Free opioid overdose kits are available at the Colonie Public Safety Center and the Colonie Public Library.
LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- To combat the high number of reported opioid overdose cases, the Town of Colonie Department of Emergency Medical Services is distributing overdose kits to the public. Each kit contains Narcan, test strips to detect Fentanyl and Xylazine, a short-training video, and additional resources.
Narcan kits will be available for free pickup at the following locations:
“I commend our Town’s EMS Department for taking proactive measures in providing life-saving resources to combat opioid overdoses. The scourge of opioids continues to scar our nation, and we must start the healing process by saving lives,” said Town Supervisor Peter G. Crummey.
The Colonie EMS received 126 drug overdose calls in 2023. In 2022, they responded to 215 drug overdose calls.