Salt, sand and brine: Crews gear up to treat LI roads as storm takes aim
By: News 12 Staff Jan 18, 2019, 4:22pm Updated on: Jan 18, 2019
Major salting, sanding and brining operations were underway across Long Island Friday ahead of a bout of weekend wintry weather.
A storm is expected to bring a sloppy mixture of snow, sleet and rain Saturday into Sunday, followed by a frigid blast that could lead to frozen roadways and dangerous ice.
News 12's Erin Colton checked in with crews in the Town of Hempstead, who were busy working to get all the pieces in place for the storm response.
State police are advising drivers to avoid unnecessary travel this weekend to help keep the roads clear.