With much publicity in recent years, nearly everyone knows that leaving kids or pets in a hot car is deadly. But still it happens.
Within 10 minutes, the temperature in a car can cause heat stroke.
Best practice with pets is to not take them with you in a car. If you must take them, and you must leave the car, leave the car running with air on.
Most people think they would never be so distracted as to leave a child in a car. But more than 700 children died in hot cars since 1998 because an adult was foolish or distracted.
If your routine typically does not include driving a child, set an alarm on your watch or smart phone. The CDC recommends putting a stuffed animal in the front seat or using some other visual cue.
