With the summer months upon us, now is the time to
learn about the dangers of heatstroke and being trapped in a hot car. Learn how
the temperature outside may affect the temperature inside your vehicle.
Heatstroke is dangerous and can be
deadly. Never leave children, pets, or older adults unattended in a parked
car.
Use the following life saving tips
from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration to remind yourself and others to check
the back seat before walking away from a vehicle. Children mistakenly being
left in hot vehicles make up many of the tragedies reported each year.
·
Look Before You Lock. Get into the routine of always
checking the back seat of your vehicle before you lock it and walk away.
·
A Gentle Reminder. Keep a stuffed animal or other
memento in your child’s car seat when it is empty, and move it to the front
seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. Alternatively,
place your phone, briefcase, or purse in the back seat when traveling with your
child.
·
A Routine Check. If someone else is driving your child, or
you alter your daily routine, always check to make sure your child has arrived
safely.
·
A Key to Safety. You know to keep your vehicle locked,
but also keep your keys out of reach; nearly 3 in 10 heatstroke deaths happen
when an unattended child gains access to a vehicle.
Learn
more extreme heat preparedness at www.ready.gov/heat. (Tips courtesy of Ready.gov)
