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Milton Fire Rescue Urges Hydration, Warns Against Leaving Children or Pets in Cars During Heat Wave
Summary
Derek Hoffman, community nurse paramedic with the Milton Fire Rescue Department, advised residents to drink 1–2 gallons of water when active outdoors, seek cool areas if overheated and never leave children or pets in vehicles after a vehicle temperature check reached 102.4°F.
Derek Hoffman, community nurse paramedic for the Milton Fire Rescue Department, warned Milton residents about an approaching heat wave and urged precautions to prevent heat emergencies.
Hoffman said staying hydrated is the single most important step and recommended “about 1 to 2 gallons of water, more possibly if you're exercising a lot or outdoors a lot.” He told residents to move immediately to a cool area and cool themselves off if they begin to feel dehydrated, overly hot or are sweating heavily.
Hoffman also issued a direct safety warning about vehicles: “Car's been sitting in the shade for about 15 minutes now with window tint, and we're at 102.4.” He added, “And seriously, folks, don't leave any kids or pets in the car even for a minute.”
The guidance focused on immediate, practical steps residents can take: increase fluid intake when working or exercising outdoors, seek shade or air conditioning at the first signs of heat stress, and avoid leaving occupants unattended in vehicles. The briefing did not include references to emergency declarations, local cooling centers, or specific municipal response actions.
