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Commissioner Causey to raise awareness on hot car safety in Greenville on Thursday
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is hosting a hot car safety awareness event on Thursday, July 30, in Greenville, North Carolina. This event is aimed at educating the public about the dangers of leaving children, seniors, and pets alone in vehicles. Attendees will see demonstrations showing how quickly cars can heat up and receive tips on how to prevent these dangerous situations.
Agents should inform their clients about the importance of never leaving vulnerable individuals in parked cars and encourage them to attend the event for valuable safety information.
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RALEIGH
Jul 29, 2026
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will join law enforcement, fire, rescue, EMS, and members of the Governor’s Highway Safety Program on Thursday, July 30, for a hot car safety awareness event hosted by ECU Health’s Eastern Carolina Injury Prevention Program.
The event aims to raise awareness about the life-threatening dangers of leaving children, seniors and pets unattended in vehicles. It will feature temperature gauge demonstrations showing how quickly vehicle interiors heat up, as well as preventative tips for parents and caregivers.
11:00 a.m. – Attend Hot Car Safety Awareness Event, Kohl’s, 3501 Galleria Drive, Greenville, N.C. 28534
Commissioner Causey will be available for interviews. Area media wishing to cover these events may RSVP at
press@ncdoi.gov
.
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