posted 15 May, 2003 03:48 PM
Good afternoon, Camaro and Firebird friends..........
Thought the following was appropriate to send on.........please feel free to reprint in your newsletters/websites.
It applies to pets, as well.
SUMMER SAFETY. . . With temperatures rising across the country, now is the time to focus on the dangers of leaving young children alone in parked cars and trucks ? many children die each year as the result of being trapped in hot vehicles. Additionally, new research from GM and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign shows that humidity significantly increases these dangers. Using adult male volunteers, research showed that in simulated humid heat conditions (98-100.4 degrees Fahrenheit/55 percent relative humidity), the men were unable to dissipate heat from their body core to their skin within just six minutes. When heat can't be dissipated, it builds up in the body, and heatstroke may occur. GM is using this research to develop sensor technology to alert passersby to the presence of a child or vulnerable adult trapped in a dangerously hot vehicle. GM and SAFE KIDS are also distributing free, English/Spanish brochures that include safety tips and information about the dangers of leaving children in unattended vehicles. They may be ordered by calling 1-866-700-001 (choose option No. 2) or downloaded directly from www.gmability.com or www.safekids.org.
posted 16 May, 2003 04:22 AM
Excellent reminder Greg. The need to let everyone know about this is very important as there have been too many of these unfortunate incidents happen.
Please don't leave a child, senior citizen, or anyone for that matter in a hot car. Even in a few minutes the temperatures rises dramatically.
Glad your on the ball Greg. Even though I know not to do the above it didin't even cross my mind to post this very important reminder. Posts: 2841 | From: Westland, MI | Registered: Apr 2003
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