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Report: Grosse Pointe Woods, Huntington Woods Low On Road Salt

With nearly a foot of snow expected by Sunday, Grosse Pointe Woods and Huntington Woods are keeping close watch on dwindling salt supplies.

Grosse Pointe Woods and Huntington Woods are among metro Detroit municipalities facing a shortage of road salt, according to the Detroit Free Press. Officials in both towns announced Thursday they will no longer offer residents free salt because the harsh winter has greatly depleted municipal supplies.

Huntington Woods City Manager Amy Sullivan told the Free Press supplies are low enough that the city will use remaining salt for major intersections, with plows as the area’s main hedge against snow and ice accumulations. Grosse Pointe Woods officials say the city still has about 150 tons of road salt, but that that’s only enough for “three major snow events.” In a vote last week, Grosse Pointe Woods City Council appropriated $10,000 and will use that to purchase 200 tons, which should cover the rest of winter.

Warren, Sterling Heights and Oakland County all say they have enough salt for the current storm and beyond.

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