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Miramar proclaims International Overdose Awareness Day; coalition warns of rising fentanyl deaths
Summary
At the commission’s request, Miramar declared Aug. 31 International Overdose Awareness Day. Local coalition leaders and police victim advocates urged prevention, education and naloxone access, and speakers highlighted growing fentanyl-related fatalities.
The City Commission on Sept. 3 presented a proclamation recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day and invited members of local coalitions and Miramar Police victim advocates to accept it. Commissioner Maxwell B. Chambers requested the proclamation and framed overdose as a public health crisis affecting residents of all ages.
Romnie Vertis, program coordinator for the Substance Abuse Reduction Alliance Coalition, thanked Commissioner Chambers and said coalition members work in Miramar schools to provide prevention and education. “The data showcase that the number of overdose death and dead by fentanyl is growing,” Romnie Vertis said, urging continued prevention efforts. Mari Carmen Rodriguez of Iman’s Life Foundation shared a personal loss and appealed to families to attend awareness events and support prevention work.
Commissioners praised coalition work, and Commissioner Chambers pledged $1,000 to the foundation to support programming. The proclamation emphasizes naloxone (Narcan) availability, increased access to treatment, and harm-reduction education. Commissioners asked staff to continue outreach in schools and community settings and noted the role of police victim advocates in connecting families to resources.
The commission approved the proclamation and encouraged residents to participate in upcoming local awareness events.
