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Grant Gets Narcan In Hopatcong Squad Cars, Ambulances
The money received by Atlantic Health System will help first responders combat opioid overdoses in the community.
HOPATCONG, NJ - With a grant received by Atlantic Health System, the Hopatcong Borough Police Department was able to maintain carrying Narcan in their patrol vehicles and to provide the Hopatcong Ambulance Squad with Narcan to carry on their ambulances.
"The opioid epidemic is very real and the fight is ongoing," police said in a statement. "In Hopatcong, the police department responds to all medical calls and is at times the initial first responder on the scene."
Authorities said that sometimes due to multiple ongoing calls, they can't always be the first on the scene.
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"This now ensures that Narcan will be readily available at all times in case of need," police said. "Thank you, Atlantic Health System for your continued support. Thank you as well to the Hopatcong Ambulance Squad for their tireless help in serving the community."
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