Look Before You Lock

[Howard Hartman]

HHS HealthBeat August 16, 2012 Look Before You Lock Listen to Tip Interested? Take the Next Step How hot is it? It can be hot enough to kill, if a child is left in a closed car even a short time. It may be tempting to, for instance, let the baby sleep while you run into the store. However, at HHS’ Administration for Children and Families, Linda Smith warns: “Even on a relatively mild day, temperatures rise quickly in a closed vehicle. The windows act like a greenhouse, trapping the heat inside, and within 10 minutes can reach life-threatening temperatures.” Smith says it can be deadly hot in 10 minutes even if the outside temperature is only 80 degrees. And she says children under 4 are most at risk. Her agency reminds people, including day care providers, to be sure they have all the kids out of the vehicle. The slogan:  Look Before You Lock. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Look Before You Lock 08/16/2012 01:01 AM EDT Directories of HHS Accounts U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775