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Wilbraham to distribute rock salt to residents
With local stores facing a limited supply of rock salt and ice melt, the town of Wilbraham is stepping in to help residents manage icy conditions.
What are some rock salt alternatives you can use?
With the New York State salt shortage going on, what else can you use to get rid of the ice, or to get your car going if you get stuck? Water softeners are a good rock salt alternative. Pellets are made to soften water in drainage pipes to prevent buildup.
'We'll take what we can get': Rock salt shortage hitting towns across Western New York
Towns and villages across WNY are feeling the effects of the rock salt shortage. We checked in with highway departments across the area to see how their supply is.
Rock salt shortage remains a hurdle in WNY
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she was involved in a crash that claimed the life another driver. The crash happened Sunday evening near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and West Broadway in Anaheim, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Around 10 p.m., first responders arrived on the […]
Rock salt shortage adds salt to winter wound
The coldest winter in ten years is even harder to endure in Honesdale, as a rock salt shortage makes clearing smaller roads and driveways extremely difficult.
Massachusetts rock salt shortage leaves icy driveways, frustrated shoppers
If you've visited every hardware store around, you already know a supply chain issue has made cleaning up after the weekend's storm especially challenging.
Albany gives out road salt amid widespread shortage
Put down the kitty litter! The city of Albany will give out road salt to residents on a first-come, first-serve basis Wednesday and Thursday.
City of Albany hosting salt distribution for residents
The City of Albany Department of General Services will be giving away salt for Albany residents. The distributions will happen starting at noon until 6 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 20 from
New York State has a rock salt shortage
New York State has a rock salt shortage
5 alternatives you can use to melt ice, as Mass. faces rock salt shortage
Massachusetts faces a shortage of ice melt days after a snowstorm. But here are some alternative products you can use in a pinch to clear your driveway.
Albany distributing rock salt to city residents amid shortage
The Arbor Hill Softball Field is just one location where the City of Albany distributed rock salt on Wednesday amid the shortage. Mayor Kathy Sheehan reminded property owners they’re responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear and safe,
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Salt unavailable to melt ice? Try some sand, molasses or pickle juice
Salt may be quickest when it comes to keeping roads and sidewalks clear of ice. But at this point of a snowy winter, a shortage in the Northeast has some looking for help and other materials.
Pitt County hardware stores struggling to supply rock salt after winter storm
This week’s winter weather in Eastern Carolina led to hazardous conditions, creating a need for rock salt. However, Pitt ...
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Pass the salt - please! Ice melt restocked at Holden store for storm-weary customers
The trouble is those products have been in short supply in some areas, exacerbating stress because it's unclear when relief ...