Md. woman cited for leaving children in car unattended

By WTOP Staff
July 10, 2012 | 5:12 PM

WASHINGTON – A Maryland woman is in trouble after leaving two young children in her car unattended for about 15 minutes.

Police in the city of Fairfax cited 23-year-old Shantelle Dare of Landover with not properly supervising the children after they were called to the scene on Eaton Place.

Dare was not arrested.

The boys, ages 5 and 6, were not injured.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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