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23 |Thursday July 6, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER |www.insidehalton.com Don't leave kids in car on a hot day: H alton CAS by John Bkila M etro lan d W est M edia Heatstroke occurs at 40.5C. Young children, especially infants, are three to five times more sensitive to heat htan adults. Rising temperatures inside a car can cause a child to suffer from heat stress, dehydration, shock and, in extreme cases, even death. As the summer weather continues getting hotter, the Children' s Aid Society (CAS) of Halton is reminding residents to call 911 if they see children left alone in a hot car. The temperature inside a parked car can exceed 50 C within 10-20 minutes on a typical Canadian summer day, according to Halton CAS, and opening the windows slightly doesn' t reduce the temperature. "Heatstroke occurs at 40.5 C. Young children, especially infants, are three to five times more sensitive to heat than adults," stated a media release. "Rising temperatures inside a car can cause a child to suffer from heat stress, dehydration, shock and, in extreme cases, even death." Halton CAS offers the following car safety 99 supervision for any length of time; · make a habit of looking in your vehicle, front and back, before leaving; · lock your car and secure your keys to prevent children playing inside the car; · be careful if you change your routine and have someone else drive your child -- follow up to ensure they arrived at their destination. If a resident sees a child along in a car on a hot day, Halton CAS recommends: · calling 911 and giving your location, the vehicle licence plate information and approximate age/condition of the child; · waiting for police/emergency services to arrive; · if the car is unlocked, opening the doors and shield the windows with a blanket. For more information or if a resident has questions and concerns, visit www.HaltonCAS. ca or contact Halton CAS at 905-333-4441. Halton Children' s Aid Society* · tips: · never leave children alone in a car, even with the windows down -- if you have to leave your car, even to run a quick errand, take your children with you; · never use a car as a substitute babysitter; · do not leave children in a car without adult TR U CK LO A D at the Queens Avenue Retirement Residence Experience a retirement community where tradition meets charm! Designed to promote the perfect life balance. Come view our new model suite and explore what the Queens Avenue Retirement community has to offer. Live B alanced - Live B etter Call 905-815-0862 or email info@queensavenueretirement.com to book a visit. Queens Avenue Q ueens A v e n u e R e tir e m e n t R esidence 1 0 5 6 Q ueens A v en u e O akville, O n ta rio L 6 H 6R 3 w w w .q u een sa ven u eretirem en t.co m 380 Dundas St. (Highway #5) Unit D12, Oakville Retirement Residence 905-2 57 -5 00 6 www.thesundancespastore.com N E W PR O G R A M S S TA R TIN G IN SEPTEMBER. APPLY N O W . In celebration of Mohawk's 50th anniversary, students starting one of the following programs this September can take advantage of a special limited time offer towards tuition. 3 Year Advanced Diploma Learn more at m ohaw kcollege.ca/apply OFSOM ETHING U y AM AZING Business Administration - Accounting _ Human Resources - Marketing flf li m o H a u jK COLLEGE