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City providing free medication pouches at fire stations
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dave Burge , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The coalition's efforts are part of a broader initiative to address medication disposal. A public safety coalition is working to make safe medication disposal more accessible.
A public safety coalition is working to make safe medication disposal more accessible. The coalition, which includes a fire department, a department of public health, and a police department, is providing free deactivation pouches. These pouches are available at every fire department station.
The coalition's efforts are part of a broader initiative to address medication disposal. An organization dedicated to addressing related issues is also involved.
Further details about the initiative and the organization's role are available from the source. The goal of the effort is to provide a safe and accessible way to dispose of medications.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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