DHEC offers tags for parents, caregivers to prevent hot car deaths
DHEC is reminding parents and caregivers to not leave their kids or pets in the car to avoid hot car deaths this summer.
Hot Car Deaths
Preventing Hot Car Deaths
ABC's Faith Abubey tells us about the efforts to stop any more tragedies as many parts of the country face heat waves
ABC NEWS– Preventing hot car deaths. Experts say one of the dangers of the summer season is weary, stressed, and preoccupied parents all admitting how easy it is to leave a child inside a car. ABC’s Faith Abubey tells us about the efforts to stop any more tragedies as many parts of the country face heat waves. Categories: National News,…
Five-year-old in Texas dies after being left in hot car
Authorities say his mother forgot he was in the car while she was busy preparing for a birthday party.
911 calls released after Lowcountry child is saved from hot car
It is no secret that cars can become as hot as an oven during these hot summer months and can be extremely dangerous if anyone is left inside. One Lowcountry child is lucky to be alive thanks to bystanders and first responders.
Health officials urge parents to keep an eye on their kids and prevent hot car deaths
On average, roughly 38 children die every year after being left in a hot car, according to the Kids and Car Safety organization. It’s a tragedy that doesn’t have to happen.
Health officials warn about the dangers of hot cars leading into the summer months
DHEC says the Palmetto State has had 22 deaths resulting from hot cars since 1998.
RCSD: Mother accused of leaving toddler in hot car while donating plasma
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a 22-year-old woman was arrested Friday, accused of leaving her 18-month-old child trapped in a vehicle with the windows up.
DHEC warns of hot car deaths as we get closer to summer
Since 1998, DHEC says there have been 22 hot car deaths in the state.
DHEC encourages you to “Look Before you Lock” to avoid preventable hot car deaths
DHEC is reminding anyone who takes care of young children or animals to “Look Before you Lock.” Officials say parked cars can quickly become dangerous during South Carolina’s hot summer months.
Child Hot-Car Deaths Reach 23 So Far This Year, Closing in on 2015 Total
As heat advisories popped up again across the Mid-Atlantic and a heat wave continued in the East, people were reminded again of the deadly dangers of kids and cars as two additional heat-related child deaths were reported. KidsAndCars said late Monday that it had learned of two additional children — one in Florida and another in Missouri — who had…
