Ten Vancouver fire halls are giving away free salt to residents looking to de-ice sidewalks and driveways.
Starting Wednesday, residents can get up to two free buckets of salt from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
READ MORE: Icy sidewalks, bus stops in Vancouver spark outrage; City responds
Residents are asked to bring their own bucket and shovel to the fire hall and consider donating to a local charity in exchange for the free salt.
The 10 fire halls that will have free salt for Vancouver residents are:
– Fire Hall #3 – 2801 Quebec St.
– Fire Hall #4 – 1475 W. 10th Ave.
– Fire Hall #7 – 1090 Haro St.
– Fire Hall #12 – 2460 Balaclava St.
– Fire Hall #13 – 4013 Prince Albert St.
– Fire Hall #14 – 2804 Venables St.
– Fire Hall #15 – 3003 E. 22nd Ave.
– Fire Hall #17 – 7070 Knight St.
– Fire Hall #19 – 4396 W. 12th Ave.
– Fire Hall #22 – 1005 W. 59th Ave.
WATCH BELOW: The City of Vancouver is stepping up its response to the endless winter weather. They are promising to suspend some non-essential services to put more people into snow and ice control. As Grace Ke reports, they will also be giving out free salt to residents.