Some great information from one of our companies, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.
More than 150 million people across the United States are affected by relentless heat that has caused the National Weather Service to issue severe heat warnings in 24 states. Since the beginning of July, more than 670 record temperatures have either been matched or broken. Even worse, the heat wave has claimed 39 lives, mostly young children and the elderly, with more expected in the coming weeks.
With the heat and humidity pushing the heat index well past 100 degrees in many areas of the Midwest, it's important to understand what you can do to keep the children in your care safe. These resources have been hand-selected by West Bend's child care loss prevention specialists.
Vehicular Hyperthermia
On average, 38 children die each year after being left in vehicles by their parents or caregivers. This year alone, 21 children have lost their lives. Learn more about Vehicular Hyperthermia so you can protect the children in your care.
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
We also encourage you to read our Extreme Heat Preparedness Safety Guide to learn how to identify and treat heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses in children.
© 2011 West Bend Mutual Insurance Company. All rights reserved.
More than 150 million people across the United States are affected by relentless heat that has caused the National Weather Service to issue severe heat warnings in 24 states. Since the beginning of July, more than 670 record temperatures have either been matched or broken. Even worse, the heat wave has claimed 39 lives, mostly young children and the elderly, with more expected in the coming weeks.
With the heat and humidity pushing the heat index well past 100 degrees in many areas of the Midwest, it's important to understand what you can do to keep the children in your care safe. These resources have been hand-selected by West Bend's child care loss prevention specialists.
Vehicular Hyperthermia
On average, 38 children die each year after being left in vehicles by their parents or caregivers. This year alone, 21 children have lost their lives. Learn more about Vehicular Hyperthermia so you can protect the children in your care.
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
We also encourage you to read our Extreme Heat Preparedness Safety Guide to learn how to identify and treat heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses in children.
© 2011 West Bend Mutual Insurance Company. All rights reserved.
