Report heading to Texas leaders cites Camp Mystic emergency planning failures before 2025 flood

A new investigative report paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic's preparedness before last year's historic July 4 floods, which killed 25 campers and two counselors. The 115-page report will now be used by the Texas Legislature to guide future policy changes.

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Crosses hang from a wall with marks showing the height of the waterline, following flooding on the Guadalupe River, at Camp Mystic, Hunt, Texas, July 7. REUTERS/Marco Bello

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Interesting, the Texas Department of State Health Services had put in a new requirement (post Camp Mystic) that all youth camps have fiber optic Internet service. (being challenged in court)

"...The Texas Department of State Health Services has reached an agreement with a group of youth camp operators regarding legal requirements that all camps licensed by DSHS maintain fiber optic internet service.

Under the agreement, camps that maintain a redundant, broadband internet service will not face potential license denial or revocation for not having fiber service during the 2026 camping season, as long as they meet all other safety requirements...."

https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/dshs-reaches-agreement-fiber-optic-requirement-youth-camps

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BBC: Texas camp where 25 girls died drops reopening plans after parents protest

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx218r7z71yo

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Camp Mystic, where 25 girls died in floods, drops reopening plans after parents protest

The private Christian summer camp had originally planned to host 800 girls to a different location which did not experience any fatalities last year.

Camp Mystic has officially withdrawn its 2026 license renewal from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The facility will remain closed as the Texas Rangers continue their joint investigation into the 2025 flood disaster. #CampMystic #Texas #News
https://blazetrends.com/camp-mystic-abandons-2026-reopening-after-devastating-texas-flood-hearings/?fsp_sid=7513
Camp Mystic Abandons 2026 Reopening After Devastating Texas Flood Hearings

Camp Mystic formally withdrew its operating license application from the Texas Department of State Health Services. The facility will remain closed for the

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Camp Mystic director tearfully apologizes to victims’ families at legislative hearing

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11821933/camp-mystic-flooding-director-apology-texas/

Camp Mystic director tearfully apologizes to victims’ families at legislative hearing
The apology came at the outset of the hearing before he and several members of the Eastland family were questioned for about four hours by state lawmakers.
#Trending #USNews #CampMystic
https://globalnews.ca/news/11821933/camp-mystic-flooding-director-apology-texas/
Camp Mystic director tearfully apologizes to victims’ families at legislative hearing
The apology came at the outset of the hearing before he and several members of the Eastland family were questioned for about four hours by state lawmakers.
#Trending #USNews #CampMystic
https://globalnews.ca/news/11821933/camp-mystic-flooding-director-apology-texas/
Camp Mystic director tearfully apologizes to victims’ families at legislative hearing
The apology came at the outset of the hearing before he and several members of the Eastland family were questioned for about four hours by state lawmakers.
#Trending #USNews #CampMystic
https://globalnews.ca/news/11821933/camp-mystic-flooding-director-apology-texas/

Camp Mystic, youth summer camp flooded last year and 27 people died, still can't reopen for the summer because its Emergency Plan is lacking. After this disaster law year, every camp or outdoor service should review its emergency plans https://rec-law.us/2p8vube8

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Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening

By Jasper Ward April 24 (Reuters) - Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls where 27 people died in a 2025 flash flood, cannot be licensed to reopen...

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