Brutal winter has left some cities struggling to get stockpiles of salt for roads and sidewalks . The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the country is facing a shortage in salt, which could lead to road closures. Around the nation , municipalities have used everything from a pickle juice-like mix to cheese brine .
Brutal winter has left some cities struggling to get stockpiles of salt for roads and sidewalks . Facing shortages , New York City and Long Island to get salt from the state . Around the nation , municipalities have used everything from a pickle juice-like mix to cheese brine .