Berks issues state of emergency due to a lack of road salt

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Berks issues state of emergency due to a lack of road salt

A flurry of winter storms has led to a shortage of road salt in Berks County, prompting commissioners to declare a state of emergency. The declaration will waive all requirements of procurement law related to the purchase of road salt if it becomes necessary. Chief Operations Officer Kevin Barnhardt thanked the commissioners for their action, saying he was alerted this week by Berks County Department of Emergency Services Director Brian Gottscha…