Editors note: the following was submitted by Brown County Sheriff John Merchant
(KNZA)--I would like to notify the public that hotter temperatures are coming our way, PLEASE make sure to check and double check your vehicle every time to make sure children or pets are not in the back-seat.
A child is more susceptible to heat than an adult, just because we do not feel the effects of the heat, it doesn't mean our children aren't suffering.
Less than 10 minutes is all the time it takes for the inside of a car to reach deadly temperatures.
Heatstroke can occur in outside temperatures less than 57 degrees as the inside of a car can absorb enough heat within minutes to make temperatures deadly, especially for infants.
In most cases of child deaths in cars, the child was forgotten by the parent or caregiver.
In approximately 30% of child deaths, children were playing in vehicles unattended.
An even sadder statistic is that almost 20% of the children were intentionally left in the vehicle by an adult.
Be aware of the signs of heatstroke:
CONFUSION
GROUCHY OR IRRITABLE
NAUSEOUS
RED, HOT AND MOIST, OR DRY SKIN
NO SWEATING
THROBBING HEADACHE
DIZZINESS
I am asking that the public remain aware and vigilant to help prevent these tragedies from happening. Please be aware when you are in parking lots, garages or anywhere else vehicles may be parked for any small children or pets that may have been left unattended. NOTIFY LAW ENFORCEMENT AT ONCE IF YOU DO SEE A CHILD OR PET IN DISTRESS.
Also, remember our elderly friends and neighbors and those with medical issues, especially with higher temperatures. Please make sure they are comfortable and hydrated.
If you have outside pets, adequate shade, shelter, food and especially water is a must.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you all for partnering with us for the safety of our community.
Sheriff John D Merchant
Brown County Sheriff's Office
709 Utah Street
Hiawatha KS 66434
(785) 742-7125
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