Never leave a child in a car
Hot temperatures, children & cars - deadly combination
"Never leave a child in a car.” Summer is here. The temperatures are rising across the Wilson area and DSS reminds everyone that children left in cars are a dangerous combination.
“It is painful to hear of children that are left in cars each year,” said Glenn Osborne, DSS director. “We urge the citizens of Wilson County to think ahead and to never leave a child in an unattended vehicle.”
Child welfare staff are alerting parents as the summer heat continues. “It is preventable,” said Kathy Stone, Child Welfare Section Leader. “We always aim to raise public awareness and hopefully this will prevent any tragedies.”
This year, experts are asking parents to leave a cell phone, purse, shoe or other item in the back seat of the vehicle. This will prompt you to check the back seat before leaving the vehicle.
Parents and caregivers can also follow these tips from safekids.org
· Even with a window slightly open, on a typically sunny summer day, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach potentially deadly levels within minutes. A young child’s core body temperature may increase three to five times as fast as an adult. This could cause permanent injury or even death.
· Teach children that cars are not a play area.
· Never leave a child alone in a vehicle.
· Keep unoccupied vehicles and trunks locked and keep keys out of children’s reach.
· Watch children closely around cars, particularly when loading or unloading.
Make sure all children leave the vehicle with you when you reach your destination. Don’t forget sleeping infants.
Did you know?
On days when ambient temperatures exceed 86°F, the internal temperatures of a vehicle quickly reach 134°F to 154°F.
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WCR goes electronic in 2015
Mailed paper copies stop in December
The Wilson County Report is going completely electronic and will no longer be available on paper effective January 2015.
We are always looking for the best way to communicate with our citizens and to save money. With this in mind, a few years ago we started the electronic version of the Wilson County report (you are reading it now).
The electronic report is free and is sent to your inbox - no paper & no postage. We have received many positive comments as people continue to convert to the electronic edition.
While we are not able to share every story about the great things that we do at DSS, we do highlight important services that are making an impact in the lives of Wilson County citizens.
If you have made the switch, welcome! You don't have to do anything. If not, we want our paper subscribers to continue to receive the latest updates. Simply email us to add your name to our email list. You will start receiving the electronic copy on the very next issue.
E-copies are sent to your inbox each month. We hope you will consider joining our WCR E-List today.
Tell your friends and family that may receive a paper copy to send an email to rhunt@wilson-co.com to start receiving your e-copy or signup @ wilsoncountydss.org.
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Child Support Most Wanted
Monquavious Riggins
The Wilson County Department of Social Services is trying to locate Monquavious Riggins for failure to pay child support.
Mr. Riggins has been ordered to pay $276 current support for five children and owes $1,732.76 past-due support.
The last known address was 603 Penny Lane, SE, Wilson, NC.
If you have any information regarding Mr. Riggins current location, please call Child Support at 206.4178. Information received is confidential.
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