New York First Alert Forecast: Tips For Ice Melting During Winter Storms

NEW YORK — We’ve issued a Red Alert on Monday and Tuesday as a strong nor’easter develops and is poised to bring multiple hazards, including heavy rain and snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding. 

This storm has been tricky to forecast, but it appears that the heaviest snow will stay to the north and west of New York City. 

Source: CBS NEW YORK

Here are some expert tips for ice melting around you during heavy snow storms.

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Tips For Ice Melting During Heavy Snow Storms

Don’t Wait

Considering the health hazards of harmful chemicals used in de-icers, using a snowblower or shovel is one of the safest methods of cleaning snow. If you’re considering clearing your pavement manually, don’t wait for the snow to stop. On the days when it is snowing heavily, shovel periodically so that it does not pile up and turn icy later.

The Wrong Way Of Cleaning Snow

Whether you are clearing snow from the roof or sidewalks, make sure you’re not creating a pile of snow near the foundation of your house. It may freeze the pipes and cause leakages and bursts in some cases.

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Getting Rid Of Light And Fluffy Snow

Thinking of putting your leaf blower away for the season? You can make your blower double-duty. It can be quite handy to get rid of the light and fluffy snow on the staircases, driveway, car, etc.

Use A Snow Blower

When you need to move heavy snow- a snow blower is a wonderful solution. It also requires less physical effort than a shovel. On the other hand, You can get an electric or gas snow blower, depending on the size of your driveway. Although the electric snow blower can only travel a short distance without power, it is portable. The gas snow blower is bulkier and difficult to use. Yet ideal for longer driveways.

Make Use Of The Shovel Attachment

To your list of tools, add an ice shovel back-saver attachment. It is available on the market that allows you to improve your preferred shovel by attaching the replaceable handle to a location of your choice for a better hand position. It can aid in the alleviation of back pain.

Wrapping Up

Everyone knows the rock salt’s harmful impact on driveway pavements, the environment, and health. Homeowners are looking for alternative best ice melt solutions to use during snowstorms.

So, if you have children and pets, you need to be careful while choosing the correct ice melt. Choose an ice melt that is salt-free, chlorine-free, acetate-free, and that is not only pet-friendly but non-corrosive also.

Traditional ice melt products contain large amounts of salt that lead to permanent damage to your pet’s paws and gastrointestinal problems if ingested. Therefore, use ice melt safe for pets and concrete.

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