Southington is among the many communities to feel the sting of road salt shortages in the state. The issue has gotten so bad that Gov. Dannel Malloy issued a State of Emergency on the matter yesterday and earlier today announced a relief package prepared by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT). Gov. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman announced at noon a relief package for all municipalities across the state facing road salt shortages after tackling 12 snow and ice storms this winter season. Governor Malloy last night officially requested an emergency disaster declaration from President Barack Obama to address a potential municipal salt shortage. If granted, the declaration may aid in the much needed procurement of salt for the state’s municipalities and tribal nations. “These consecutive, long-duration events have challenged the resources of towns throughout Connecticut, in terms of stretched budgets and inventory of salt to treat road systems,” Gov. Malloy said, in a release. “Those challenges have been compounded further by regional and national shortages of salt due to unprecedented demand by both public and private sector entities responding to this year’s storm season. I am hopeful that President Obama will act quickly on my request.” Last night, [...]
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