Communities across Northeast Ohio facing salt shortage

Cities across Northeast Ohio are running dangerously low on salt to treat the roads.

Last week, Cleveland Heights reported a salt shortage. Now, the following cities say they have the same problem:

  • Cleveland
  • Avon
  • North Royalton
  • Twinsburg
  • Strongsville
  • Olmsted Township
  • Bedford
  • South Amherst

The cities say delayed deliveries from supplier Cargill are the reason for their shortage.

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Avon posted on Facebook that despite placing an order with Cargill last week, its next delivery won’t be coming until February. The city has been conserving salt for several weeks and will continue to do so…

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