 Back in February, Garcia called on Washington state leaders to issue an emergency proclamation as overdose deaths continue to climb in our state. In 2022 alone, there were more than 1,800 fentanyl overdose deaths here in Washington. That's according to the State Department of Health. Last year, King County overdose deaths reached a record high with more than 1,000. Garcia will be joined by former addicts, families and friends of overdose victims, advocates and other public health officials.