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SUMMARY:Preventing Heatstroke in Hot Cars How it Happens and How Habits Save Lives
DESCRIPTION:Join meeting at: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f525a38-a8cc-4b75-b5c7-fddd8578e8f8@0915ef38-12cd-4561-ab80-9c7f41bfb31e\n\nTexas summers present a serious risk for children in vehicles, where temperatures can reach dangerous levels in minutes. This presentation breaks down the science of how vehicular heatstroke happens--even to loving and responsible caregivers--and provides practical, habit-based tips to prevent a child from being left, forgotten, or trapped in a hot car.\n\n \n\nJoin us for this informative session to discuss: \n\nThe "Why": How the greenhouse effect works and why the brain's "autopilot" can sometimes fail us.\n\n	The "How": Simple, daily habits to create a safe routine.\n\n	The Action: What to do if you see a child alone in a car and how to spread awareness in your community\n\nThe Texas Heatstroke Task Force has a mission to prevent child injuries and deaths from vehicular heatstroke through education and awareness across Texas. Come be a part of that important mission to save lives. \n\nPresenter: \n\nCarlee McConnell\n\nChair of Texas Heatstroke Task Force\n\nBio: Carlee McConnell has served as the Chair of the Texas Heatstroke Task Force since 2022, continuing her career in public health and injury prevention. Previously the coordinator for Safe Kids Austin, she has experience managing statewide coalitions focused on child safety and health behavior. A Child Passenger Safety Technician Instructor since 2016, Carlee specializes in heatstroke prevention advocacy, partnering with community groups across Texas to turn awareness into actionable safety practices to keep children safe.\n\nRegister Here
LOCATION:https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f525a38-a8cc-4b75-b5c7-fddd8578e8f8@0915ef38-12cd-4561-ab80-9c7f41bfb31e
URL:https://www.tffa.org/events/132284C8-3749-4E8C-92CB-BECF533973D3
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