Overview

• Over 79 overdoses reported in a week, marking Austin's worst outbreak in nearly a decade.
• Fentanyl detected in all fatalities; cocaine and methamphetamine also found in many.
• Local law enforcement detains suspects and intensifies efforts to curb drug distribution.
• Emergency services distribute over 500 doses of Narcan, saving numerous lives.
• Community and health services mobilize with public education and overdose prevention training.