May Marks National Heatstroke Prevention Month: OSHP Shares Safety Reminder
The month of May is National Heatstroke Prevention Day.
Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles in 2024.
This number was up 35% from 2023.
The Ohio state Highway Patrol is encouraging residents to lower the number this year by remembering to STOP, LOOK and LOCK.
Once you park, STOP what you’re doing, LOOK around the vehicle for children and animals and always LOCK your car.
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