Information is the key when the end of the world is looming.
Picture this scene.
The undead have risen from their graves and are heading for a shopping mall near you.
Greenish flesh, rank fingernails and a taste for brains- it seems there’s no stopping
them.
Preparation is essential when battling with the undead so make sure you have read up on
your enemy and have built yourself a mini-fortress.
You’ll also need some weapons and a major exit strategy.
So let’s see how to take on the undead and remain alive.
Welcome to this episode of the Infographics Show, Could You Survive a Zombie Attack?
Like a good boy scout you need to be prepared.
There would be nothing more frustrating- and potentially fatal- than being stuck right
bang in the apocalypse without an emergency kit of some kind.
Inside your survival kit you’ll require some essentials such as non-perishable water
and medical supplies.
You’ll need a first-aid kit to treat any cuts and infections- but remember there’s
no use applying a Band-Aid to a zombie bite.
If you or one of your buddies get bitten by one of the undead it’s only a matter of
time before you’ll start gurgling and frothing at the mouth and discovering a sudden penchant
for Hirnsuppe (that’s Brain Soup for those who don’t speak German.)
In that kit you’ll also need a supply of soap and towels, a flashlight, batteries,
matches, a can opener, and some antibiotics.
You might also consider a transistor radio for catching up on the latest zombie news.
Also pack a mobile phone with battery, some protein chocolate bars, a tent, and waterproof
covers.
Your kitbag should also be waterproof.
Remember zombies can’t swim and survival will probably involve leaving shore.
For protection and general use you’ll need some knives a baseball bat, an axe, a shovel.
Weapons can be lifesavers in the event of a zombie apocalypse and you can never be under-armed
against the undead.
Consider a long distance rifle, a shotgun, maybe a semi-automatic and lots and lots of
ammo.
But it all depends on your resources.
If you have a flame-thrower gathering dust in the garage now’s the time to use it.
Now that you have your kit and your supplies you will need a solid plan.
Perhaps you’ve made this plan with a group of fellow apocalypse survivors.
Make sure you have a means of communication with your buddies and think long and hard
about who you want in your group.
Human beings best operate in groups of 6 to 10.
Consider a group of 5 well-armed, resourceful, intelligent and physically fit adults, 2 of
whom have military experience and at least 1 with medical training.
Ideally you will have taken part in exercises with this crew.
Perhaps you’ve gone hiking or hunting together.
But don’t become too attached to your crew.
If they get bitten you should have no hesitation in shooting them between the eyes and burying
them in a shallow grave.
And you should expect nothing less from your buddies if you become infected yourself.
You and your team should be all be mentally and physically as tough as nails and be ready
to kick those decomposing walking compost heaps back into the land of the dead when
the need arises.
When disaster strikes you’ll require a pre-determined assembly point.
You should have marked this point out on a map and made sure that you’re not too far
from essential services such as hospital, gas stations, stores, and banks.
Be prepared with a list of emergency contact numbers.
Work out all exits routes out of the city and have an agreed upon time to meet at the
assembly point.
Your house should already be zombie-proof.
Barricaded the doors and windows.
Ideally you will be living in an underground concrete bunker with plenty of supplies.
But higher ground is good too.
But remember, if you live on the 20th floor of an apartment building and the undead have
infiltrated the lower floors you will still have to get past them.
Make sure you are in shape physically and have weaponry at your disposal.
When you find yourself face to face with one of the undead, aim for the brain, and hope
for decapitation.
Leaving your zombie-proof dwelling and heading for the arranged meeting point you should
have a vehicle with a full tank of gas in a secure locked garage.
You may choose to use an ordinary car, but an off-road jeep, motor-cross bike, or other
all-terrain vehicle may be more useful.
You should also be as nimble as mountain goat on foot.
If you are an inner city survivor, which most of us will be, consider learning parkour.
Running through busy streets you will encounter not only the rambling undead but also physical
obstacles such as fences, fire escapes, benches, steps and stairs.
You need to be fast, fit and agile and the more obstacles you can place between yourself
and the zombies the better your chances of survival will be.
You don’t need to be a backflip specialist but learning simple vaults and jumps will
put you ahead of the pack.
Remember you don’t have to be the fastest dude on the block but you do have to be faster
than the next guy who is also trying to escape.
Learn how to negotiate complex urban environments with speed and precision in order to arrive
at your vehicle in one piece.
By now you should have checked in with your buddies and you need to hit the road and head
away from populated areas.
Remember that the undead are rising from the ground so a ghost town that had a population
of 50,000 before the mines dried up in 1950 isn’t the place to be.
You will need somewhere that is not densely populated nor has this place ever been densely
populated in the past.
We recommend having a boat stashed at a harbor and heading for a depopulated island with
plenty of resources.
A boat on standby is good part of any survivalist contingency plan.
Perhaps an abandoned military base on an island might offer the best protection if you can
find such a place in your strategy development brainstorming.
Purpose built nuclear bunkers are ideal as there is a good chance the zombie resistance
may resort to nuclear warfare to wipe out the big cities.
These also have the benefit of being hopefully stocked with canned food and not being built
in urban areas.
Here you and your team can sit out the first few waves of the zombie uprising and plan
how to rebuild the human population.
Remember - even if you consider yourself safe never leave any doors unlocked during the
ordeal.
Make sure all doors and windows are secure at all times even if you are in a safe area.
Don’t split up with your buddies.
If you’ve made it this far together then stick with the formula that works.
Sit and plan and work together.
The survival of humankind may well be in your hands now.
So, how would you survive a zombie attack?
Would you sit tight in the city or make a break for it?
What would be your weapon of choice should the apocalypse come upon us?
Let us know in the comments section below.
Also, be sure to watch our other video called This Will Happen to Your Body in the next
60 Seconds.
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