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Myhatsonfire's Survival Plan
UTILIZING THE RESOURCES AT HAND: Assessing the situation, I would prepare my home for invasion, regardless of whether or not I was leaving or staying. I live in the Boston area, which would almost certainly force me to evacuate, however I would ensure my home was well fortified and cared for in case I ever returned, or in the event that it would be needed by others as a safe haven.
LEAVING THE HOME: In the hopes that the power and cell networks remained operational, I would inscribe my phone number in parts of my house so that I could be informed by whoever visited it of it's status. Then, with an extra tank of gasoline, I would escape in my car, with a bicycle in the trunk and spare parts. Being in a high house on a hill, a zipline escape in any direction would be relatively easy as a last ditch effort.
SECURING THE HOME: The garage doors would be bolted, and the windows boarded. Stakes would be planted in every corner of the property, and they would be roped together to form a quadrangle. Wind chimes, bells, etc, would be affixed to these ropes as a home made early warning system. Fortunately, every point of entry into my home is overlooked by a window, meaning projectiles can be dropped on any potential invaders. My home is situated upon a hill, which would offer excellent line of sight if I were to strip the trees from my neighborhood, which would also provide a great source of fuel and material.
DEFENDING THE HOME: Having no firearms, I would have no choice but to strip the uncemented bricks from the walkway leading up to my front door, and potentially the chimney as well. These would be very useful for dropping upon undead enemies, and as defensive material. Shovels, rakes, hammers, and fire pokers would also be useful.
LEAVING THE HOME: In the hopes that the power and cell networks remained operational, I would inscribe my phone number in parts of my house so that I could be informed by whoever visited it of it's status. Then, with an extra tank of gasoline, I would escape in my car, with a bicycle in the trunk and spare parts. Being in a high house on a hill, a zipline escape in any direction would be relatively easy as a last ditch effort.
CHOOSING A NEW LOCATION: At this point I would have to weigh my options carefully, and most likely head to sparsely populated areas. There is a great deal of military installations in Connecticut, would I be safe going in that direction? Is there still an official ongoing evacuation, and if so, would it be safe to head into Boston and take a train to Maine? My most promising option, however, would be to head northwest until the coast became safe, into Vermont. With relatively few people and difficult terrain, it would be the ideal place to avoid zombies. A ski lodge would be the best spot to hold out for a few months, regardless of the weather.
SETTING OUT: My car would have little trouble bringing me to Vermont with a tank of gas at least halfway full. If necessary, I could fill it with extra gasoline at home, and siphon some on the road. Ultimately, however, I would run out. A bicycle would be an excellent mode of transportation in a world without fuel, so I would bring that. I would fill my car with as many things as I could, including weapons, firestarters, blankets, cans of food, water, etc. Currently my pantry has enough food to sustain myself for 6 months I estimate, and raids of evacuated homes could surely provide me with more. Additional members of my party would make that need harder to balance, but increase resourcefulness no doubt. Thick winter jackets, gloves, and helmets would be required for all members of my party, so that we may thwart the cold and possibly any zombie bites.
ENSURING SURVIVAL FOR UP TO A YEAR: Before long, the main threat would shift from zombies, to better-armed refugees competing for survival. As more people evacuate into areas as isolated as the one that I have chosen, migration might become a necessity. A journey farther north, possibly into Quebec, might be required in the better months of the year. Scavenging for supplies in hotels, motels, and homes that are hopefully abandoned would greatly increase chances of survival. Along the way, acquisition of a bike repair kit, real weapons, and a continuous source of water would be primary goals.
LONG TERM LIVING ARRANGEMENTS: It's not unreasonable to assume that eventually, someone would deal with the zombie threat through the use of nuclear weapons. Nuclear weaponry = fire, fire = stratospheric soot, soot = nuclear winter. For myself and others, this would mean survival at such northern latitudes would eventually become impossible, as the sky became darker, things got colder, and plants and animals began dying. Surviving multiple winters would become very difficult, regardless. Eventually, a southern migration to a state such as Virginia would be highly desirable, and given the all-clear I would certainly head out. Food, shelter, and security would be much easier to obtain in such an area, assuming that it was cleared of infection.
THE END GAME: To return home, or somewhere close to it, eventually. Depending on the level of remaining human infrastructure, fossil-based power generation would become difficult. If necessary, I would be willing to settle in an area neighboring a nuclear power plant, or devise some sort of do-it-yourself wind power generation. Due to complications such as these, a potential persistent infestation, and a hypothetical nuclear winter scenario, it could be many years before I ever see my home again, however given a real weapon, I would be sure to do my part in restoring something remotely similar to the world that I lived in.
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