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Green Country Facing Ambulance Shortage While Delta Variant Spreads
Counties across Green Country are struggling with getting more ambulances. News on 6 spoke to EMS directors, who say demand for more trucks has skyrocketed due to more COVID cases.
Okmulgee County EMS director James Nichols says his trucks are driving more as COVID numbers increase, and he fears any of his trucks could break down at any moment.
“It s kind of scary, we are putting a lot of maintenance into our trucks and that money could be set aside to buy new vehicles,“ Nichols said. However, he says buying new vehicles is an issue as well.