OUR MISSION

Iona McGregor Fire District

9 hours ago

LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK!

It only takes minutes for the temperature inside a parked vehicle to become deadly. Every year, heartbreaking stories remind us that children lose their lives after being forgotten in hot vehicles. We may think, “It will never happen to us,” but the reality is that no one is immune to tragedy.

That's why creating a simple routine TODAY is so important to help ensure your child arrives at their destination safely and alive every time.

Before you walk away, remember:

✅ Always check the back seat before locking your vehicle.

✅ Place something you'll need at your destination (purse, work bag, phone, or keys) next to your child or pet as a reminder.

✅ If someone else is transporting your child, confirm they arrived safely. If you don't receive confirmation, check in immediately. This includes your spouse, partner, or a caregiver.

✅ Ask your daycare or school to call if your child doesn't arrive as expected.

✅ Lock your vehicle and keep keys and key fobs out of children's reach.

✅ Never leave a child, pet, or vulnerable adult in a parked vehicle, even for a minute. Cracking the windows does not keep a vehicle safe.

✅ If you see a child, pet, or vulnerable adult alone in a hot vehicle, call 911 immediately.

✅Technology and reminder apps can help, but nothing replaces physically checking the back seat before you lock your vehicle.

A few extra seconds could save a life. So, again, look before you lock. Check for kids. Check for pets. Check for anyone who may need your help. In every vehicle. Every time. ... See MoreSee Less