Here’s How Locksmiths Can Solve Summer Emergency Involving Child, Pet Locked In Car

Summer heat is here to stay across the East Coast and were in the middle of the month that has time and again proven predominantly deadly for little ones left locked in vehicles. According to a July 3, 2018 article from CNN, July is typically the deadliest month for infants and young children left unattended in vehicles during the summer stretch. The report also notes that 18 young ones across the country have already lost their lives as of July 1, 2018 due to being left unattended in a locked vehicle during warm periods. This tragic event unfolds across the country nearly 40 times every year and it is avoidable if we all heed the following tips. From calling the local locksmith to open up your accidentally-locked car to calling the police if you spot a pet behind closed car doors and windows, let’s all work together this summer and save a life in the process.
 
Worst-Case Resolution: We’ve all seen news stories about school bus drivers parking their vehicle with a child still hidden on board. Some parents may claim that they’d never commit such an oversight, but it happens. In a worst-case scenario, you’ll be rushing around with the kids since school is out and accidentally lock them inside the car – with your keys still inside. Don’t panic. Call a locksmith in the Philadelphia area who can respond and resolve the issue. This is easily accomplished because the region’s best automotive locksmiths have the tools and know-how required to open up a full lock-out for every vehicle currently on the road.
 
Good Samaritan Solutions: Temperatures inside of a parked vehicle can climb to well over 100 degrees during the summer months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If it’s tough on a human, it’s just as rough for an animal like a dog or cat. Just because you cracked the windows while you darted into the convenience store for a drink doesn’t excuse you from the worst possible outcome unfolding. The prevailing logic – and there are some state-level laws which allow for it – is to break the car window if an animal is entirely sealed behind it. If you’re the owner of the vehicle and inadvertently left your pet inside, call a locksmith to open the vehicle. If you’re a Good Samaritan who isn’t sure about the laws on the books, call the police.
 
A locksmith is someone who can help you get out of a tight spot. In an emergency, some companies will offer 24/7 assistance and the data above shows that this can be a life-saver. In addition to having specialized keys made or solving the inconvenient house lockout, locksmiths in Philadelphia can help parents and pet-owners prevent tragedy this summer and beyond.

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