What Should You Do if You See a Child or Pet Left in a Car During the Summer?

AAA Warns Of Heat Inside Cars During Hot Weather - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

As hot temperatures continue to impact the area today and through the summer, AAA experts are reminding motorists about the dangers of children and pets in cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 900 children have died of heat stroke in the last 25 years after being left or trapped in a vehicle. Kids should never be left alone in a vehicle, even for a minute. Pets are also susceptible to heat stroke. Anim…

Police smash window to rescue baby locked in 110-degree car

This is the moment police pull a baby from a 110-degree (43°C) parked car in California. The baby, left alone, was in the backseat with the windows rolled up while outdoor temperatures reached around 96 degrees (35°C) on 17 June. Video shared by the Corona Police Department shows officers breaking the car window to rescue the infant from the extreme heat, which had risen to an estimated 110 degrees (43°C) inside the vehicle. The baby was treated…

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AAA Warns Drivers Of The Dangers Heat Can Bring This Summer

ROCKFORD (WREX) — As summer temperatures rise, AAA is warning drivers to never leave children or pets inside parked cars, even on days that don't feel scorching. The interior of a vehicle can heat up rapidly, posing serious risks.

Cars can get dangerously hot in summer, experts warn

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - It's another day of extreme heat, and as the temperatures get hotter, so does the inside of your car. It's more than just rolling your windows down in your car to keep it cool. A car can heat up in just a matter of minutes. Avoid giving your dog this to cool down during summer heat The National Weather Service conducted an experiment to see how hot a dark car with no tinted windows could get inside during n…

What should you do if you see a child or pet left in a car during the summer?

Over 900 children have died from heatstroke in vehicles over the past 25 years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, highlighting the dangers of leaving children or pets in hot cars. Temperatures inside a vehicle can rise rapidly, becoming life-threatening in just minutes. AAA advises drivers to double-check the backseat of their cars during extreme temperatures to prevent tragic accidents. Behrend students helpi…