strengthening blood supply Readiness Nationwide
Through planning and collaboration, we strengthen readiness before it’s needed.
Preparedness today protects lives tomorrow.
WHAT IS BERC?
The Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) is a group of blood centers across the nation who commit to joining together to be prepared for mass transfusion disasters that may strike. These blood centers commit to collecting extra units on a rotating “on call” schedule to create an available supply of blood for emergency needs.

WHY iS BERC Needed?
In many disasters and critical-need scenarios – like a mass shooting, natural disaster or large-scale car crash – much blood is needed immediately. With current donation rates nationally, most blood centers don’t have enough blood on their shelves to handle these types of disasters and are forced to request blood units from neighboring blood collectors. By creating BERC, blood will be ready and available if needed, without delays and uncertainty.
BERC is administered by the Alliance for Community Transfusion Services (ACTS).

This website has been generously funded by Terumo.

Committed to joining together to prepare for mass transfusion disasters, without delay or uncertainty.
ready in times of crisis
Creating an available supply of blood for emergency needs.
The Blood Emergency Readiness Corps is a group of blood centers from across the nation who commit to preparing for mass transfusion disasters by collecting extra units for an emergency reserve.
This reserve is available immediately when disaster strikes, so responses can be immediate.
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