As the temperature continues to rise, so do the numbers of children dying in hot vehicles. Through the end of July there has been a record number of children - 28 - who have died due to vehicular heat stroke, making 2010 the worst year ever for children dying in hot cars.

The NBC TODAY Show aired a segment to help raise awareness about these dangers and let people know that technology does exists to prevent these tragedies. Spread the word and share our safety tips to help prevent any more children from dying in this manner. Log on to http://today.msnbc.msn.com/ to view the segment and read more about the technology and safety tips to prevent this from happening.

Safe Kids Mid-South says to keep peeking in car windows in parking lots. And to call 9-1-1 if you see a child in a car - you could save the life of an innocent child.

What is Heat Exhaustion? What is Heat Stoke? What are the Warning Signs? What To Do?

Prevent heat-related illnesses by staying cool, drinking plenty of fluids and monitoring activity.

Heat Exhaustion occurs when at exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid environment and body fluids are lost through sweating causing the body to overheat.  Warning Signs- Heavy sweating; Pale, cool skin; Fast, weak pulse; Fast, shallow breathing; Muscle cramps; Tiredness; Dizziness; Headache; Nausea or vomiting; Fainting.  What to do- Cool off; Drink fluids (non alcoholic and non caffeine drinks); Seek medical attention if symptoms last longer than one hour. 

Heat Stroke is an emergency heat-related illness with high body temperature (103- 106 degrees F) that can cause death within 10- 15 minutes.  Warning Signs- No sweating; Red, hot, dry skin; Rapid, strong pulse; Throbbing headache; Dizziness; Nausea; Confusion; Unconsciousness.  What to do- Call 911; Seek a cooler place; Moisten skin with lukewarm water and use a fan to blow cool air across the body; Monitor body temperature; Do not give fluids unless in a normal state and can tolerate.