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.
'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.
Alternatives for melting ice amid rock salt shortage
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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.
With winter far from over, New York has a road salt shortage
American Rock Salt, which is based in Livingston County in Western York, is the largest salt mine in the country. It's one of the major suppliers of salt for New York and the North Country.
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,
Long lines for rock salt by the bucket
Everyone is looking for salt and unfortunately, not many people have it.” Nick Bretherton of N.E. Bretherton Soil and Stone in Clarence says he has been able to get it and the response from the public has been,
Local salt supplier navigating shortage with steady stream of supply
During the Winter months, this landscape supplier off Telegraph Rd. loads up on salt. This season, Nycz said some smaller ...
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Parma faces road salt shortage amid harsh weather; American Rock Salt responds to claims
The Town of Parma, known for its frequent lake-effect snow due to its proximity to Lake Ontario, is grappling with the local ...
Salt shortage, slick roads meant school was out in one CT town
Back-to-back storms brought hazardous travel conditions in Norfolk, and delay in a road salt delivery made it too dangerous ...
Salt shortage causing icy roads, damaging cars
Several people Western Mass News spoke to on Wednesday had been in need of snow melting and traction products because of the icy conditions in and around their driveways.
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Local towns turn to Apalachee Salt amid statewide road salt shortage
The statewide road salt shortage, has prompted towns like Canandaigua and Victor to seek supplies from Apalachee Salt, an Albany- and Rochester-based company.
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.
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Road salt shortage affecting some Luzerne, Lackawanna communities
In the midst of a national shortage of road salt, some local officials say their towns are are stocked up, while others with ...
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Salt shortage pinching public works
The snow and ice clinging to area roads is a result of more than just sustained sub-freezing temperatures and persistent ...