Texas camp linked to 2025 flood faces safety fixes before reopening
TL;DR
Texas health officials say Camp Mystic must address safety gaps—such as an emergency warning system, a floodplain map, and a fire evacuation plan—within 45 days to renew its operating license after July 2025 floods that killed campers, counselors, and the camp owner; the camp still plans to reopen May 30 at a separate site, while families of victims and lawsuits have questioned the decision and whether authorities did enough to enforce evacuation and safety requirements.
- Texas camp where 25 girls died in 2025 flood may not be allowed to reopen The Guardian
- Camp Mystic May Not Receive License to Reopen After Fatal Flood in Texas The New York Times
- Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen The Washington Post
- Texas regulators flag safety deficiencies at Camp Mystic ahead of potential reopening CBS News
- Camp Mystic must undergo changes before it can reopen this summer, Texas officials say NBC News
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