Tennessee – With Tennessee temps soaring, state officials are reminding parents to take extra precautions to prevent tragic hot car deaths. The free “Baby in the Back” hangtag—available through the Tennessee Secretary of State—acts as a visual cue to check the backseat before locking up. Nearly 600,000 Tennesseans have already requested these tags. The program is backed by the Tennessee Hospital Association, Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, and other public safety partners.
Post Your Sign…and Look INSIDE Cars – Secretary of State Tre Hargett noted, “It’s a simple reminder that can save a life.” Parked cars can hit 140°F fast, and sadly, one child dies of vehicular heatstroke every 10 days in the U.S. Over half the time, the child was forgotten…