Baby safely surrendered at The Woodlands Safe Haven baby box at fire station: Officials

THE WOODLANDS, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities in The Woodlands say a "baby is safe because someone chose a secure and legal option" when a baby was surrendered in a safe haven location at a fire station.

On Monday, the officials said a baby was safely surrendered by using The Woodlands Township Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 6. Officials said the box provides a secure, anonymous option for the legal surrender of a baby. Once the baby is placed inside, a silent alarm alerts firefighters, and personnel respond within minutes.

The baby was safely taken to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation.

"This Safe Haven Baby Box exists for moments exactly like this," Fire Chief Palmer Buck said in a release. "We are grateful the system worked as intended and that the baby is now receiving the care they need."