Local Sheriff's Department Reminding Citizens a Hot Vehicle Can Be Deadly

You should never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle.

Photo by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department.

(Brookville, Ind.) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone that even a few minutes in a parked vehicle can turn deadly for children and pets.

On an 85 degree day, the inside of a car can reach over 100 degrees in just 10 minutes, even with the windows cracked. The current weather forecast is calling for daytime highs in the low to mid-90's the rest of the week. 

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for the tri-state area through Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. as heat index values are expected to exceed 100 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The Franklin County Sheriff's Department reminds all citizens to remember: 

  • NEVER leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle—not even for a short errand.
  • If you see a child or pet alone in a car, call 911 immediately.
  • Check the back seat every time you leave the vehicle.

 

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