Texas Flood Survivor Evacuates Campsite Despite No Warnings

Decision to Evacuate

• 💡 LaKreesha Bates decided to evacuate her campsite with her family despite no official warnings or alerts.
• 📌 She noticed the Guadalupe River rising and recognized the potential danger.

Observing Others

• ⚠️ While Bates and her family were packing up to leave, other campers were still attempting to go tubing down the river.
• 😮 Bates expressed disbelief that people were engaging in recreational activities on the river even as it was rising significantly.

Evacuation Process

• 💬 Bates' husband informed the campsite office of their decision to check out early and leave.
• ⚡ Shortly after deciding to evacuate and while gassing up at a nearby station, sirens began to go off, indicating an official alert.
• 🗺️ The campsite was located just one mile away from the area affected by the deadly river floods.