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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 […]
The town of Wilbraham is offering rock salt to residents
Taking place from Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until the salt supply is depleted, Wilbraham residents get to receive their own supply of rock salt.
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.
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,
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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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 ...
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American Rock Salt responds to claims of increased contracts; Palmyra faces salt shortage
Municipalities across the state, including Palmyra, are grappling with a salt shortage, as American Rock Salt responds to claims of taking on more contracts.
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Clarence business helps community by selling rock salt amid ongoing shortage
As winter continues across Western New York, local municipalities and their residents are continuing to face an ongoing rock ...