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Roeland Park Proclaims Aug. 21 National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Summary
Mayor Michael Popa proclaimed Aug. 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, citing rising synthetic-opioid deaths and urging resident education and harm-reduction tools such as naloxone and test strips.
Mayor Michael Popa proclaimed Aug. 21, 2026, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day for Roeland Park City and presented the proclamation to the council.
The proclamation text noted that illegally made fentanyl is odorless, tasteless and highly potent and said synthetic opioids have driven up overdose deaths among Americans under 50. Council member Haig, speaking in her capacity as council member and as president and CEO of First Call, urged public education and pointed residents to local resources. "At this point, you're playing Russian roulette," Haig said, urging use of naloxone and fentanyl test strips and offering First Call as a community resource.
The proclamation does not create a new program or funding commitment; it is intended to raise awareness and encourage residents to seek help and life-saving tools. The council took the proclamation as an item under the mayor’s report and posed no formal action beyond presentation; no vote was required.
