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Snowmageddon

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On December 12, 2010 a massive snow event gripped significant portions of Lambton and surrounding areas stranding over 1,500 motorists along Highway 402 and other roadways. Snowmageddon as it is known brought communities to a standstill all while increasing the resources needed to respond. The County of Lambton declared a State of Emergency, supporting a request by Lambton OPP regarding the deployment of Canadian military to undertake rescue flights.

We have a unique opportunity to reflect on this event and capture the community's history while helping local emergency planners better understand how individual households prepare for winter storms. Submit your photos and/or story of Snowmageddon and help inform future planning for significant weather events.

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Transport truck stuck in the ditch in a snowstorm.
Bringing People In
View from a truck window in a snowstorm.
Death in Kent
Vehicle pile up on a snowy road.
Destined to Run
View from windshield in a snowstorm with a truck in front.
Drive to the Airport
402 to Sarnia road sign in a snowstorm.
Emergency Response
Street of Wyoming, Ontario in a snow storm with transport trucks.
Family Snow Event
Transport trucks and cars lined up on the side of a road in a snowstorm.
Fearful Drive
Ariel view of a highway stopped in a snowstorm with emergency services.
Heading to School
Dog on a school bus with his head out the window.
Helping out in Wyoming
Ariel view of a highway in the snowstorm.
Pregnant and Stranded
Emergency vehicle in a snowstorm.
Quiet and Cold
Helicopter flying in the air.
Short Stories
Lambton OPP snowmobile
Snowmobile rescuers
Two policeman with snowmobiles.
Stranded with Others
Emergency helicopter flying in the air.
Warden Recollections
Cars parked and buried in the snow.
When Strangers Become Friends
Police car and transport trucks parked on the side of a snowy road.
Wyoming Fairgrounds

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