2020-0214
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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, over the past 20 years, more than 800 children have died of vehicular heatstroke in all but three U.S. states, and deaths have occurred during every month of the year. Pets are just as vulnerable to vehicular heatstroke; 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, strategies such as getting in the habit of always opening the back door to check the back seat before leaving your vehicle, investing in a car-child-safety mirror, writing a brightly-colored sticky note to put on the dash board of your car (ex. Baby/Pets in Back), can save the life of a child or pet; 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. Our goal is to educate parents and caregivers about vehicular heatstroke in order to prevent tragedies when travelling with kids and pets; no matter how short or long the trip; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish encourages all parents, family members, and caregivers, to work together with the agencies promoting the "Don't Leave Me Behind" prevention and awareness program, and to relay the information obtained to friends and coworkers through social media.
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