Since 1998, more than 500 children across the U.S. have died as a result of hyperthermia (also known as heat stroke). For every child who dies after being left alone in a hot car, hundreds more are near misses - those rescued before a fatality. Together we can reduce the number of deaths and near misses by remembering to ACT.
Top Tips for Preventing Hyperthermia
Remember ACT
Avoid heat stroke-related injury and death by:
Never leaving your child alone in the car, even for a minute.
Consistently locking unattended vehicle doors and trunks.
Create reminders and habits that give you and your child’s caregiver a safety net:
Establish a peace-of-mind plan. When you drop off your child, make a habit of calling or texting all other caregivers, so all of you know where your child is at all times.
Place a purse, briefcase, gym bag, cell phone or an item that is needed at your next stop in a back seat.
Set the alarm on your cell phone or computer calendar as a reminder to drop your child off at childcare.
Take action if you see an unattended child in a vehicle:
Dial 911 immediately and follow the instructions that emergency personnel provide – they are trained to determine if a child is in danger.
Did you know that a child’s body heats up five times faster than an adult’s? It only takes a few short minutes before a child can become dangerously overheated.
In just 10 minutes a car’s temperature can increase 20 degrees – and it continues to rise.
Is there a Hero in Your community? Nominate Someone in Your Community for a Safe Kids Buckle Up Badge of Courage
The Safe Kids Buckle Up Badge is a badge we give out to individuals who took action to prevent a heat stroke injury or death in their community.
Top Tips for Preventing Hyperthermia
