Augusta, GA
Rising temps mean increase in dangers of child hot car deaths
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Temperatures proceed to rise and plenty of risks come together with that, together with youngsters being left in sizzling vehicles.
Throughout America, greater than 900 youngsters have died from being in sizzling vehicles since 1998. Practically 80 p.c of these circumstances have been unintended, which means they completely might have been prevented.
Typically, it’s as a result of new mother and father are sleep disadvantaged and that may trigger them to neglect the kid – particularly if the kid is quiet and rear going through. Or it will possibly occur if there’s a change in routine– like dad dropping the newborn off at daycare as a substitute of mother.
And generally mother and father go away youngsters within the automobile with home windows cracked to go inside a retailer, considering it’ll simply be for 10 minutes. However, automobile temperatures can rise almost 20 levels in only a matter of minutes.
Renee McCabe is the Program Security Supervisor at AU Well being. She defined a baby’s physique heats and cools 4 occasions quicker than an grownup’s– so warmth stroke and dying can occur in a short time. Nevertheless it’s not all the time negligence on the mother and father finish that causes a tragedy to occur.
“The second main trigger, moreover individuals forgetting, is that youngsters which might be older, you already know 2, 3, 4, they’re very curious and so they prefer to play and lots of occasions they prefer to climb right into a automotive. So, it’s so necessary to maintain your doorways locked, even only for safety causes clearly,” McCabe mentioned.
McCabe cautions mother and father and folks strolling by to be vigilant- it might save a baby’s life.
“Even if you happen to don’t have youngsters, if you happen to’re strolling by way of a parking zone, you’re out purchasing, simply be very vigilant and look and if you happen to see a baby in a automotive, take motion,” she instructed. “Name 911. We work with the police on a regular basis and so they need you to name. Don’t be afraid to do it.”
Right here’s what the legislation says in Georgia and South Carolina. Each states have a Good Samaritan legislation that protects an individual giving emergency support to somebody in a automotive from being sued for damages.
So, if you happen to come throughout a baby in a sizzling automotive, examine the door handles first to see whether it is unlocked earlier than breaking a window. Then, instantly name 911 when you get the kid out of the automotive.
Some suggestions that can assist you bear in mind your baby – put your purse, laptop computer, or one thing you want whenever you get to your vacation spot within the backseat. Or put a mirror up so you possibly can see your baby within the rearview.
One other nice choice is to have your daycare name you if you happen to haven’t dropped your baby off by a sure time.
Additionally, put a stuffed animal or the diaper bag within the entrance seat so that you see it earlier than you get out of the automotive. Make it a behavior to all the time examine the back and front seats, together with opening the again door, earlier than you lock your automobile and stroll away. And, keep away from speaking on the cellphone. It could possibly distract you and enhance the chances of forgetting your baby.
The City of Augusta on Friday night announced the boil water advisory was lifted for residents and businesses.
The Augusta Utilities Department lifted the boil water advisory, issued on Monday, noting comprehensive water testing confirmed the tap water meets all regulatory standards and is safe for human consumption, according to a news release.
Affected customers no longer need to boil water for drinking, cooking or making ice – but should flush their lines by opening the cold water faucet and letting the water run for two minutes, according to the release.
“We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience,” officials wrote in the release.
How Augustans coped without water
Many Augusta residents had to find alternative methods of gathering water in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Last week, reporters with The Chronicle watched as Ricardo Ramirez collected water in a trash bag from a street gutter on Aumond Road.
“This is the only way we can [get water], unless we go to the river, but that is too far away,” Ramirez said.
He explained that he was using the water to flush the toilet, but was walking to a nearby creek to bathe.
Aside from being out of water, a large tree crashed through the ceiling of his AirBnB, causing extensive interior damage.
“Our road was completely full of trees – everywhere,” Ramirez said. “A friend [who was in the house] was standing so close to where the tree came through the house, he almost died.”
He added it was difficult to get anywhere because his truck was blocked my fallen trees in his yard, and Augustans were hesitant to give him a ride to the grocery store to get drinking water.
“The Publix is open so we walked all the way there carrying our bags,” Ramirez said. “In Mexico, a lot of people offer [rides to others]. Not here. We are completely on our own.”
Anyone with questions or concerns about the lifted water advisory should contact 311 using the mobile app.
This story was updated to add a video.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Two people died overnight in Richmond County in unrelated shootings – Augusta’s second and third homicides since Hurricane Helene struck the city a little over a week ago.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the parking lot of El Presidente, located at 2 Eighth Street, in reference to a shooting at 7:54 p.m.
Deputies say upon arrival, they located a male who had been shot at least one time.
The victim succumbed to his injuries.
Arthur Braxton, 32, of Aiken, was pronounced dead at 8:45 p.m. on the scene, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office.
Deputies say a subject has been detained.
The second shooting happened at Oakview Place Apartments.
At 3:03 a.m. Saturday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at the 3500 block of Oakview Place.
Stephon Jones, 22, who lives at the complex, was shot at least once.
Jones was pronounced dead at 4:10 a.m. Saturday.
The two shootings are unrelated, according to the Richmond Coroner’s Office.
Autopsies have been scheduled for both victims.
The shootings are Augusta’s second and third homicides since Helene.
Last Saturday, a male victim was fatally shot in the chest at 10th and Florence streets.
The shootings come amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 180 lives in two and a half years across the CSRA.
The crime outbreak has affected communities large and small, but as the biggest city in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.
Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – One person has died after a shooting on 8th Street in Augusta on Friday, according to authorities.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the parking lot of El Presidente, located at 2 8th Street, in reference to a shooting at 7:54 p.m.
Deputies say upon arrival, they located a male who had been shot at least one time.
The victim succumbed to his injuries, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies say a subject has been detained.
Investigators say they were still on the scene at 9:11 p.m.
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