GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — Even though it’s slightly less warm this week than it was earlier this month, that doesn’t mean kids and pets are in any less danger of being left in hot cars.
Green Bay Police have responded to several such calls this season.
“Even if it’s 80 degrees out that sun can be pretty hot and warm up a vehicle very quickly,” Police Commander Kevin Warych told WTAQ. “That’s putting kids in great danger, and animals in great danger.
On an 80 degree day, it takes a car just ten minutes to reach an internal temperature of almost 100 degrees.
But what should you do if you come across such a situation in a parking lot?
“The important thing to do is call 911, but you still have to make sure that child is okay,” Warych said. “If you break that window to render aid for the child, and remain there while the police arrive, and explain why you did what you did, common sense will come into play.”
Police encourage vigilance, taking kids with you inside when shopping, and leaving your animals at home.
“The best thing that people can do is have a plan,” said Warych. “If you’re going to the grocery store, leave your animal at home. If you’re going to run in there, make sure take your children with you.”
