Editor's note: This story was originally published on July 9th of last year. It has been updated to reflect updated information on the topic.
1. Preventing hot car deaths
As we officially enter the warmers months, hot car deaths begin to happen with more frequency. The biggest question on most minds is, how can anyone forget a child in a car?
2. What to know about the dangers of 'hot cars'
Although people associate 'hot cars' with spring and summer, reports of child deaths in a locked vehicle were seen as early as February in 2018. The number only increases throughout the year so it's important to know about the dangers of hot cars.
3. Heatstroke is killing kids in hot cars. Here's how to prevent it
Since heatstroke can happen year-round, it's important to stay informed about how to prevent this type of tragedy. Websites like kidsandcars.org and weather.gov provide important safety tips on what to do if you see a child or pet in a hot vehicle.
4. Arizona dad develops app to prevent hot car deaths
An Arizona father has developed a tool for parents to help prevent hot car tragedies.The app, called Backseat, is available to download now.
5. Study: Hot cars can hit deadly, oven-like temperatures in as little as one hour
A study published recently finds a car can become a lethal oven in just an hour when parked in the sun.
6. Law allows Californians to rescue pets from hot cars
According to the ASPCA, car temperatures can reach up to 120 degrees in just 30 minutes. Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a bill in 2016 that allows Californians to rescue animals trapped in hot cars without fear of prosecution.
