Date: July 31, 2018

Organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

The summer sun is heating up America, and it’s only going to get hotter. With the sun comes heat, which can be a killer – especially for a child left alone or trapped inside a vehicle. 

Tragically in the United States, every 10 days a child dies as a result of vehicular heatstroke. Since 1998, there have been 761 deaths, 18 of which happened this year.    

The worst part? These deaths were 100% preventable. 

Education is the first step in prevention, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is leading the charge. Heatstroke Prevention Day is July 31, and NHTSA will be tweeting from 7 AM to 7 PM ET about the dangers of heatstroke and sharing prevention tips. 

For more information about this training, click here.

Link: https://www.trafficsafetymarketing.gov/get-materials/child-safety/heatstroke-prevention