Harris County ESD 11 Hosts Free Car Seat Check to Help Protect Young Passengers
Harris County ESD 11 is inviting local families in Champions Park and beyond to a free car seat check event on Friday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 18334 Stuebner Airline Road in Spring, TX. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) will be available to help parents and caregivers ensure their child safety seats are properly installed and being used correctly.
This event is part of a broader initiative to reduce child injuries and fatalities caused by car crashes, one of the leading causes of death for children in the United States. Harris County ESD 11 CEO Jordan Anderson emphasized the importance of preventive action, citing recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children in the United States and according to the National Highway Safety Administration, 43% of children killed in car crashes in 2023 were unrestrained with an estimated 46% of all car seats misused,” said Anderson. “Those statistics are terrifying but at the same time it's estimated 300 children under 5 were saved by their car seats. As first responders all too often we unfortunately treat children in car crashes. We want to do what we can ahead of time to make sure car seats are as safe as they can be.”
To maximize community impact, Harris County ESD 11 is partnering with Safe Kids of Greater Houston, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Save a Life to ensure that as many families as possible receive support and guidance. Attendees are encouraged to book an appointment in advance to secure a spot with one of the CPSTs. Registration is available at freeseatcheck.as.me/HCESD11.
Why Car Seat Checks Matter
In a world where families are constantly on the go, proper car seat use can be a life-or-death matter. Despite good intentions, many parents unknowingly install seats incorrectly or transition children out of booster seats too early. Events like this offer peace of mind and expert guidance from trained technicians.
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About Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare
Serving over 700,000 residents across 177 square miles in northern Harris County, including Champions Park, Harris County ESD 11 is the largest Emergency Service District in Texas. The district handles more than 65,000 emergency calls annually and is nationally recognized for its fast response times, excellent patient care, and high satisfaction ratings.
The ESD 11 Communications Center, known as Control, is also an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence through the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch—a designation held by only the top-performing emergency dispatch centers nationwide.
Community-First Safety in Spring, TX
For families in Spring, Klein, Cypress, Tomball, and surrounding parts of northern Harris County, this free car seat inspection is a meaningful way to safeguard children—and possibly save lives. As the holiday travel season approaches, Harris County ESD 11 encourages residents to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure their youngest passengers are buckled in safely and correctly.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
