5 STEPS TO GET A CHILD OUT OF A HOT, LOCKED CAR
The days are starting to get hotter, and soon summer will be in full swing. No matter how hot it gets outside, though, it’s nothing compared to the temperature inside a locked car with the windows up. On average, 38 kids die every year after being locked in a hot car for too long. If you happen to see a child locked in a car with the windows up on a hot day, here are a few steps for how to proceed. CALL 911 A child’s life might be on the line, so even if you’re not sure how long they’ve been in the car, you can’t be too careful. If you don’t have your phone, borrow one from a stranger. Don’t worry about asking politely — this is an emergency. CALL A LOCKSMITH Our emergency locksmiths will drop whatever they’re doing to answer a call about a child locked in a hot car. Many times, they’ll even arrive before the police and fire department get there and unlock the car door in a matter of minutes. NOTE THE TIME When the police, fire department, or locksmiths arrive, they might want to know how long the child was in the car. While you might not know how long they were in there before you found them, you can at least tell people when you found them.
BLOCK SUNLIGHT Using any blankets or towels you can find, try to shield the child in the car from the sun as much as you can. That will help you keep the car as cool as possible. Again, don’t worry about being polite if you have to ask strangers for blankets and towels in this emergency situation. REMAIN CALM In all of your efforts to get this child to safety, remember to stay calm. If you panic, it could cloud your judgment, and that won’t help anyone. It will also help the child to remain calm if they see you’re not panicking. Since 1991, Pop-A-Lock’s PAL Saves Kids program has saved thousands of children free of charge. Let us be the locksmith you call if you see a child trapped in a car. Give our office a call today.
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AN UPDATE REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS
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During all this uncertainty caused by the spread of the coronavirus, we want our clients to know that, like always, their safety and security are our utmost priorities. That’s why we want you to know that Pop-A-Lock is still open during its regular hours . Our door unlocking specialists will still be available to assist you if you need it.
With everything happening, the last thing we want is for you to have a problem with your car door locks, or your home security, on top of everything else you’re going through. So, if one of those problems occurs, please call your nearest Pop-A-Lock at the corresponding number listed on the back of this newsletter. Stay safe out there!
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