We all wonder, what kind of a person could let this happen? Ask yourself this question. Have I ever driven from point A to point Z and not remembered the drive? I don't remember turning left on Main Street, or stopping at the red light on 4th Street. But I must have. I arrived at my destination safely, didn't I? Scary isn't it? If you haven't had this experience, you are fortunate. If you have, it might help put into perspective how busy our lives are and how these tragedies can and do occur.
HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN?
Be LIKE An Elephant &
NEVER FORGET
NEVER FORGET
From 1998-2011 from New Jersey to California, Ohio to Texas, there have been 529 heat-induced (hyperthermia) deaths of infants and children left unattended in vehicles.
52% are children "forgotten" by caregivers* (253)
30% are children playing in unattended and unlocked cars".* (160)
17% are children intentionally left in vehicle by adult".* (86)
1% the circumstances are unclear.* (5)
*(Guard,A. Gallagher, S.S. Heat-related deaths to young children in parked cars: an analysis of 171 fatalities -U>S> 1995-2002. Injury Prevention 11, 33-37)
1 in 5 parents think it is okay to leave their children in the car "for just a minute".* (2002 poll by National Safe Kids Campaign and General Motors)
52% are children "forgotten" by caregivers* (253)
30% are children playing in unattended and unlocked cars".* (160)
17% are children intentionally left in vehicle by adult".* (86)
1% the circumstances are unclear.* (5)
*(Guard,A. Gallagher, S.S. Heat-related deaths to young children in parked cars: an analysis of 171 fatalities -U>S> 1995-2002. Injury Prevention 11, 33-37)
1 in 5 parents think it is okay to leave their children in the car "for just a minute".* (2002 poll by National Safe Kids Campaign and General Motors)
"NEVER LEAVE A CHILD ALONE IN A CAR FOR ANY REASON, NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE"
Maps courtesty of Golden Gate Weather Services
September 27th
Sweet Baby Girl
6 months old
Miami, FL
Outside Temp 88 deg
On average, there are 38 deaths per year in the U.S.
Number of Fatalities per State in 2012
SINCE 1998, 559
CHILDREN HAVE DIED AND FAMILIES HAVE SUFFERED FROM THIS PREVENTABLE TRAGEDY.
HAS IT HAPPENED IN YOUR STATE, IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
CHILDREN HAVE DIED AND FAMILIES HAVE SUFFERED FROM THIS PREVENTABLE TRAGEDY.
HAS IT HAPPENED IN YOUR STATE, IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Maps and statistical information provided by
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