Nationally 38 children die each year from being left in a hot vehicle. Even with the windows rolled down, temperatures inside can reach 125 degrees in just minutes. Heat stroke and death from being left in a hot vehicle is 100 percent preventable.

• NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A VEHICLE. NOT EVEN FOR A MINUTE!
• IF YOU SEE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A HOT VEHICLE, CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY!
• IF A CHILD IS MISSING, ALWAYS CHECK THE CAR FIRST!
• Be sure that all occupants leave the vehicle when unloading. Don't overlook sleeping babies.
• Always lock your car and ensure children do not have access to keys or remote entry devices.
• If a child is missing, check the car first, including the trunk.
• Teach your children that vehicles are never to be used as a play area.
• Keep a stuffed animal in the carseat. When the child is put in the seat, place the animal in the front with the driver.
• Or, place your purse or briefcase in the back seat as a reminder that you have your child in the car.
• Make "look before you leave" a routine whenever you get out of the car.
• Ensure your child care provider will call you if your child does not show up for school.