Zombie Apocalypse E-Z survival guide.

     There are many different survival manuals for the Zombie Apocalypse. In my version I give simple outlines in what to do and how to react in this crisis; however, we need to address a few skills as well as equipment you should have.

Suggested prerequisite equipment.

You need a few rifles and handguns. Forget about chainsaws because they run on fuel and take to long to cut through a zombie. Now this is not just for zombies but this is how you will enforce your will to survive around the living. In a time of great crisis people will break down to savagery you will also need a diesel truck preferably an early model. You want a diesel vehicle because you can run that rig off of vegetable oil when diesel pumps are inaccessible because the power is out.

Suggested prerequisite skills.

Having prior military survival training is very helpful. If you have none then perhaps now is the time to take survival training classes. At the least you should know how to purify water, tie different types of knots, basic welding, basic electronics, basic auto mechanics, and basic first aid. During the apocalypse you may be alone for a while and there will be nobody to call when you need to repair something.

First signs of trouble.

1. Get out of the house quick! Don't worry about grabbing clothes, your wallet, or your favorite Star Wars DVD's. That stuff wont mean jack-shit in the new world. Grab your gun, cell phone, and hit the road in your truck.

2. DO NOT stop for people asking for help. DO NOT attempt to rescue relatives or loved ones. Yes, this is a "dick move", but this is the time you take your cell phone and tell your loved ones where you are headed. If possible make sure they STAY PUT and lock themselves in a basement or somewhere with solid walls and no more than two exits. Time to get to a safe zone is of the essence and you will have to get them later.

3. Make your way to a Costco or Sams Club. In fact, any large warehouse shopping club store with limited exists are preferable. There will be enough supplies to last at least a year if not more. DO NOT go for the gun store, small grocery store or mall and be prepared to take the store by force.

4. Commandeer assistants because you are going to need help locking down the store. You may encounter resistance so use your gun and explain the situation to others. For those who do not agree with you; you must force them to leave and lock the doors behind them. Use large heavy bulk items to barricade the door. Be prepared to use the forklift to make moving heavy objects faster.

5. For now we will call this the "safe-house" and you should now be secured from the outside zombie threat.

Once you have secured the safe-house...
*Remember that power will stop working for from a few days to about a week from the time of the apocalypse.  Without living humans the grid will shut down, and when the power goes out basic services will cease to function.  No more cell phone calls, no more running water, no more flushing toilets. 


1. Find all the large clean 55 gallon trash cans you can find and take them to the deli, bathroom, or anywhere with a faucet. Start filling ALL the trash cans with water from the tap. You will use this water to drinking, cooking, and sanitation. Remember, when there are no living people working the public utilities, water and power will fail within days or weeks. DO NOT use bottled water. You are going to need these for later.

2. Make contact with loved ones and relatives including those who have agreed to help you. You are now the leader of a group effort and you must now act like a leader. You will need someone you can trust and both of you should start to formulate chain of command.

3. If your people are hungry, make sure they eat everything that is perishable first. DO NOT use canned goods because you will need those for later. Perishable food will expire soon and freezers and refrigerators will be rendered useless when the power goes out. Now is a good time to start charging the rechargeable batteries that the store sells.

Searching for survivors
 

1. Start making calls. Everyone who answers the phone, get their location and start planning a route to pick up survivors. A bus would be perfect but for now the diesel truck will have to work. Remind survivors that they should pack nothing but the basic essentials. I would agree that dogs and cats should be allowed to come because these animals add a comfort factor to survivors.

2. Travel in daylight only. Zombies do not care if it is day or night so it would be best to take advantage of the most light possible. Drive out and make sure they secure the door of the safe-house behind you. Drive carefully. Reckless driving will only lead to an accident that may disable your vehicle. If your vehicle is disabled, your odds of survival are slim.

3. DO NOT stop and pick up equipment. Stick to the plan and pick up survivors. Returning with survivors increases the morale of the people in your safe-house.

From here you can determine your next course of survival, but remember that you should react quickly and with purpose. You should remind yourself that people will be in a state of disbelief and shock and you should be prepared for that.
Good luck.