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James Island leaders report Narcan grant and safety priorities after fatal crash; new park opening and pet microchip scanner planned
Summary
At the Feb. 27 Neighborhood Council meeting, town staff discussed a planned $53,000 opioid-settlement grant to support Narcan kits, a recent fatal crash suspected to follow a police chase, vandalism at Peaky Park, speed-control requests, a Millpointe Park grand opening ahead, and a pilot microchip scanner for found pets.
Town staff at the Feb. 27 James Island Neighborhood Council meeting reported several public-safety and community updates, including plans to distribute opioid-overdose reversal kits, a recent fatal crash tied to a high-speed incident, and community events tied to a new park and annual picnic.
A town staff member told the council the town expects to receive about $53,000 from the opioid settlement. The town will act as a pass-through and give most of the funds to an organization recommended by county specialists that specializes in opioid response; the town said it will retain part of the allocation to purchase additional Narcan kits. The staff member described a Narcan demonstration given to town staff and AmeriCorps volunteers, and noted that kits will be stocked at Town Hall and made more broadly available. "You just stick…
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