{"id":13380,"date":"2020-06-18T07:45:05","date_gmt":"2020-06-18T11:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/news\/?p=13380"},"modified":"2022-01-11T20:21:38","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T01:21:38","slug":"emergency-preparedness-zombie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/emergency-preparedness-zombie","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s be honest here. Your alarms won\u2019t warn you or stop zombies from coming into your house. You must\u2019ve wondered how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse if it unexpectedly was to happen. What do you need to do? How can you get to safety? Well, there are quite a few things. After all, zombies are brainless, so all you need to do is protect your house against brute force break-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What zombies have going in their advantage is their strength and their undead will. That means your preparations need to focus on protecting you, your loved ones and your home from the tenacity of the in-dead. This includes kick-proofing the doors, storing enough food and water to last throughout the zombie attack, and figuring out how to stay entertained without making noise. To help, here are a few crucial steps you must take when it comes to this type of apocalypse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Step 1: How Can You Take Preventive Measures From a Zombie Attack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"survive<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although there aren\u2019t many tactics you can use to prevent a zombie attack, you can always take preventative measures, like putting together an ideal emergency preparedness kit. That way, you\u2019ll buy enough time to hide out until you can safely evacuate to a zombie-free location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like any emergency preparedness kit you put together for any natural disaster, your necessities kit should include water and non-perishable foods. Still, when it comes to a zombie apocalypse emergency kit, there are some additional items you might want to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Should You Put In Your Zombie Survival Kit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • Soundproof headphones to help you sleep through the constant moaning and groaning;<\/li>
  • A weapon of choice, but preferably one that doesn\u2019t require a lot of space;<\/li>
  • A Nintendo Switch (or a few books and games) to help pass the time;<\/li>
  • A flamethrower (we heard zombies don\u2019t like fire);<\/li>
  • And of course, cords to set up a trip-wire alarm so you can listen to the zombies coming.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Once you\u2019ve put together the perfect survival kit, it\u2019s time to consider refreshing your emergency plan to include what you\u2019d do in this type of situation. You can add emergency contacts, a secret escape route to leave your home safely, and a meeting place that everyone can find if you become separated from one another. Lastly, make sure that you do a couple of solid run-throughs of your plan so that everyone knows the routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: How Can You Prepare for a Zombie Apocalypse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    For most natural disasters, preparations come through planning and organizing. For a zombie attack, you\u2019re going to need to be a little bit more creative. Some great tips for people looking to prepare for the next zombie apocalypse are by freshening up your survival skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What Survival Skills Do You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Built-up endurance so you can outrun any zombie;<\/li>
    • Learn how to neutralize a zombie with any weapon, such as a baseball bat or frying pan;<\/li>
    • Know how to disorient a zombie by using bright lights and noises;<\/li>
    • Get comfortable climbing hills or mountains;<\/li>
    • Learn how to ride a horse for a quick and easy way to escape when you run out of gas;<\/li>
    • Learn how to forage for safe food;<\/li>
    • Learn how to sail a boat (because zombies definitely cannot swim).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Once you\u2019ve mastered these skills, you\u2019re certainly ready to tackle whatever type of apocalypse that comes your way \u2014 specifically, a zombie apocalypse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 3: What Should You Do During a Zombie Attack?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \"Zombie<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      We\u2019ve done all of the necessary prep work, so it\u2019s time to make yourself aware of what you should do when the zombie apocalypse begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you are indoors during a zombie apocalypse, it\u2019s time to reinforce your windows and doors so that no one can enter your home. Block the entrances with plywood or heavy furniture. If, however, the zombies find your location and start to attempt to gain entry, it\u2019s time to get out and run for the hills. We say hills because to escape zombies successfully, it\u2019s best to find high land, like on top of a mountain or cliff. Zombies, although persistent, don\u2019t have climbing skills. If you can find a boat or raft, it\u2019s also an option to take to the water to escape the zombies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Your main goal should be to seek a safe-zone that does not have a zombie-infestation. During a zombie attack, it\u2019s best not to travel alone. So, find a buddy or group that you can go with to find safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Step 4: How to Recover After a Zombie Apocalypse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Once you\u2019ve survived a zombie apocalypse and scientists have found a cure, the main goal for your community is to rebuild. If possible, wait to hear from authorities to confirm its safe to return to your home. Once you arrive, it\u2019s a good idea to do a perimeter check of the property to make sure there are no more zombies, remains or messes that need to be cleaned up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      So, as long as you zombie-proof your house effectively and have all the needed supplies, it can be the best vacation you\u2019ve ever had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Ultimately, your recovery should be a lesson in learning how to better prepare for any future emergencies. Whatever you felt was missing, or you could have done better is something to include in your new emergency plan or survival kit. Pat yourself on the back. Not many people can say they lived through something as wild as a zombie apocalypse.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      We\u2019ve all seen the movies but that doesn\u2019t mean we have the proper emergency supplies to handle a zombie apocalypse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":13528,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"guide":[],"class_list":["post-13380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"zolo_excerpt":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13380"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13380\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20146,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13380\/revisions\/20146"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13380"},{"taxonomy":"guide","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/guide?post=13380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}