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Texas Finds Safety Failures at Camp Mystic
27 people died in floods at Camp Mystic in Texas last year. Texas leaders found nearly 24 safety failures at the camp.
The camp was not meeting safety rules after a state review. Problems include missing flood maps and weak warning systems.
Staff roles during emergencies were also unclear. The Texas Department of State Health Services said the camp must fix these issues.
Only then can it reopen this summer. Camp owners want to reopen just one part of the camp that did not flood.
But senior Texas leaders have called for the camp's license to be fully denied. Texas Rangers are helping with a criminal investigation into the disaster.
A judge has stopped the camp from changing buildings where victims died. This is to protect evidence.
Families of victims have also filed lawsuits. The wider July 4 floods killed more than 130 people across the region.
Klear Note — Camp Mystic flooded last July 4 during severe storms that killed 130+ people across Texas. Safety failures at camps can lead to deaths during emergencies like floods.
Key Terms 3
- Texas Rangers
- A Texas law enforcement agency that handles serious criminal cases
- license
- Official permission from the government to operate a business or camp
- floodplain maps
- Maps showing which areas are likely to flood during heavy rain