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As Oklahomans watch flooding in Texas, here's how Oklahoma camps prepare for emergencies
For many in Oklahoma, summer means summer camp. But as the flooding tragedy unfolds in Texas, how are camps preparing in case ...
Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic’s disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show
Texas inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic’s emergency planning just two days before catastrophic flooding killed more than ...
‘Parents give us their most valuable possession’: New England camps assess safety protocols after fatal Texas flooding
The disaster underscores the critical importance of checking and re-checking safety protocols, camp directors say.
Summer camp tragedies: When an American dream turns into a nightmare
At least 27 died in one of the worst disasters ever for summer camps. The tragedy shines a spotlight on America's camps and ...
Michigan summer camp operators talk about emergency plans after Texas floods that killed campers
The American Camp Association advises parents to ask camps about their safety plans, including severe weather protocols and ...
7-Year-Old Boy Survived Texas Flood After Climbing Rafters in His Camp Cabin
Her youngest son, who just graduated from kindergarten, was forced to climb up to the rafters in his cabin to avoid the ...
What to know about Camp Mystic, as death toll from girls' camp reaches 27
About 700 children were at Camp Mystic when flash floods hit on Friday. Here's what we know about the storied summer camp for girls.