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Posted on: May 10, 2022

Help Prevent Vehicular Heatstroke This Summer

Photo of a small child sitting in a hot car

Summer may not be here yet, but warmer weather has already arrived in the Valley! According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Spring Outlook report, Arizona is expected to see higher than normal temperatures this summer as drough...

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Posted on: June 1, 2020

Keeping Kids and Pets Safe from Vehicular Heatstroke

A young girl in a car seat

Many Arizona residents are returning to work, and summer camps are opening up for all those restless kids. Daily life might not be entirely back to normal, but some routines are coming back into place. One thing that hasn’t changed is the need to be vigil...

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Posted on: July 27, 2020

Preventing Heatstroke Begins with Awareness

Vehicular Heatstroke - A child's body heats up 5X faster than an adults. #DontLeaveMeBehind

Last year 52 children died in a hot car in the United States; 3 of those deaths occurred in Maricopa County. In recognition of National Heatstroke Awareness Day this July 31, we want to remind everyone of simple changes that can be made not only as parent...

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Posted on: July 26, 2021

Plan to Remember and Avoid Heatstroke

Two kids asleep in the backseat of a car.

Even on mild or cloudy days, temperatures inside parked vehicles can reach life-threatening levels. Unfortunately, vehicular heatstroke continues to take the lives of those most vulnerable in our communities, our children. The three primary circumstances ...

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Posted on: May 4, 2020

Keeping Our Families Safe: Don’t Leave Kids and Pets Behind in a Parked Car

MCAO Vehicular Heatstroke Campaign Artwork

Temperatures have recently reached over 100 degrees and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office wants to remind you to never leave a child or pet in a parked car. In May, we launch our “Don’t Leave Me Behind” Vehicular Heatstroke campaign. You’ll hear publi...

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