City of Lowell Fire Department JFK Civic
Center • 99 Moody Street •
Lowell, MA 01852
P: 978.459.5553 • F: 978.459.5558
www.LowellMA.gov
Fighting Fires, Saving Lives, nnd Promotin g Safety.
Jeffrey J. Winward
Fire Chief
Publiclnformation
Officer: Chief Jeffrey
Winward Office: 978 459 5555
j effwinw@lowellma .gov
For Immediate Release March 22,2018
Lowell's Public Safety
agencies have seen four fatal opiate overdoses
in the past twelve hours. We believe these overdoses were a mix of heroin/fentanyl and cocaine/fentanyl. There appears to be a lethal batch of opiates in the Greater Lowell area.
We strongly urge people not to use opiates, but if you or your loved one is suffering from addiction, please be extra vigilant in the coming days.
Do not use alone, check on your loved ones frequently if they may be using opiates, and call911 immediately if you witness
an overdose. If you need help with a detox or recovery program,
please contact one of the following:
Lowell CO-OP Team 978 631 7240
The
Lowell House 978 459 8656
Lowell Fire Chief