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CDC Warns Public to Prepare for 'Zombie Apocalypse'
Are you prepared for the impending zombie invasion?
That's the question posed by the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention in a Monday blog posting gruesomely titled, "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse." And while it's no joke, CDC officials say it's all about emergency preparation.
"There are all kinds of emergencies out there that we can prepare for," the posting reads. "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."
The post, written by Assistant Surgeon General Ali Khan, instructs readers how to prepare for "flesh-eating zombies" much like how they appeared in Hollywood hits like "Night of the Living Dead" and video games like Resident Evil. Perhaps surprisingly, the same steps you'd take in preparation for an onslaught of ravenous monsters are similar to those suggested in advance of a hurricane or pandemic.
"First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your house," the posting continues. "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)."
Other items to be stashed in such a kit include medications, duct tape, a battery-powered radio, clothes, copies of important documents and first aid supplies.
"Once you've made your emergency kit, you should sit down with your family and come up with an emergency plan," the posting continues. "This includes where you would go and who you would call if zombies started appearing outside your doorstep. You can also implement this plan if there is a flood, earthquake or other emergency."
The idea behind the campaign stemmed from concerns of radiation fears following the earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan in March. CDC spokesman Dave Daigle told FoxNews.com that someone had asked CDC officials if zombies would be a concern due to radiation fears in Japan and traffic spiked following that mention.
"It's kind of a tongue-in-cheek campaign," Daigle said Wednesday. "We were talking about hurricane preparedness and someone bemoaned that we kept putting out the same messages."
While metrics for the post are not yet available, Daigle said it has become the most popular CDC blog entry in just two days.
"People are so tuned into zombies," he said. "People are really dialed in on zombies. The idea is we're reaching an audience or a segment we'd never reach with typical messages."
Nothing about firearms and ammunition? What kind of zombie plan is that?:D
Paragrouper
05-18-2011, 15:00
Nothing about firearms and ammunition? What kind of zombie plan is that?:D
It's the 'Zombie-Friendly' plan--where you use the same self protection strategy employed by cattle. :D
Peregrino
05-18-2011, 15:23
It's the 'Zombie-Friendly' plan--where you use the same self protection strategy employed by cattle. :D
Push the weakest ones out front? Don't have to run faster than the zombies; just have to run faster than you? Women and children first? Somebody's gonna have to help me out here. :p
Remember - Head shots
If it will work on Zombies it will work on looters and other such scum during the normal emergencies.
Red Flag 1
05-18-2011, 16:41
Remember - Head shots
If it will work on Zombies it will work on looters and other such scum during the normal emergencies.
Nothing nicer than a few double taps before turning for the night.............
RF 1
Remember - Head shots
I’m waiting for the AA-12 to become available to civilians :D
Remember - Head shots
If it will work on Zombies it will work on looters and other such scum during the normal emergencies.
What's the difference?:D
x SF med
05-18-2011, 18:44
I'll see your headshots and raise you Napalm...
Kukri machete and Spartan Harsey - don't leave home without them.
greenberetTFS
05-18-2011, 18:48
If you guys were really up on this you should have been watching the Walking Dead(:eek:)...;)
Big Teddy :munchin
AngelsSix
05-18-2011, 18:51
I played the game Pandemic, now playing Pandemic 2. It makes me think that if in the early 1900's a flu can cause the deaths of 50-100 mil, then with transportation being what it is and people so close to another in cities, it would be difficult to bring a true pandemic under control quickly. But I don't work for the CDC or FEMA. Google FEMA and pandemic. ;)
This is just ironic because I was Googling about pandemics a day or so ago, supposedly we are overdue for another major pandemic anytime soon. There was the Spanish flu from 1918 to 1920 that killed between 50 to 100 million people, and spread all lthe way to the Pacific islands and the Arctic. There were two other pandemics in the 20th century, but due to advances in technology, both were spotted and dealt with much quicker.
What I wonder is could a modern version of the Spanish flu pandemic play out? On the one hand, with modern technology, they could spot it and take steps early most likely, on the other hand, with modern transportation, it would probably spread one heck a lot faster as well. And if it killed between 50 to 100 million from 1918 to 1920 with a global population of 1 billion, what would be the outcome today? (:eek:) Plus people were more used to death and tragedy back then, in modern times, it would really create a panic I bet.
As for zombies, I am prepared:cool:
x SF med
05-18-2011, 18:52
If you guys were really up on this you should have been watching the Walking Dead(;)).:eek::rolleyes:
Big Teddy :munchin
and sharpening your Yarboroughs.... large sharp pointy implements of destruction are excellent against zombies and looters... same principles - cut their f***ing heads off and try to not let the blood get on you.
This came out around 8 or so years ago - my sons read it in HS - not surprised to see the CDC remains behind the proverbial power curve. :rolleyes:
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
http://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Survival-Guide-Complete-Protection/dp/1400049628#_
Richard :munchin
The Creepy One
05-18-2011, 21:19
Every single episode, Big Teddy! Which is why I almost told the guys that firearms just draw more zombies and you're supposed to hit them in the head with a blunt object....
But you know, they're having so much fun.
Agreed on the noise, what about a Mace? Light, portable, etc. Best of all you get function and form in one neat package. :p
What gets me about zombie movies is why no one ever raids a museum for some medieval mail or plate armour. Zombie bites? What zombie bites?
If you guys were really up on this you should have been watching the Walking Dead(:eek:)...;)
Big Teddy :munchin
I saw the first season at B&N, how was it?
When did Zombies start running faster? When alive, they weren't that fast, just Mall crawling average over weight Americans hitting the food court.
Legend (the book) gave us Omega Man, then a movie called Legend with Will Smith, (my vote, best zombie movie to date).
Romero was great, very glad he never branded the words "Zombie" or "Living Dead", all the other directors have taken the stuff to a new level.
Better practice blunt weapon skills.
At some point, ammo will be gone, and arrows, rocks, spears, traps will be all thats left.
Anti infection stuff, blood pathogens, etc., used for protecting dogs and a good horse are still needed. Who's working on that one?
The Creepy One
05-18-2011, 22:47
When did Zombies start running faster? When alive, they weren't that fast, just Mall crawling average over weight Americans hitting the food court.
Legend (the book) gave us Omega Man, then a movie called Legend with Will Smith, (my vote, best zombie movie to date).
AFIAK it started with 28 Days Later, I guess the directors figured that the audience would be tired of standard zombies and so they decided to make them able to run.
Or was that a rhetorical question?
I agree about Legend, it was an excellent movie.
Better practice blunt weapon skills.
At some point, ammo will be gone, and arrows, rocks, spears, traps will be all thats left.
Perhaps Cavalry Charges will make a comeback?
incarcerated
05-19-2011, 00:09
:munchin
I had caught parts of "The Walking Dead" but had never seen an entire episode, so I just watched Season 1 (only six episodes?) online. It is pretty good. I guess I will have to keep up with season 2 when it comes out. Now I have to get a good katana or something to add to the zombie kit!
If you're like I am, and are uncomfortable with wasting time on fantasy and imagined threats, just mentally exchange the term "jihadist" for "zombie", then choose your equipment.
You can also use "gangbanger", "flashrobber" and "jackbooted thug".
Cake_14N
05-19-2011, 07:11
Check out ISBN 978-1-59921-909-7. Pic attached below. Actually a pretty good and entertaining read.
The Creepy One
05-19-2011, 20:26
Problem is, do zombies feel pain? I wouldn't think so, they're stumbling around with arms torn off and half a face.
Are we talking about the same kind of Mace? Because the one I'm thinking of weighs around 1 Pound, is flanged, has six sides and a three foot shaft.
As for whether or not they feel pain, don't you just have to damage their head enough to make them stop moving?
What's next, a horse will be appointed to head the US Senate?
...I wouldn't think so, they're stumbling around with arms torn off and half a face.
So you have been shopping at Walmart recently.
I prefer the Morning Star over the Mace myself.
Peregrino
05-20-2011, 06:45
I prefer the Morning Star over the Mace myself.
Mace - though axes are even better. The Morning Star (and every other flail derived weapon) has a steep learning curve. (It took several years of SCA heavy combat to learn those details - the hard way!)
Mace - though axes are even better. The Morning Star (and every other flail derived weapon) has a steep learning curve. (It took several years of SCA heavy combat to learn those details - the hard way!)
The Morning Star is a Mace with spikes. The "Flail" is any weapon with the striking head attached to the handle with something flexible like a chain.
The Mace, Flanged Mace and Morning Star are similar. And then there is the Maul.
Time for some early weapons brush up.
Tactics and rehearsed movement plans, understanding terrain and obstacles, (natural and manmade).
Formations, effective use of shields, spears and swords.
Alexandria, Greek, Troy, Rome, Brits, Vikings, Kelts - would have no problem dealing with zombies in mass.
The learning curve of hand held weapons is in truth, quite short. Either you survive or you do not, you'll know how effective you've been in rather a few seconds. Beyond that, you'll do fine.
Now go do PT.
Dozer523
05-20-2011, 09:45
Check out World War Z. (same guy who wrote the Survival Guide)
A series of short stories that all tie together. My favorite is the interview with the Army Sergeant who relates how the Conventional Army attempted an Airland Battle static defense to stop the Zombie Hoard exiting NYC. Dug in, Infantry in front, Artillery, "fight and die before the Main" - stuff.
Living are routed, Zombies keep coming . . .
Hard to untrain a guy from center of mass shooting under stress.
Oh and it's not just head shots -- you have to destroy the brain.
TOMAHAWK9521
05-20-2011, 13:13
Check out World War Z. (same guy who wrote the Survival Guide)
A series of short stories that all tie together. My favorite is the interview with the Army Sergeant who relates how the Conventional Army attempted an Airland Battle static defense to stop the Zombie Hoard exiting NYC. Dug in, Infantry in front, Artillery, "fight and die before the Main" - stuff.
Living are routed, Zombies keep coming . . .
Hard to untrain a guy from center of mass shooting under stress.
Oh and it's not just head shots -- you have to destroy the brain.
The author is Max Brooks. Son of Mel Brooks.
TOMAHAWK9521
05-20-2011, 13:15
Tactics and rehearsed movement plans, understanding terrain and obstacles, (natural and manmade).
Formations, effective use of shields, spears and swords.
Alexandria, Greek, Troy, Rome, Brits, Vikings, Kelts - would have no problem dealing with zombies in mass.
The learning curve of hand held weapons is in truth, quite short. Either you survive or you do not, you'll know how effective you've been in rather a few seconds. Beyond that, you'll do fine.
Now go do PT.
Ah yes! Stand in the shield wall, men!
.....Hard to untrain a guy from center of mass shooting under stress.
Oh and it's not just head shots -- you have to destroy the brain.
That's why shotguns are Gold during Zombie attacks.
Dohhunter
05-20-2011, 13:51
At least I'd finally get to drill out the rivets on my 5.5-pinned PMAGs without fear of persecution and my dick falling off.
"Hey Zombies, hold up a sec, I have to use a cordless drill"
Is this a common hazard when using a cordless drill?
Sheesh, remind me to hide my husband's
Actually as I understood it, it's the removal of 5.5-pinned PMAGs rivets that interfere with the member in questions failure to remain emplaced.
That's why shotguns are Gold during Zombie attacks.
Yes Sir .... they are. :D
Dohhunter
05-20-2011, 14:34
Is this a common hazard when using a cordless drill?
Only if you're Kenny Rogers.
TrapLine
05-20-2011, 19:43
That's why shotguns are Gold during Zombie attacks.
Whew - That is good news given the impending attack. The M2 is ready to go:); but the AR just arrived and is yet to be sighted-in:o.
Check out World War Z. (same guy who wrote the Survival Guide)
Oh and it's not just head shots -- you have to destroy the brain.
That'll work for *some* zombies. Where do you aim on a Liberal Zombie?
Dohhunter
05-21-2011, 06:54
That'll work for *some* zombies. Where do you aim on a Liberal Zombie?
Their bleeding hearts first, their vocal chords second.
BoyScout
05-21-2011, 07:10
Their bleeding hearts first, their vocal chords second.
I do it the other way around so I don't have to hear them speak.
This gives me an idea. A matter of association...
From now on, I'll be reffering to liberal Democrats as "zombies".
This gives me an idea. A matter of association...
From now on, I'll be referring to liberal Democrats as "zombies".
Bob Hope came to that same conclusion .....
:D :D :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4S60v6rV4&feature=related
Team Sergeant
05-21-2011, 09:07
Forget the shotgun, zombies never travel alone.
And from what I've seen the do have good hearing. First sound of a shotgun is like ringing the dinner bell. Better have that ambush in place before you take that first shot.
I agree, head shots, nothing else counts.
Forget the shotgun, zombies never travel alone.
And from what I've seen the do have good hearing. First sound of a shotgun is like ringing the dinner bell. Better have that ambush in place before you take that first shot.
I agree, head shots, nothing else counts.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZkO4l-DETs&feature=related
Look for the Double Tap at 1:23
Enjoy
Masochist
05-21-2011, 11:45
I'll be hanging out with Terry Crews from The Expendables.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k80j4_hwU6E
Remember this $#!* at Christmas! :D
Peregrino
05-21-2011, 11:57
I guess since the Rapture hasn't happened, I need to get more gas and oil for the chainsaw.
FWIW I'm with Dusty. New definition for zombie = Obama voter not included in the Rapture.
Team Sergeant
05-21-2011, 12:37
I guess since the Rapture hasn't happened, I need to get more gas and oil for the chainsaw.
FWIW I'm with Dusty. New definition for zombie = Obama voter not included in the Rapture.
Yeah, but they wouldn't fall into the "Blessed" category more like "The Touched"......
PedOncoDoc
05-21-2011, 13:20
That'll work for *some* zombies. Where do you aim on a Liberal Zombie?
Midline at or just below the navel. Still a head shot - you just need to aim for where the head has been shoved. :D
Midline at or just below the navel. Still a head shot - you just need to aim for where the head has been shoved. :D
Four cheeks with one shot. Now I'm startin to think .30-06 minimum. ;)
steve912
05-24-2011, 21:11
If you have the free time get the game Left 4 Dead. Here is a clip of it below for the PC and Xbox360. Just sayin.. Oh and Bill, US Army 1st Special Forces Group in the game is a riot, constantly bashing the biker... Its good stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hnnMEv7A_w
Silencers are your friend.
Liberal comment - 100% accurate but they are more like vampires sucking (Taxing) the money and life from you.
:munchin
TOMAHAWK9521
05-26-2011, 10:38
This isn't as casualty producing as a 90mm, but it would be cool to see taking down a mob of zombies. Come to think of it, if it soft landed, you could recover it and use it again.
steve912
05-26-2011, 14:05
Now that sir would be a nice addition lol
bailaviborita
05-27-2011, 16:43
DA is presently working with the USMC on FM 3-24.35: Counterzombie Operations. According to the about-to-be-published doctrine:
"The primary objective of any zombie is to foster the development of effective governance by a legitimate zombie-led government. All governments rule through a combination of consent and coercion- but zombie-led ones would prefer non-zombies to just consent to be ruled by them."
"Five indicators of legitimacy that can be used to analyze threats, during a zombie outbreak, to stability include—
1) Frequent selection of leaders in a manner considered just and fair by those who prefer human flesh for dinner
2) A high level of popular participation in mass cannibalistic feeding frenzies
3) A low level of resistance to being eaten
4) A culturally acceptable level or rate of 'death by having your face eaten off'
5) high level of death acceptance by sheeple"
"It is easier to cut a zombie outbreak off and let it die than to kill every zombie. Attempting to kill every zombie is normally impossible. It can also be counterproductive, generating resentment among cannibals, and creating lots of independent killing "events" that motivate new recruits, and producing waves of unorganized- even if effective- violence against zombies- who are people too."
"The cornerstone of any Counterzombie (CZ) effort is security for the civilian population. When zombies are seen as criminals they lose public support; if they are dealt with by an established legal system in line with local culture and practices, the legitimacy of the host government is enhanced and people stop feeding zombies their pets, mothers-in-law, annoying neighbors, and unwanted cousins."
"By its nature, zombie outbreak are protracted. The conduct of counter-zombie ops always demands considerable expenditures of time and resources."
"In a CZ environment, it is vital for commanders to adopt appropriate and measured levels of force that accomplish the mission without causing unnecessary loss of life or suffering. Normally, the counter-zombie operator can minimize potential loss of life by employing escalation of force procedures, especially at checkpoints and roadblocks, and during dinner."
"Sometimes Doing Nothing is the Best Reaction. Often a zombie eats a non-zombie for the primary purpose of getting at their brains and/or blood. A clear and calm assessment may find an understanding of this act and the conclusion that no reaction is warranted."
"Counter-Zombie operators achieve the most meaningful success by gaining popular support and legitimacy for the host government, not by killing zombies."
"Common forms of lines of operation during CZ Ops:
1) Combat Ops against bad zombies and their leaders
2) Train and Employ Zombie-looking people to perform security roles
3) Provide essential services to the people/zombies (zombie outbreaks usually entail a lot of trash and fecal matter)
4) Provide zombies and those they feed on good governance (nothing pisses off a zombie more than having to stand in line at the DMV)
5) Provide zombies with jobs"
DA is presently working with the USMC on FM 3-24.35: Counterzombie Operations.
Marine Corps? Too late! Ya gotta be a zombie to want to voluntarily join them.
Richard :munchin