Texas health officials require Camp Mystic to revise emergency plans before reopening
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Updated · NBC News · Apr 24
Texas health officials require Camp Mystic to revise emergency plans before reopening
4 articles · Updated · NBC News · Apr 24
Camp Mystic must address deficiencies in emergency and parent notification plans within 45 days to reopen its Cypress Lake location after 27 deaths in last year’s floods.
The Texas Department of State Health Services cited missing floodplain maps, inadequate disaster protocols, and unclear staff responsibilities, demanding full compliance before granting a license.
The camp’s reopening follows legislative scrutiny and new safety laws after the Kerr County tragedy, with Camp Mystic pledging to work closely with authorities to prioritize camper safety and meet regulatory requirements.
How can any camp in Texas's notorious 'Flash Flood Alley' truly guarantee children's safety?
Are Texas's strict new camp safety laws a model for the nation or an impossible burden?
With lawsuits against the camp and the state, who is ultimately responsible for the 27 deaths?
Will the state's criminal investigation lead to charges against Camp Mystic's surviving leadership?
Can Camp Mystic's 100-year legacy ever recover from such a profound breach of trust?