A timely summer reminder
With the weather heating up, we’re reminding Tasmanians to never leave their kids or pets in the car.
On a typical summer’s day, the inside of a car can be 30-40 degrees hotter than outside. As an example, on a 25 degree day, a car could reach 65 degrees.
Kids and animals are sensitive to heat. They can dehydrate and develop heat stress very quickly. Even leaving them in the car for a short amount of time can have tragic consequences within minutes.
Between 1 Jan and 31 Dec 2022, our roadside team were called out to 76 kids, 162 pets and 5 adults locked in cars.
If your kids or pets are locked in the car, call roadside on 13 11 11, and we’ll help if you’re a member with us or not.
Remember, if you need to leave your car – take your loved ones with you. It’s not worth the risk.