In recognition of National Naloxone (Narcan) Awareness Day on June 6, the City of Snoqualmie is encouraging all residents to get a free Narcan kit and learn how to use it, because in an opioid overdose, every second counts.
Get Free Narcan — No Questions Asked
Narcan nasal spray is available free of charge to all Snoqualmie residents in two easy ways:
- Pick it up at the Snoqualmie Fire Department, 37600 SE Snoqualmie Parkway, no questions asked, no limit on quantity.
- Have it delivered to your home at no cost: phra.org/naloxone
Take a Free Class
The Snoqualmie Fire Department offers a free Opioid Education and Narcan Training class open to the public, designed to help teens and parents understand the dangers of opioids and how to recognize and reverse an overdose.
Why This Matters
Opioids and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl continue to contribute to overdose deaths across Washington State. Opioid overdoses can happen to anyone through medication confusion, post-surgical dependency, recreational drug use, long-term dependency, or street drugs laced with fentanyl.
What Is Narcan?
Narcan (naloxone) is a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose by restoring normal breathing. It is safe, easy to use, and will not harm someone if opioids are not present. Narcan is available without a prescription and can be administered by anyone in an emergency while waiting for first responders to arrive.
Even after Narcan is administered, call 911 immediately. The medication’s effects are temporary, and additional medical care may be needed.
Know the Signs of an Overdose
If you witness someone experiencing any of these symptoms, act immediately:
- Pinpoint pupils that don’t respond to light
- Unresponsiveness – can’t be awakened
- Slowed or stopped breathing
- Cold, clammy skin
- Blue or purple lips or nails
- Gurgling or snoring sounds
Administer Narcan nasal spray right away. Watch this short instructional video to learn how.
Narcan is a nonprescription medication: legal to possess, with no age restrictions, and simple to use. Add it to your first aid kit today and register for a free class. It could save someone’s life.
[Information provided by the City of Snoqualmie]
