As warmer weather returns and you and your family get on the road, it’s important to minimize the risk of hot vehicle deaths. These deaths occur when an individual—typically a child—is left inside a parked vehicle in hot temperatures, thus causing vehicular heat stroke.

Dozens of children lose their lives each year from vehicular heat stroke, with 25% of these deaths occurring because a child snuck into and trapped themselves in an unattended vehicle. Below are some examples of safety tips that could help prevent hot vehicle deaths:

• Make sure everyone has safely exited before locking and leaving your vehicle. Never leave a child alone in your vehicle, even for a few minutes.
• Be extra alert before leaving your vehicle when there is any change in your driving routine.
• Put your cellphone or purse in the back seat to ensure you check the back of your vehicle before exiting.
• Keep your vehicle locked to prevent a child from entering it unnoticed. Never give children access to car keys.

Contact us for additional vehicle safety guidance.