Pediatric Heatstroke Stakeholder Workgroup

Next Steps in Evidence-Based Prevention

The National Safety Council, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, has developed the Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Stakeholder Workgroup to study and develop countermeasures to prevent child hot car injuries and deaths.

Members focus on legislative/policy change, technology development and education/outreach. The workgroup is comprised of individuals from different educational, professional and community-based backgrounds, all striving to bring a Safe Systems approach to PVH prevention.

The Pediatric Vehicular Stakeholder Workgroup is always seeking input from new voices. If you are interested in being a part of this safety solution, please contact [email protected].

Progress of Workgroup

The PVH Stakeholder Workgroup meets regularly.

Here you can watch recordings of past meetings and get up-to-date on the group’s progress:

January 2026

National Safety Council Program Manager Patti Liedy leads the Pediatric Vehicular Stakeholder Workgroup meeting and provides updates on the fiscal year goals of the Workgroup and subcommittees. Jan Null, adjunct professor of meteorology at San Jose State University and a national expert on vehicular heatstroke, gives a recap of child hot car deaths in 2025.

Watch the recording: PVH Stakeholder Workgroup Meeting – A Look Ahead

July 2025

National Safety Council Program Manager Alexis Kagiliery leads the Pediatric Vehicular Stakeholder Workgroup meeting. Jan Null, adjunct professor of meteorology at San Jose State University and a national expert on vehicular heatstroke, provides a mid-year recap of child hot car deaths. Brittney Sams and April Rogers (Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning) explain protocols for safely transporting children in Georgia.

Watch the recording: PVH Stakeholder Meeting – Mid-Year Review & Protocol for Childcare Transportation

Full Playlist

If you’ve missed a meeting or want to review an older session, please click here to see the full playlist.