Florida's Hot Car Death Prevention Month: Aria's Act Aims to Save Lives

Remembering Aria Paige

• 💔 The pain is still fresh for Aria Paige's family, nearly two years after she died after being left inside a hot SUV.
• 👶 Her name and story are now central to a statewide initiative to prevent future hot car deaths.

Florida's Hot Car Death Prevention Month

• 🗓️ State leaders gathered in Tallahassee to mark Florida's first ever hot car death prevention month.
• 🏛️ This initiative is part of Aria's Act, a new law designed to educate caregivers and ensure accountability.

The Dangers of Hot Cars

• 🌡️ Safety officials warn that temperatures can climb rapidly inside a parked vehicle, even with windows cracked.
• ⚠️ Last year, 39 children died in hot cars nationwide, the highest number since 2019, according to the National Safety Council.

Prevention Strategies and Resources

• 🔑 Aria's family emphasizes that the law is about more than policy; it's about never forgetting what happened.
• 📱 Recommended safety measures include placing your phone or a bag in the back seat, locking your car when parked, and arranging check-ins if someone else is dropping off children.
• 🌐 For more information on hot car safety and Aria's Act, visit flhmv.gov/heatstroke.