June 9, 2026
Fox 26 Interviews Harris County ESD 11 CEO Jordan Anderson About World Cup EMS Preparations
Spring, Tx. June 9, 2026: Fox 26 morning reporter Ruben Dominguez visited the Harris County ESD 11 call center to discuss the extensive planning and coordination underway to help keep residents, visitors, and fans safe during the upcoming World Cup in Houston.
“We have ways of getting in touch with other agencies in the moment, but we’ve also been meeting monthly, all the leaders of EMS together we all collectively, each agency sends one ambulance and that together with all the agencies gets you plenty of ambulances when you need it,” says Harris County ESD 11 CEO Jordan Anderson. “We’re no stranger to disasters in Houston and if your particular area gets flooded with calls we can call the local agencies, and they can send ambulances and we have had that well understood for any potential disaster we have here. Also, because of the international aspect of the fan base we anticipate foreign language calls as well and we are prepared with a language line that helps us 24/7 that we can utilize.”
From emergency response readiness to interagency collaboration, ESD 11 is committed to ensuring a safe and successful experience for everyone attending this global event.
About Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare:
Harris County ESD 11 Mobile Healthcare covers a 177 square mile area of northern Harris County with over 700,000 residents, the largest Emergency Service District in the state of Texas. Harris County ESD 11 receives over 65,000 calls a year and consistently ranks among the best EMS services in the country for speed of response, patient satisfaction and quality of care. The Harris County Emergency Services District 11 Communication Center, known as Control, is recognized as an ACE Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch. This prestigious designation highlights our commitment to excellence in emergency dispatch services. As an ACE-accredited agency, we enjoy increased visibility in community service, enhanced support in litigation and liability management, and improved recruitment and retention, affirming the value and impact of our team’s work.
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Contact: Miranda Sevcik, ESD 11 Public Information Officer 346-226-8808
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