TEMPLETON, Mass. —
The town of Templeton, Massachusetts, is currently experiencing a shortage of road salt ahead of this weekend's winter storm.
StormTeam 5 predicts the potential for most of the state to get between one and two feet of snow.
"Templeton has several loads ordered but will not receive anymore deliveries until mid of next week," police said in a social media post.
Authorities are urging residents to use extreme caution when traveling this weekend, as the town's ability to fully treat the roadways remains limited.
Templeton DPW crews will continue to monitor conditions and prioritize main roads, emergency routes, and public safety areas, according to police.
For now, the DPW said it will plan to pretreat the roads with brine if conditions allow for it.
"We appreciate residents' patience and cooperation as we work through this temporary supply issue," police said.