Two recent incidents, one in this area and one not, are very real reminders of the potential dangers of hot weather, says the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.<\/p>\n
Last week a person was seriously injured and had to be air-lifted to a local hospital after nearly drowning on the Cedar River near Flaming Geyser Park while rafting.<\/p>\n
On Friday, two children died from the heat after becoming trapped in a vehicle in Texas.<\/p>\n
Both incidents are wakeup calls and reminders that hot weather can bring certain dangers with it.<\/p>\n
If on the water this weekend or at any time throughout the summer, remember:<\/p>\n
• Wear a fitted, Coast Guard approved, life jacket<\/p>\n
• Supervise children<\/p>\n
• Don’t mix alcohol and water activities<\/p>\n
• Avoid using inexpensive rafts on moving water<\/p>\n
• Rapids, very cold water, and branches or logs can all turn a fun day into a tragedy<\/p>\n
Never leave children in vehicles unattended at any time, but especially in sunny weather.<\/p>\n
• It doesn’t have to be hot. Days in the ‘70s produce enough heat to be a danger to children in a car<\/p>\n
• Cracking open a window doesn’t help. The heat is radiated from the interior, so a slight breeze won’t have much of an effect<\/p>\n
• Kids dehydrate quickly and their bodies do not compensate for heat as well as an adult<\/p>\n
• If you concerned about unattended children in a car, call 911 immediately<\/p>\n
• Remember that pets can suffer from being left in a vehicle as well<\/p>\n
One common cause of children being left in a vehicle is that the person with them forgets about them. Drivers who have a change in routine, don’t normally transport a child, or are trying to juggle too many things at the same time are all reasons that this tragedy happens.<\/p>\n
• Put your purse or other often-used item in the back seat next to the child to remind you they’re there.<\/p>\n
• Make sure daycares and schools contact you if your child doesn’t arrive at their scheduled time.<\/p>\n
• Set reminders on your electronic calendar<\/p>\n
• Call your spouse to remind them<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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