New Yorkers – NEVER leave children or pets alone in a car on a warm day, even if you think the temperature outside isn’t hot enough to cause harm. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the inside temperature of a car – regardless of whether the windows are closed or partially open – can rise as much as 40 degrees within one hour, even if the exterior temperature is only in the low 70s. The majority of the temperature rise occurs within the first 15-30 minutes, and no amount of shade is enough to protect children or pets from these dangers. To help you remember that children or pets are in the backseat of your car, place a much-needed item, like a cell phone or your shoe, with them in the backseat. If you see a child or pet alone in a car on a hot day, call 911. See more #FDNYSmart tips at fdnysmart.org
Be #FDNYSmart - Never Leave Kids alone in a Hot Car
New Yorkers – NEVER leave children or pets alone in a car on a warm day, even if you think the temperature outside isn’t hot enough to cause harm. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the inside temperature of a car – regardless of whether the windows are closed or partially open – can rise as much as 40 degrees within one hour, even if the exterior temperature is only in the low 70s. The majority of the temperature rise occurs within the first 15-30 minutes, and no amount of shade is enough to protect children or pets from these dangers. To help you remember that children or pets are in the backseat of your car, place a much-needed item, like a cell phone or your shoe, with them in the backseat. If you see a child or pet alone in a car on a hot day, call 911. See more #FDNYSmart tips at fdnysmart.org
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