MADISON — As severe winter storms continue to move through the country, the American Red Cross asks members of the community to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their area once it is safe to give.

Nationally, dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to over 500 blood drive cancellations since the beginning of the year, resulting in about 17,000 uncollected blood and platelet donations.

Blood donation opportunities in Green County include:

Monroe: 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at Monroe Bible Church, 2613 8th Ave.

Albany: 12 to 5 p.m. March 3 at the Elementary School, 309 Vinton St.

Monticello: 12 to 5 p.m. March 4 at Zwingli United Church of Christ, 416 E. Lake Ave.

Lafayette County blood donation opportunities include:

Blanchardville: 1 to 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at American Legion, 218 Mason

Belmont: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Belmont Inn and Suites, 103 W. Mound View Ave.

Darlington: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 1 at American Legion, 1400 Keep St.

Benton: 12 to 5 p.m. March 4 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 237 E. Main