07/30/2026
🔥 EXTREME HEAT SAFETY REMINDER 🔥
With dangerous heat across our area, the Crystal Police Department wants to remind everyone to take this weather seriously. Extreme temperatures can quickly become life-threatening, especially for older adults, young children, individuals with medical conditions, and pets.
While law enforcement is best known for responding to crimes and emergencies, our mission is also to protect the safety and well-being of our community. During periods of extreme heat, our officers are actively checking on vulnerable individuals, assisting residents in distress, and responding to heat-related emergencies. We are also working closely with our public safety partners to ensure those in need receive assistance as quickly as possible.
Here's how you can help keep yourself and others safe:
☀️ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water—even if you don't feel thirsty.
☀️ Limit outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
☀️ Never leave children, pets, or vulnerable adults in a parked vehicle—even for a few minutes.
☀️ Wear lightweight clothing and seek air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.
☀️ If you see someone showing signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, call 911 immediately.
You can make a difference. Check on your elderly neighbors, family members, and friends. A simple phone call, text message, or knock on the door could save a life. Looking out for one another is what makes Crystal a strong and caring community.
Finally, we'd like to thank our residents, first responders, dispatchers, firefighters, EMS personnel, public works crews, and community organizations who continue to look out for one another during challenging weather. Your partnership helps keep Crystal safe.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe! 💙🚔