Fuel pumps to get safety stickers on preventing heatstroke

Staff Report

With Florida leading the nation in child vehicular heatstroke fatalities, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently announced that every fuel pump across the state will be outfitted with a new inspection sticker featuring the safety messaging

“With daily routines changing for children heading back to school coupled with the still very present summer heat, it is imperative for parents and caregivers to be vigilant to protect their precious cargo,” Simpson said Simpson said new safety messaging to prevent vehicular heatstroke will go on all of the state’s approximately 75,000 fuel inspection stickers on gas pumps across Florida

Vehicular Heatstroke Prevention:

∫ Never leave children, vulnerable adults, or pets unattended in a vehicle – even for a short period of time

∫ If you see a child, vulnerable adult, or pet locked in a hot car, take immediate action

From page 8 that were on the brink of closing were able to stay in business after joining the farmer’s market “We were able to keep their doors open ” In addition, she pays Santini Plaza rent to be there

Miller said she is concerned by the rising fees and remarks from some of the fire com- missioners that they could go up again next year “The numbers keep changing year after year,” Miller said “Other event planners are not happy ”

Miller stills needs a permit for Santini Plaza, which she has been told will not be as costly She also runs farmers markets in by

Calling 911

∫ Always check the back seat before leaving and locking your vehicle

∫ Florida law, section 768 139, Florida Statutes, provides for the rescue of a vulnerable person or domestic animal from a motor vehicle These good Samaritans may have immunity for damage to the motor vehicle if:

∫ The vehicle is locked and there is no other reasonable way the person or animal to get out.

∫ Has reasonable belief based upon the circumstances that entry is necessary because the person or animal is in imminent danger

∫ Notifies law enforcement or calls 911 prior to or immediately after entering the vehicle

∫ Uses no more force than is necessary

∫ Remains with the person or animal until law enforcement or other first responder arrives

Cape Coral at Surfside Market on Tuesdays and at the Miromar Outlets in Estero on Saturdays

Despite worries about higher fees, Miller is happy to be back in business on the island

“It’s nice to be back on the Beach,” she said