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July 4, 2019 0

August Issue Puzzle

By mlucas

7 hours ago

One helpful hint I read was to put something you normally bring with you, such as a purse or phone - or even a shoe, in the back seat next to your child so you have to turn around to get it.⚠️Look Before You Lock⚠️

As extreme heat is gripping the state we want to remind everyone to “Look before you lock!” On average, 38 kids die each year by being left in a vehicle. 88% are under 3 years old. 54% were forgotten by a caregiver. The total number of U.S. pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths for 2019 is 21! These tragedies are 100% preventable!

👉Follow these tips to prevent heatstroke:
• NEVER leave an infant or child unattended in a vehicle, even if the windows are partly open, or the engine is running and the air conditioning is on.
• If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number immediately!
• Don’t let children play in an unattended vehicle. Teach them a vehicle is not a play area.
• Make a habit of looking in the vehicle – front and back – before locking the door and walking away.
• Take steps to remember not to leave a child in a vehicle:
- Write yourself a note and place it where you’ll see it when you leave the vehicle.
- Place your purse, briefcase, or something else you’re sure to need in the back seat so you’ll be sure to see a child left in the vehicle.
- Keep an object in the car seat, such as a stuffed toy. Once the child is buckled in, place the object where the driver will notice it when he or she leaves the vehicle.
• Always lock vehicle doors and trunks and keep keys out of children’s reach. If a child is missing, check the vehicle first, including the trunk.
• Ask your childcare center to call you if your child doesn’t arrive on time for childcare.

🐾Remember that this goes for pets too! NEVER leave them alone in a parked car! Visit www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/Warm-Weather-Pet-Safety.aspx for more tips on how to keep pets safe in hot weather.

Please share this information with friends and followers wherever you can and help us prevent these terrible heatstroke tragedies. With one tweet or post (or print it out and pin it to a bulletin board if you’re old fashioned!) you can help save a child’s life.

Visit www.wheresbaby.org/ and www.noheatstroke.org/ for more info.

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The New Town Press

7 hours ago

RACCOONS TEST POSITIVE FOR RABIES IN HARRISON & WEST DEPTFORD TWPS.
Residents should be aware that a raccoon found in the vicinity of 208 Clems Run Road in Harrison Twp. on July 16 tested positive for rabies. There were no human exposures.

A raccoon found in the vicinity of Kingswick Apartments in West Deptford on July 15 also tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found in a common area of the complex in the middle of the day and reported to have charged after the resident. There were no human exposures.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus in the saliva of infected animals. Post exposure treatment is needed immediately, as if left untreated it can cause death.

All pet owners are urged to check the vaccination status of their pets. Avoid wild animals and keep your distance from stray dogs and cats. Be aware that high risk wildlife such as raccoons, foxes and skunks also feed in areas where outside cats are fed.

In order to ensure your safety, the Gloucester County Health Department recommends that your pets have current rabies vaccinations.

In addition, the Health Department advises the following:

* ADVISE YOUR CHILDREN NOT TO HANDLE STRAY OR UNFAMILIAR ANIMALS, AS WELL AS WILDLIFE.
* DO NOT FEED WILDLIFE.
* IF YOU SEE AN ANIMAL THAT APPEARS DISORIENTED OR EXHIBITS STRANGE BEHAVIOR, DO NOT HANDLE IT. IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICE AT (856) 881-2828.
For additional information on rabies please contact the Gloucester County Health Department at (856) 218-4170. ...

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