Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson is urging the public to keep naloxone on them to protect themselves from fentanyl exposure.
MACON COUNTY, Ala. - Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson and Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee recently restocked on naloxone after a long, countywide shortage.
While they are stocked up now, the county was running low while facing several incidents where deputies had to use their dwindling supply.Deputies recently had to assist an Alabama state trooper whojail. Brunson said the trooper already had a dose of naloxone, but he was going to need more and had to be “transported quickly” to the nearest hospital.
With exposures to fentanyl becoming more common, Lee said it is important that people be aware of the signs of an overdose and know how to act. “We’re taking all of the necessary steps to provide mitigation for our law enforcement agencies first of all, and to also educate our everyday citizens about how an exposure can be deadly,” Lee said.
Naloxone is available over the counter at local pharmacies and can also be purchased online if there isn’t any in stock at physical locations.and get the latest local news and breaking alerts in your email!
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