Awareness Saves Lives—Be the Difference
On average, 37 children die in hot cars every year—but every one of these tragedies can be prevented. It can happen to anyone, anytime. That’s why awareness is key.
Learn how it happens, what signs to watch for, and how you can help—even as you walk through a parking lot. There’s something everyone can do to protect children. Share this knowledge, spread awareness, and be part of the solution. We – as parents, caregivers, and bystanders – play a role in helping to make sure another death doesn’t happen.
Because one moment of action can save a life.
Since 1998, more than 1,010 children in the U.S. have died from vehicular heatstroke after being left unattended or becoming trapped in a hot car. These heartbreaking tragedies happen quickly and can happen to anyone.
A child’s body heats up three to five times faster than an adult’s, making them far more vulnerable. In just minutes, a hot car can become deadly—even on days that don’t feel that hot. That’s why every second counts when a child is left in a vehicle.
But here’s the good news: every one of these deaths is preventable.
- Learn how and why it happens.
- Look around every time you walk through a parking lot. Be aware of your surroundings
- Share life-saving tips with others.
There’s something everyone can do to help. Your awareness could save a life.