Timeline of Deadly Camp Mystic Floods: Alerts, Evacuations, and Recovery Efforts

Initial Alerts and Assessment

• 💡 Richard Eastland, co-director of Camp Mystic, received a National Weather Service alert for life-threatening flash flooding at 1:14 a.m.
• ⚠️ The initial alert did not include an evacuation order, and Eastland began assessing the flood-prone area and contacting family via walkie-talkie.
• ❓ A family spokesperson stated there was "no information available concerning the magnitude of what was coming."

Evacuation and Tragedy

• ⛺ Relocation of campers to a recreation hall commenced between 2:00 and 2:30 a.m.
• 💔 Eastland tragically died while attempting to save young girls housed in a cabin closer to the Guadalupe River.

Search and Recovery Challenges

• ⏳ The Kirk County Sheriff estimates search and recovery efforts could continue for one to two months, possibly up to six months.
• 🚧 Crews are contending with challenging terrain, significant debris, and gravel at the base of the Guadalupe River.
• 🚗 The United Cajun Navy shared an image of a vehicle found buried underground at the river's base, illustrating the scale of the recovery task.

Community Support

• 💖 A QR code is provided for viewers to make tax-deductible donations to local nonprofits in flood-impacted areas.