CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia – Chesterfield County officials issued an alert late on Saturday after police were called in for several overdose deaths in the past 72 hours.
“At this point, the police are aware of six overdose deaths,” said Lt. Tim Kehoe of the Chesterfield Police Special Investigations Division.
Kehoe said that the high number of overdoses in a short period of time probably means “illegal or prescription drugs sold or used are extremely potent and can cause an overdose”.
As a result, the authorities asked anyone with an overdose to call 911 immediately.
“Administer Narcan / Naloxone if you have access to it,” advised Kehoe. “If you or someone you know needs Narcan, call 804-717-6169. The Chesterfield County Opioid Outreach Coordinator can provide it for free.”
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The police released the following information about possible overdoses.
Signs of overdose:
- Person does not respond
- Fingertips or lips turn blue or gray
- Breathing is slow, shallow or stopped
- The person is bubbling or snoring
What to do if you see a suspected overdose:
- Call 911
- If you have Narcan / Naloxone, give it and give artificial respiration
- If the victim does not respond after 2-3 minutes, give a second dose of Narcan / Naloxone
- Do not leave the person alone; help will arrive
- If the person starts to breathe or becomes more alert, put him in the recovery position: place the person slightly on the left side so that his body is supported by the left knee with the face turned to the side and the lower arm extending to stabilize their position
Police said the opioidsolutionsrva.com website has information on treatment and resources for people struggling with addiction and their loved ones.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email [email protected] to send a tip.