AAA emergency roadside service demand in Oklahoma surged an astonishing 221% as last weekend’s powerful winter storm swept across the state, grinding travel to a halt and stranding motorists.
“What began with 280 calls for help on Saturday escalated to 550 on Sunday, before skyrocketing to 900 calls on Monday, one of the busiest single days AAA Oklahoma has seen in recent years, as drivers returned to work,” said AAA Oklahoma public affairs manager Shawn Steward. “Our service techs take pride in helping motorists through tough and sometimes dangerous situations—it's what our members count on us for.”
Tuesday's calls are on pace with the volume experienced on Monday.
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