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Child Saved From Hot Car In The Nick Of Time

Child Saved From Hot Car In The Nick Of Time

By Idy Perl

As another heat wave passes through the tri-state area, more heartbreaking stories of children being left in cars are being reported.

Earlier this week the Jewish community was heartbroken to hear that a young child in Lakewood passed after being left in a hot car. Today, Clarkstown Police broke the window of a car parked in the Costco parking lot to rescue a child that was left inside. Hatzalah, Chaveirim and Nanuet EMS were on scene and treated the child, who is thankfully in stable condition.

Many may not realize, but even on mild or cloudy days the temperature inside a vehicle can reach life-threatening levels extremely quickly. Even more so on hot days like we’re experiencing now, with temperatures outside reaching the 90s, the inside of a car will quickly become dangerously hot, even when the windows are slightly open. Leaving a child alone even for two minutes can be life threatening.

The National Safety Council encourages parents and caregivers to get into a routine when exiting their car and to avoid distractions, like phones, in order to reduce the chance of forgetting their child in the backseat. They advise parents to place an important item like a second shoe or a purse in the backseat so there should be another reason to check the back before exiting.

The large poster has been set up at the entrance of the Kosher Hive with important safety reminders, including not leaving children in cars.

Wishing everyone a healthy and safe summer! 


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