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Every two seconds someone is in need of a blood transfusion, according to the American Red Cross.
Actor James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, was one of those people.
She experienced back-to-back miscarriages which required blood transfusions.
The couple has collaborated with the American Red Cross to urge blood, platelet or plasma donations. James and Kimberly Van Der Beek are national spokespeople for the organization.
“Donating blood is something that I’ve always done throughout my life,” James Van Der Beek said in a statement. “It seemed important. But I never knew how important until the woman I love most was in a situation where that much blood made the difference between life and death. It just brought it home in a very real way.”
The first major snowstorm of the winter season is expected to hit Northeast Pennsylvania through Thursday, bringing with it the possibility of at least a foot of snow.
A winter storm warning from the National Weather Service goes into effect at 1 p.m. Wednesday, ending Thursday at 10 a.m.
Hereâs what you need to know:
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National Weather Service meteorologist Adam Gill said to expect snowfall to begin Wednesday between 3 and 5 p.m.
Predicted to intensify overnight, he said the storm could bring 2 to 3 inches of snow per hour at its peak before tapering off into the morning Thursday.
Hereâs everything you need to know.
Snowfall accumulations: 12 to 18 inches
Temperatures: Wednesdayâs high is 31 degrees and the overnight low is 22 degrees.
Wind: East to northeast winds at 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph may cause blowing snow and isolated power outages.
To report a power outage: PPL customers can text âoutageâ to âTXTPPLâ and UGI customers can call 800-276-2722.
Safe practices: Clear snow or ice accumulation from the outside vents of your appliances to prevent a build-up of carbon monoxide in your home, UGI spokesman Joseph Swope said.
Snow should be cleared around natural gas meters to provide a path for professionals who may require access.