{"id":5263,"date":"2020-07-15T17:19:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T00:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/?p=5263"},"modified":"2022-12-23T02:11:24","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T02:11:24","slug":"hot-car-death-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.costulessdirect.com\/blog\/hot-car-death-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Hot Car Death Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In 2019 there were 52 hot car deaths in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).<\/a> This sobering statistic reveals the dangers of sitting in a hot car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people think hot car deaths are due to carelessness and that a hot car death would never happen to them, but there are several facts about hot cars that most don\u2019t realize. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While these facts can seem daunting, fortunately, there are some tips you can keep in mind for hot car death prevention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you were not transporting your child, check the back seat before you lock and leave your car. You never know if a child snuck in the car behind you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may think that hot car deaths only occur when a child is forgotten. But according to the NHTSA<\/a>, 25 percent of hot car deaths occur when a child gets into an unattended vehicle. Also, be sure to keep your keys hidden and out of reach of your children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might think you would never forget your child. Still, a frazzled morning or a different routine could make anything possible. Get in the habit of leaving something important in the backseat when your child is riding in the car. This could be your cell phone, wallet, briefcase, or another essential item you need during the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Always Look in the Backseat Before Locking Your Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do Not Leave a Car Unlocked Outside Your Home or Garage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep Something Important in the Backseat Other than Your Child <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Call 911 if You See a Child or Pet Alone in a Car<\/h2>\n\n\n