Laserfiche WebLink
<br /> <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />“International Overdose Awareness Day” <br />August 31, 2026 <br /> <br />Whereas, Kittitas County does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by <br />drug overdose; and <br />Whereas, We recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as <br />remembering loved ones lost to overdose and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; <br />and <br />Whereas, We resolve to play our part in reducing the toll of overdose in our community, <br />which claimed the lives of 3,068 Washington State residents in the year 2025 with <br />countless more affected forever; and <br />Whereas, We recognize that in 2025, Kittitas County lost 9 individuals to overdose; and <br />Whereas, We recognize that First Responders in Kittitas County have responded to an <br />increased number of substance use-related calls in this past year; and <br />Whereas, We affirm that the people affected by overdose are our family, friends, and <br />community members who are deserving of our love, compassion, and support; and <br />Whereas, Death from overdose is preventable <br />Whereas, There continue to be deaths from stimulant use; and <br />Whereas, Overdose continues to increase both medical and other economic costs greatly <br />impacting our society; and <br />Whereas, Substance Use Disorder is a treatable disease and the stigma and shame often are <br />a barrier to seeking help; and <br />THEREFORE, Kittitas County does hereby proclaim August 31st, 2026, as International <br />Overdose Awareness Day which will be honored with an event on Monday, August 31st <br />2026 at Mountain View Park 1-3pm. <br /> <br /> <br />ADOPTED this 4th day of August 2026.