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Extreme cold and frequent storms have depleted the rock salt inventories local authorities rely on to keep streets and sidewalks safe, making it harder for suppliers to keep up with demand.

A national shortage of rock salt — a common product used to treat roads during icy weather — is causing issues across the winter-weary U.S. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state ...

Feb 22, 2025 Feb 22, 2025 Updated Feb 23, 2025 CAPITAL REGION — Rock salt is a hot commodity this winter. At some highway garages throughout the region, crews are ringing their hands as they ...

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. Arrest made in 2021 ...

With heavy snow, rain and then ice earlier this week, around western Massachusetts and throughout New England, many store shelves are empty of rock salt or de-icer. Even municipalities are running ...

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – 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 ...

The town's highway superintendent, Jim Christ, expressed frustration over the dwindling supply and delivery delays from American Rock Salt. "There is probably 100 tons there, not even. That’s ...

CLARENCE, N.Y. (WKBW) — Towns and villages across Western New York are feeling the effects of the rock salt shortage. I checked in with highway departments across the area to see how their ...

RENNSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) – 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 ...

We’ve suggested they try sand,” he added. If you’re unable to find bags of rock salt or ice melt, you may be able to find an alternative. “In a pinch, you could go with a clay-based cat ...