Heatstroke Awareness

As the warmer weather is upon us this season I wanted to talk about Vehicular Safety.

Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers & Friends... I cannot stress enough how important it is to conduct a BACKSEAT safety check before exiting your vehicle. Whether it is morning, afternoon, or evening ALWAYS do a backseat check!

So far in 2014, I am sad to say that there have already been four (4) deaths of children left behind in a vehicle. Last year, in 2013, there were forty-four (44) deaths of children resulting from being left behind in the car. Since the year of 1998 to the present the total is a whopping six hundred and ten (610) deaths. That breaks down to thirty-eight (38) lost lives a year. This is completely uncalled for and such a shame. It is a quick and simple task, and it takes two seconds to double check your backseat.

A study that was conducted from the year of 1998 to the present day showed the circumstances in which children were left alone in a vehicle:

• 52%- Child was "forgotten" by a Caregiver (316 Children)
• 29%- Child playing unattended in a vehicle (175 Children)
• 18%- Child intentionally left in a vehicle by an Adult (108 Children)
• 1%- Unknown circumstances (6 Children)

If any of our followers where previously a member of our Facebook Focus group then this video has already been brought to your attention. However, for all of our new followers this video demonstrates what happens when a child is left behind. I do need to forewarn you that this video is very heart heavy. Please take a few minutes out of your day to view, share, and pass this video along to everyone you know. If you are not able to see the video below from your phone click this here

Video found at Youtube.

If you ever see an infant, toddler, or child (even a dog!) alone in a vehicle do not hesitate to immediately call 911. Please remember to put your cell phone down, pay attention to your surroundings & help save a life. Infants and young children do not have a voice. WE ARE THEIR VOICE. Help us to keep them safe & alive.

**All Statistics were found here**

Feel free to ask Keri & I any questions you may have pertaining to vehicle safety! We love to hear from each and every one of you.

-D