Summary
A number of buildings at Camp Mystic in Texas were removed from flood risk maps after the camp successfully challenged their high-risk status. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) maps initially marked the camp as at risk, but appeals led to changes before a flood on July 4 resulted in 27 children dying. Both FEMA and Camp Mystic have not publicly commented on the situation.
Key Facts
- Buildings at Camp Mystic were removed from flood risk maps after appeals by the camp.
- FEMA's initial maps in 2011 marked Camp Mystic as having a high risk of flooding.
- Camp Mystic is located by the Guadalupe River, a low-lying area prone to floods.
- Camp Mystic's flood risk designation required the camp to have flood insurance.
- 27 children died when floodwaters hit Camp Mystic on July 4.
- Across Texas, at least 129 people died due to the floods, and many are still missing.
- President Trump visited the affected areas and promised government support for rebuilding.
- Questions have been raised regarding the warnings provided to camps before the flood.
