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Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14 and younger in the United States. Parents and caregivers who think child heatstroke deaths could “never” happen on their watch should think again. Tragically, “never” does happen. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges parents […]
The holidays will look very different this year with COVID-19 upending so much of what Minnesotans enjoy during this time: large, family gatherings; relaxing with friends at bars and restaurants; and company holiday parties. The pandemic’s effects have not only led to reduced activities and less busy roads, but an alarming climb in traffic fatalities.
Everyone hopes the hazards of winter driving, cold, snow and ice are gone until the fall. But warmer weather brings new hazards and a need for other types of awareness when traveling. The Polk County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition and their partners, Polk County Public Health and the Polk County Wellness Coalition want to remind
