How To Survive a Zombie Attack


The zombie apocalypse will be unexpected. Therefore, it is unlikely to be prepared for the initial shock of finding that friends and neighbors have been transformed into flesh eating corpses. To survive the onslaught, keep your wits, a semblance of logic or sanity, some forethought, and an adequate sense of direction. A strong stomach may be needed as well (one that you don't want to be devoured). Your tools will depend upon individual experience, and what is available. With some effort you may survive the walking nightmare, and never learn whether human flesh really does taste like chicken.

Get Out of Dodge

Step 1

When you see a zombie, get in the car and drive in the opposite direction. Avoid major highways and head for rural roads. Do not get sidetracked by all of the horrors that you will be witnessing, and do not stop. If you encounter one of the undead on the road, still do not stop. Accelerate slightly and try not to close your eyes. If you do close them, feel for a bump and remember to keep the wheel steady.

Step 2

Stay away from areas that are convenient for large groups of people such as city centers. Zombies are like lions; shambling, undead lions, they will follow the herd. According to Ken Foree, they may also follow something that they remember, on some sub-human level, and may gravitate towards malls or train stations.(Reference 3) Take a route that you are familiar with and can easily navigate.

Step 3

If on foot, avoid running into a areas or buildings from which you cannot escape. Make sure that your direction is picked out carefully, and try not to vary. Stay off of the road when possible and jump fences or walls often, but make sure that there is not a long drop on the other side. Avoid zombies; if you cannot do this last, go directly to Step 4 or Step 5.

Step 4

Hold your blunt instrument by the operational end. Swing your weapon with adequate force to crack the zombie’s skull; it will be necessary to use your legs and upper body to generate enough force. Aim for the head. Repeat. Be sure it is a zombie and not another traumatized survivor, because that would be murder. If nothing is available, then a sharpened piece of material which is heavier at one end will do. Be sure to sever the head completely, or cut directly into the skull to destroy the brain (more difficult).

Step 5

Firearms that should be considered are short and easy to use. Aim for the head when engaging a zombie target and destroy the brain.(References 1,2,3) Practice timing and patience if there is more than one of the walking dead. Make every shot count, and always save one bullet for yourself in the event that you are overrun (see warnings).

Step 6

Once out of any major city find shelter and water, and practice constant vigilance. After the initial attack it will be easier to identify other living survivors. Band with others over time, and go out in small coordinated raiding missions into the leftover remnants of Man's world for food and supplies. Stay armed at all times.

Step 7

Keep a constant watch out for the walking dead. If one is spotted alone go back to Step 4. Try not to attract attention. If one of the flesh eating damned sees you, they will make a hungry, sorrowful moan and chase you so kill them quickly. Any zombie within hearing distance of the sound will be attracted to it, and will follow.(See Reference 1)

Step 8

Try to establish contact with other survivors of nature's wrath, and join with them if possible. Plan Man's strike against the legion of the walking dead once your numbers are big enough to fight and ensure the continuance of the human race. Live to an old age and reminisce about the Zombie Wars.

Skill: Challenging

Things You'll Need

· A car or truck
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· Any blunt instrument or long bladed weapon
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· Running shoes
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· A Shotgun

Tips
· The best form of conveyance will be a covered vehicle, however, make sure that your seat belt is safely secured and that you can exit the vehicle quickly if necessary.
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· Do NOT get swarmed. Zombies are slow and may be easily avoided on foot, but cornered by five of them can be disastrous.
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· Avoid trying to run down groups of the undead in a car. It may get bogged down by their accumulated bodies and you will become stuck; a group surrounding your vehicle may also tip it over.
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· A severed head can still bite.
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· Rely on a firearm that you already have, or obtain one from a corpse-truly dead, or at least not yet re-animated.
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· Internet and cell phone towers may not be up, so contacting other survivors may be best established via short wave radio or CB communication.
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· Many humans will be displaced, and depending on their nature may take on the roles of raiders, mercenaries or land pirates.
Warnings
· Your first thought will be to attain a firearm, if you do not already have one. Firearms are ideal for neutralizing any undead obstacles. Everyone else thinks so as well, and they may all be at the gun shop.
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· Frightened people with guns may be as dangerous as the zombies. In the event that the gun, hunting, or sporting goods store has been overrun, you may be like a prawn walking into Senior’s night at Sizzler.

Keywords

· zombie apocalypse
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Reference
· "The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead"; Max Brooks; 2003 [http://books.google.com/books?printsec=frontcover&id=4mcT7A371xQC#v=onepage&q&f=false]
· Zombie Survival [http://www.zombiehub.com/zombie-survival.html]
· "Dawn of the Dead"(film); George Romero; 1974 [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077
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