--- title: "Youth Camp Weather Safety Laws: Oklahoma HB 1675 & Texas Heaven's 27 Explained | Weatherstem" description: Oklahoma HB 1675 and Texas Heaven's 27 require youth camps to have on-site weather monitoring, redundant alerts, and emergency action plans. See exactly what's required and how Weatherstem helps camps comply. image: https://www.getweatherstem.com/hubfs/Insights/warecam.jpg --- Oklahoma HB 1675 signed May 11, 2026. Camp compliance deadline: January 1, 2027. ย [See what's required โ†’](https://www.getweatherstem.com/youth-camp-weather-safety#requirements) Youth Camp Weather Safety # New laws. Real deadlines. *Campers depending on you.* Oklahoma and Texas now require youth camps to have site-specific weather monitoring, redundant alert systems, and documented emergency action plans filed with county emergency managers. Weatherstem is built for exactly this. [ Book a Free Demo ](https://www.getweatherstem.com/contact-weatherstem?hsLang=en) [See What's Required](https://www.getweatherstem.com/youth-camp-weather-safety#requirements) Jan 1 Oklahoma deadline 2+ States enacted 0.8s Data refresh 900+ Stations deployed ![Weatherstem Protect weather station deployed outdoors โ€” solar powered, fully off-grid capable](https://www.getweatherstem.com/hubfs/Insights/wareprofile.jpg) Now Law Oklahoma HB 1675 Signed May 11, 2026 What the law requires ## Six things your county emergency manager will ask for Under Oklahoma HB 1675, Texas HB1, and similar emerging frameworks, youth camps face enforceable compliance requirements. Here is exactly what needs to be in place. 01 ๐Ÿ“‹ ### Site-Specific Hazard Assessment Identify every applicable weather hazard at your exact location โ€” flooding, tornadoes, lightning, extreme heat, wildfire, and more. A regional forecast does not satisfy this requirement. โฐ Filed with county EM by Jan 1, 2027 02 ๐Ÿšจ ### Written Emergency Action Plan Separate written protocols for every applicable hazard with chain of command, evacuation routes, shelter criteria, staff accountability, and family reunification procedures. โฐ Filed with county EM by Jan 1, 2027 03 ๐Ÿ“ก ### Two Independent Alert Systems At least two independent methods of receiving severe weather alerts are required. At least one must function without cellular service. Redundancy is the mandate, not a best practice. โฐ Required at time of inspection 04 ๐Ÿ  ### Shelter Standards Shelters must be rated for wind and impact loads, located outside high-risk zones, and clearly marked. County EM directors can restrict use of non-compliant structures. โฐ County EM authority to restrict 05 ๐Ÿงญ ### Annual Training and Drills All camp staff must complete annual emergency procedure training before each season. Drills must be conducted and records kept available for county inspection. โฐ Before each camp season 06 ๐Ÿ“ข ### Written Hazard Disclosure Every participant or guardian must receive and sign written disclosure of the camp's material weather hazards and emergency procedures before the first day of participation. โฐ Before first day of participation How Weatherstem helps ## The data and documentation your county EM will want to see Weatherstem's on-site stations, automated alerting, and timestamped logs are built around the exact requirements these laws put into statute. โœ“ #### Hyperlocal, on-site weather data Readings from your camp's exact location every 0.8 seconds. Supports your site-specific hazard assessment with data no regional model can provide. โœ“ #### Redundant alerting โ€” detection level, not just delivery Weatherstem uses NLDN as the primary lightning detection network with AccuWeather as a live backup. If one network goes down, alerts never stop. This is redundancy at the source, not just the notification layer. โœ“ #### NWS-integrated alerts via dashboard, mobile, and siren Automated NWS alerts delivered simultaneously to your dashboard, mobile app, and PA or siren system. The siren operates independently of cellular infrastructure, satisfying the non-cellular backup requirement. โœ“ #### Permanent, exportable compliance logs Every alert, all-clear, drill, and weather event is automatically timestamped. Pull a complete log for any date range when your county EM director requests documentation. โœ“ #### A team that answers when you call When a storm is developing and you need a professional read on timing and severity, our team picks up the phone. Weatherstem has built its reputation on being a company that responds โ€” not a ticket queue, not a chatbot. ### HB 1675 compliance map How Weatherstem satisfies each mandate **Site-specific hazard assessment**On-site sensor data supports location-specific risk documentation โœ“ **Emergency Action Plan support**Alert triggers built directly into your EAP workflow โœ“ **Two independent alert methods**Dashboard + mobile + PA/siren simultaneously โœ“ **Non-cellular backup required**PA and siren operate independently of cellular โœ“ **Dual lightning detection**NLDN primary + AccuWeather backup โ€” industry first โœ“ **Staff training documentation**Timestamped logs for every real and simulated event โœ“ **Exportable compliance records**Any date range, ready for county EM inspection โœ“ The Weatherstem difference ## The only outdoor warning system with redundant lightning detection The law requires two independent alert delivery methods. Weatherstem goes further โ€” redundancy at the detection level, not just the notification layer. โšก #### NLDN primary lightning network The National Lightning Detection Network โ€” the gold standard for professional lightning detection used by the NWS and major government agencies. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ #### AccuWeather backup, live and automatic If the primary network experiences any disruption, AccuWeather's independent lightning detection takes over automatically. Your camp's alerting never stops. ๐Ÿ“‹ #### Every clearance timestamped for documentation The Practical Lightning Assistant logs every detection event, clearance decision, and all-clear automatically. Your county EM has the documentation they need. Weatherstem by the numbers 0.8s Data refresh rate 900+ Stations deployed 240+ FDEM stations statewide 117dB Blast siren output 700yd Blast siren range 2x Lightning feed redundancy ![Weatherstem Protect weather station with solar panel and HD camera deployed at outdoor recreation facility](https://www.getweatherstem.com/hubfs/Insights/wareprofile.jpg) Protect + Blast ## Detection, alerting, and all-clear. All automated. Weatherstem Protect handles monitoring and detection. Blast handles the field โ€” a 117dB outdoor warning siren heard 700 yards away, triggered automatically the moment conditions require action. ๐Ÿ“ก #### Protect monitors, Blast warns Protect detects conditions in real time and triggers Blast automatically when your thresholds are crossed. No staff action required. โ˜€๏ธ #### Fully off-grid capable Solar powered and cellular connected. Deploy anywhere on your property regardless of existing power or internet infrastructure. ๐Ÿ“ท #### Live HD camera included Visually confirm conditions at your camp in real time from your phone or dashboard. Every Protect unit includes a weatherproof HD camera. ๐Ÿ“ฑ #### Alerts to every device and system Push notifications, SMS, dashboard alerts, and siren activation โ€” all triggered automatically, all timestamped for your compliance records. ![Weatherstem Protect station deployed at Ware County parks and recreation facility](https://www.getweatherstem.com/hubfs/Insights/wareprofile.jpg) Weatherstem Station Ware County Parks & Recreation Waycross, Georgia ![Live HD camera view from Weatherstem station at Ware County Parks and Recreation](https://www.getweatherstem.com/hubfs/Insights/warecam.jpg) Live Camera View HD Camera Feed Included with every Protect station Live HD camera included ### See what's happening at your camp. Right now. Every Weatherstem station includes a live HD weatherproof camera accessible from your dashboard and mobile app. Visually confirm conditions before making any call. โœ“ Live feed accessible from any device โœ“ Weatherproof, vandal-resistant hardware โœ“ Included with every Protect station โœ“ Timestamped alongside weather data Weatherstem Resource ### Emergency Management Weather Monitoring Guide How government agencies and emergency managers build real-time weather monitoring networks. Includes FDEM and NOHSEP case studies and FEMA grant funding options. [ Read the Guide ](https://www.getweatherstem.com/weather-monitoring-guide?hsLang=en) 240+ Weatherstem stations deployed across Florida in partnership with the Florida Division of Emergency Management 26 Protect Pro stations deployed by New Orleans OHSEP across Orleans Parish including AQI monitoring 900+ Total Weatherstem stations deployed nationwide for emergency management, athletics, and government operations > "Weatherstem has been a force multiplier for us. It provides critical weather data to the campus community with little to no effort. We have found countless ways to utilize our unit including football operations, special events, and campus move-ins." Director of Emergency Management, Auburn University Legislative tracker ## Texas. Oklahoma. More states are coming. The Camp Mystic tragedy started a national movement. Camps in every state with significant outdoor recreation should be preparing now, regardless of whether their state has enacted specific legislation yet. Enacted #### Texas SB1 / HB1 โ€” Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act First major youth camp weather safety law enacted following the Camp Mystic floods. Requires EAPs, redundant alerts, annual training, family disclosure, and floodplain cabin restrictions. [ Read the full breakdown ](https://www.getweatherstem.com/insights/texas-heavens-27-camp-safety-act?hsLang=en) Signed May 2026 #### Oklahoma HB 1675 Six enforceable requirements filed with county emergency management directors. Hazard assessments and EAPs due January 1, 2027. Non-compliance can result in civil penalties or closure. [ Read the full breakdown ](https://www.getweatherstem.com/insights/oklahoma-hb-1675-camp-weather-safety?hsLang=en) Monitor #### Additional States 2026 Legislative Sessions Multiple states are actively considering similar legislation. Proactive compliance demonstrates duty of care regardless of local statute and protects camps from liability exposure. Grant funding available ### FEMA grants can cover your weather monitoring deployment Several federal programs fund weather monitoring equipment that supports life-safety decisions. Weatherstem works with agencies on grant documentation. HMGP BRIC EMPG SHSP / UASI > "Camp should be a time for kids to let loose and have fun. Parents shouldn't have to sit at home worrying every time they see a severe weather alert." Sen. Ally Seifried, Senate Author, Oklahoma HB 1675 What clients say ## Trusted by emergency managers and outdoor safety teams โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… > "Weatherstem is an incredible tool with endless capabilities that we use daily in our Emergency Management operations. In 30 years of public safety I have never seen a weather service company with such high regard for their customers." **Brandon Fletcher, Director**Ben Hill County Emergency Services, GA โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… > "The Weatherstem system is a big step forward in assuring our students' health and wellbeing. The system is designed to alert our coaching staff of dangerous heat levels as well as nearby lightning so that practices and competitions can be altered." **Scott Nanik, Superintendent**Bret Harte Union High School District, CA โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… > "It's been life-changing for us professionally. It has helped us make our job easier to be able to know that we're doing everything we possibly can to keep our kids safe." **Donna Hays, Assistant Director of Athletics**Westminster School Get compliant ## See Weatherstem working at your camp location A free 15-minute demo using real data from your area. We show you exactly what your camp's compliance setup would look like โ€” not a generic slide deck. [ Book a Free Demo ](https://www.getweatherstem.com/contact-weatherstem?hsLang=en) [See the Products](https://www.getweatherstem.com/protect-weather-station-camera-alerts?hsLang=en) 15-minute demo ย ยทย  No commitment ย ยทย  White-glove installation included ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Oklahoma HB 1675 requires youth camps to complete a site-specific hazard assessment, develop a written Emergency Action Plan, maintain two independent weather alert systems (at least one non-cellular), meet shelter standards, conduct annual staff training and drills, and provide written hazard disclosure to participants. 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