Community Alliance for Teen Safety wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July next weekend. Whether you are hosting a family barbecue or traveling on a weekend getaway there are a few things to keep in mind to keep all family members safe!
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Tuesday's Safety Tip #2
PREVENT HEATSTROKE
Did you know that last year, 44 children in the United States
lost their lives after being left in unattended motor vehicles-and an unknown number of others were moderately to severely injured.
Don't leave children in parked cars - ever!
Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash vehicle fatalities for children 14 and under. Nearly every 10 days, a child dies from being left in a hot vehicle. More than half (52%) of kids who died from vehicular heatstroke were "forgotten" by their caregiver. This is a 100-percent preventable tragedy.
- If you see a child alone in a hot vehicle, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.
- If the child is in distress due to heat, get them out as quickly as possible.
- Cool the child rapidly (not an ice bath but by spraying them with cool water or with a garden hose).
- Visit www.safercar.gov/heatstroke for more information.
Source: NHTSA |
