Texas regulators flag safety deficiencies at Camp Mystic ahead of potential reopening
Summary
Texas health officials found many problems with Camp Mystic’s emergency plan, including missing flood maps and unclear evacuation steps, which could cause trouble during disasters. The camp, where 27 people died in flooding last year, must fix these issues and get approval before reopening this summer.Key Facts
- Texas regulators from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) identified many safety and emergency planning problems at Camp Mystic.
- Problems include missing flood maps, unclear evacuation procedures, unclear staff roles, and incomplete plans for emergencies and disabilities.
- The camp must correct these issues and submit an updated emergency plan within 45 days.
- DSHS says similar deficiency notices were sent to all 174 camps that submitted emergency plans this year.
- Emergency plans cannot be made public because the law keeps them confidential.
- Camp Mystic plans to reopen partially in late May at a different location than the 2025 flood site.
- In July 2025, flash floods killed 25 campers and two counselors at Camp Mystic.
- Investigations showed camp leaders missed weather warnings, delayed evacuations, and faced communication problems during the disaster.
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