Fit and Well: The dangers of hot cars
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Temperatures are rising, turning our vehicles into ovens, making it dangerous for kids and pets.
That is the focus of this week’s Fit and Well Idaho Report.
Nearly 37 children every year die from heatstroke after being left in a hot vehicle, according to the National Safety Council.
Temperatures can reach over 110 degrees inside a vehicle, and these conditions can cause the body’s core temperature to rise to 104 degrees.
Once a person’s core temperature reaches 107 degrees, cellular death occurs, which is irreversible, according to Magic Valley Paramedics.
“Plan ahead,” said Stan Flint, a manager at Magic Valley Paramedics. “Make sure that you have a backup plan, and the backup plan should not be leaving your kids in a car. Whether it’s running or whether it’s not running, don’t think that opening your windows is going to allow enough ventilation to keep them safe. It’s probably not when it gets hot.”
Magic Valley Paramedics said that if you see a child alone in a vehicle, you should call 911.
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