DOT and HHS Urge Head Start and Child Care Providers to Be Alert to Dangers of Child Heatstroke Deaths in Hot Vehicles

With at least 23 deaths and an unknown number of serious injuries to children left unattended in hot vehicles this summer, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to mobilize the network of Head Start and child care providers nationwide to prevent further tragedies.

In a joint letter issued today, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius called on the nation's Head Start directors and child care providers to take advantage of the "Look Before You Lock" campaign materials by sharing them with staff, families, and other community members.

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Click here for the Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock campaign

Click here to download the report on aftermarket heatstroke products

• Child Care Safety
• Child Passenger Safety