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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 […]
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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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Wilbraham to distribute rock salt to residents amid shortage
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – 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. The town will ...