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…
August 14, 2025
The Camp Gap – What We Can Learn from the Camp Mystic Tragedy
By Chad Berginnis, CFM
From stronger oversight to better warnings, five lessons from Camp Mystic to make camps safer from flash floods.
