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"Portland Declares 90-Day State of Emergency to Combat Fentanyl Crisis"

Oregon leaders, including Gov. Tina Kotek, declared a 90-day state of emergency in downtown Portland to address the deadly fentanyl crisis, citing a significant increase in opioid overdose deaths. The emergency order will allocate resources for public health campaigns, increased outreach for treatment and recovery services, and collaboration between law enforcement agencies to hold drug sellers accountable. The move comes in response to a surge in fentanyl-related deaths and overdoses, with the state experiencing a drastic increase in opioid overdose deaths from 280 in 2019 to 956 in 2022.

1 year ago•Source: CNN

"Portland Leaders Declare 90-Day Fentanyl State of Emergency"

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1.87 min•1 year ago

"Portland Leaders Declare 90-Day Fentanyl State of Emergency"

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler have jointly declared a 90-day state of emergency to address the fentanyl crisis in Portland, following a recommendation from the Portland Central City Task Force. The emergency orders will enable the state, county, and city to allocate resources for a unified response, with a command center to be established in the central city for coordination. The leaders emphasized the need for urgent and collaborative action to combat the deadly and addictive nature of fentanyl and its impact on the community.

via KATU

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