FEMA Maps Under Scrutiny After Deadly Camp Mystic Flooding
FEMA Maps Under Scrutiny After Deadly Camp Mystic Flooding New analysis reveals that the federal government significantly underestimated flood risks at Camp Mystic, the site of more than two dozen fatalities during the recent Texas floods over the July 4 holiday weekend. Data from climate risk modeling company First Street indicates that at least 17 structures at the camp were in the path of floodwaters, a stark contrast to FEMA’s previous assessments. This includes at least four cabins for young…