Texas Camps Flood Risk

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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings

FEMA approved Camp Mystic appeals to exempt buildings from flood zone

The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved appeals from Camp Mystic to exempt several structures from a flood zone designation over a decade before extreme flooding in Central Texas swamped the...

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FEMA Deleted Texas Camp's Buildings from Flood Map—Report

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FEMA removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from 100-year flood map before expansion, records show

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Camp Mystic boss did not evacuate children until hour after first flood warning

The owner of Camp Mystic has been accused of failing to evacuate campers until an hour after the first official alert warning of oncoming catastrophic Texas floods.

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Disaster response under scrutiny after catastrophic Texas floods

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Heavy Rain Pounds Central Texas, Forcing a Halt to Search Efforts

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One Texas camp reopens after deadly floods

Over the past week, hundreds of volunteers have helped clear the debris and rebuild damaged portions of the campground.

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The deadliest floods in Texas history: A state at risk

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Texas tragedy brings flood of volunteers

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Officials Feared Flood Risk to Youth Camps but Rejected Warning System

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many rural Texas counties, cost was an issue.

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Camp Mystic’s leader got a ‘life threatening’ flood alert. They evacuated an hour later.

More than an hour passed between Camp Mystic receiving a severe flood warning and a decision to evacuate young campers asleep in cabins by the Guadalupe River.

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A 94-year-old grandmother lost her house in the Texas floods. Her family says rebuilding their home is worth the risk

Betty Matteson’s four children, nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren have squeezed into her Texas Hill Country home countless times since 1968.