One mans opinion on how to prevent another Atlanta

Something about snow/ice makes people (myself included) in the south revert back to the first time they were behind the wheel of a car. The vehicles here are also not prepared for it. Most folks dont purchase vehicles made for winter weather conidtions (no front wheel drive or 4x4). Not to mention the tires, many of the people on the road in the south are riding on nearly bald tires because there isnt traditionally a need for anything else. Just a big mess that will probably never be fixed.