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Monterey County health officials urge parents to prevent child heatstroke | The King City Rustler | Your Local News Source in King City, California

MONTEREY COUNTY — Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related death among children 14 years of age and younger in the United States. Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau urges parents and caregivers to learn about the dangers of leaving children alone in closed cars and to help spread the word that “Once You Park, Stop, Look, Lock.” Hot cars are deadly — internal vehicle temperatures rise quickly a…

GUEST COLUMN: Look Before You Lock: A life-saving reminder from Constable Rosen

It takes just minutes for the blistering summer heat to turn the inside of a parked car into an oven. These overheated vehicles can become death traps for children and animals. Be vigilant.