Salt Shortage – Templeton

Town of Templeton Plans to Salt Roads After Storm is over on Monday due to Salt Shortage

Due to a shortage of road salt, the Town of Templeton has announced that it will salt the roads on Monday after the storm ends. Here is the Press Release from the Town of Templeton: “We have been notified by our road salt vendor of a regional shortage of road salt due to salt vessels stuck out at sea in storms. Templeton has several loads ordered but will not receive anymore deliveries until mid of next week.

The Town’s ability to fully treat all roadways is limited at this time. With inclement weather continuing through the weekend, residents are urged to use extreme caution when traveling. Road conditions may be icy and slippery, particularly on untreated side streets, hills, bridges, and shaded areas. Please slow down, allow extra travel time, and avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Pedestrians are also reminded to use caution on sidewalks and walkways. (Please be safe)

DPW crews will continue to monitor conditions and prioritize main roads, emergency routes, and public safety areas as resources allow. We appreciate residents’ patience and cooperation as we work through this temporary supply issue. Templeton DPW plans are as follows: pretreatment will be to use brine if road conditions cooperate.

Once we get plowable snow, trucks will be plowing throughout the storm. We have enough road salt to treat the town twice which will be after the storm is over on Monday. Thank You for your patience and understanding.”