"Actually, evacuations can, are planned to, and do take place AFTER disasters as well as before. People are removed from a dangerous zone to a safe one. Timing is not really relevant, though obviously preferable.

As for bringing infected or useless people, yes, that is a possibility. But an RVE is well away from your BOL. It allows you to vet people on neutral ground of your choosing. Just because someone turns up at your RVE, you are under no obligation to help or take them in.

But conversely, you might pick up willing, able bodied people who will be an asset to your group. These are options you would have with or without an RVE.

The point of an RVE for the creator is to allow you to communicate and screen people without revealing the location of your BOL. For the refugees who turn up, it is a safe way to approach strangers without spooking them and risking being shot by someone who was on guard duty too long and mistakes them for Raiders or zombies.

Personally, when I have set up my RVE's, I will take anyone who submits to quarantine and disarming rules set up to protect the safety of my group. Doesn't matter if they are unskilled. I can teach people anything given their time and attention.

Rich, the RVE's are like last-resort apocalyptic bus-stops. If your plan falls through, you can head to the nearest RVE, and hope you get picked up. It's better than wandering aimlessly."

"Wow, Richie-Richie Boy-Boy is back."

"Actually, evacuations can, are planned to, and do take place AFTER disasters as well as before. People are removed from a dangerous zone to a safe one. Timing is not really relevant, though obviously preferable.

As for bringing infected or useless people, yes, that is a possibility. But an RVE is well away from your BOL. It allows you to vet people on neutral ground of your choosing. Just because someone turns up at your RVE, you are under no obligation to help or take them in.

But conversely, you might pick up willing, able bodied people who will be an asset to your group. These are options you would have with or without an RVE.

The point of an RVE for the creator is to allow you to communicate and screen people without revealing the location of your BOL. For the refugees who turn up, it is a safe way to approach strangers without spooking them and risking being shot by someone who was on guard duty too long and mistakes them for Raiders or zombies.

Personally, when I have set up my RVE's, I will take anyone who submits to quarantine and disarming rules set up to protect the safety of my group. Doesn't matter if they are unskilled. I can teach people anything given their time and attention.

Rich, the RVE's are like last-resort apocalyptic bus-stops. If your plan falls through, you can head to the nearest RVE, and hope you get picked up. It's better than wandering aimlessly."

"I read Max Brooks book too. The Zombie Survival Guide will be in my BOB. In case I run out of toilet paper."

"Bull. One of the most important spots is your home. Destroy the staircase, and always have an escape route incase your gas breaks. But if that would fail, then a supermarket or a small owned convinence store in the ghetto should suit your advantage. Malls such as in the fictional movie Dawn of The Dead would also be an advantage, but you should always make sure that it is deserted or that it has a ladder leading to the surface incase oxygen runs out. But if any such Military Quarantine would open, DO NOT PROCEDE TO THE QUARANTINE AREA. Overpopulation and possible infection would mean a deathtrap for anyone in that area. Avoid Military personal unless you are ABSOLUTLY POSITIVLY SURE THAT THE MILITARY S DOING SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP YOU COMPLETLY."