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• New Technology Could Prevent the Deaths of Children Left in Hot Cars: Report

  August 15, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new report highlights the presence of technology which could prevent children from dying after being left in hot cars, but that technology has yet to be made standard issue in U.S. vehicles.

• Nursing Home Hurricane Preparedness in Florida Remains Lacking Two Years After Irma

  September 3, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Many Florida nursing homes may not be prepared for this hurricane season two years after a number of deaths, even as the first monster storm bears down on the coast.

• Being Left In Hot Cars Kills 37 U.S. Children A Year: Report

  June 14, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new report warns that 37 children a year die inside of hot vehicles.

• Car Heat Stroke Risk for Children, Pets and Elderly Continues Even During Cooler Weather: Report

  October 10, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Cars can still heat up to dangerous temperatures in the cooler autumn months, continuing to pose a risk to children and pets left inside even after summer is over, according to a new report.

• Heatstroke is Leading Cause of Non-Crash Deaths for Children in Cars: NHTSA

  August 4, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The NHTSA is warning parents and caregivers not to leave children alone in vehicles, as heat stroke deaths in hot cars have already claimed 26 young lives this year.

• Common Drugs Can Make You More Sensitive To Heat, Sun: Report

  June 27, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Some prescription and over-the-counter drugs may increase sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburns and other sun-related damages and illnesses, according to a new report.

• Child Heat Stroke Prevention Devices for Cars Called Unreliable

  August 1, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal traffic safety officials warn that devices like the ChildMinder and Suddenly Safe Pressure Pads, which are promoted for prevention...

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Maryland Settled Over Firefighter Trainee’s Death

  June 19, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  The family of a Maryland firefighter trainee who died during training has settled their wrongful death lawsuit with the Frederick...