The Red Cross of Northwest Missouri said it’s fielding calls from area residents wanting to donate blood in the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas authorities issued a call for blood after what’s being called the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. News outlets have reported after the call for help, Las Vegas residents came out in droves to line up to give blood in the wake of the tragedy.

Northwest Missouri Red Cross Ex. Dir., Angie Springs said area residents who want to donate blood to the Red Cross have a chance to do so in St. Joseph on Saturday. A blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Postal and Community Credit Union located at 3921 Oakland Ave.

“The great thing about donating blood through the Red Cross is we’re able to move blood coast-to-coast to get it to where it’s needed,” Springs said.

Springs said the Red Cross always moves blood where it’s needed.

“Specifically, now all eyes are on the need for blood because of this tragedy that happened last night, and we’re still going to continue to be there to move blood products where they need to be,” Springs said.

According to a press release, the Red Cross provided more than 250 additional blood products to local hospital to help those injured following Sunday night’s tragic shooting in Las Vegas. To find a Red Cross blood drive near you CLICK HERE.