Texas, Camp Mystic and floods
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Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the sheriff said.
As of 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, 96 people — 60 adults and 36 children — are dead after Hill Country flooding, Kerr County officials said.
Records released Tuesday show Camp Mystic met state regulations for disaster procedures, but details of the plan remain unclear.
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.
At the regional and national level, companies are donating millions to relief efforts after Central Texas flooding left over 100 people dead, with more
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.
Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring spoke at a press briefing on Wednesday about recovery efforts following Texas flooding.