Peoria Fire Dept. to give away free overdose rescue kits
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
PEORIA (WEEK) -- The Peoria Fire Department, along with UnityPlace, will be giving away overdose rescue kits to the public on Friday, July 24, at the fire department's Central House -- 505 Northeast Monroe -- from 11-1 p.m.
The giveaway does not cost anything to the public and is part of the ongoing Drug Overdose Prevention Program to help reduce the number of overdose deaths in the area, according to a release.
A graph provided by the fire department shows Narcan use has tripled this so far this month, from last year.
The giveaway does not cost anything to the public and is part of the ongoing Drug Overdose Prevention Program to help reduce the number of overdose deaths in the area, according to a release.
A graph provided by the fire department shows Narcan use has tripled this so far this month, from last year.