Summary
Downtown Austin bars are teaming up with police and EMS to hand out free Narcan after a scary wave of overdoses. If you're out having a drink, staff will now be locked and loaded to reverse an opioid overdose right then and there.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
This public-private safety push relies on existing public health resources, saving taxpayers massive emergency response costs down the road.
Nightlife patrons and downtown visitors get an extra layer of safety, while bar staff get the tools they need to save a life.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Is cychlorphine in Austin? EMS says Narcan-resistant overdoses could suggest so
As warnings spread across the country, particularly on college campuses, of cychlorphine - a drug more potent than fentanyl - Austin Travis County EMS said recent overdose responses have indicated the drug may have entered the city and county.
Austin police, EMS distribute Narcan to Sixth Street bars after overdoses
Austin police and EMS distributed Narcan to bars in the Entertainment District after multiple overdoses were reported downtown.
Austin police distribute Narcan kits to Sixth Street bars following recent overdoses
Austin police and Austin-Travis County EMS distributed 200 Narcan kits to businesses along Sixth Street after five overdoses occurred earlier this week.
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