Dozens of Kids Have Died in Hot Cars in Virginia. Here’s How to Protect Yours

Dozens of kids have died in hot cars in Virginia. Here’s how to protect yours

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A child can die from heatstroke within minutes of being left in a hot car. With a heatwave on the way, here's what you can do to avoid the same tragedy that's already impacted dozens of families across Virginia. From 1998 through the end of 2024, a total of 32 children died of heatstroke due to being left in a hot car in Virginia, according to No Heat Stroke. Nationwide, the death toll is over 1,000. Why are hot cars so d…

What to know about heat stroke symptoms and how to stay safe during heat waves

In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year.

Americans face heat stroke dangers as heat wave slams the U.S.

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Experts warn of dangers from heat stroke, heat exhaustion - 101.5 WKKG

With the expected hot weather this weekend and into early next week, emergency officials are warning you to be aware of the signs of heat-related illnesses. The most common illnesses caused by the high temperatures are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If someone feels faint or dizzy, has excessive sweating, cool, pale or clammy skin, a rapid weak pulse and muscle cramps, they could be suffering from Heat Exhaustion. You should get them to a cool…