Due to the increasing number of drug overdose deaths in the region, the Princeton City Council made a proactive decision during Monday night’s meeting to establish Narcan stands at various locations throughout the town in an effort to save lives.
Health Educator Meg Tolley from the Pennyrile District Health Department covering Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon, and Trigg counties, shared that they received a grant to set up five or six Narcan stands in each county to address the pressing need for prevention and education.
She explained that Narcan is an opioid overdose treatment, which can save someone’s life.
click to download audioTolley mentioned that two Narcan stands have already been established in Caldwell County.
Tolley said she has been in talks with local officials and community members regarding potential locations for additional Narcan stands in the county and city, but she needs council approval to proceed with the placements.
She also indicated that the Narcan is free and is not harmful to 99% of the unresponsive overdose cases.
After some discussion, the council unanimously agreed to position Narcan stands at Big Springs, City-County Park, the Senior Center, and Olschewski Park. Mayor Brock Thomas noted that these locations would be ideal for individuals in need of access to overdose treatment.
In other new business, the city council heard from District 2 Coordinator Todd Warner with the State Fire/Rescue Training which is a part of the Kentucky Fire Commission attached to the Kentucky Community & Technical College System through legislation enacted by the Kentucky State Legislature. He said there are 2.5 acres of land next to the Fire Training Center off of US 62 in Princeton that they want to acquire and develop as part of his 6-year plan.
click to download audioThe council unanimously approved a motion to transfer the property off of US 62 to the Kentucky Community & Technical College System.
Mayor Brock Thomas disclosed the bids that the City had received for the pickleball and tennis courts, as well as two ballfields at the City-County Park. He requested council members to assess the bids, but no action was taken during Monday night’s meeting.
The city council received department reports and an update from the airport board, which will be shared by WPKY’s News Edge in the upcoming days.
