Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine joined family, friends and colleagues of Scott Martella to announce a blood drive in his honor will take place on August 1 in partnership with the New York Blood Center. Scott was a Suffolk County employee who was tragically killed in a car accident on the Long Island Expressway in 2016.

“Scott Martella was a proud public servant who tirelessly served in the best interest of our communities,” said Romaine. “It is my honor and privilege to contribute to these causes and carry on the tradition of the Scott Martella Blood Drive as his legacy will continue to touch the lives of our residents.”

The blood drive in honor of Scott Martella will be held at the following locations on Thursday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• H. Lee Dennison Building Lobby, Hauppauge
• Suffolk County Fire Academy, Riverhead

In addition, prospective donors are encouraged to bring school supplies to support the Back-to-School Drive hosted by the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless in Scott’s honor.

To make an appointment, donors can visit nybc.org/suffolkcountygov or call 888-933-2566.