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Comrade 47's Survival Plan
Your Name: Comrade 47
Your Location: Orangeville, Ontario
Radio Handle: Charlie Four-Seven
Involved Persons: Myself, mother, father, brother, best friend, best friend's mother, best friend's sister (seven total).
FAQ
Will you be staying in your home or headed somewhere else?
I will be staying in my home until the food runs out, in an attempt to avoid the initial panic and chaos of the first week or so of the infection. When both the confusion and food start to run low, I will head out into town, using the local high school as a permanent shelter.
But 'School Will Kill You'! Haven't you heard?
As stated no less than a million times during this plan, I'm waiting out the initial panic for at least a week. I'm counting on Darwin's theory that the others may mess up and die, leaving the shelter for me. Plus, it's hardly a supply-rich building, so hopefully few other people will consider it.
If you're heading out, how do you plan to get there?
It's a 10 kilometer stretch of highway into town, so we will take my dad's Crown Victoria (can take a beating, lots of room). If the car decides to die out on us during the worst conceivable moment, we will hope that our superior mobility and speed will allow us to out-maneuver the dead.
Got anyone you want to take with you?
My best friend lives very close to my planned final location, so grabbing her and bringing her back to survive the initial chaos is the first thing I'll do. My mother will almost definitely be home, and it's likely so will my brother (if my father is home from work, then it's his lucky day).
How will you communicate with the outside world?
CB and ham radio equipment, constantly scanning the airwaves for information: evacuation sites, military activity, warning of possible air-strikes against cities. Other than that, we maintain radio silence, lest we attract raiders.
How are you planning to get food and water?
A medium-sized potato farm, supplemented with other crops, and food taken from raids on supermarkets. Water would be supplied by collecting rain, distilling urine, and any nearby wells (as well as bottled water from supermarkets).
What's your weapon of choice?
A hunting rifle for engaging long-range targets, and a handgun for close-range protection. These common weapons could be found in any hunting store or Canadian Tire. Best bet for finding a handgun would be to take it from somebody it failed to protect (deceased police officers and the like). Assuming the military has tried (and failed) to operate in my area, some larger hardware could be acquired from the bodies of soldiers left behind (M2 Browning machine guns, M4 assault rifles). The best bet for a person with my weapons experience (or rather lack of) would be a handgun or shotgun. If I end up moving from town to town, I could find myself in the United States, where gun shops are more common and have more powerful weaponry.
Are you willing to hook up with other survivors?
The larger my group, the larger the drain on supplies. More people I hang around, the more likely I am to find a person who'll stab me in the back when it's convenient for them. So, for my better interests, it's only me and my bud (and family should that whole thing work out).
Loosely, what's your overall plan?
Stay quiet, hidden away, and self-sustaining. Thin out the zombie ranks as much as possible. Amass as many supplies as possible, as quickly as possible.
A lot of your contingency plans involve committing suicide when things go wrong. Isn't that a little extreme?
Taking my own life will be the absolute last resort. It would be preferable to starving to death, being ripped apart by a dozen pairs of hands, or turning into one of the undead and trying to kill my friends. My religious beliefs are that committing suicide will not affect where I go in the afterlife, especially in a situation as extreme as this.
Contents Of My Bug Out Bag
This is a list of the items and supplies I currently have ready in my B.O.B, ready to go right this minute, if I needed to.
Currently, I have nothing (as of 30/08/10).
Overview Of Group
Myself: Most knowledgeable of the situation, and our survival strategy.
Brother: Royal Canadian Army Cadet, blue belt in karate. Highly physically active in both running and strength exercises.
Father: Ex-reservist.
Best friend: Small framed, no fighting or weapons experience.
Best friend's sister: Large framed girl, likely will have problems following instructions.
Best friend's mother: Older woman, reasonably slow.
Mother: Slowest and weakest of the group. Combat ineffective.
Of the seven, five of us are capable of combat and running, two of us will have some firearms experience, and one of us will excel at running. The weaker two of the group will put some minor additional strain on the others when it comes to guard shifts, but will ensure that at least two people are available to tend to non-combat/scavenging matters (such as gardening).
Equipment
A large portion of this list will be possible at best, impossible at worse. Many of these supplies will be locked away in military armories, or taken by other survivors long before I can get to them. Maybe the places I'm counting on getting them will be blocked by zombies or raiders, or maybe even burnt down. Therefore, my list contains many backups, in case my first choice is unavailable. Many equipment choices may have to be improvised (clothe and vinegar in place of a gas mask, for instance). Again, it's very likely I won't be able to find a working AK-47 or Claymore mine, I'm just being optimistic.
Mosin-Nagant/Winchester/Rifles: For downing enemies at long range, before they become a threat.
Mossberg 500 Cruiser: Ammo is abundant, and weapon can be found in hunting stores. Compact.
AK-47: Could be found in the US, 120 miles south. Heavy weight and recoil. Will last for a long time.
M1911/Beretta/Glock: Useful backup/confined space weapons. Easy to use.
M2 Browning: Static weapon for defending fortified positions. Ammo and weapon would be sparse.
Molotov Cocktails: Useful for signaling, destroying buildings, and creating diversions.
Claymores/Land Mines: Rare to find, likely to cripple zombies. Good defense against criminals.
Crowbar: Found in any hardware store, useful for clearing obstructions. Also a decent melee weapon.
Fire Axe: Useful for clearing light obstructions and for melee. Common, but heavy.
Water Purifier: Prevents me from getting ill, which in the new world, could mean death.
Bicycle Generator: Keeps me in shape, and could power some lights or radios, and charge batteries.
Seeds: Necessary for growing crops to supplement food supplies.
Gas Mask/Air Filter: Can protect me from fumes from fires, and stave off bacteria from dead bodies.
Goggles: Keeps blood/dust out of eyes.
Binoculars/Monocular: Useful for scouting for danger ahead.
CB Radio: For picking up nearby transmissions (raiders, military).
Rope: A million things uses.
MRE Rations: Last for up to ten years, nutritious. Can be found in surplus stores.
Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements: For keeping up good health.
First Aid Kit: For surviving injuries and promoting recovery.
Cocaine: Useful for trading for food, fuel. Could also be used as an absolute last resort for a burst of energy.
Antidepressants/Anti-psychotics: Useful for staving off the mental illnesses a world of death can bring.
Overlooked Threats
The most basic (and obvious) threats during the zombie apocalypse will be the zombies, starvation, and raiders. But what about your teeth falling out from lack of brushing? Where will you put your human waste? What will you do about the bacteria piles of dead bodies littering the streets? Ever the planner, I have come up with solutions to issues that may be as deadly as the zombies themselves.
Airstrikes/Nuclear Attack:
In the earlier stages of the outbreak, the military may take drastic measure in an attempt to control the spread of the infection. This may include bombing cities or areas considered lost. If supplies permit, I would transform an inner room, like a closet, into a fallout shelter: pre-stocked food and water, shielded walls, limited airflow to the outside. Hopefully, my distance from major cities will protect me from the main blast, while the shelter will minimize the chances of me dying a slow and painful death from radiation poisoning. Obviously, my makeshift closet isn't going to do anything against anything nuclear even remotely close to us, but it'd give us the best chance against fallout.
Bacteria From Dead Bodies: The simplest way to eliminate the risk of disease from rotting corpse is to simply not produce any. Any acts to thin the collective zombie ranks will be planned ahead, and precautions will be taken .The bodies will be burned where they fall as soon as possible. Logically, the blaze should be unable to set fire to the entire building, as it is concrete and metal. If burning is impossible, I'll take reasonable measures to quarantine myself from the infected area (ie. sealed doors). Bleach will be used to clean pools of blood.
Bacteria From Human Waste: Urine will be distilled for water. Feces will be stored in sealed containers until they are ready to be burned, or fertilizer for growing food.
Depression: The isolation from other people, plus the lingering threat of death will likely cause even the strongest of us to eventually suffer from clinical depression. Entertainment (books, music, a journal) will keep me busy and keep my mind off the fact that I'm surrounded by death and will never see my loved ones again.
Raiders/Criminals: There is the likely possibility that greedy or desperate people will try to take my supplies. My risk of being attacked and robbed will be minimized by remaining radio silent, and hiding any markers of my presence in the area (disguising hideout, cleaning up bodies when feasible). Should the passive measures fail, I will fight to the death to protect myself and my safety.
Rodents/Insects: I'm fortunate enough to live in an area that is devoid of poisonous insects such as scorpions, and most snakes. However, rats, mice, and other insects can still pose a threat to me and my food. Rats crawling through seas of rotting bodies, and then onto my food is obviously unhealthy. Insects landing on fecal matter, and then taking a swim in our drinking water is also a threat. All water will be either in closed containers, or covered well. Loose food (fruit, for example) will be placed in containers, eaten, or discarded. Rotting, tainted food will do us no good.
Tooth Decay: Tooth decay will start off with discomfort, and later lead to infection. Toothpaste will be among the top priorities when salvaging supplies. Carbonated, sugary drinks will be keep for trading to other survivors (as they can be traded for more nutritious food).
The Panic
The first week of the outbreak will be the most chaotic, with other people being as great a danger as the undead. As soon as I know that it's happening right f*cking now, I will grab a blunt object, gather my family members and calmly tell them that the world may be ending (in gentler words). I would speak firmly
"I need you to listen to be very carefully. Something terrible has happened. Mom, go upstairs, turn on the bathtub, then go in your bedroom and close the door. Dad and Michael, take as much non-perishable food and bottles of water upstairs as you can. The instant you hear anything trying to get in the house, run upstairs and block off the stairs with the bookcases and mattresses. Leave a space for me, I'm coming back. Use this [MAG-LITE FLASHLIGHT KEPT IN KITCHEN] if anything comes through. Hit them on the head, and do not let them bite you."
I will then demand the car keys from my father. If he protests, which wouldn't be unreasonable, I would explain to him that I am taking the car to go pick up a friend. If he protests further, I will take them from him using force. Next, I call my best friend. If she's home, and picks up, I would tell her to stay put, that I'm coming for her. If she's not home, I will assume she is already dead and proceed to assist my family in preparing for the first week after Z-day.
"[BEST FRIEND], listen carefully. It's finally happened, the dead are walking [SHE AND I HAVE DISCUSSED THE MATTER BEFORE]. Go to the kitchen closet, and do not make a sound. I'm coming for you. Do not make a single sound."
Logic dictates that during the initial panic, I should stay put at home, and ride out the chaos. I'm not doing that, not when my best friend is still out there, afraid and vulnerable to the undead, rapists, and thieves. I will take my dad's Crown Victoria, down the ten kilometer highway into town. It's a wide highway, but in the event a portion is blocked, I will take a side road. After pulling up in front of her house, I will quickly grab her, run back to the car, and drive back home. If the area around her house is crawling with stenches, then I would attempt to thin the numbers by crushing a few under the wheels of the car, and pray that we can out-maneuver the rest.
Back home, I'll park the car close to the house, and shout to my family. This can end in a number of ways.
A) Every Works Out Perfectly
"Yeah?" Somebody shouts back from upstairs. I would reply, "Is anything in the house?" "No." I would shout back, "We're coming up!" A quick run inside, and a climb through the barricade in the stairway, and we're safe for the moment.
B) A Slight Hiccup
"Help! There's something in the house!" Assuming a small number of undead are inside the house, I would tell my friend to stay in the car. I would then try to out-move and bash in the brains of any undead inside. After making sure the path is clear, I would retrieve my friend, climb up the barricades, and all is reasonably well for now.
C) Second-Worst Case Scenario
A larger group of stenches are outside or in the house. I would sound the horn of the car, trying to lure as many towards me as possible. I would then try to crush as many as possible with the car, before quickly exiting to finish off the crippled but still dangerous 'biters'. A careful trip inside, and upstairs and we're good (for now).
D) Worst Case Scenario
My family's barricades have failed, and there are too many undead to fight. At this point, I would jump ahead about a week's schedule, and give up on riding out the initial week at home. I would drive straight for the high-school, and proceed as planned (with major alterations, of course).
Holding The Fort
Great, we made it to the local high-school, our new home for an unknown amount of time. Assuming the doors are already locked (as they should be), we will gain access to the building by breaking in through the chain-link back gate. Around the back of the school is a walled-off portion, with a chain-link gate. This will be our entry point. We will drive the Crown Vic inside, breaking the Master Lock and/or chain as necessary. We would then park inside, and press the car up against the gate as a temporary barricade (we will come back to lock the gate and secure our makeshift garage later). A broken window later, we are inside the school. Internal locked doors will be broken door as necessary with tools from the shop class we enter from.
Hopefully, there will be no undead inside, but if there is, we would out-maneuver and destroy them. We would then go on to close and lock all doors leading both outside, and closing the non-destroyed inner doors. The reasoning behind closing the doors inside is that should there be a breech in outer defenses, the threat would be contained.
Once the building is secure, we will then spend as much time as needed moving all of the non-perishable food and water to the roof, which will serve as our main living area. The time both securing the building and moving the food and water will likely take no more than a day. After the security and food situation are taken care of, the school greenhouse's doors will be barricaded, and whatever edible seeds that are available will be planted.
Shelter From The Elements
Once we are safe from the threat of being attacked or starving to death, we will focus on preparing shelter from the elements. While sleeping inside is attractive for many reasons (roof over our heads, walls, etc.), there is still the possibility, however unlikely, of a breech occurring during the night. Sleeping on the roof gives us the maximum amount of time and defensibility possible during an attack.
A more durable and visually-appealing shelter will be built later, but there is no time for that now. We will be using the massive air-conditioning units mounted on the roof as the frame of our shelter. We will form crude walls and a roof with it by using sheets of plywood and/or locker doors. These materials, as well as nails and tools, could be found in the construction class room or auto shop. Unpleasant, yes, but it protect us from the elements for the time being.
Manning The Perimeter
During the day, I would want two people watching the two major ways towards our compound: the football field on the west side, and the three streets leading in from the south-east. Someone should be walking (on the roof) the respective side of the building of each major area. In addition, one guy walking along the roof to the east to north side will cover the entire perimeter. There will be two guard shifts, one from wake-up/dawn to midday, and the midday to sundown shift. This will leave four people at any given time to deal with matters within the school (repairs, gardening, etc.). The guards and their respective shifts will be picked at random ahead of time.
At night, two people at a time will circle the entirety of the perimeter (on the roof). The shifts will be broken into two, allowing the guards to get some sleep. The first shift goes from lights out to approximately midnight, and the second shift goes from midnight to dawn, when the day guard takes over. There are ten guard spots to fill, and only five people to fill them with, so accommodations will have to be made, such as the two taking the second night shift being allowed to go to sleep earlier before their shift. The spots versus people to fill them will have everyone take a shift at least once a day, and three people (which will be randomized) will take two shifts (not consecutively). The nature of the night shifts will also mean someone (who it is will be mixed up to ensure good morale and health) will have a long day.
Guard Protocol
The sentries will be armed with the most effective long-range weapons we have, and if circumstances and supplies allow it, a whistle. This way should they need arise, the guards can discharge their firearms or blow to the whistle to alert the others of the danger. That said, the sentries will be given very clear instructions regarding engaging and sounding the alarm. Everyone will be instructed to not fire upon zombie groups of less than ten within five minutes, but rather to call over an off-duty person (not another other guard) to dispose of the undead quietly as they resume their patrol. Suspicious noises or movements should also be immediately reported to another person, armed if possible. The acceptable call for assistance (day or night), to avoid causing alarm, will be a loud, stern, and repeated until results, "Michael (for example), Michael, come here. Michael, Michael come here."
The main purpose of watching the perimeter is not to keep an eye for stenches. A lone zombie can easily be dealt with long before it causes any damage. A human being, however, can outwit, deceive, trick, sneak around, and use weapons to gain access to our shelter. That is why it is important to always be on the outlook for people attempting to trespass to cause us harm, as well as be ready for people wishing to peacefully seek shelter.
Those on sentry duty will follow to a strict protocol when it comes to anyone armed, or anyone looking like they are sneaking around. As soon as any person is noticed, the guards draw their weapons and shout "hands up, don't move." If the person in question makes a sudden movement, or attempts to flee, the guard is to try to the best of their ability to shoot to kill that person. We can take no risks with a possible raider scout reporting back to base with the details of our defenses. Regardless of whether or not said person escapes, the guard is to be doubled immediately (ie. all able bodied persons take posts).
Those currently on guard duty will refrain from smoking (I'm looking at you, best friend's sister and mother), loitering in one spot and chatting with other guards or 'off-duty' persons. Sudden, quick movements are an immediate reason for alarm. Extreme vigilance is to be maintained through-out the shift, but especially so during the night, when we are at our most vulnerable.
Daily Routine
A psychical inspection of the barricades will be conducted first thing each morning, for peace of mind and security. The various procedures involved with operating the greenhouse will be done after breakfast. After that, the 'odd-jobs' around the compound (something needs to be straightened/painted/etc) will be taken care of. Around midday (at which, to conserve rations, lunch will not served), we will then proceed to either; plan a future raid, conduct a planned raid, thin the numbers of undead in the immediate area, or have free time (all four discussed later in greater detail). Before sundown, there will be another check of the defenses, then dinner, and then sleep.
Raids
All supply raids will be planned. For safety reasons, we will absolutely never 'wing it'. During the planning stages, we will consider what information we have from scouting (which stores still exist, which are locked), the number of undead in the area (may be hard to estimate), the supplies we will be specially looking for (antibiotics, toiletries, ammunition, etc), and the estimated time it will take. The risks of the raid will be weighed against the benefits, for example, we won't be risking our lives by going up against anything more than a minimal zombie presence for soap. However, if water is badly needed, we would take greater risks for such a necessity.
Thinning Their Numbers
To be blunt, I have absolutely no real life experience with firearms, serious hand-to-hand combat, or explosives usage. Furthermore, direct combat puts me at a greater risk of injury and/or death. Therefore, the need to discover and perfect methods of indirect combat will be as vital as finding shelter and food. The plan is simple: I take a cinder-block or larger brick, attach a chain or rope to it, and then hurl the brick from the roof onto the undead below. A strong throw may kill a zombie with one blow, but if it doesn't, I can just pull my weapon back up with the rope and go at it again. At no point am I exposed to danger. Obviously, this weapon will be a static one, fitted for attacking from the roof or upper-story window, thinning out the hoard below. The only disadvantages that come to find are finding the bricks and chain, and wearing myself out
Long Term Improvements
Keeping in mind that to avoid attracting the attention of raiders, all improvements, barricades and 'add-ons' will be inside or concealed when possible. Many improvements can be disguised, at least from a distance. Metal sheets or locker doors over the windows will be a simple and relatively quick project. Heavy objects (such as most of the large construction shop equipment now useless without power) pressed up against the doors can be another improvement to security. Depending on the others' skill and handiwork, we may even be able to power a few lights or a water pump with a bicycle generator. Beds, chairs, and other furniture can all be easily
improvised or even outright made.
Human Contact
It's dangerous to assume that other people will not come across our shelter, either by accident or intent. Therefore, having a detailed plan for dealing with other survivors will help prevent unpreparedness that may result in injury and/or death. For the purposes of this plan, we're refer to any one coming into our perimeter 'outsiders'.
It's likely that every once in a while, either a lone wanderer or a group may pass across the football field or down the streets. These people aren't our problem. As long as we keep low and refrain from screaming to them, these people will pass by, and let us know that at least someone else is out there (for now).
Now, if someone appeared to be walking directly for us, that's when we start worrying. We make sure everyone is on their toes, at maximum alertness. From the moment we notice them in the distance, we will be looking for numbers and armament of the outsiders, as well as looking out for motions towards visible weapons, and possible hidden ones (tucked in waistbands and what-not). People will remain at their posts, but two of us (me and one of the other men) will deal with the interlopers. We'll lay low until they get close enough to be positive they intend to enter the school. That's when we initiate contact, careful to neither startle, scare, or intimidate the outsiders, but at the same time, come off as organized, professional, and able to defend ourselves should any of them be rocked by the sudden urge to start shooting.
One man steps out, another staying almost entirely behind cover, but letting the outsiders know he's there. I would then call out to the outsiders, now within ten feet of the building. "Hey there, you folks alright?" We then gauge their response, be it friendly, hostile, or scared/confused/disoriented.
"You guys looking for shelter?" We'd ask, and assuming they are, we tell them the following quarantine procedures. They will be stripped of their weapons in the gated-off makeshift garage. We will then have a member of the same sex strip them and inspect them for bites. They will then be allowed to dress, and held for seven days, with food and shelter, in the pen. This will allow not only the zombie infection to show itself before it is within our ranks, but other illnesses as well. Someone is to be watching the quarantined area at all times, including at night. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BREAK QUARANTINE. If the undead break into the quarantined area, there is nothing we can do for the people down there. After the week is over, and assuming that no one is ill, they will be allowed entry to the school, and given their weapons back. We will have one of our own with the outsiders at all times, and watch them closer than close.
Three notes about the quarantine: the outsiders may refuse to be quarantined, an outsider may turn whilst under quarantine, and rearming them after the week may seem ill-advised. Firstly, if they repeatably refuse to be voluntarily and peacefully quarantined, we will deny them access, and tell them to move along. They may result in violence, but it is preferable to allowing possibly infected persons within our walls.
Secondly, if an outsider is found with a wound, they will be asked of the injury's origin. If it is a zombie bite, we will separate that person from the others, explain to the others that said person will turn, and shoot the infected in the back of the head to avoid a confrontation with them or having to look them in the eye as we kill them. The other outsiders will remain in quarantine after we bury the body. If the wound is claimed to be say, a stab wound, we allow them to remain with the others in quarantine, but keep an eye on the wounded person especially.
Thirdly, giving back the weapons to people we don't know and are inside our walls. My reasoning is that if these people will consent to a strip search and week long quarantine, that they are peaceful enough to not kill us the first chance they get. We will also be watching them at all times with our own people. If they were looking for a fight, they would have fired at us long before the invasive strip search. If I'm wrong, I plan on repeating these words to myself as I kneel waiting to be executed by our new raider overlords.
What Happens If X Happens?
What if your hideout is surrounded by overwhelming amounts of the undead?
Assuming there are too many to utilize my brick-on-chain contraption, and that there is no chance of escape, I would hold up, remain silent, and pray that the hoard outside will get distracted and seek new prey. In the likely event that they don't simply go away, I would wait until the food is exhausted, and then use the remainder of my weapon supplies to take out as many of them as possible, before taking my own life to avoid the pain of starving.
What if the school is lost to the undead?
Should the school become overrun, we will attempt to evacuate back to my home. On the way out, if timing and supplies allow it, we will try to set the building on fire to destroy the large number of undead concentrated in the one building .If gasoline is the only available flammable liquid, we will preserve the gasoline, as now that our shelter will be ten kilometers from town, the car will be more important than ever.
What if the school is already overrun/burnt down?
We make a U-turn, escape back to the house, and formulate a better plan.
What if both your house and the school are unavailable?
Then it looks like we're f*cked. We'll grab what we can and head north in the Crown Vic. North meaning far up north, where the towns are small and spread out. We'll look for an abandoned house or something like that, and hold up. We'll basically make something up as we go along.
What if you get bitten?
I would kill myself, careful to prevent myself from turning into one of the undead. Depending on the situation, I might decide to do one last bit of help for my still-living companions. Grabbing a shotgun or handgun, running off into the distance, drawing as many away from my friends as possible, and being sure to save the last bullet for myself seems logical.
What if a companion is bitten?
I would do what is necessary to prevent them from coming back. I would give them every second until they turn, and then bury them in the garden. I will be hit hard by such as loss, and may never fully recover. Should I find myself, by some cruel combination of luck and misfortune, to be alone, having lost all companionship, I would turn the weapon on myself and join them.
What if a military evacuation/convoy of survivors appears on the horizon?
Depends, if it's an evacuation, and can get me somewhere safe (ie. uninfected), then I would immediately jump at the chance to go with them. But if it's just another group of survivors, and going with them would mean trading one hideout for another, I would stay to live and die by my own (not their) choices. But let me reiterate: 100% of all situations, I would evacuate to safe ground (uninfected Europe, maybe) if possible.
What if the military is seeking out and destroying all 'possible infected', including yourself?
My supply of scavenged weapons would be no match against even one solider, let alone a platoon. I would hide, and make every effort to avoid contact with the military. If they are razing buildings, or searching through all of them, I would make an effort to make a run for it, understanding that I probably would not survive.
What if the undead appear to be growing more powerful/intelligent?
Then I guess I'd be in trouble. I would continue hiding and fighting and surviving, until either me or them are no more. Intelligence would imply that I would be able to attempt reasoning with them. Increased strength is iffy. Anything short of the dead suddenly gaining the ability to tear down solid concrete, and I think I can manage as usual (barricades).
Top Fifteen Songs For The Zombie Apocalypse
Eventually my iPod will run out of juice, and that every second spent listening to music is a second spent distracted. But if I had the opportunity to somehow bring ten tracks with me (CDs, perhaps?), here are the ones I would:
1) The Life - Dope
2) Still Alive - Jonathan Coulton ("When you're dead, I'll be still alive...")
3) Psychosocial - Slipknot
4) Minerva - The Deftones
5) Rosenrot - Rammstein
6) Sonne - Rammstein
7) River Below - Billy Talent
8) Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day
9) Down With The Sickness - Disturbed
10) The Man Comes Around - Johnny Cash
11) Don't Stop Believing - Journey
12) More Than A Feeling - Boston
13) Ich Will - Rammstein
14) Stars - Hum
15) This Is The New Sh*t - Marylin Manson
Your Location: Orangeville, Ontario
Radio Handle: Charlie Four-Seven
Involved Persons: Myself, mother, father, brother, best friend, best friend's mother, best friend's sister (seven total).
FAQ
Will you be staying in your home or headed somewhere else?
I will be staying in my home until the food runs out, in an attempt to avoid the initial panic and chaos of the first week or so of the infection. When both the confusion and food start to run low, I will head out into town, using the local high school as a permanent shelter.
But 'School Will Kill You'! Haven't you heard?
As stated no less than a million times during this plan, I'm waiting out the initial panic for at least a week. I'm counting on Darwin's theory that the others may mess up and die, leaving the shelter for me. Plus, it's hardly a supply-rich building, so hopefully few other people will consider it.
If you're heading out, how do you plan to get there?
It's a 10 kilometer stretch of highway into town, so we will take my dad's Crown Victoria (can take a beating, lots of room). If the car decides to die out on us during the worst conceivable moment, we will hope that our superior mobility and speed will allow us to out-maneuver the dead.
Got anyone you want to take with you?
My best friend lives very close to my planned final location, so grabbing her and bringing her back to survive the initial chaos is the first thing I'll do. My mother will almost definitely be home, and it's likely so will my brother (if my father is home from work, then it's his lucky day).
How will you communicate with the outside world?
CB and ham radio equipment, constantly scanning the airwaves for information: evacuation sites, military activity, warning of possible air-strikes against cities. Other than that, we maintain radio silence, lest we attract raiders.
How are you planning to get food and water?
A medium-sized potato farm, supplemented with other crops, and food taken from raids on supermarkets. Water would be supplied by collecting rain, distilling urine, and any nearby wells (as well as bottled water from supermarkets).
What's your weapon of choice?
A hunting rifle for engaging long-range targets, and a handgun for close-range protection. These common weapons could be found in any hunting store or Canadian Tire. Best bet for finding a handgun would be to take it from somebody it failed to protect (deceased police officers and the like). Assuming the military has tried (and failed) to operate in my area, some larger hardware could be acquired from the bodies of soldiers left behind (M2 Browning machine guns, M4 assault rifles). The best bet for a person with my weapons experience (or rather lack of) would be a handgun or shotgun. If I end up moving from town to town, I could find myself in the United States, where gun shops are more common and have more powerful weaponry.
Are you willing to hook up with other survivors?
The larger my group, the larger the drain on supplies. More people I hang around, the more likely I am to find a person who'll stab me in the back when it's convenient for them. So, for my better interests, it's only me and my bud (and family should that whole thing work out).
Loosely, what's your overall plan?
Stay quiet, hidden away, and self-sustaining. Thin out the zombie ranks as much as possible. Amass as many supplies as possible, as quickly as possible.
A lot of your contingency plans involve committing suicide when things go wrong. Isn't that a little extreme?
Taking my own life will be the absolute last resort. It would be preferable to starving to death, being ripped apart by a dozen pairs of hands, or turning into one of the undead and trying to kill my friends. My religious beliefs are that committing suicide will not affect where I go in the afterlife, especially in a situation as extreme as this.
Contents Of My Bug Out Bag
This is a list of the items and supplies I currently have ready in my B.O.B, ready to go right this minute, if I needed to.
Currently, I have nothing (as of 30/08/10).
Overview Of Group
Myself: Most knowledgeable of the situation, and our survival strategy.
Brother: Royal Canadian Army Cadet, blue belt in karate. Highly physically active in both running and strength exercises.
Father: Ex-reservist.
Best friend: Small framed, no fighting or weapons experience.
Best friend's sister: Large framed girl, likely will have problems following instructions.
Best friend's mother: Older woman, reasonably slow.
Mother: Slowest and weakest of the group. Combat ineffective.
Of the seven, five of us are capable of combat and running, two of us will have some firearms experience, and one of us will excel at running. The weaker two of the group will put some minor additional strain on the others when it comes to guard shifts, but will ensure that at least two people are available to tend to non-combat/scavenging matters (such as gardening).
Equipment
A large portion of this list will be possible at best, impossible at worse. Many of these supplies will be locked away in military armories, or taken by other survivors long before I can get to them. Maybe the places I'm counting on getting them will be blocked by zombies or raiders, or maybe even burnt down. Therefore, my list contains many backups, in case my first choice is unavailable. Many equipment choices may have to be improvised (clothe and vinegar in place of a gas mask, for instance). Again, it's very likely I won't be able to find a working AK-47 or Claymore mine, I'm just being optimistic.
Mosin-Nagant/Winchester/Rifles: For downing enemies at long range, before they become a threat.
Mossberg 500 Cruiser: Ammo is abundant, and weapon can be found in hunting stores. Compact.
AK-47: Could be found in the US, 120 miles south. Heavy weight and recoil. Will last for a long time.
M1911/Beretta/Glock: Useful backup/confined space weapons. Easy to use.
M2 Browning: Static weapon for defending fortified positions. Ammo and weapon would be sparse.
Molotov Cocktails: Useful for signaling, destroying buildings, and creating diversions.
Claymores/Land Mines: Rare to find, likely to cripple zombies. Good defense against criminals.
Crowbar: Found in any hardware store, useful for clearing obstructions. Also a decent melee weapon.
Fire Axe: Useful for clearing light obstructions and for melee. Common, but heavy.
Water Purifier: Prevents me from getting ill, which in the new world, could mean death.
Bicycle Generator: Keeps me in shape, and could power some lights or radios, and charge batteries.
Seeds: Necessary for growing crops to supplement food supplies.
Gas Mask/Air Filter: Can protect me from fumes from fires, and stave off bacteria from dead bodies.
Goggles: Keeps blood/dust out of eyes.
Binoculars/Monocular: Useful for scouting for danger ahead.
CB Radio: For picking up nearby transmissions (raiders, military).
Rope: A million things uses.
MRE Rations: Last for up to ten years, nutritious. Can be found in surplus stores.
Vitamins/Nutritional Supplements: For keeping up good health.
First Aid Kit: For surviving injuries and promoting recovery.
Cocaine: Useful for trading for food, fuel. Could also be used as an absolute last resort for a burst of energy.
Antidepressants/Anti-psychotics: Useful for staving off the mental illnesses a world of death can bring.
Overlooked Threats
The most basic (and obvious) threats during the zombie apocalypse will be the zombies, starvation, and raiders. But what about your teeth falling out from lack of brushing? Where will you put your human waste? What will you do about the bacteria piles of dead bodies littering the streets? Ever the planner, I have come up with solutions to issues that may be as deadly as the zombies themselves.
Airstrikes/Nuclear Attack:
In the earlier stages of the outbreak, the military may take drastic measure in an attempt to control the spread of the infection. This may include bombing cities or areas considered lost. If supplies permit, I would transform an inner room, like a closet, into a fallout shelter: pre-stocked food and water, shielded walls, limited airflow to the outside. Hopefully, my distance from major cities will protect me from the main blast, while the shelter will minimize the chances of me dying a slow and painful death from radiation poisoning. Obviously, my makeshift closet isn't going to do anything against anything nuclear even remotely close to us, but it'd give us the best chance against fallout.
Bacteria From Dead Bodies: The simplest way to eliminate the risk of disease from rotting corpse is to simply not produce any. Any acts to thin the collective zombie ranks will be planned ahead, and precautions will be taken .The bodies will be burned where they fall as soon as possible. Logically, the blaze should be unable to set fire to the entire building, as it is concrete and metal. If burning is impossible, I'll take reasonable measures to quarantine myself from the infected area (ie. sealed doors). Bleach will be used to clean pools of blood.
Bacteria From Human Waste: Urine will be distilled for water. Feces will be stored in sealed containers until they are ready to be burned, or fertilizer for growing food.
Depression: The isolation from other people, plus the lingering threat of death will likely cause even the strongest of us to eventually suffer from clinical depression. Entertainment (books, music, a journal) will keep me busy and keep my mind off the fact that I'm surrounded by death and will never see my loved ones again.
Raiders/Criminals: There is the likely possibility that greedy or desperate people will try to take my supplies. My risk of being attacked and robbed will be minimized by remaining radio silent, and hiding any markers of my presence in the area (disguising hideout, cleaning up bodies when feasible). Should the passive measures fail, I will fight to the death to protect myself and my safety.
Rodents/Insects: I'm fortunate enough to live in an area that is devoid of poisonous insects such as scorpions, and most snakes. However, rats, mice, and other insects can still pose a threat to me and my food. Rats crawling through seas of rotting bodies, and then onto my food is obviously unhealthy. Insects landing on fecal matter, and then taking a swim in our drinking water is also a threat. All water will be either in closed containers, or covered well. Loose food (fruit, for example) will be placed in containers, eaten, or discarded. Rotting, tainted food will do us no good.
Tooth Decay: Tooth decay will start off with discomfort, and later lead to infection. Toothpaste will be among the top priorities when salvaging supplies. Carbonated, sugary drinks will be keep for trading to other survivors (as they can be traded for more nutritious food).
The Panic
The first week of the outbreak will be the most chaotic, with other people being as great a danger as the undead. As soon as I know that it's happening right f*cking now, I will grab a blunt object, gather my family members and calmly tell them that the world may be ending (in gentler words). I would speak firmly
"I need you to listen to be very carefully. Something terrible has happened. Mom, go upstairs, turn on the bathtub, then go in your bedroom and close the door. Dad and Michael, take as much non-perishable food and bottles of water upstairs as you can. The instant you hear anything trying to get in the house, run upstairs and block off the stairs with the bookcases and mattresses. Leave a space for me, I'm coming back. Use this [MAG-LITE FLASHLIGHT KEPT IN KITCHEN] if anything comes through. Hit them on the head, and do not let them bite you."
I will then demand the car keys from my father. If he protests, which wouldn't be unreasonable, I would explain to him that I am taking the car to go pick up a friend. If he protests further, I will take them from him using force. Next, I call my best friend. If she's home, and picks up, I would tell her to stay put, that I'm coming for her. If she's not home, I will assume she is already dead and proceed to assist my family in preparing for the first week after Z-day.
"[BEST FRIEND], listen carefully. It's finally happened, the dead are walking [SHE AND I HAVE DISCUSSED THE MATTER BEFORE]. Go to the kitchen closet, and do not make a sound. I'm coming for you. Do not make a single sound."
Logic dictates that during the initial panic, I should stay put at home, and ride out the chaos. I'm not doing that, not when my best friend is still out there, afraid and vulnerable to the undead, rapists, and thieves. I will take my dad's Crown Victoria, down the ten kilometer highway into town. It's a wide highway, but in the event a portion is blocked, I will take a side road. After pulling up in front of her house, I will quickly grab her, run back to the car, and drive back home. If the area around her house is crawling with stenches, then I would attempt to thin the numbers by crushing a few under the wheels of the car, and pray that we can out-maneuver the rest.
Back home, I'll park the car close to the house, and shout to my family. This can end in a number of ways.
A) Every Works Out Perfectly
"Yeah?" Somebody shouts back from upstairs. I would reply, "Is anything in the house?" "No." I would shout back, "We're coming up!" A quick run inside, and a climb through the barricade in the stairway, and we're safe for the moment.
B) A Slight Hiccup
"Help! There's something in the house!" Assuming a small number of undead are inside the house, I would tell my friend to stay in the car. I would then try to out-move and bash in the brains of any undead inside. After making sure the path is clear, I would retrieve my friend, climb up the barricades, and all is reasonably well for now.
C) Second-Worst Case Scenario
A larger group of stenches are outside or in the house. I would sound the horn of the car, trying to lure as many towards me as possible. I would then try to crush as many as possible with the car, before quickly exiting to finish off the crippled but still dangerous 'biters'. A careful trip inside, and upstairs and we're good (for now).
D) Worst Case Scenario
My family's barricades have failed, and there are too many undead to fight. At this point, I would jump ahead about a week's schedule, and give up on riding out the initial week at home. I would drive straight for the high-school, and proceed as planned (with major alterations, of course).
Holding The Fort
Great, we made it to the local high-school, our new home for an unknown amount of time. Assuming the doors are already locked (as they should be), we will gain access to the building by breaking in through the chain-link back gate. Around the back of the school is a walled-off portion, with a chain-link gate. This will be our entry point. We will drive the Crown Vic inside, breaking the Master Lock and/or chain as necessary. We would then park inside, and press the car up against the gate as a temporary barricade (we will come back to lock the gate and secure our makeshift garage later). A broken window later, we are inside the school. Internal locked doors will be broken door as necessary with tools from the shop class we enter from.
Hopefully, there will be no undead inside, but if there is, we would out-maneuver and destroy them. We would then go on to close and lock all doors leading both outside, and closing the non-destroyed inner doors. The reasoning behind closing the doors inside is that should there be a breech in outer defenses, the threat would be contained.
Once the building is secure, we will then spend as much time as needed moving all of the non-perishable food and water to the roof, which will serve as our main living area. The time both securing the building and moving the food and water will likely take no more than a day. After the security and food situation are taken care of, the school greenhouse's doors will be barricaded, and whatever edible seeds that are available will be planted.
Shelter From The Elements
Once we are safe from the threat of being attacked or starving to death, we will focus on preparing shelter from the elements. While sleeping inside is attractive for many reasons (roof over our heads, walls, etc.), there is still the possibility, however unlikely, of a breech occurring during the night. Sleeping on the roof gives us the maximum amount of time and defensibility possible during an attack.
A more durable and visually-appealing shelter will be built later, but there is no time for that now. We will be using the massive air-conditioning units mounted on the roof as the frame of our shelter. We will form crude walls and a roof with it by using sheets of plywood and/or locker doors. These materials, as well as nails and tools, could be found in the construction class room or auto shop. Unpleasant, yes, but it protect us from the elements for the time being.
Manning The Perimeter
During the day, I would want two people watching the two major ways towards our compound: the football field on the west side, and the three streets leading in from the south-east. Someone should be walking (on the roof) the respective side of the building of each major area. In addition, one guy walking along the roof to the east to north side will cover the entire perimeter. There will be two guard shifts, one from wake-up/dawn to midday, and the midday to sundown shift. This will leave four people at any given time to deal with matters within the school (repairs, gardening, etc.). The guards and their respective shifts will be picked at random ahead of time.
At night, two people at a time will circle the entirety of the perimeter (on the roof). The shifts will be broken into two, allowing the guards to get some sleep. The first shift goes from lights out to approximately midnight, and the second shift goes from midnight to dawn, when the day guard takes over. There are ten guard spots to fill, and only five people to fill them with, so accommodations will have to be made, such as the two taking the second night shift being allowed to go to sleep earlier before their shift. The spots versus people to fill them will have everyone take a shift at least once a day, and three people (which will be randomized) will take two shifts (not consecutively). The nature of the night shifts will also mean someone (who it is will be mixed up to ensure good morale and health) will have a long day.
Guard Protocol
The sentries will be armed with the most effective long-range weapons we have, and if circumstances and supplies allow it, a whistle. This way should they need arise, the guards can discharge their firearms or blow to the whistle to alert the others of the danger. That said, the sentries will be given very clear instructions regarding engaging and sounding the alarm. Everyone will be instructed to not fire upon zombie groups of less than ten within five minutes, but rather to call over an off-duty person (not another other guard) to dispose of the undead quietly as they resume their patrol. Suspicious noises or movements should also be immediately reported to another person, armed if possible. The acceptable call for assistance (day or night), to avoid causing alarm, will be a loud, stern, and repeated until results, "Michael (for example), Michael, come here. Michael, Michael come here."
The main purpose of watching the perimeter is not to keep an eye for stenches. A lone zombie can easily be dealt with long before it causes any damage. A human being, however, can outwit, deceive, trick, sneak around, and use weapons to gain access to our shelter. That is why it is important to always be on the outlook for people attempting to trespass to cause us harm, as well as be ready for people wishing to peacefully seek shelter.
Those on sentry duty will follow to a strict protocol when it comes to anyone armed, or anyone looking like they are sneaking around. As soon as any person is noticed, the guards draw their weapons and shout "hands up, don't move." If the person in question makes a sudden movement, or attempts to flee, the guard is to try to the best of their ability to shoot to kill that person. We can take no risks with a possible raider scout reporting back to base with the details of our defenses. Regardless of whether or not said person escapes, the guard is to be doubled immediately (ie. all able bodied persons take posts).
Those currently on guard duty will refrain from smoking (I'm looking at you, best friend's sister and mother), loitering in one spot and chatting with other guards or 'off-duty' persons. Sudden, quick movements are an immediate reason for alarm. Extreme vigilance is to be maintained through-out the shift, but especially so during the night, when we are at our most vulnerable.
Daily Routine
A psychical inspection of the barricades will be conducted first thing each morning, for peace of mind and security. The various procedures involved with operating the greenhouse will be done after breakfast. After that, the 'odd-jobs' around the compound (something needs to be straightened/painted/etc) will be taken care of. Around midday (at which, to conserve rations, lunch will not served), we will then proceed to either; plan a future raid, conduct a planned raid, thin the numbers of undead in the immediate area, or have free time (all four discussed later in greater detail). Before sundown, there will be another check of the defenses, then dinner, and then sleep.
Raids
All supply raids will be planned. For safety reasons, we will absolutely never 'wing it'. During the planning stages, we will consider what information we have from scouting (which stores still exist, which are locked), the number of undead in the area (may be hard to estimate), the supplies we will be specially looking for (antibiotics, toiletries, ammunition, etc), and the estimated time it will take. The risks of the raid will be weighed against the benefits, for example, we won't be risking our lives by going up against anything more than a minimal zombie presence for soap. However, if water is badly needed, we would take greater risks for such a necessity.
Thinning Their Numbers
To be blunt, I have absolutely no real life experience with firearms, serious hand-to-hand combat, or explosives usage. Furthermore, direct combat puts me at a greater risk of injury and/or death. Therefore, the need to discover and perfect methods of indirect combat will be as vital as finding shelter and food. The plan is simple: I take a cinder-block or larger brick, attach a chain or rope to it, and then hurl the brick from the roof onto the undead below. A strong throw may kill a zombie with one blow, but if it doesn't, I can just pull my weapon back up with the rope and go at it again. At no point am I exposed to danger. Obviously, this weapon will be a static one, fitted for attacking from the roof or upper-story window, thinning out the hoard below. The only disadvantages that come to find are finding the bricks and chain, and wearing myself out
Long Term Improvements
Keeping in mind that to avoid attracting the attention of raiders, all improvements, barricades and 'add-ons' will be inside or concealed when possible. Many improvements can be disguised, at least from a distance. Metal sheets or locker doors over the windows will be a simple and relatively quick project. Heavy objects (such as most of the large construction shop equipment now useless without power) pressed up against the doors can be another improvement to security. Depending on the others' skill and handiwork, we may even be able to power a few lights or a water pump with a bicycle generator. Beds, chairs, and other furniture can all be easily
improvised or even outright made.
Human Contact
It's dangerous to assume that other people will not come across our shelter, either by accident or intent. Therefore, having a detailed plan for dealing with other survivors will help prevent unpreparedness that may result in injury and/or death. For the purposes of this plan, we're refer to any one coming into our perimeter 'outsiders'.
It's likely that every once in a while, either a lone wanderer or a group may pass across the football field or down the streets. These people aren't our problem. As long as we keep low and refrain from screaming to them, these people will pass by, and let us know that at least someone else is out there (for now).
Now, if someone appeared to be walking directly for us, that's when we start worrying. We make sure everyone is on their toes, at maximum alertness. From the moment we notice them in the distance, we will be looking for numbers and armament of the outsiders, as well as looking out for motions towards visible weapons, and possible hidden ones (tucked in waistbands and what-not). People will remain at their posts, but two of us (me and one of the other men) will deal with the interlopers. We'll lay low until they get close enough to be positive they intend to enter the school. That's when we initiate contact, careful to neither startle, scare, or intimidate the outsiders, but at the same time, come off as organized, professional, and able to defend ourselves should any of them be rocked by the sudden urge to start shooting.
One man steps out, another staying almost entirely behind cover, but letting the outsiders know he's there. I would then call out to the outsiders, now within ten feet of the building. "Hey there, you folks alright?" We then gauge their response, be it friendly, hostile, or scared/confused/disoriented.
"You guys looking for shelter?" We'd ask, and assuming they are, we tell them the following quarantine procedures. They will be stripped of their weapons in the gated-off makeshift garage. We will then have a member of the same sex strip them and inspect them for bites. They will then be allowed to dress, and held for seven days, with food and shelter, in the pen. This will allow not only the zombie infection to show itself before it is within our ranks, but other illnesses as well. Someone is to be watching the quarantined area at all times, including at night. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BREAK QUARANTINE. If the undead break into the quarantined area, there is nothing we can do for the people down there. After the week is over, and assuming that no one is ill, they will be allowed entry to the school, and given their weapons back. We will have one of our own with the outsiders at all times, and watch them closer than close.
Three notes about the quarantine: the outsiders may refuse to be quarantined, an outsider may turn whilst under quarantine, and rearming them after the week may seem ill-advised. Firstly, if they repeatably refuse to be voluntarily and peacefully quarantined, we will deny them access, and tell them to move along. They may result in violence, but it is preferable to allowing possibly infected persons within our walls.
Secondly, if an outsider is found with a wound, they will be asked of the injury's origin. If it is a zombie bite, we will separate that person from the others, explain to the others that said person will turn, and shoot the infected in the back of the head to avoid a confrontation with them or having to look them in the eye as we kill them. The other outsiders will remain in quarantine after we bury the body. If the wound is claimed to be say, a stab wound, we allow them to remain with the others in quarantine, but keep an eye on the wounded person especially.
Thirdly, giving back the weapons to people we don't know and are inside our walls. My reasoning is that if these people will consent to a strip search and week long quarantine, that they are peaceful enough to not kill us the first chance they get. We will also be watching them at all times with our own people. If they were looking for a fight, they would have fired at us long before the invasive strip search. If I'm wrong, I plan on repeating these words to myself as I kneel waiting to be executed by our new raider overlords.
What Happens If X Happens?
What if your hideout is surrounded by overwhelming amounts of the undead?
Assuming there are too many to utilize my brick-on-chain contraption, and that there is no chance of escape, I would hold up, remain silent, and pray that the hoard outside will get distracted and seek new prey. In the likely event that they don't simply go away, I would wait until the food is exhausted, and then use the remainder of my weapon supplies to take out as many of them as possible, before taking my own life to avoid the pain of starving.
What if the school is lost to the undead?
Should the school become overrun, we will attempt to evacuate back to my home. On the way out, if timing and supplies allow it, we will try to set the building on fire to destroy the large number of undead concentrated in the one building .If gasoline is the only available flammable liquid, we will preserve the gasoline, as now that our shelter will be ten kilometers from town, the car will be more important than ever.
What if the school is already overrun/burnt down?
We make a U-turn, escape back to the house, and formulate a better plan.
What if both your house and the school are unavailable?
Then it looks like we're f*cked. We'll grab what we can and head north in the Crown Vic. North meaning far up north, where the towns are small and spread out. We'll look for an abandoned house or something like that, and hold up. We'll basically make something up as we go along.
What if you get bitten?
I would kill myself, careful to prevent myself from turning into one of the undead. Depending on the situation, I might decide to do one last bit of help for my still-living companions. Grabbing a shotgun or handgun, running off into the distance, drawing as many away from my friends as possible, and being sure to save the last bullet for myself seems logical.
What if a companion is bitten?
I would do what is necessary to prevent them from coming back. I would give them every second until they turn, and then bury them in the garden. I will be hit hard by such as loss, and may never fully recover. Should I find myself, by some cruel combination of luck and misfortune, to be alone, having lost all companionship, I would turn the weapon on myself and join them.
What if a military evacuation/convoy of survivors appears on the horizon?
Depends, if it's an evacuation, and can get me somewhere safe (ie. uninfected), then I would immediately jump at the chance to go with them. But if it's just another group of survivors, and going with them would mean trading one hideout for another, I would stay to live and die by my own (not their) choices. But let me reiterate: 100% of all situations, I would evacuate to safe ground (uninfected Europe, maybe) if possible.
What if the military is seeking out and destroying all 'possible infected', including yourself?
My supply of scavenged weapons would be no match against even one solider, let alone a platoon. I would hide, and make every effort to avoid contact with the military. If they are razing buildings, or searching through all of them, I would make an effort to make a run for it, understanding that I probably would not survive.
What if the undead appear to be growing more powerful/intelligent?
Then I guess I'd be in trouble. I would continue hiding and fighting and surviving, until either me or them are no more. Intelligence would imply that I would be able to attempt reasoning with them. Increased strength is iffy. Anything short of the dead suddenly gaining the ability to tear down solid concrete, and I think I can manage as usual (barricades).
Top Fifteen Songs For The Zombie Apocalypse
Eventually my iPod will run out of juice, and that every second spent listening to music is a second spent distracted. But if I had the opportunity to somehow bring ten tracks with me (CDs, perhaps?), here are the ones I would:
1) The Life - Dope
2) Still Alive - Jonathan Coulton ("When you're dead, I'll be still alive...")
3) Psychosocial - Slipknot
4) Minerva - The Deftones
5) Rosenrot - Rammstein
6) Sonne - Rammstein
7) River Below - Billy Talent
8) Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day
9) Down With The Sickness - Disturbed
10) The Man Comes Around - Johnny Cash
11) Don't Stop Believing - Journey
12) More Than A Feeling - Boston
13) Ich Will - Rammstein
14) Stars - Hum
15) This Is The New Sh*t - Marylin Manson
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Do you have a backup plan to survive? It seems like your backup plan is just go down shooting. You could prevent that and survive if you think ahead.
Like what if you never get to use the school? What are other areas of intrest you can fortify?
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I'm surprised (not offense intended). This is actually a really good plan. There are a few things missed, but I'd say you've got a good chance of survival. A little more supplies preparation beforehand wouldn't go amiss, though.
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