My two zombie novels:
Most of us have asked ourselves how we would survive a zombie apocalypse. Here’s my survival plan:
1. People
Other people are going to be the key to your survival. You can’t do everything yourself. We all need help sometimes.
As well as loved ones, I’d recruit a Doctor/Nurse, a Weapons Expert, a Logistics Professional, a Farmer and plenty of people who can take care of themselves and others in a fight.
2. Weapons
In the UK guns are a rarity, plus they have the problem of needing ammunition. Much better to go for a weapon such as baseball bat, cricket bat, crowbar, or something similar. Bow and arrows are great for taking out zombies at a distance, but no good in close quarters.
3. Food, Water/Drinks, Petrol & Other Resources
A good supply of food, water/drinks, petrol and other items (to both use and trade) are essential. I’d probably loot a stocked heavy goods vehicle that was originally destined for a supermarket. I’d focus on tins and other ambient goods. I’d also collect medications/medical supplies at every given opportunity.
4. Medications
As a Type 1 Diabetic I’d need to find insulin regularly. This would be the biggest risk, more than the zombies. Without insulin, I would die. In the long term, I’d probably have to learn how to extract insulin from pigs and other animals, like they used to do for diabetics years ago.
I’d set up my base near several sources of food, water/drinks, petrol stations, pharmacies, etc.
5. Base/Place
I’d set up a base behind tall brick walls. I’m unsure if I’d go for a city, town or rural location. A rural location would mean less zombies, but also less resources. I’d make sure it was defendable, not just from zombies but from other people.
If The Walking Dead and the many zombie films I’ve watched have taught me anything, they’ve taught me: Sometimes it’s the living that are the danger and not the undead.
How would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Leave a comment below.
If you enjoyed this blog post, you’d love my two zombie apocalypse books. See the Z-Virus Series page for more information.
Blog soon,
Antony
