Our team has been working to train people for the coming Zombie Apocalypse through tools and tips learned in their various fields of expertise. We expect to give you the same tools and training to ensure your one of the survivors, and not part of the undead plague.
By keeping up to date on the latest literature, tools, and training we plan to show you how to stay healthy and avoid becoming one of the undead horde that will pillage humanity. So check back with us on a regular basis to ensure you are prepared to survive the Zombie Apocalypse
Escape Plan Part 2 Of 4: Get Out Of The House
Yesterday we discussed your plans for getting out of the city and on your way to safety, but before you can start that trek you’ll need to get out of the building your in. So that’s what we’re discussing today, how to get out of your house, apartment, office building, etc.
House
If you’re at home when an outbreak occurs then you’re probably one of the luckier ones. You’re already in an area you know well, and if you’ve lived there any decent amount of time you’re fully aware of all the nooks, crannies, and quirks of your home. You should also be familiar with any preparations you’ve made to secure your home and the ways around them when you do need to run.
But there are some things about your home that you’ll need to take into consideration outside your normal escape route options. Suppose the zombies have been able to get inside. Do you know where every window is or what’s on the other side of it? Most people take their homes for granted and fail to appreciate all the options you have (and don’t have) for escape.
To plan your escape from your house the first steps you need to take are the same as if you were planning to escape from a fire. There are tips and suggestions online and the U.S. Fire Administration has a lot of good information for planning a home escape during a fire. Take these suggestions and start your plan here.
You will also want to plan for the event of zombies entering the home and the possible need for a tactical retreat. Make sure you have weapons stored throughout your home so you’re able to fight your way out if necessary.
You also need to figure out what your home is made of. It may sound unusual, but if you do have to go through one of the outer walls you need to make sure you’re prepared for that possibility. If you can get the original blue prints to your home (available from your city or county) do so. They will give you an idea of what your home is made of, and what materials were used.
You will also need to figure out what is in any walls, wires, piping, etc. These items are not listed on blue prints as contractors and builders usually put them in wherever they fit or make sense. If you live in an older home it may have to have been wired for electricity and phone lines long after it was built.
You can figure out where these lines run in a few ways. Tearing open the walls is an option, but unless you’re planning on remodeling it’s not one we recommend. There are scanning systems you can rent or purchase that will in essence X-ray your walls to show you where all the connections are. If you’re lucky, your power company may be willing to come out and do it for you. Some power companies provide this service for its customers to help them reduce their bills and make their homes more efficient.
Once you know everything you can about your home, have escape plans arranged, and have weapons set where you may need them you may begin to feel ready. You’re not. Now you have to consider the plans for getting off your property and onto those preplanned escape routes out of the city.
As we mentioned in Part 1, you should have multiple plans for getting out of the population center. You will also need multiple plans for getting to those escape routes from your house. On top of that you want to ensure you plan multiple escape routes just for getting off your property. It’s a daunting task, we know, but it’s necessary. Besides, once you’ve made your plans once, they’re done.
Apartments
Apartments are harder to plan for. Most apartments are multi-level structures with limited exits. Most of these exits will either be clogged by humanity or flooded by the undead in the event of an outbreak. This makes alternative exit planning even more important.
Obviously the windows are options, and if you happen to live in a building with terraces or balconies, you’re in luck. Scaling these balconies and levels can become part of your escape plan. By some rope ladders and test them out. We recommend you test them in situ if possible (talk to your downstairs neighbors first) to ensure they’ll work for you.
Also buy some climbing gear. Ropes, pitons, caribiners, etc. If you have any real plans on using these items you will want to get some training. There is a lot that goes into climbing, from putting on your harness to how you hold yourself while repelling. Most urban areas have some training facility available. Find yours and take the classes. Then practice regularly.
As with a house you should find out as much as you can about how your apartment building was built and with what materials. If there is a room in your apartment that does not have a window you’ll need to know how to get out of there as well. You want to make a couple plans like going through a wall into a room with a window, or going through the wall outside. Get tools to allow you to perform either of these actions.
As we stated above, make sure you have created routes that will allow you to get to all of your city escape routes mentioned in Part 1.
Work
If you’re like most of us these days you work in an open space stuffed with cubicles and small offices. There will be a fire escape plan created and you probably have to do fire drills on a regular basis. Make sure you pay attention while your performing these drills so you know as many ways out of your building as possible.
Many corporate office building have restricted areas that are off limits to normal employees. Many of these restricted areas have additional escape routes available. If you can, make friends with a janitor, facilities manager, or whoever may have access to these areas. Get them to take you on a tour if they’re allowed to (and even if they aren’t.)
If you do get that tour, make sure you pay close attention to anything in that area. What’s the layout? Where are the exits? What is the quickest way to get from one area to another? Are there any heated ducts or pipes you must avoid? Consider all options.
If this is not a feasible option then you should still be able to get your hands on the blue prints for the building from your county or city. While you may not be able to copy or take these blue prints you should be allowed to view them at least. Note all of the exits you can on the prints.
Unless you are the manager and have access to these areas, do not consider them as anything but a last resort when planning your escape route out of the office.
Once you have a good idea of your normal escape route options, try to figure out if there are other ways you may need to consider if the exits are blocked. Are you in a huge glass case like many newer buildings? Breaking a window should be easy. Are you in one of those cement blocks they used to build? How will you get through the wall? Can you bring the tools you may need into the office and store them? If you can, do so. If you can’t, sneak them in anyway.
Again, once you have considered and created all of the escape routes you may need to use to get out of the office you will need to plan your path to your routes out of the city.
Escape out of the city might not be a necessity for everyone, but for the majority of the human race it will be. Even if you live in a small rural town or village, it is wise to have these plans in place just in case you’re overrun by the masses attempting to escape.
Remember that survival is the key, so make sure you have a plan to get out alive and unbitten.
Photo Credits: stevecadman, dalylab
Related Posts
There seems to be a great deal of confusion on whether or not zombies will attack animals, and if they do, will those animals become infected, simply die, or go on with their lives. As this video shows, some types of zombies will indeed attack animals that enter their vicinity, but this is not always the case.
Some types of zombies will indeed attack an animal, though those same types will typically attack any warm or moving object. Some types of zombies will only attack certain types of animals (e.g., mammals but not lizards,) and some types of zombies will only go after a human being.
To make this a little more straightforward we have come up with the following lists to help you in knowing whether or not your family pets are safe.
Zombies that Will Attack Animals:
Zombies that Will Only Attack Humans
- Chemical Zombies
- Nano-Zombies
- Techno-Zombies
- Other Miscellaneous
To understand how to identify each type of zombie, please click on the links above and review the various articles. This will advise you on how to identify your zombies, and find out whether they are a threat to only you, or if you need to protect your pets as well.
One important item to note when reviewing the articles, not all zombie types can be spread to your animals. So while you may want to protect Spot from being eaten, if he does get bitten, you do not necessarily need to put him out of his misery.
If your pet/horse/cow/sheep does receive a bite, and you are unsure what type of zombie you have encountered, the safest option is to put the animal down. We understand that this is difficult (nigh on impossible for some.) We are pet owners and animal lovers ourselves, and to have to put down your own animal is one of the most difficult decisions one can make, even if it isn’t due to an infected bite from a zombie.
That said, the infected pet is no longer the loving, caring creature you have shared time and adventures with. If not now, then soon it will turn into a vicious, ravenous creature with only your death in mind.
If you cannot bring yourself to put your pet down, and you have not been able to identify the type of zombie bite it has received, you have two options.
- Have an acquaintance do the dirty work for you. Do NOT let a friend do it. It will ruin your relationship completely. You will always question your decision, and if a friend has to put down your beloved pet, you will forever look at them with that question, and that anger. Make sure the person you ask is someone you either don’t like, or don’t have a close connection with. It will change your relationship with them as well, but it’s less likely to ruin a friendship. Ironically, it may even lead to a stronger connection with that person.
- Lock the possibly infected animal up and monitor it over the course of several days. An infection that can spread to an animal will show its signs within 72-120 hours (three to five days.) If your pet is still its same old self after that time, you can consider yourself reasonably safe and release them.
NOTE: We cannot stress enough how dangerous, and frankly stupid this option is. Primarily, keeping a potentially infected animal locked up for up to a week can cause issues of its own. What if you have to move because of a coming horde? What about the animals natural biological processes and the necessary cleanup? Where can you keep a horse locked up that where you can guarantee it won’t escape, break free, etc.?
Additionally, there is no guarantee that even after five, ten, or even 100 days that your pet is guaranteed infection free. All creatures have different resistances to infections. Your chihuahua may be naturally immune to the zombie bacteria, but can still pass it on if he bites you. The only way to guarantee your safety from your pet is to put it down, no matter how difficult the decision.
To be blunt, it’s you or them. In a war against the zombification of all humanity your pet may become collateral damage. It’s sad, it’s difficult to come to terms with, it’s your only guarantee for safety.
In the war against zombies, animals are often caught in the middle. Many people are forced to abandon their pets when they go on the run. Even more are turned and have no recollection of their family and friends, much less their pets.
While some animals are trained to help humanity against the zombie threats, many are left to fend for themselves and have been known to become a danger in themselves. Feral packs of both dogs, cats, and even escaped zoo animals have been known to roam urban wastelands after an outbreak.
For these reasons, we recommend that if you are a pet owner and you realize that an outbreak is occurring, please do something about your pets. They will not likely be able to make it through the outbreak alive, and may even become a danger to you and your survival group. We know it’s difficult, but it may become necessary.
Video Credit: VideoSlave
Add your comment