During hot weather, we respond to many calls involving children and animals left in hot vehicles while unattended. The dangers of leaving a child or animal in a hot vehicle can be deadly. All these types of calls can be prevented by planning ahead and taking proper precautions. A good rule of thumb if the sun is out, is to calculate the temperature in your vehicle to be 20 degrees hotter or more than the outside temperature. In this video, you will hear from Animal Control Officer Kirsch and Deputy Cappetto on how to be safe during hot weather. Check out the resources below on where you can go for cooling centers as well as resources to keep you and your family safe during these heat waves. Stay cool Pierce County!
Hot Weather Information/ Pierce County
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6226/Hot-Weather-Information
Hot Weather Resources