2026 Summer resources
Texas Heatstroke Taskforce
The Texas Heatstroke Task Force urges Texans to A.C.T.
- A – Avoid heatstroke-related injury. Never leave a child alone in a car, not even during a quick trip to the store. Always lock your doors and trunks – including in your driveway or garage. If a child is missing, check the pool and water sources first, then check vehicles, including trunks.
- C – Create reminders. Keep a stuffed animal or other memento in your child’s seat when it’s empty and move it to the front seat as a visual reminder when your child is in the back seat. Or, place and secure your phone, briefcase, or purse in the back seat when traveling with your child.
- T – Take Action. If you see a child alone in a car, take action. Call 911.
Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Dangers in Texas
Visit the website at Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Dangers in Texas | Texas DSHS and download the Hyperthermia Flyers (in English and Spanish). Lots of additional information and resources available here.
Protect Yourself From the Dangers of Extreme Heat
Resources posted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at Protect Yourself From the Dangers of Extreme Heat | Climate and Health | CDC
- Information on prevention & symptoms
- Infographics & Fact sheets
- CDC Heat & Health Tracker
- Social Media Graphics