What led up to Camp Mystic shutting down for the summer
Read full article: What led up to Camp Mystic shutting down for the summerCamp Mystic planned to reopen this summer at its Cypress Lake location a half-mile away from the Guadalupe River location, but the Eastland family elected to not renew its camp license application on Thursday.
Texas Senator suggests Camp Mystic reopen without Eastland family
Read full article: Texas Senator suggests Camp Mystic reopen without Eastland familyA state lawmaker suggested a scenario in which Camp Mystic could open, but without the Eastland family involved in running the business during the second open meeting on Tuesday in Austin.
Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator says
Read full article: Camp Mystic relied on teen counselors with no emergency training before flood, investigator saysInexperienced teenage counselors were not trained to handle flood and other emergency situations at Camp Mystic, and feared making decisions on their own.
Camp Mystic communication was a ‘failure,’ investigator testifies
Read full article: Camp Mystic communication was a ‘failure,’ investigator testifiesCamp Mystic counselors were not trained in emergency management procedures and unable to communicate with others during the deadly Hill Country floods, an investigator testified during the first public hearing on Monday.
Poor preparation doomed Camp Mystic victims, investigator tells Texas lawmakers in harrowing account
Read full article: Poor preparation doomed Camp Mystic victims, investigator tells Texas lawmakers in harrowing accountThe summer camp hadn’t prepared counselors and staff with adequate emergency training, an evacuation plan or flood preparedness supplies, the investigator concluded.