Opioid Overdose Prevention, Narcan Training Class Offered By Town

PECONIC, NY — Continuing to wage war against the insidious opioid epidemic, Southold Town will offer an opioid overdose prevention program and Narcan training class.

The session will take place on Thursday, May 10, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the town's Recreation Center on Peconic Lane in Peconic.

The training, which meets New York State Department of Health requirements, includes recognition of opioid overdose, administration of intranasal Narcan and steps to take until first responders arrive.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion and an emergency resuscitation kit that includes Narcan.

The session will also cover the dangers associated with accidental exposure to fentanyl and its analogs in its powdered form and steps to take to protect yourself when caring for an overdose patient, organizers said.

Registration is required before May 7.

For additional infomation, contact Denis Noncarrow, government oiaison officer by emailing Denisn@southoldtownny.gov or calling 631-765-5806.