At least ten people are dead after tornados swept across towns near the Texas-Mexico border Tuesday night.
Seven people were killed when a twister passed through the town of Eagle Pass, Texas. More than 20 homes were damaged and two schools were destroyed.
Three others were killed in Piedras Negras, Mexico which is just across the border from Eagle Pass.
Texas officials say crews are still on a search and rescue mission, making sure there are no more injured or dead under the rubble in the area.
During those storms a mobile home was pulled from its foundation killing five people inside including a 3 year old girl.
This is just another reminder that when there is a threat of severe weather, it`s time to get to the safest place possible.
That`s why the National Weather Service says if you live in a mobile home, you need to be prepared. Those homes do not have a foundation and they are more likely to be affected by strong winds and tornadoes like we see in west Texas.
Officials say you should have a plan ready ahead of time. Know where you`re going to seek shelter, the more walls protecting you the better your chances of being safe.
"If you are living in a mobile home, the National Weather Service recommends that you abandon the mobile home and get to a sturdier shelter before severe weather hits" says Brian LaMarre with Lubbockė© NWS.
Many mobile home parks in Lubbock provide storm shelters for their residents.
The National Weather Service says to take severe weather very seriously when living in a mobile home. If you get to a strong shelter quickly, you could be taking the steps that help save your life.
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