Camp Mystic, established 99 years ago, experienced catastrophic flooding after heavy rain on July 4th, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 campers and counselors. The camp is situated in a high-risk flood zone as per FEMA mapping. Many cabins are located within Zone AE, indicating a significant chance of flooding. David Givler noted that older structures often get grandfathered into regulations, despite being in risky zones. A total death toll in Central Texas has surpassed 100 due to the flooding, heightening concerns about safety in flood-prone areas.
"Due to the age of the camp, cabins in the flood-risk zone were likely constructed well before the detailed studies that identified the boundaries of the flood zone."
"A lot of these older areas will have structures that get grandfathered in, because they existed before the regulations came into play. But the water doesn't care."
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