By: Sara Seidman

zombie: 1.An animated corpse that feeds on living flesh. 2. A voodoo spell that raises the dead. 3. A Voodoo snake god. 4. One who moves or acts in a daze “like a zombie.” [a word of African origin] (Max Brooks) origin stems from Solanum virus works by traveling through the blood stream from the point on entry The virus ceases all bodily functions and mutates the brain into an organ that does not need oxygen What is a zombie?

Hour 1: Pain and discoloration of infected area Hour 5: Fever of degrees F; chills, slight dementia, vomiting, acute pain in the joints. Hour 8:Numbing of extremities and infected area, increased fever ( degrees F), increased dementia, loss of muscular coordination. Hour 11: Paralysis in the lower body, overall numbness, slowed heart rate. Hour 16: Coma. Hour 20: Heart stoppage. Zero brain activity. Hour 23: Reanimation Symptoms

Class 1: low level; ranges form 1-20 zombies; lasts only 1-14 days; total number of casualties is around 1-50 people Class 2: occur in rural or densely populated areas; about zombies; lasts no longer than Class 1; total number of casualties is around several hundred Class 3: a true crisis; zombies will number in the thousands encompassing several hundred miles; could last up to several months; state of emergency will be declared Class 4: doomsday outbreak; zombies take over the world Classes of Zombie Outbreak

Water Food Medications Tools and supplies Important documents Clothing and bedding Sanitations and hygiene First aid supplies What You Need

Edged swords, machetes, claws, spikes Ranged spear, throwing ax, crossbow, boomerang Firearms Blunt baseball bat, wooden plank Weapons

Cardio Double Tap Beware of Bathrooms Buckle Up Travel Light Don’t be a Hero When in Doubt Know Your Way Out Limber Up The Buddy System Check the Back Seat Enjoy the Little Things Don’t Get Bit Tips to Survive

Immediately getting in your car and leaving town Heading for either a hospital, police station, or school Not silencing your weapon Not having a solid plan Trying to get creative with your zombie killing Trying to loot stores Failing to sever emotional ties Setting zombies on fire Never shutting the door behind you Tips If You Want to Die