July 15, 2026
One Tragedy. One Success. One Clear Message About Camp Safety.
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
One camp flood ended in tragedy. Another ended with a successful evacuation. Here’s what those events teach us about improving camp safety.
July 9, 2026
ASFPM Releases New Flood Safety Resources for Camps, Campgrounds, and RV Parks
By Mary Bart
Catastrophic flash flooding struck the Texas Hill Country over the July 4, 2025 holiday weekend, ultimately killing at least 139 people. Among the tragedies of that weekend, the flooding at Camp Mystic claimed 28 lives — including 25 young campers, two counselors, and the camp’s longtime co-owner and director. In the hearings that followed, one…
