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Temecula approves pilot Narcan education and distribution program for staff and community
Summary
Council unanimously approved a pilot program to train city staff and the public in naloxone (Narcan) administration, with an initial supply sourced through Riverside University Health System at no cost and a plan to pilot distribution and training before broader rollout to community groups and schools.
The Temecula City Council unanimously approved a pilot program on April 8 to provide naloxone (Narcan) education and initial distribution for city staff and the public.
Staff described fentanyl and synthetic-opioid overdose trends, cited CDC overdose statistics and explained naloxone’s role in reversing opioid overdoses. The staff presentation noted naloxone nasal spray is safe, nonaddictive and has ‘‘very few negative effects’’ when used appropriately; California’s Good Samaritan law provides civil‑liability protections for individuals who administer emergency aid in good faith.
Staff recommended an initial pilot that would train city personnel with public contact roles and then expand community education sessions in partnership with the fire department; the pilot could also include school outreach. City staff identified Riverside University Health System as a source able to provide naloxone supplies in bulk for community distribution at no charge.
Council discussion emphasized training logistics, storage and product shelf life; staff said initial city supplies (estimated 240–250 doses) would be stored in climate‑controlled conditions for the pilot and that staff would return with specifics about storage, training cadence and community rollout. Mayor Pro Tem Alexander framed the item as a public‑safety, education and resource initiative and said it would ‘‘save lives.’’ Councilmembers recommended outreach to schools, colleges and regional partners.
Action: Council voted unanimously to approve moving forward with the Narcan pilot program, including staff training, initial supply procurement and a public education rollout; staff will report back with implementation details.
No changes to city policy or required appropriations were finalized; staff said initial supplies could be obtained through a county health program at no cost to the city, and any ongoing procurement or distribution strategy would be brought to council for budgetary approvals if needed.
