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1 summer camp evacuates, others monitoring as life-threatening floods strike the Hill Country
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Emily DeMotte, Dylan Duke , KUT News
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
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Key takeaway Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
Why this matters in The Austin
The evacuation of Camp La Jita in Uvalde County due to life-threatening floods is a stark reminder that the Hill Country's rugged beauty can quickly turn hazardous. As Austin's own summer camps and outdoor programs monitor the weather, they must also be prepared to respond to the region's unique flood risks. Given Austin's location within the greater metro area, where Gulf hurricane and flooding risks are shared, the city's own emergency management teams should be on high alert, ready to provide support to neighboring counties if needed. The fact that Camp La Jita was able to evacuate safely suggests that their safety plans were effective, and other camps in the area would do well to review and refine their own protocols to ensure the well-being of their campers. Austin Independent School District facilities, which serve the city of Austin, should also be prepared for potential disruptions.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KUT News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Camp La Jita, a Girl Scouts camp in Uvalde County, evacuated their camp earlier this week. Others say they are monitoring the weather and preparing to enact safety plans.
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