The adult leader of Camp Mystic delayed evacuation for over an hour after receiving a severe flood warning on July 4. Richard Dick Eastland received a National Weather Service alert warning of life-threatening flooding at 1.14am but did not begin evacuations until 2.30am. During this time, many campers were without mobile phones, hindering communication. Eastland made the decision to evacuate after realizing the situation was critical, particularly for younger campers in dormitories closest to the river. Eastland tragically died while trying to move girls to safety.
Richard Dick Eastland, the camp leader, received a flood warning at 1.14am but did not initiate evacuation until 2.30am, despite rising river levels.
Camp Mystic required campers to surrender mobile phones, which prevented counselors from accessing emergency alerts, emphasizing the limited communication in critical moments.
Eastland spent time discussing with family members before deciding to evacuate, indicating a delay in response during a life-threatening situation.
The evacuation order was ultimately issued after Eastland recognized the critical danger for dormitories nearest to the river, highlighting a reactive rather than proactive approach.
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