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.
Out of rock salt? Here are alternatives for dealing with ice and snow
Rock salt shortages across the Northeast have left towns scrambling for alternatives during one of the coldest winters in years with more snow and ice expected in the coming weeks. Homeowners and municipalities alike have had difficulties securing more ice melt to get through the rest of the season.
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,
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.
New York State Experiencing Rock Salt Shortage
(WENY) -- With the recent back-to-back spells we've had of winter weather, people are trying to stock up on rock salt but can't. Stores across New York State like the Do It Center in Horseheads are dealing with the shortage.
Albany gives free rock salt to residents
A free salt giveaway will continue in Albany on Thursday. It began on Wednesday. The four locations include Westland Hills, Ridgefield Park, Krank Park and Arbor Hill. It’s first come, first serve. Five gallons per resident. You must show proof of residency.
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.
Northeast state declared disaster emergency over nationwide rock salt shortage
As Mass. cities and consumers struggle to find rock salt to melt lingering ice, at least one state in the Northeast already declared a disaster emergency anticipating the shortage would be a problem.
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'We'll take what we can get': Rock salt shortage hitting towns across Western New York
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Empty shelves, rationing, icy roads: CNY grapples with a rock salt shortage
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Massachusetts rock salt shortage leaves icy driveways, frustrated shoppers
Some Massachusetts residents are stuck inside or forced to brave a sheet of ice across their driveway, with at least one ...