Camp Mystic’s Disaster Plan Reportedly Approved By Inspectors Days Before Flood

The disaster plan for Camp Mystic was approved just 2 days before the deadly flood wreaked havoc on central Texas Friday, claiming the lives of 27 young campers and counselors at the all-girls Christian summer camp, a recent report reveals.

According to records from the Department of State Health Services obtained by AP, the sleep-away camp had met various “procedures to be implemented in case of a disaster.”

Some of the requirements included instructing campers on the evacuation plan and assigning specific duties to each staff member in case of an emergency, as per the report.

Despite the recent approval of the disaster plan, AP reports that no specific evacuation plan was available within the five years of documents they reviewed.

The disaster plans are said to be required to be posted in all camp buildings but are not filed with the state. Lara Anton, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services, advised AP to obtain the plan directly from the camp.

The tragic incident at Camp Mystic has left 27 members confirmed dead, with 5 still missing. Heartbreaking social media posts show campers enjoying their time in the days leading up to the disaster.

Despite the approval of the disaster plan, Camp Mystic did not evacuate during the floods, resulting in severe property damage as the river rose drastically in a short period.

The death toll from the flash flooding has surpassed 100 people, with 160 individuals still missing five days after the disaster.

Located in Kerr County, Camp Mystic officials have faced questions about the adequacy of warnings and preparations prior to the heavy rains.

The National Weather Service has defended its alerting system, stating that multiple alerts were issued in a timely manner.

The Trump administration recently announced plans to update the alert system for future disasters.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has emphasized the importance of focusing on search and rescue efforts rather than assigning blame in the aftermath of the tragedy.