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,
'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 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.
Alternatives for melting ice amid rock salt shortage
Oarfish have gained a reputation as "doomsday fish" due to their perceived association with disasters after rare sightings. Thus, they typically make headlines anytime they're seen. This week, a live oarfish was found washed ashore on a beach in Mexico. Beachgoer Robert Hayes described to ...
Detroit-area store stocks up on rock salt amid shortage
According to American Rock Salt, the company surpassed the total rock salt delivered in 2024 by several millions tons this year.
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.
Rock salt shortage expected to continue
The rock salt shortage is impacting the entire Capital Region and beyond. On Friday Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order that declared a state disaster emergency. NEWS10 ABC talked to residents in one municipality about the impacts.
Salt in high demand with another round of winter weather
At Salt Industries in East St. Louis, snow is big business but the family run company is working hard to keep the salt stocked.
It’s getting harder to get rock salt this winter
It’s not much we can do, all of our resources are kind of dried up for the rock salt, we have ice melt on hand for now. But that is going to be hard to get," said Rudd. White
Gov. Hochul speaks about rock salt shortage
Gov. Hochul speaks about rock salt shortage
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Local businesses struggle to supply rock salt as product is being diverted elsewhere
Heavy precipitation and freezing temperatures have created icy conditions across the region — Now, a shortage of rock salt is ...
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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This is Why No One Can Get Rock Salt in New York State
The New York Buy American Salt Act, which took effect this winter, was sponsored by then New York State Senator Tim Kennedy ...
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Salt unavailable to melt ice? Try some sand, molasses or pickle juice
Salt may be quickest when it comes to keeping roads and sidewalks clear of ice. But at this point of a snowy winter, a ...
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 ...