The Seminole County government has partnered with the Orlando-Sanford International Airport and its police department to provide ready access to Narcan through boxes installed throughout the Sanford airport.
Narcan, a brand name for the drug naloxone, can treat symptoms of an opioid overdose and save a person’s life, if administered correctly and quickly enough. In a video announcement of the new initiative, airport police sergeant Anthony Eger said ready access to Narcan is important for cases “where we can’t wait on medical personnel to respond.”
“By making Narcan readily available and educating the community, Seminole County is working to prevent tragic incidents before they happen, saving lives one dose at a time,” a voice-over in the video announcement states. Kelly Welch, community services division manager for the Seminole County government, told Orlando Weekly over email that there have been 91 overdose incidents in Seminole County so far in 2026 and 13 overdose deaths…