Orange County Government Public Information Officers
Zachary.downes@ocfl.net – Health Services Department Public Information Officer
Bryant.almeida@ocfl.net - Servicios para Animales del Condado de Orange
FirePIO@ocfl.net – Orange County Fire Rescue

Orange County Agencies Remind Residents About Hot Car Dangers

Orange County, FL — Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) and Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR) are partnering this summer to remind residents that leaving children or pets in unattended vehicles is both dangerous and illegal.

As we reach the peak of summer, both agencies have responded to emergency calls involving children and animals left inside hot vehicles. Interior temperatures can rise by 20 degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes. After an hour, temperatures can increase by 40 to 50 degrees, creating life-threatening conditions.

To raise public awareness, OCAS and OCFR will host a live demonstration for media members. The event will highlight:

  • How vehicle temperatures are measured
  • Techniques used by responders to gain access to locked vehicles
  • Medical risks associated with heat exposure
  • How first responders treat both children and pets in these emergencies
  • Legal consequences for leaving pets or children in unattended vehicles

CUÁNDO:
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 8:45 a.m.

DÓNDE:
Servicios para Animales en el Condado de Orange, 2769 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839

PHOTO/VIDEO OPPORTUNITIES:
A live visual demonstration showing how temperatures are checked inside a hot car.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Carmen-Susan Glotfelty-Ortiz, Veterinarian, Orange County Animal Services
  • Daniel McCracken, Senior Road Officer, Orange County Animal Services
  • Lt. Kimberly Engeman, Orange County EMS

MÁS INFORMACIÓN:

Conozca acerca del Gobierno del Condado de Orange:el Gobierno del Condado de Orange hace todo lo posible por servir a sus residentes y visitantes con integridad, honradez, imparcialidad y profesionalismo. Situado en la Florida Central, el Condado de Orange cuenta con 13 municipios y alberga a los parques temáticos más famosos del mundo, a uno de los centros de convenciones más grande del país y a un centro de investigación en ciencias biológicas. La Junta de Comisionados del Condado está conformada por siete miembros electos, entre los que se incluye el Alcalde, cuya elección es a nivel de todo el condado. Para mayor información visite www.OCFL.net o ingrese a los canales de medios sociales del Gobierno del Condado de Orange..

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