Casualties of nature
Apparently not everyone survived that huge snowstorm that shut down Sarnia. One unfortunate person was found frozen to death in a field.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/windsor/story/2010/12/16/wdr-sarnia-thursday.html
As the article says they aren't sure if he was stuck and trying to escape or just trying to help others. That being said if you are in an area with winter conditions make sure you have
- two bags of kitty litter in your trunk
- a small shovel
- a sleeping bag or really warm blanket
- a candle w/matchs and/or lighter
- some granola or chocolate bars
- some bottled water
- gloves, tuque, and a scarf
And if you do get stranded and you can't see a house or building you can go to for God's sake don't leave your car. Just because you can see lights doesn't mean its shelter. At night or in a heavy snowstorm you won't be able to identify what's making the light if its far away.
Lastly, be careful running your engine if you end up trapped in drifts. Clogged exhaust pipes cause CO poisoning.
Condolences to the family. RIP.