2023-0184
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Proclamation: "Vehicular Heatstroke Awareness Month"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, according to the National Safety Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of child hot car deaths for 2022 was 33, so far 2023 have 11 hot car deaths reported. In 2022 alone approximately 57 animals endured heat related deaths and another 488 were rescued in 2022; and,
WHEREAS, it is hard to overstate the toll this takes on families, but together we can help put an end to this tragedy by taking some important steps; and,
WHEREAS, "Don't Leave Me Behind" is a vehicular heatstroke prevention partnership between United Way of St. Charles Success by 6, St. Charles Women's Club, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, St. Charles Humane Society, St. Charles Fireman's Association, St. Charles Parish Library, St. Charles Community Health Center, German Coast Farmer's Market, Four Stars Childcare Facility, and St. Charles Parish Government. Information is available through contact with any of these agencies; and,
WHEREAS, the following strategies can save lives: keep car doors locked when parked to prevent a child from climbing in and becoming trapped, never leave a child or pet in a vehicle when running errands, make it a habit to check the front and back seat of your vehicle before locking the door and walking away, place your purse or briefcase in the back seat to remind you to look before you lock, invest in a car-child-safety mirror, and write on a brightly colored sticky note to put on the dash board of your car to remind you of your child or pet in the vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish is committed to working closely with community advocates to help prevent kids and pets from being left in cars unattended. The goal is to bring awareness to the entire community about vehicular heatstroke to prevent tragedies when travelling with kids and pets, no matter how short or long the trip. ...
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