YAKIMA COUNTY, Wash. – Multiple law enforcement agencies are reporting a significant increase in overdose incidents in Yakima County, with fentanyl detected in several cases.
Safe Yakima Valley provided important safety information to prevent overdose incidents:
Carry naloxone, which can reverse overdoses from opioids, including fentanylContact Never Use Alone, the U.S. National Overdose Prevention Line, at 877-696-1996Get assistance at FindTreatment.gov.
If you suspect someone is having an overdose, call 911 immediately, administer naloxone if available and stay with the person until help arrives.
Safe Yakima Valley has more information on its website and locations where you can find naloxone for free.
