Texas Heatstroke Task Force

Even on mild spring days, the temperature inside a parked car can rise 20° in just 10 minutes.

✔ Always check the back seat
✔ Put something you need in the back seat to help you remember
✔ Never leave a child alone in a car — not even for a minute
✔ Call 911 if you see a child alone in a car

Last week in Laredo, three children were alone in a parked car — and a bystander called 911. Their call likely prevented a tragedy.

Leaving a child in a vehicle is never safe — even for a few minutes. Heatstroke can happen quickly, and situations can escalate fast. We’re grateful for community members who speak up.

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As temperatures rise, so does the risk of child heatstroke in cars.

If you work in public safety, care for children, or support families in any way, our website offers ready-to-use prevention resources, talking points, and educational materials.

Please take a moment to explore and share.

One reminder at the right time can make all the difference.

https://www.safety-connection.org/heatstroke/texas/

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Love is in the little things. A cuddle, a sweet treat, and extra story at bedtime. Little things can also keep your child safe from heatstroke in a car: keeping cars locked, creating reminders to check the back seat, and always getting them out of the car when you run into a store.