Zombie Apocalypse: Why The CDC Shared Tips For Preparing For One
Do you remember when the pandemic first began last year? Walking through the store and seeing the ransacked shelves felt so surreal, like we were...
Posted — UpdatedDo you remember when the pandemic first began last year? Walking through the store and seeing the ransacked shelves felt so surreal, like we were all extras on an episode of “The Walking Dead” and a zombie apocalypse was heading our way.
Why The CDC Shared Advice For Surviving A Zombie Apocalypse
Turns out, yes, CDC really does have a guide. This is semi-frightening at first, because does the CDC actually think that zombies are the next wave of terrible things headed our way?
For anyone in the South who lost power last month, that last line will really hit home. It’s become very clear that many Americans don’t have the supplies to be home for an extended time without power or other safety nets. That’s why the first thing the CDC wants us to do is to make an emergency kit.
What To Put In Your Zombie Apocalypse Home Emergency Kit
So, what should be in your home emergency kit in the event of a zombie apocalypse — or hurricane, pandemic, flood or any other type of natural disaster?
Here is what the CDC recommends:
- Water (1 gallon per person per day)
- Food: Stock up on non-perishable items that you eat regularly
- Medications: prescription and non-prescription meds
- Tools and fix-it supplies, such as a utility knife, duct tape and battery-powered radio
- Sanitation and hygiene supplies, such as household bleach and soap
- Clothing and bedding: a change of clothes for each family member, as well as extra blankets
- Important documents: Copies of your driver’s license, passport, birth certificate, proof of insurance and homeownership and other important info
- First Aid supplies: “Although you’re a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these supplies to treat basic cuts and lacerations that you might get during a tornado or hurricane,” CDC says.
Zombie jokes aside, we could all use extra peace of mind and security in this trying time, and the best way to do that is to ensure we do everything in power to keep ourselves and our families safe and prepared in case of emergency.
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