As summer temperatures and humidity are rising, readers are reminded to keep children safe in and around cars by following these safety tips:

• Before locking your car, look inside and ensure that everyone has exited.

• Do not let children play in or around cars, where they could become locked inside in the blistering heat.

• As a reminder, under CT law, leaving a child unsupervised in a motor vehicle could result in a felony charge,

• If you observe a child left unattended in a car, please call 911 immediately as this is defined in CT as an emergency.

• The temperature in a car can rise to fatal levels in a very short time.

• Remember, pets must not be left in unattended cars either.

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