Zombie Survival - #1

Many people are unprepared for a zombie attack should it occur.  I will start out with some basic zombie survival tips in this post.

1. Be aware of your surroundings at all times.  A zombie attack can occur at any time so don’t let your guard down just because it’s daylight.  Zombies aren’t vampires.  Keep an eye out for possible weapons.  A knocked over trashcan will slow a zombie down considerably if executed at the right time.
2. The zombie threat is more likely in certain places such as hospitals, graveyards (duh), convenience stores, NASCAR events, the DMV, or anywhere there could be groups of sick or slow people. 
3. There is a zombie threat level, sort of like the Homeland Security chart. 

Green – no threat

Yellow – keep your eyes open

Orange – several signs of possible attack (disoriented, strange acting people, a group of really ugly, slow-moving people, moaning and shuffling)

Red – imminent zombie attack or attack in progress

4. When someone is incapacitated in any way always keep a vigilant eye out for a zombie threat.  (unconscious, knocked out for surgery, broken legs)  The vulnerable person is usually the first target. 
5. Keep a zombie survival kit.  This would entail anything you might possibly need to survive if you suddenly need to bunker down or leave home.  Think: camping type equipment and weapons.  I’ll write a detailed post on the kit at a later date.
6. Don’t subject yourself to shady government experiments, even if they promise you a $50 gas card.
7. Don’t put yourself into cliché horror movie type situations that just beg for a zombie attack. 
8. Don’t waste precious minutes being shocked that there is a zombie attack.
9. Never try to talk down a zombie.  They just want your brains and it’s about as pointless as negotiating with Michelle Bachman.  Run Forest, Run!
10. Don’t run to places that are obvious zombie havens.  The CDC or the old nursing home down on Rt. 69 are probably not the safest bets.
11. Make a plan and make sure everyone knows the drill.  If and when a zombie attack occurs we won’t know exactly what we’re dealing with right away, fast or slow zombies, environmental, biological, or medical causes, but if you have some kind of plan in place you will be ahead of the game.