Posted on 06/19/25
Baltimore, MD – June 19, 2025 – With Baltimore heading into a week of intense summer heat, Chaverim is urging the community to stay alert: Never leave a child in a parked car, even for a moment.
Even with windows cracked, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach over 100°F within minutes, creating life-threatening conditions. Each year, tragedies occur—not out of neglect, but from a brief change in routine or moment of forgetfulness.
Friday – Partly cloudy, high of 84°F
Shabbos – Mostly cloudy, 91°F
Sunday – Partly cloudy, 94°F
Monday – Partly cloudy, 97°F
Tuesday – Mostly sunny, 98°F
Wednesday – Partly cloudy, 97°F
Thursday – Partly cloudy, 92°F
With highs nearing 100°F, even a few minutes in a parked car can become fatal—especially for young children whose bodies heat up 3 to 5 times faster than adults.
Chaverim encourages families to build simple, life-saving habits, especially during camp drop-offs, carpool, or errands:
Make it a rule: Text or call a friend or family member after every drop-off to confirm your child is out of the car.
Put an essential item (phone, shoe, purse) in the back seat next to the child so you’re forced to check.
Place a visual cue (like a stuffed animal or camp bag) in the front seat as a reminder.
Ask schools/camps to notify you if your child doesn’t arrive on time.
Use car seat reminder tech or mobile apps to alert you when the car stops.
Immediately Call 911 and then notify Chaverim 410.486.9000
Stay by the vehicle until help arrives
Do not assume someone else already called
“During the summer, especially in our neighborhoods where carpools and camp runs are part of daily life, it only takes one small misstep,” said a Chaverim coordinator. “Build a system that works for you. A quick text. A shoe in the back seat. Anything that forces you to double-check. It can save a life.”