Autumn Bess
District Office Supervisor, AAA, VA
C: (304) 929-3509
abess@aaa-alliedgroup.com
SNOW AND ICE THREATENS WEST VIRGINIA ROADWAYSMotorists Urged to Use Extreme Caution and Avoid Treacherous Driving Conditions
Beckley, West Virginia (Tuesday, February 19, 2019) – AAA is warning motorists to prepare now and heed the advice of local officials as snow and ice is now imminent for Southeast Fayette and Southeast Raleigh Counties, including the City of Beckley and Meadow Bridge. “AAA urges motorists to use extreme caution when traveling during winter weather, pay attention to any travel warnings and, obviously, keep an eye on the weather,” said Autumn Bess, District Office Supervisor for AAA Beckley. “The best advice is to prepare in advance and avoid driving at all. If you have to goout, drive with caution and give road crews plenty of room to do their job safely.”
AAA advises drivers to heed the following tips:
AAA further reminds drivers to check their Emergency Roadside Kit to make sure it is replenished. “Being a cautious driver cannot guarantee anyone that they will not become stranded and being prepared for that possibility is critical, “ advised Bess. “ Being stranded without any way to help yourself, stay warm, or call for help would be much worse than having everything you need to deal with the situation.” AAA recommends the following be included in every car’s emergency roadside kit.
AAA provides automotive, travel, and insurance services to 59million members nationwide and nearly 200,000 members in West Virginia.AAA advocates for the safety and mobility of its members and has been committed to outstanding road service for more than 100 years. AAA is a non-stock, non-profit corporation working on behalf of motorists, who can now map a route, find local gas prices, discover discounts, book a hotel, and track their roadside assistance service with the AAA Mobile app (AAA.com/mobile) for iPhone, iPad and Android. For more information, visit www.AAA.com.
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Lori Weaver Hawkins
Manager, Public and Government Affairs
O: (859) 425-5827
C: (859) 397-8363
lweaverhawkins@aaa-alliedgroup.com