Sarnia Councillor Terry Burrell wants to see Naloxone kits placed with defibrillators in the city.
Naloxone is a drug that can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose if given right away and followed up by emergency care.
Burrell said the idea was shared with him at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario [AMO] conference, as a way to become a "Narcan Ready Community."
"People know to run to those when they're having an emergency, so if it's right there then they can use that for people who are having opioid difficulties," said Burrell.
Although the kits are available at Lambton Public Health and area pharmacies for free, Burrell said not everyone is going to carry them.
"That initial nasal spray can really help. It's not a sophisticated thing to do, ordinary people can do it. So, I think it's a good idea if we can get Sarnia involved in this and get as many kits out as we can," he said.
Burrell said it was also recommended that cities encourage residents to attend training sessions and learn how to use the kits.
Free kits and training will be available at Bluewater Health's upcoming Addiction and Mental Health Awareness, Recovery Day and Open House.
The event on Saturday, September 21, goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
