Help save a life, protect children from hot cars: A summer safety must

Janice Akins  Contributor  Summertime is here, and the Florida temperatures are reaching extreme highs. Running errands and planning vacations with family and friends is something we all look forward to.  Unfortunately, there are hidden dangers that we must be aware of, particularly leaving children or pets in an unattended hot car. The danger of leaving children unattended in hot cars has become more critical than ever. Numerous heartbreaking, tragic incidents each year remind us of the perils associated with leaving children in vehicles during the summer. Never leave a child in a parked car, even if it's for a minute; when a vehicle is parked in the sun, the temperature in a car rise