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.
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.
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.
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 continues amid WNY winter weather
As winter weather blankets the region, neighbors and businesses are feeling the pinch of a rock salt shortage.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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'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 ...
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Chemung Co. Dept. of Public Works Feeling Impact of State-wide Rock Salt Shortage
The Twin Tiers has had a milder winter in comparison to places like Buffalo and Central New York. However, the rock salt ...
Empty shelves, rationing, icy roads: CNY grapples with a rock salt shortage
A road salt shortage across Central New York has left public works crews and everyday homeowners scrambling to get enough ...