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WHAT:During the summer months in central Florida, both tourism and temperatures are at their peak. This season inevitably sees an increase in reports of pets and children left in dangerously hot cars.<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t05 May, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tContact:
\nBryant.Almeida@ocfl.net
\nZachary.Downes@ocfl.net
\nFirePIO@ocfl.net
\nOsco.pio@oscofl.com
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WHAT:
During the summer months in central Florida, both tourism and temperatures are at their peak. This season inevitably sees an increase in reports of pets and children left in dangerously hot cars.<\/p>\n
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS), Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFR), and the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office (OCSO) will hold a media event at Barnett Park to provide a visual demonstration of the consequences of leaving pets and children unattended in vehicles.<\/p>\n
Unattended vehicles can heat up to 20 degrees higher in just five minutes and continue to climb. This is dangerous for pets and children, leading to easily avoidable tragedies.<\/p>\n
At the event, Orange County Animal Services Veterinarian Dr. Carmen-Susan Glotflelty-Ortiz will discuss the medical consequences for pets, Orange County Fire Rescue EMS Battalion Chief Alexander Ralls-Novo will talk about the dangers these situations pose to children, and Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Deputy Summer McCray will explain the charges people could face.<\/p>\n
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10 a.m.<\/p>\n
WHERE:
Barnett Park
4801 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32808<\/p>\n
VIDEO\/PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
Animal Services Officers breaking a car door to demonstrate how they get into vehicles, temperature checking a vehicle to demonstrate how hot cars can get<\/p>\n
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNTIES:<\/p>\n
Dr. Carmen-Susan Glotfelty-Ortiz, Veterinarian, Orange County Animal Services
\nRick Hunyadi, Training Coordinator, Orange County Animal Services
\nChief Alexander Ralls-Novo, EMS Battalion Chief, Orange County Fire Rescue
\nDeputy Summer McCray, Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/p>\n
For more information, please visit www.ocnetpets.com<\/a><\/p>\n About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n