Make a Plan

Learn about your communitys emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and
locations of emergency shelters. Does your school have an emergency plan? What is it?
1. Identify the types of emergencies that are possible in your area.

2. Pick a meeting place for your family to regroup in case zombies invade your home, or
your town evacuates because of a hurricane or wildfire. One place right outside the home for
sudden emergencies, and one place outside of your neighborhood in case you are not able
to return home right away.
3. Identify your emergency contacts. This includes the phone numbers of all of the members
of your family, the local police and fire department, your local zombie response team, and
an out-of-state contact that all family members can use to touch base with in an emergency.
4. Plan your evacuation route. When zombies are hungry they wont stop until they get food,
which means you need to get out of town fast. Plan where you would go and think of
multiple routes you could take so that the undead dont have a chance. This is also helpful
when natural disasters strike and you have to take shelter quickly.
Assemble Your Team
1. Consider the people you know in light of their personalities, skill sets, and will to live, and
invite them to join your Zombie Survival Team.
2. Determined leader: A calm, steady type who's not afraid to take charge and make
decisions. You might look to folks in law enforcement or some other form of public
service.
3. Medical professional: Even without the threat of the zombie virus, life in the apocalypse
is a medical minefield. Try to include a doctor, nurse, or even a veterinarian.
4. Wise counsel: When the leader needs advice, she must have someone intelligent and
reliable to whom she can turn.
5. Wild warrior: Every group needs a fighter, that half-crazed but fearless guy or gal in
camo who will take one for the team and still keep going, even when it seems all is lost.
Navy SEALS, SWAT team members, and roller derby queens are all good candidates for
this role.
6. Kind caregiver: The zombie apocalypse can really get you down. This role is often filled
by elementary school teachers, psychologists, and grandmas.

The anti-zombie plan covers eight threats.

Pathogenic zombies are created by infectious agents; think "World War Z." Radiation
zombies are created by extreme doses of radiation. Evil magic zombies are the result of
"occult experimentation." The report notes that military chaplains may be the best defense
against these "EMZs," and that atheists may be most vulnerable to attack.
Space zombies come from space or originate from extraterrestrial toxins. The report notes,
"Asteroids and nuclear space radiation that can convert people into zombies can affect any
landmass or population on Earth." Weaponized zombies are bioengineered by hostile forces.
Symbiant-induced zombies are similar to pathogen-induced zombies, but they are created
by parasitic life forms and don't kill their host right away.
Vegetarian zombies eat only plant life. They don't threaten humans directly, but they could
destroy basic food crops. The report notes that instead of moaning, "braaaaains," vegetarian
zombies groan, "graaaains." (And you thought the military didn't have a sense of humor.)
The final threat noted in the report is chicken zombies.

Water (1 gallon per person per day)

Food (stock up on non-perishable items that you eat regularly)
Medications (this includes prescription and non-prescription meds)
Tools and Supplies (utility knife, duct tape, battery powered radio, etc.)
Sanitation and Hygiene (household bleach, soap, towels, etc.)
Clothing and Bedding (a change of clothes for each family member and blankets)
Important documents (copies of your drivers license, passport, and birth
certificate to name a few)
First Aid supplies (although youre a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these
supplies to treat basic cuts and lacerations that you might get during a tornado or
hurricane)

The Symptoms
Depending on the person and the location of the entry point, an infected person may have
hours before reanimating. Here is a timetable of symptoms according to Max Brooks:
Hour 1: Pain and discoloration (brown-purple) of the infected area. Immediate clotting of the
wound (provided the infection came from a wound).
Hour 5: Fever (99-103 degrees F), chills, slight dementia, vomiting, acute pain in the joints.
Hour 8: Numbing of extremities and infected area, increased fever (103-106 degrees F),
increased dementia, loss of muscular coordination.
Hour 11: Paralysis in the lower body, overall numbness, slowed heart rate.
Hour 16: Coma.
Hour 20: Heart stoppage. Zero brain activity.
Hour 23: Reanimation

Transportation to survive the zombie apocalypse.

1. Walking or running--The most versatile method of transportation that one can find is
his or her own body. It can be brought up stairs, into tight spaces, and other areas
that cannot be readily accessed with any vehicle
2. Bicycle-Many people learn how to ride bicycles at a very young age, making this
method of transportation available to almost everybody. Riding a bike is faster and
less strenuous than walking,
3. Animals-n addition to conventional vehicles, Animals can also be used for transport.
Depending on your location, the availability of suitable animals ranged from
extremely common to nonexistent. Be aware that all animals are susceptible to
infection from zombies. (horses, camels, donkey, dog sled)
4. Motorcycles-they are as fast as cars, while getting exceptional fuel economy, usually
50-70 miles per gallon. More importantly, they are also more maneuverable than
cars.
5. ATV- very capable off-road. They can also be repaired easily, as they often use the
same parts as dirt bikes. Finally, with their wider stance and two extra wheels, they
are more stable than motorcycle.
6. AutomobilesPickups (Ford 150), SUV (Landrover), Sports car (Mustang, Corvette),
Stay away from: mini vans and electric cars.