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MIAMI – As summertime approaches and the temperature is expected to reach 100-plus degrees, Miami officials and the Florida Highway Patrol are teaming up to promote Child Safety Awareness.

During the scorching summer heat, parents sometimes forget they left their kids in the car, who unfortunately die or suffer serious injuries.

The Highway Patrol said 39 children died last year after being left locked inside a hot car which is the highest number of deaths ever.

“Leaving a child in a hot car may seem inconceivable, but unfortunately it occurs, and the results are often deadly,” said FHP Lt. Alex Camacho.

Camacho provided safety tips to prevent more tragedies.

“First, look before you lock, and never ever leave a child unattended in a vehicle. Putting your purse, your phone, your tablet, your lunch in the back seat. This is to secure, to make sure that you look in that back seat before you lock the door,” said Camacho.

Officials also advise never to leave a car unlocked as children may accidentally lock themselves inside the vehicle and be unable to get out.