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At least 10 UTSA students may be displaced after tornado hits Northwest Side apartments, police say
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Key Points:
- A confirmed tornado struck The Oasis San Antonio apartment complex on the Northwest Side Wednesday morning, causing significant damage to one building, including a large portion of the roof being torn off and damage to three units on the fourth floor.
- No injuries were reported from the incident, according to San Antonio Fire Department Chief Valerie Frausto.
- Approximately 10 to 12 UTSA students living in the affected units are being displaced, with UT San Antonio Police working alongside the American Red Cross to assist those impacted.
- At the height of the severe weather, around 18,000 CPS Energy customers lost power, though only 233 remained without electricity as of early Wednesday afternoon.
- Residents affected by the tornado are being relocated, and the city advises contacting the non-emergency hotline at 311 for help with debris cleanup.
