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Camp Mystic had a disaster plan before the flood

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Camp Mystic had a disaster plan before the flood — but questions linger
Texas records show Camp Mystic had an emergency plan before floods killed at least 27 campers and counselors, but details of its storm response are still unclear.

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Texas officials approved Camp Mystic's operating plan days before the fatal floods
As Texas Flood Raged, Camp Mystic Was Left to Fend for Itself
Photos of the Texas Vigil Honoring Flood Victims and the Many Still Missing
Several hundred people gathered at Tivy High School’s stadium in Kerr County, Texas, to mourn the victims of the catastrophic flash floods that hit the region and to honor the many still missing.

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The devastating Texas floods weren’t a shock. They’re the new normal.
A Deadly 1987 Flood Scarred the Same Texas County That Is Reeling Through Another Disaster
Heroics of Texas Camp Counselors Cast Spotlight on Those Who Oversee Millions of US Kids Each Summer
Henry DeHart, interim president and CEO of the American Camp Association, said counselors typically receive training in areas such as risk management, emergency procedures, child development, abuse pr...

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Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show
Faith-Based Camps Like Those Hit by Texas Floods Are Rite of Passage for Many. They're Now Grieving
What to know about Camp Mystic, as death toll from girls' camp reaches 27
About 700 children were at Camp Mystic when flash floods hit on Friday. Here's what we know about the storied summer camp for girls.
Terrified Girls, Helicopters and a Harrowing Scene: A Rescuer’s Account at Camp Mystic
Scott Ruskan, a Coast Guard swimmer, is credited with saving 165 people at the all-girls’ camp from deadly floods in Central Texas.
Houston Diamond Girl raises $100,000 overnight with Hill Country Relief Collection jewelry fundraiser
Lindsey Leigh Hohlt, best known as Houston Diamond Girl, designed three pieces of jewelry for Hill Country Relief Collection benefiting Texas flood victims and raised more than $100,000 overnight.
Former Houston mayoral appointee's boyfriend slams her 'White only' Camp Mystic comments
Houston appointee Sadé Perkins faces backlash for offensive comments about Camp Mystic after deadly floods, with her boyfriend rebuking her statements and the mayor vowing removal.
For years, she photographed life at Camp Mystic. Now, she’s grieving from South Philly.
Since Friday, Joynton has been reflecting on her time at Camp Mystic, connecting with other former staff and alumni, and grieving for the losses there. Joynton, who moved to Philly in 2017, suspected there were only a handful of alumni in the Philadelphia area.
Remembering Camp Mystic before the river rose: Heaven on earth and the sacredness of girlhood
This is camp, and camp is heaven on earth, home away from home, a retreat from the rest of their lives for two or four weeks at a time.
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