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National Heat Awareness Day: Staying Safe in the Houston Heat
Each year, National Heat Awareness Day—observed on the last Friday in May—reminds us of a growing concern: the extreme heat that accompanies our Houston summers. Whether you’re a parent sending your child off to summer camp, a pet owner enjoying time outdoors, or someone committed to fitness, it’s crucial to know how to stay safe…
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Park, Look, Lock – Avoiding Hot Car Deaths
According to the US Department of Transportation, over 940 children have died of heatstroke over the last 25 years after being trapped in a hot car. More than half of these hot car deaths were because the caregiver accidentally left the child in the car. As a result, there have been education campaigns and even…