‘Any word on Camp Mystic?’: Texts, emails show confusion, concern among Texas river authority officials during flooding

As the Guadalupe River overflowed in Kerr County on July 4, local officials from the Upper Guadalupe River Authority expressed confusion over the crisis and their responsibilities, leading to significant flooding that resulted in over 130 deaths, particularly at Camp Mystic. Despite prior knowledge of flood risks and an application for a flood warning system, emergency response efforts were inadequate, highlighting systemic issues in disaster preparedness.

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