How to Keep Kids Safe in Crowded Places

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Common Sense Tips to Share with Your Kids

Summer is filled with family outings, summer camps and other fun leisurely pastimes like trips to water parks, amusement parks, seasonal community celebrations or even just out shopping. While these activities create lasting memories, busy public places can also increase the chances of children becoming separated from their parents or caregivers. Taking a few simple precautions before and during your outing can help keep everyone safe.

Talk About Safety

Before heading out, discuss the importance of staying close to parents or caregivers. Explain what your child should do if they become separated and reassure them that there are safe adults who can help.

National Heatstroke Prevention Day is Wednesday, July 31st

National Heatstroke Prevention Day

July 31 Is National Heatstroke Prevention Day

 

With record-setting heat blanketing significant portions of the country for much of this summer, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Safe Kids Worldwide are highlighting the dangers of child heatstroke in hot cars and urging parents and caregivers to think, “Where’s baby? Look before you lock,” the primary message in NHTSA’s heatstroke public education campaign.

Data from the San Francisco State University Department of Geosciences show at least 24 children have died due to heatstroke already in 2013 – medically termed “hyperthermia.”

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