Kerr County commissioners sought a grant in 2018 for a comprehensive flood warning system after previous disasters, but they were not selected. The existing gauge network had been inactive since 1999, which meant there were no means to provide early warnings during sudden flooding. As a result, no warning sirens were set up to alert Camp Mystic, leading to the tragic loss of lives when a sudden wall of water surged through the camp. Investigations will address various missteps that may have influenced the tragic outcome.
Kerr County commissioners were informed they did not receive a crucial grant for a flood warning system that could have saved lives during the Hill Country flooding.
The county's outdated flood gauge network had been inactive since 1999, failing to provide any early warning of impending danger from the Guadalupe River.
The missed opportunity for funding meant no comprehensive flood warning system or sirens were installed to alert Camp Mystic's residents of the immediate threat.
The investigation focuses on various missteps and opportunities lost, examining factors that could have led to a different outcome at Camp Mystic.
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