Sponsored Ashley Bridgmon with the Health Education and Safety Center at Children’s let us in on tips for keeping kids away from hot cars this summer. (Bham Now) As Birmingham temperatures continue to rise during the summer, the risk of vehicular heatstroke increases significantly. But there are precautions to take to make sure your kiddos stay safe—Children’s of Alabama, the state’s only freestanding pediatric hospital, has a few tips to share.