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" International Overdose Awareness D ay"
August 31,20?6
Whereas, Kittitas County does affirm and acknowledge the harm and hardship caused by drug overdose; and
Whereas, We recognize the purpose of International Overdose Awareness Day as remembering loved ones lost to
overdose and ending the stigma of drug-related deaths; and
Whereas, We resolve to play or.rr part in reducing the toll of overdose in our commuruty, which claimed the,lives of 3,068
Washington State residents in the year 2025 with countless more affected forever; and
Whereas, We recoglize that in 2025, Kittitas County lost 9 individuals to overdose; and
Whereas, We recognize that First Responders in Kittitas County have responded to an increased number of substance
use-related calls in this past year; and
Whereas, We affirm that the people affected by overdose are our family, friends, and community members who are
deserving of our love, compassion, and supporl; and
Whereas, Death from overdose is preventabie
Whereas, There continue to be deaths from stimulant use; and
Whereas, Overclose continues to increase both medical and other economic costs greatly impacting our society; and
Whereas, Substance Use Disorder is a treatable disease and the stigma and shame often are a barrier to seeking help; and
THEREFORE, Kittitas County does hereby proclaim August 31" ,2026, as lnternational Overdose Awareness Day which
r,vill be honored rvith an event on Monday, August 31" 2026 at Mountain View Park I -3pm.
ADOPTED this 4th day of August2026.
THE KITTITAS
OF CO
Vice-Chairman
lerk of the Board
Vacant, Commissioner