer shortages are often linked to schools being on break and people taking vacations.

To schedule a donation or learn more, contact Miller-Keystone Blood Center: