BC Provincial Emergency Alert - Emergency Response Across BC
The flooding/road closures may cause disruptions to the illicit drug supply across BC, which can increase toxicity and risk of overdose. There is no shortage of naloxone in BC and we are working to ensure distribution to sites across the province.
Read the full alert from Toward the Heart.
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