(Kearny, NJ) – On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, during the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Town Council, Mayor Alberto G. Santos issued a Proclamation to proclaim August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in the Town of Kearny, raise awareness of drug overdoses, end the stigma of drug-related death, and acknowledge the grief and loss felt by families and friends of victims. Overdose Awareness Day provides an opportunity to shed light on a global public health crisis. The consequences that addiction and overdose can have on one’s physical and mental health, family, and relationships impact the entire community and those suffering with addiction are encouraged to seek help.