MEDIA ADVISORY: National Heatstroke Day Demo & News Conference - 10 a.m. Monday, May 1

Nearly 200 children have died in the United States in the last five years from heatstroke after being left alone in a hot car. That number is stunning. Sadly, Florida ranks second in the nation for child deaths in hot cars, with a tragic case involving a 2-year-old just last month in Port St. Lucie.

With the weather heating up, local leaders are coming together at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1, for National Heatstroke Day to remind parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving their children unattended in hot cars. They will offer advice to ensure adults don’t forget their children is in the back seat. There also will be a visual demonstration of just how quickly the inside of a car heats up.

Details for the event:

• When: 10 a.m. on Monday, May 1
• Where: Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Station 23, 5471 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
• Who will be speaking: Safe Kids Palm Beach County Director Kathy Wall, Division Chief Charles Coyle- Medical Services of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Department of Children & Families Circuit 15 Community Development Administrator Elisa Cramer.
• Why: To save lives

If media have any questions before the event, please reach out to Safe Kids Director Kathy Wall at 561-628-7897. Safe Kids Palm Beach County is one of more than 60 programs funded by Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County to help children grow up healthy, safe and strong.                                               
And Palm Beach County Fire Rescue’s Community Risk Reduction Division offers a variety of safety presentations to the community. To learn more about bringing one to your neighborhood, go to pbcfr.org or call 561-616-7073. 

About Safe Kids Palm Beach County
Safe Kids Palm Beach County works to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the number one cause of death for children in the United States. Safe Kids Palm Beach County is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations dedicated to preventing unintentional injury. Safe Kids Palm Beach County was founded in 1988 and is led by Community Partners. For more information, visit www.safekids.org.