FEMA's Flood Zone Decisions and Risks at Camp Mystic
TL;DR
The article reports that FEMA repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from its 100-year flood map, potentially reducing oversight and flood insurance requirements, despite the camp's location in a high-risk floodplain. The camp expanded after exemptions were granted, and the recent severe floodwaters caused significant damage and loss of life, raising concerns about the adequacy of flood risk assessments and regulations.
- Camp Mystic appealed to remove buildings from FEMA’s 100-year flood map, records show PBS
- FEMA Approved Removal of Many Camp Mystic Buildings From Flood Zones The New York Times
- See how the Texas floods unfolded and why Camp Mystic was in a hazardous location USA Today
- Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends government's disaster response Reuters
- New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic NPR
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