May 1 marks National Heatstroke Prevention Day, a reminder that a parked car can become dangerous quickly, a social media post using the hashtag #MDOTcares said.
The post urged motorists to remember the phrase “Stop. Look. Lock.” to help keep children safe as warmer weather approaches, it said.
The message included the hashtags #HeatstrokeKills, #ChildSafety and #StopLookLock, the post said.
The post said the reminder was shared to raise awareness about the risks of leaving children unattended in vehicles as temperatures rise.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
