For emergency responders, SXSW has increased awareness of counterfeit drugs potentially circulating. But the potential dangers go beyond just purchasing drugs off the street.
ATCEMS treats Spring Festival/SXSW events as its own "city-within-a-city" when it comes to responding to calls during this time.
The department set up a "Patient Collection Point" near 5th St. and Brazos on Tuesday. It will be in operation through Saturday, March 19, from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily. "Know that we’re here for you, but we hope we never have to see you," said Kevin Parker, ATCEMS commander for special events.within a 24-hour period along 6th Street. Drugs that caused the overdoses were believed to be laced with fentanyl or Xylazine.
For emergency responders, that event increased awareness of counterfeit drugs potentially circulating. But the potential dangers go beyond just purchasing drugs off the street."Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area," said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.
"If you live in Austin or you are in town for South by Southwest, please be hyper cognizant," said user @spacey___casey. "A friend of a friend got what she thought was roofied on East 6th, but it turned out to be laced with fentanyl. The cops found her unconscious in the middle of the street and had to take her to the hospital."
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