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GEICO Reminds Drivers to Stay Mindful of Young Passengers as Temperatures SoarAs temperatures surge across the country, GEICO urges parents and caregivers to keep an eye on young passengers traveling with them in the backseat. Last year, more than 40 children died after being left in locked vehicles, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Since 1998, nearly 750 young lives were lost in hot vehicles. Parents and caregivers need to remember these important facts about how vulnerable children are to climbing temperatures in a vehicle.
According to NHTSA, a car's temperature can rise by 20 degrees in roughly 10 minutes. Even on a day with temperatures less than 80 degrees, a car's temperature can swell to 110 degrees. To prevent a child from suffering heatstroke or worse, parents and caregivers should:
Visit GEICO More for more safety tips on how to prevent leaving children in hot cars. GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and is the second-largest private passenger auto insurance company in the United States. GEICO, which was founded in 1936, provides millions of car insurance quotes to U.S. drivers annually. The company is pleased to serve more than 16 million private passenger customers, insuring more than 27 million vehicles (auto & cycle). Using GEICO's online service center, policyholders can purchase policies, make policy changes, report claims and print insurance ID cards. Policyholders can also connect to GEICO through GEICO Mobile, reach a representative over the phone or visit a GEICO local agent.
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