Zombie+Apocalypse

(I am only using portions of this article for the purposes of my reading class. The full article can be viewed at
http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2011/05/preparedness-101-zombie-apocalypse/)


 * [|Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse] **

There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for. Take a zombie apocalypse for example. That’s right, I said z-o-m-b-i-e a-p-o-c-a-l-y-p-s-e. You may laugh now, but when it happens you’ll be happy you read this, and hey, maybe you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to prepare for a //real// emergency.

 **A Brief History of Zombies**

 We’ve all seen at least one movie about flesh-eating zombies taking over (my personal favorite is [|Resident Evil] ), but where do zombies come from and why do they love eating brains so much? The word zombie comes from Haitian and New Orleans voodoo origins. Although its meaning has changed slightly over the years, it refers to a human corpse mysteriously reanimated to serve the undead. Through ancient voodoo and folk-lore traditions, shows like the Walking Dead were born. Well, we’re here to answer that question for you, and hopefully share a few tips about preparing for //real// emergencies too! So what do you need to do before zombies…or hurricanes or pandemics for example, actually happen? First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your house. This includes things like water, food, and other supplies to get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp (or in the event of a [|natural disaster], it will buy you some time until you are able to make your way to an evacuation shelter or utility lines are restored). Below are a few items you should include in your kit, for a full list visit the [|CDC Emergency page]. Once you’ve made your emergency kit, you should sit down with your family and come up with an **emergency plan**. This includes where you would go and who you would call if zombies started appearing outside your door step. You can also implement this plan if there is a flood, earthquake, or other emergency. If zombies did start roaming the streets, CDC would conduct an investigation much like any other disease outbreak. CDC would provide technical assistance to cities, states, or international partners dealing with a zombie infestation.
 * **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 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (household bleach, soap, towels, etc.)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Clothing and Bedding **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">(a change of clothes for each family member and blankets)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Important documents **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (copies of your driver’s license, passport, and birth certificate to name a few)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">First Aid supplies **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">(although you’re 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] )

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