Kids And Hot Cars Are No Mix In Summer Heat

With the summer heat here, it is a great time to recall just how dangerous a motor vehicle can be when kids and pets are left unattended.  Heat is one of the primary weather-related killers in the US.
At Jungerman CARSTAR in St. Peters, Missouri, North America’s most reliable brand for auto body repair, the focus is not exclusively on repairing vehicles, it’s on protecting the well-being of the drivers and passengers in those cars any time they're on the road.

We want to do everything we can to educate drivers about the safety of their cars or trucks in the summer sun.  Jungerman CARSTAR encourages vehicle operators to plan their trips so you do not have to leave somebody – or any pet – in a car or truck that isn’t running with the air condition switched on.  And, it’s necessary to keep in mind that even a couple of minutes in a hot car or truck can have huge effects.  You always should take those extra safety measures to ensure the safety of your young ones.

According to the National Weather Service, a large number of young children and untold numbers of pets left in parked vehicles die from hyperthermia every year.  Hyperthermia is a severe condition that develops whenever the body absorbs more heat than it can deal with.  Hyperthermia can occur even on a mild day.  The effects can be more severe on youngsters because their bodies warm at a quicker rate than adults.

Research has shown that the heat inside a parked automobile can quickly rise to a risky level for young children, pets and even adults.  Leaving the windows slightly open won't substantially decrease the heating rate.  On an 85-degree day, the temperature within a automobile with the windows opened slightly can reach 102 degrees within ten minutes.  After thirty minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees.

The non-profit safety group, KidsandCars.org declares that many heat-related motor vehicle tragedies occur because a driver sometimes forgets a boy or girl is there.  Little ones can also get into unlocked vehicles without any grownup knowing it just happened.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Association has some suggestions to help keep children and pets safe during the heat of summer:

•   Never leave little ones, disabled adults or pets alone in a hot car, even temporarily

•   Always remember to check the front and back seats of the automobile before you lock it and leave

•   See a youngster alone in a hot car? Call 911 immediately. Get them out ASAP if they're in distress

•   Put your purse, briefcase, or something else you need by the car seat so you do not neglect to check

•   Always lock your vehicle when it’s empty so children can’t get in without you knowing

The people at Jungerman CARSTAR in St. Peters, Missouri also supporting the people in St. Charles, O'Fallon, and Lake St. Louis Missouri are so happy that you are taking the time to read about the importance of summer vehicle safety. If you want more superb advice, call us up at 636-939-4199