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As a parent or pet owner, have you ever felt like you had to juggle many tasks, errands, and responsibilities all at once? During the summer, this type of juggling can lead to making the mistake of leaving pets or kids in a hot and stuffy car. There are devastating consequences to leaving a child or pet alone in a car on a hot day. On a 70 degree day, a car’s interior can reach 104 degrees in just 30 minutes! When the sun’s heat gets trapped inside, even a cracked window will do little to slow down the temperatures as they soar and dehydrate your loved one.
So how do we avoid making these mistakes? Make yourself aware of common scenarios that put even well-meaning parents and pet owners in a position where they leave a child or pet behind. After you have loaded the car with groceries and strapped the kids in, you may realize you forgot an item in the store. You may be tempted to run back inside alone to save time. However, you never know the obstacles that could slow you down from returning to your car before the heat kicks up to dangerous levels.
For example, the checkout line may have grown longer and may keep you waiting and waiting. Another situation may occur where someone in the store or parking lot may distract you with conversation. The same could happen on a “quick” run inside Starbucks, McDonald’s, or the bank. Save yourself the anxiety and use the drive thru. Otherwise, remember to bring your kids with you, or grab it some other time if you’re with your pet.
For more tips on staying safe and keeping cool, come down to Brother’s Collision and Mechanical (auto detailing Rochester NY) to have your car’s air conditioning checked or installed.
