In June several Wilson County Government departments and community partners signed off on the "Look before you Lock" campaign. These community partners are joining together to help educate parents, grandparents, caregivers and the general public to always check the back seat before locking the car and walking away to help keep children safe from hot cars.

The statistics are sobering and research shows that it can happen to any family or individual, often in a simple moment of distraction. But that moment can be deadly for young children.

If you would like a window cling for your personal use or to help share the message in our community feel free to contact DSS at 252-206-4000. Thanks to the Wilson County Community Child Protection and Child Fatality Prevention Teams and to all our community partners who signed on to help spread the word. And thanks again to our local Walmart for their grant funds that help produce the window clings.

Lori Walston