With this weekends temperature to be near 90 degrees…

With this weekends temperature to be near 90 degrees, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol reminds us of the dangers of heat elevation inside your vehicle.

A vehicle’s windows act like a greenhouse, trapping the rising heat and sunlight, while also heating the individuals and pets inside the car. The sun can heat the car to deadly temperatures in a matter of minutes. Even though the temperature outside may feel relatively cool, it only takes a small amount of time for the temperature to increase to a dangerous level.

If you see a vehicle parked with occupants (human or pet) unattended on a warm day please consider calling 911.