An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a local government agency created by a vote of the public to provide fire protection and/or emergency medical services (EMS) in specific areas in unincorporated Harris County. There are more than 310 ESDs in Texas, 32 of which are in Harris County. The governing statute for an ESD is Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. An ESD collects taxes based on appraisals of real and personal property to help finance emergency services for the community.
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Emergency Safety
Information about Emergency Safety is important to have at your disposal. Some important tips that can help you and your family are:
- Stay calm and call 911 immediately
- Provide clear and concise information to the operator
- Follow any instructions given by the dispatcher
- If possible, render first aid until help arrives
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Phone Number
(281) 328-6810
impact@hcesd5.org
Physical Address
5915 FM 2100
Crosby, Texas 77532
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1604
Crosby, Texas 77532