Florida Vehicular Heatstroke Task Force

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The Florida Vehicular Heatstroke Task Force is a dedicated coalition of public safety officials, medical professionals, educators, companies and community advocates working to prevent heatstroke deaths in vehicles.

Our mission:
To raise awareness and provide education to eliminate vehicular heatstroke incidents and fatalities throughout the State of Florida.

Join Us! If you have a passion for the prevention of vehicular heatstroke, we would love to work with you!

It’s the Law…

Leaving children alone in a motor vehicle in Florida is illegal. Fortunately, there is a law to protect Good Samaritans who choose to act to prevent a vehicular heatstroke injury or death.

State Uniform Traffic Control

Coming Soon - Resources and Toolkits for Prevention

Protecting children from pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) starts with awareness — and action. This comprehensive folder brings together tailored toolkits for hospitals, childcare centers, advocacy groups, employers, retailers, banks, gas stations and Indigenous communities.

Each toolkit includes practical, ready-to-use materials including:

  • Customizable Emails
  • Parking Lot Sign Graphics (with space to add your logo)
  • Printable Posters and Graphics
  • Digital and Audio Announcements

Whether you’re reaching staff, customers, families, or the broader community, these tools make it simple to spread life-saving messages and help prevent tragic, but preventable, hot car deaths.

Everything is organized, accessible and adaptable — all in one place.

Advocacy, Child Care & Hospital Toolkit

Support safe practices and family education with this all-in-one resource. The toolkit includes modifiable emails, engaging social media content, a brief e-learning course and printable graphics that can be branded with your hospital’s logo.

This all-in-one toolkit equips you with everything needed to raise awareness and promote safety. It includes:

  • Customizable Emails – Ready-to-edit templates for outreach and engagement.
  • Printable Graphics – Professionally designed visuals with space to drop in your logo and use in print or digital materials.

Perfect for organizations committed to protecting the ones they love.

Employer Toolkit

Perfect for companies committed to employee and family safety, this toolkit contains:

  • Customizable Emails – Templates to help you communicate safety messages to your workforce.
  • Parking Lot Sign Graphics – Bold, branded signage you can personalize with your company logo.
  • Printable Graphic – A shareable design for bulletin boards, breakrooms or digital channels.

Did you know 1 out of 4 fatalities happen at the workplace?

Retailer Toolkit

Every minute matters. Many pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) deaths happen when caregivers “just run in.” This toolkit helps frontline businesses protect families in those critical moments. It includes:

  • Customizable Emails to Staff – Easy-to-edit templates to raise awareness internally.
  • Parking Lot Sign Graphics – Attention-grabbing signs with space to add your logo.
  • Printable Poster Graphic – Ideal for entrances, windows or service counters.
  • Digital & Overhead Announcements – Quick messages for in-store displays or speaker systems to remind customers while they shop or refuel.

Indigenous Community Toolkit

This toolkit supports community efforts to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) with practical, ready-to-use materials that can be adapted for local use. It includes:

  • Customizable Emails – Templates for outreach to families, community organizations, and leaders.
  • Parking Lot Sign Graphics – Signage you can personalize with your community’s logo.
  • Printable Graphic – Ideal for community centers, clinics or public spaces.
  • Digital & Audio Announcements – Short messages for use at events, on local radio or in public buildings.
Link to Innovative Concepts
Innovative Concepts, LLC
Innovative Concepts Tripod Display

Product Description: The Never Leave Your Child Alone Table Tripod Display allows you to educate families about heatstroke by displaying the ACT tips. The unit houses two 4 inch red LED Temperature Displays that provides a visual representation of the outdoor temperature and the temperature inside a vehicle after being parked in that same environment for a period. The unit includes two cabled sensor probes to be placed outdoors and within a vehicle.  The unit is required to be plugged in to a suitable electrical outlet for operation.

Details: The kit includes an LED Temperature Unit (Temp Range: -4 F to +140 F) with integrated tripod mount, a tripod with carrying case and Velcro straps, a standard sign with ACT tips, and two cabled temperature sensors.

Product Dimensions:
LED Temperature Display Unit – 19.5 inches tall by 16.5 inches wide by 3.25 inches deep – Approximately 14 lbs.
Tripod – 5 inches by 5 inches by 48 inches (Folded) – Approximately 12 lbs.

*The Never Leave Your Child Alone Tripod Display is manufactured at our facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland USA. Each item is custom manufactured to order. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery if not currently in stock.

Innovative Concepts Tabletop Display

Product Description: The Never Leave Your Child Alone Table Top Display allows you to educate families about heatstroke by displaying the ACT tips. There is also a mounted temperature display unit that provides a visual representation of the outdoor temperature and the temperature inside a vehicle after being parked in that same environment for a period. The portable sensor it to be placed inside the vehicle, but not in direct sunlight to give the most accurate reading.

Details: The kit includes a 17.75” by 11.75” sign with a mounted temperature display unit (Temp Range: -39.8 F to +139.8 F) that fits into a pre-cut angled base. The temperature display unit includes a movable sensor to be placed inside a vehicle.

*The Never Leave Your Child Alone Tabletop Display is manufactured at our facility located in Dunkirk, Maryland USA. Each item is custom manufactured to order. Please allow 1 to 3 weeks for delivery.

Coming Soon!

Quick, Accessible and Impactful Learning

Children in Hot Cars – 10-Minute E-Learning Course

Every year, children suffer fatal heatstroke after being left in hot cars—an entirely preventable tragedy. Whether it’s a change in routine, a moment of distraction, or an assumption that a quick stop is safe, the risk is real. This short, engaging, and interactive 10-minute e-learning course is designed to raise awareness and equip individuals with the knowledge to prevent these heartbreaking incidents.

Flexible Enrollment: Learn as an Individual or Train as a Group
  • Individuals can easily enroll and complete the course at their own pace.
  • Organizations, schools, and businesses can set up group training, allowing a designated administrator to track participant progress and ensure completion. Group Delivery of Courses Request Form
Product tiles for Children in Hot Cars e-learning

National Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Resources

Learn more about vehicular heatstroke from national resources. Learn how these deaths occur and what you can do to prevent injuries and deaths.

Florida Heatstroke Task Force Membership

Meet the team and know their “WHYs”

Patti Liedy

My Why:

Because it can happen to anyone.

Amy Artuso

My Why:

There are no safe time periods to leave children (or pets) unattended in vehicles.

Alexis Kagiliery

Alexis Kagiliery

My Why:

Because heatstroke is 100% preventable.

Danielle Kessenger

Danielle Kessenger

My Why:

Education and empathy save lives.

Georgette Smith

My Why:

I am dedicated to raising awareness and implementing strategies to prevent heat-related incidents across our communities.

Clover Apelian

My Why:

Children need problem solvers. I hope to be one of them.

Florida Vehicular Heatstroke Resources

Visit the Florida Occupant Protection Resource Center for resources on safe transportation.

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Florida Outreach Events

Calendar of Events

What: Children’s Day at the Capital

Where: Florida State Capitol, 400 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL

When: April 15, 2025 – 2:00PM Eastern

All invited to attend. Statewide press conference and engaging activities for all attendees.

What: KIDSFEST

Where: 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301 – Cascades Park

When: April 26, 2025 10:00AM-2:00PM – Cascades Park

What: Summer of Safety – Press Conference, Media Event

Where: Colver Park, Pt. St. Lucie

When: April 26, 2024, 9AM-2PM

Who: Safe Kids Treasure Coast

Come and learn more about vehicular heatstroke.

What: YMCA of Martin County Family Fun Day

Where: YMCA of Martin County

When: April 26, 2025 -10AM-12PM

Who: Safe Kids Treasure Coast and YMCA of Martin County

What: Press Conference/Media Event

When: May 1, 2025, 10:00AM

Where: Mitchell Learning Academy, Jacksonville, FL

Who: Safe Kids with THE PLAYERS Center for Child Health led by Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Safe Kids Northeast Florida in partnership with Safe Kids Worldwide and other national and local partners will come together to provided information and awareness on how to prevent vehicular heatstroke.

Register Your Event

If you are planning an activity or event related to pediatric vehicular heatstroke, register your event here to be publicized on this website.

Florida Vehicular Heatstroke Task Force Activity/Event Registration

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