Camp Mystic, Texas and Flood Zone
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Camp officials across the country said they had heard from worried parents after the Texas floods. As they try to reassure them, some camps are adding more safety procedures.
Richard "Dick" Eastland, the late owner of Camp Mystic who died in last week's flooding, was aware of the dangers of the Guadalupe River and previously advocated for change in warning systems.
Camp Mystic flood claims 27 lives as summer camp tragedies continue across America, from deadly flash floods and drownings to the infamous Girl Scout murders and natural disasters.
At least 19 of the cabins at Camp Mystic were located in designated flood zones, including some in an area deemed “extremely hazardous” by the county.
FEMA let Camp Mystic operate in 100-year flood zone despite deadly warnings for years: ‘Particularly disturbing’ - Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic’s buildings from their 100-year flood map,
One local summer camp in the path of the disastrous flooding in central Texas was able to avoid any loss of life by closely monitoring weather reports.
Young girls, camp employees and vacationers are among the at least 120 people who died when Texas' Guadalupe River flooded.
Would you feel comfortable sending your kids to camp this summer? How should camps prepare for such unexpected events? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
After over 100 were killed in Texas flash floods, Michigan camps grieve and remind families of their safety regulations.
Summer camp in the flood-prone Hill Country has long been a rite of passage for young people from Texas and beyond.
The deadly Texas floods have brought the state's approach to land approvals, especially in flood-prone areas, under more scrutiny.