Texas regulators find deficiencies in Camp Mystic emergency operations plan

14 articles · Updated · WRAL News · Apr 28

An April 24 report identified nearly two dozen problems in the camp's plan, including inadequate flood evacuation procedures and insufficient safety training, as Camp Mystic seeks to reopen after last year's deadly floods.
The camp's reopening plan has angered victims' families, while Texas health officials are reviewing hundreds of complaints and considering whether to renew the camp's license for its 100th anniversary season.
Lawsuits from families, new state laws mandating stricter safety measures, and ongoing investigations highlight the challenges Camp Mystic faces following the 2025 flood that killed 27 people, including 25 campers.

With a criminal probe and 22 safety violations, can Camp Mystic legally reopen?

A girl remains missing from the 2025 flood. Why is the camp reopening now?

The Texas camp tragedy has sparked new laws in other states. Is your state next?

Campers were just '20 steps' from safety. What went so terribly wrong?

How did a camp's 'culture of obedience' contribute to the deaths of 27 people?