Zombiepocalypse

[lakelandgal70]

Here: http://design-fetish.blogspot.com/2010/08/safe-house.html

I would want that house even if there was no zombiepocalypse lol

 

[jen0610]

Just another reason why its so important to eventually buy my private island estate somewhere off the coast of Florida. I originally just had privacy in mind, I didn't realize its also a great escape from Zombies, thanks OP.

Water doesn't stop the Zombies any more. According to Land of the Dead, since they are already dead, they don't drown. They can walk along the floor bed of whatever waterway they come across. All they have to do is walk along the sea floor to get to your little island.

 

[The_Alice]

Are you serious? That's right next door to me. ::runs to Google::

ETA: Boo. It's Okeechobee. http://www.okeechobeeeoc.com/Annex%20Z.pdf

I'm reading it now, and it's just so funny (and kinda scary!) to see this all written out from a government agency.

 

[PunkRockGirl]

I would go to Costco. And I would take my daughter, my bf and my bf's son.... As long as the children had been trained in zombie slaughter.

 

[IdesOmarch]

Water doesn't stop the Zombies any more. According to Land of the Dead, since they are already dead, they don't drown. They can walk along the floor bed of whatever waterway they come across. All they have to do is walk along the sea floor to get to your little island.

Well what about flamethrowers, or mini-guns? (Mini-guns are those modern gatlin gun things that rapidly shoot tons of shells. They use them on those large airplanes to shoot ground targets.)

 

[Kycha]

I'm reading it now, and it's just so funny (and kinda scary!) to see this all written out from a government agency.

I know. I found this section of their emergency management plan to be especially funny. I'm heading to zombietools.net right now to see how I can prepare for the Apocalypse

"Special emphasis should be placed on survival techniques relating to combat. Many Floridians already understand how to prepare food and water for several weeks without electricity. The population of Okeechobee County is older and less physically able to defend themselves from an attacking Horde. Hollywood has generally ruined people's perception of how to protect yourself from zombies, and a great effort will have to be made to undo many people's false notions of survival methods against the Horde. Chainsaws look great in the movies, but will not be reasonable self defense weapons during the Gray Plague.

Public Messaging should constantly reinforce the notion of quiet combat. Recommendations for blunt and sharp weapons should be made for people's primary weapon, with a reliable pistol serving as their secondary weapon. Rifles, shotguns and other firearms should be considered tertiary or special weapons, and should only be employed when the time is appropriate. Recommendations should include the types of weapons, and locations that these weapons can be obtained or methods to create them.

For example, during the Preparatory Period, recommendations for citizens to contact weapons providers such as Zombie Tools, from Missoula Montana (http://zombietools.net/tools) should be made. Sending people to professionals who have a high degree of skill in creating effective tools to combat the horde should be of the highest priority. The weapon-smiths at Zombie Tools have created several highly effective weapons which can be employed by any person of virtually any strength. Small weapons, such as the Zack Ax or the new Para Bellum are highly effective as secondary bladed weapons, or for those with lesser upper body strength. The Urban Bone Machete, Mark III, the d'Captain, the Apocalax, or the katana-style Harvester are all more than adequate for individual protection from the Horde.

As we move closer to the arrival of the Horde in the Immediate Emergency Period, it will not be possible for much of the public to go to a top-end provider such as Zombie Tools. In this case, the public will be directed to gardening and tool stores, and encouraged to find reputable brands such as Cold Steel, Gerber and Ontario Knife Company. These weapons will provide sufficient quality use without being specifically crafted for undead combat.

The final Periods will see recommendations for citizens to arm themselves with whatever reasonable item they can wield for protection. Every effort will be made by the Incident Management Team to obtain and distribute the most durable appropriate weapons, but there is currently no reliable forecast as to the availability of resources that will serve as primary weapons during the Zombie Apocalypse."

 

[The_Alice]

Then I am sticking with my original plan to go to Montana, I just may have to set up shop in the Zombietools.net warehouse though!

 

[bigmerle1966]

I would want that house even if there was no zombiepocalypse lol

That would be great during hurricanes!

 

[plutotek]

Are you serious? That's right next door to me. ::runs to Google::

ETA: Boo. It's Okeechobee. http://www.okeechobeeeoc.com/Annex%20Z.pdf

Sorry about that. I must have been equating the lake to Lake County.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Well what about flamethrowers, or mini-guns? (Mini-guns are those modern gatlin gun things that rapidly shoot tons of shells. They use them on those large airplanes to shoot ground targets.)

Both are unrealistic. Flamethrowers require fuel. When Living in a Zombie World, where would you find and/or produce the fuel for a flame thrower?

As for a mini gun, not useful. Zombies can only be killed with headshots. Using a minigun is inefficient. A carbine or rifle with a scoop and one pull of the trigger is much more efficient.

 

[jen0610]

Well what about flamethrowers, or mini-guns? (Mini-guns are those modern gatlin gun things that rapidly shoot tons of shells. They use them on those large airplanes to shoot ground targets.)

As a faimly, were are pretty much all for put one in the brain or lop of the head kind of family. While mini-guns are fun for the rapid fire shooting, they aren't very accurate. It's kinda spray and pray. I'd much rather have either one of DH's Sig's rifles zeroed in and ready to go.

Then I am sticking with my original plan to go to Montana, I just may have to set up shop in the Zombietools.net warehouse though!

But most of their stuff is just clothing. Yea the blades are nice, but did you see the prices. DH already has a very similar knive to their Vakra. But instead of costing him $215.00, it only cost me - it was a Christmas present 2 years ago - $40.00. With the prices as they are, I'd lay odds they don't keep them in stock in their warehouse, but have them shipped direct from their supplier.

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Remember: A crowbar never needs reloading.

 

[jen0610]

Remember: A crowbar never needs reloading.

From Left 4 Dead 2 - DS16's favortie non-coventional weapon - the frying pan. I've got a heavy 12 inch chicken fryer pan, that he has called dips on.

DD13, wants my 18 inch griddle pan, but I don't know if I want to give that one up. That may have to stay with the it's only for cooking stash.

 

[The_Alice]

And also you cannot forget a face mask for possible off spray. Ala 28 Days Later if any of that blood gets in your eyes or mouth your done for.

 

[Aisling]

Look, an article on zombies, just in time for our Zombiepocalypse thread

VERY interesting!

I would go to Costco. And I would take my daughter, my bf and my bf's son.... As long as the children had been trained in zombie slaughter.

This is the best idea yet!! Especially the ones that sell gasoline and propane. The one closest to me doesn't have that. I'm going to google the next closest one.

I wouldn't worry about the zombies walking the surface underwater. They'd float and never get anywhere, unless the tides bring them to the island where you are.

 

[Kycha]

Both are unrealistic. Flamethrowers require fuel. When Living in a Zombie World, where would you find and/or produce the fuel for a flame thrower?

I don't know the ins and out of a flamethrower and what kind of fuel they require. But if you have a still you can make ethanol or moonshine. Take your pick! And it's not a very complicated process either. I'm sure you can make a homemade flamethrower using ethanol and have a little cocktail at the same time

 

[Belle0101]

How about a bow and arrow? Or a crossbow? They're both pretty quiet.

If you like apocolyptic shows - "Survivors" on the BBC is really good!

The premise is that the flu wipes out 99% of the Earth's population. No zombies but still good.

 

[Planogirl]

From Left 4 Dead 2 - DS16's favortie non-coventional weapon - the frying pan. I've got a heavy 12 inch chicken fryer pan, that he has called dips on.

DD13, wants my 18 inch griddle pan, but I don't know if I want to give that one up. That may have to stay with the it's only for cooking stash.

I play that and prefer the axe or baseball bat.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I play that and prefer the axe or baseball bat.

Hello, L4D2 has the Katana I do believe. Gimme that all the way.....

 

[bekkiz]

Seriously, you all NEED to read The Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks. You would not believe the detail he has put into his research. The afore mentioned follow up World War Z is one of my favorite books, but the Survival Guide is really impressive.

All I will say is: bicycle, crowbar, mixed breed terrier and a well enforced cabin above the 50th parallel!