Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening
By Jasper Ward
Published on April 25, 2026.
The state Health and Human Services Department has found that Camp Mystic in Texas is lacking in its emergency plan for reopening. The department cited 22 components in the camp's emergency flood plan as inadequate or incomplete, including inadequate evacuation route maps and inadequate flood-warning measures. The camp has been given 45 days to submit a new emergency plan to resolve these issues. Additionally, the department noted that most of the 174 youth camps statewide have received similar notices due to stricter emergency safety regulations.
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Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening
The Texas Health and Human Services Department found Camp Mystic's emergency plan inadequate, requiring urgent attention, with 45 days to address shortcomings including inadequate evacuation and flood warning measures.