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AAA offers free roadside assistance to healthcare workers, first responders

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OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — A new roadside assistance program has a goal of making sure doctors, nurses and first responders get to work safely.

AAA, the auto club group, says healthcare workers and first responders can get its services for free through the end of the month.

Spokesperson Rose White said it was "the least we can do to make sure they are taken care of, if they have car trouble during this critical time."

Free services include towing, tire changes, fuel delivery, battery service, jump starts and lockout service. The promotion is through the end of April.

Eligible non-members can call 833-222-3284 to receive these free AAA Roadside Assistance services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, AAA has implemented extra safety measures for every service call.

-Service technicians will not shake hands and will abide by current social distancing guidelines
-Passengers are not allowed to ride in service vehicles.
-Drivers are cleaning and disinfecting service vehicles and equipment after every service call.