Austin is grappling with a surge in opioid overdoses, prompting city leaders to take action. Following nearly 80 overdoses and nine possible deaths this month, Austin health officials are increasing the supply of overdose response kits, including Narcan, across the city. Over 7,000 Narcan kits will be distributed in Travis County, targeting libraries, city departments, community groups, and businesses near drug hotspots. Additionally, a press conference was held by Austin leaders to update the public on efforts to make naloxone more available and to provide training on its use. U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett secured over $2 million in federal funding to support these initiatives and educate the community on opioid abuse, particularly related to fentanyl.
With progress finally being made to reduce street-level drug scenes, advocating to turn San Francisco streets into a no-arrest free-for-all of public drug use is lunatic fringe anarchy — not sound public health strategy. (1/7) https://t.co/UljapFPlse https://t.co/Hr8Ezv7FBu
Tuesday’s action comes as San Francisco continues to face a surge in overdose deaths, largely driven by fentanyl. More than 3,000 people have died from accidental drug overdose in San Francisco since January 2020. https://t.co/9XZzlMppXo
A year in Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's response to migrant crisis, a look at what's next https://t.co/8jThSNbmR8 https://t.co/1wbME2wtj8
One thing has been made very clear to us—the progressive soft-on-crime policies of the D.C. Council are simply not working. Citizens of D.C. and visitors to our Nation’s Capital deserve to feel safe. The DC Crimes Act will ensure they do. Watch my full remarks👇 https://t.co/gB4NcZo4vc
CRIME + PUBLIC SAFETY: JOHNSON'S 1ST YEAR The mayor promised to enact a “holistic” public safety strategy that invests in ppl & neighborhoods. But as robberies & other crime remain high, some wonder if more urgent action is needed. ✍️: https://t.co/y35gmz5dHA https://t.co/LDZIoVV6Pd
Watch @RepJamesComer & @RepChipRoy detail the need for H.R. 7530 in under a minute. DC has a crime problem. Instead of fixing it, the DC Council hides behind a "juvenile crime crisis" perpetuated by individuals as old as 25. The measure before us changes the status quo. https://t.co/XRTMvByPxj
The DC Council’s record of irresponsible, soft-on-crime policies have endangered residents and visitors to our nation’s capital. Tomorrow, the House will vote on the D.C. CRIMES Act, which asserts Congressional control over the District by prohibiting the DC Council from… https://t.co/mHU56wO6xE
San Francisco Doctors Call for Urgent Public Health Response to Overdose Epidemic https://t.co/Y0Z26Tib9L
🔊SOUND ON: Rep. Roy sounds alarm on crime problem in Washington, DC https://t.co/aVqEePORzC
Bay Area cities that are still struggling to recover continue to try and find ways to get people into downtown areas during the day, as the permanence of hybrid work remains a major challenge. https://t.co/Ba4wJ20Bgv
ANOTHER MAJOR BUSINESS LEAVES SAN FRANCISCO: American Eagle So, Rome burns while City Hall and candidates for election pretend capitalism, corporate greed, racism, MAGA Republicans, the climate, are to blame. No, its the elected officials and their anti-accountability stances.
NOW: At the San Francisco Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, doctors and overdose prevention advocates are calling for more public health interventions to address the overdose epidemic. @KQEDnews https://t.co/qWLx9voy8B
Public health experts weigh in on San Francisco’s overdose crisis https://t.co/ZWPhH2S3Cs
Addressing organized retail theft remains a top priority for my admin. Prolific + brazen retail thieves will be prosecuted; there will be accountability + perpetrators will face consequences. We will continue to partner w/ @SFPD to identify, arrest + prosecute those responsible. https://t.co/EnkcO3lKv4
San Francisco’s biggest mall loses another major store https://t.co/teK17u4JoP via @sfchronicle
SOCIETAL ROT, PART 1: BUSINESSES DESTROYED BY RAMPANT CRIME (The Daily Signal) The iconic Macy’s department store on Union Square in the heart of San Francisco is closing because of rampant theft and the societal rot that have infected the city. The massive… https://t.co/B2GuQRf9P4
Do you know how to use Narcan? Austin health officials demonstrate https://t.co/IAjTk3kxeN
A staggering 96% of Washington, D.C. residents believe crime is a serious issue, and people absolutely should feel that way. Our nation's capital is a disaster. DETAILS: https://t.co/wHjATFAW74 https://t.co/VrqrrwlydB
NEW: There's a trend helping to revive downtowns = Crowds are back in the evenings and weekends. Most cities are 100%+ recovered to 2019 levels after work hours and on weekends. During the typical work day, urban cores are ~60% to 70% recovered. (This is via cellphone data) https://t.co/sJWS6ZpwP0
Thousands of doses of Narcan are headed to Austin libraries, city departments, community groups, and businesses near drug hot spots https://t.co/BCxPoKihyn
Addressing the opioid public health crisis in Austin is an all-hands-on-deck effort. To help save lives, I secured over $2 million in federal funding for @AusPublicHealth and its local partners to distribute thousands of Narcan kits and educate our community on opioid abuse. https://t.co/G9BQ6DAwNe
The City of Austin is increasing its supply of overdose response kits. The move follows a string of nearly 80 overdoses across the city this month, that have resulted in nine possible deaths. https://t.co/iR1c5hWvCl
Austin opioid crisis: Over 7K narcan kits to be distributed across Travis County https://t.co/6SP6p1mo8N
Crime is down in San Francisco, but we've got a long way to go to making our city safe for everyone. I spoke to @sfchronicle to share what I'm hearing from going door-to-door and talking to thousands of neighbors. https://t.co/cpjIIPkOVW
San Francisco’s uniquely awesome nightlife scene is driving a big return to downtown after hours. We’re seeing huge successes like First Thursdays & Banghra & Beats Night Market, plus new initiatives like Entertainment Zones, which I authored & @LondonBreed is implementing. 🧵 https://t.co/cJFCZtyvZA
When you don't enforce the law, you give a green light to criminals. #PublicSafetyFirst Rampant crime in downtown San Francisco is forcing Macy's to close its iconic Union Square store. @cullystimson #PublicSafetyFirst https://t.co/N1wwoXq4hb
The iconic Macy’s department store on Union Square in the heart of San Francisco is closing because of rampant theft and the societal rot that have infected the city. It’s a consequence of lax enforcement of petty-theft laws by rogue prosecutors George Gascon and Chesa Boudin,… https://t.co/NcA5iFP45g
Austin health officials lead fentanyl overdose training; See photos https://t.co/jOW1kqlQan
Tony Hall voices concerns about the city's escalating property crimes that frustrate both residents and tourists. He calls for zero tolerance towards theft and violence. This discussion emphasizes the urgent need for reform in managing the city's safety and accountability… https://t.co/otvqjnUKT2
CityLab Daily: How one neighborhood became a nightclub haven https://t.co/OtI4LpYYEY via @citylab
Since the pandemic, cities across the country have had to get creative in finding ways to get people back into downtown areas. With hybrid work becoming the norm and no longer a band-aid, that remains a struggle during the daytime for downtown San Franc... https://t.co/Ei6oYOMupu
NEW: San Francisco will soon require drug screening and treatment for welfare benefits. Addiction experts criticize the new policy. @ronnielcohen reports. ⤵️ https://t.co/kv5CPeTCFD
Happening now: City of Austin leaders holding press conference to provide update on making naloxone more available after the recent overdose event. We’ll also be trained on how to use it. @fox7austin https://t.co/cRqEfoYJKj
‼️City Hall & Lower Polk Monday morning check-in Staggering squalor is allowed to persist in our streets. When will our city leaders adequately address this crisis? @LondonBreed @sfbos @sfpd @SFPDChief @sfstandard @sfchronicle @SF311 @sfgov @SF_DPH What’s the plan, folks? https://t.co/cEPed45Cy4
Opinion: The real reason why Oregon recriminalizing drugs is a cautionary tale (via @latimesopinion ) https://t.co/a8Pkdcd8Qe
Documents, interviews show how agencies responded to rash of deadly overdoses in Austin https://t.co/7WaVwWAWxB