What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down With Children in San Antonio
Updated September 2026
Short answer: Children change your priority order. Heat is life-threatening in SA summers. Get children out of vehicle and to shade/shelter before anything else if temps are extreme.
- Pull off road — as far right as possible
- SA summer heat: If vehicle has no AC, get children out immediately and into shade — heat stroke risk above 95°F
- Hazards on
- Keep children away from road — behind guardrail or in vehicle if safe
- Call for help — mention children on board for priority dispatch
- Keys in pocket — never leave children in locked vehicle in SA heat (criminal offense)
Baby/pet locked inside: Call 911 first. Then call us. We respond immediately as secondary support.
