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Committee advances bill requiring flood evacuation plans for organized camps
Summary
House Bill 2398 would require organized camps to have flood evacuation plans; staff said the measure addresses real local flood risks and members signaled support after committee discussion and local examples.
Committee staff explained that House Bill 2398 would require organized camps to prepare flood evacuation plans. Members said the measure responds to real local risks and historical flooding.
Chair Gillan recounted camping and historical floods on the Delaware River and detailed a past catastrophe that required military helicopter evacuations; he said similar events underscore the need for the requirement. Members supported the bill and it moved unanimously to the floor for consideration.
The committee did not record opposition; the bill will proceed to the House floor.
