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Inkcredible Zombie Survival Guide — printable field guide

Last reviewed 2026-08-23 · Printed from the Inkcredible Zombie Survival Guide

This is a fictional zombie-themed civilian preparedness resource. During a real emergency, follow official instructions from local authorities, Virginia emergency management, the National Weather Service, and emergency services.

Always follow current instructions from your local emergency management office and call 911 in a life-threatening emergency.

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My evacuation zone
Out-of-area contact + number
Near-home meeting place
Out-of-neighborhood meeting place
Municipal alert system I signed up for
Utility outage reporting number
Pharmacy + prescriber number
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Hampton Roads survival field guide

Last reviewed 2026-08-23

This is a fictional zombie-themed civilian preparedness resource. During a real emergency, follow official instructions from local authorities, Virginia emergency management, the National Weather Service, and emergency services.

This site may be unreachable during a communications outage. Print this page and keep it with your kit.

Ten actions that matter most

  1. Look up your official evacuation zone and write it down.
  2. Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on every phone; get a battery or crank radio.
  3. Name one out-of-area contact and print the number for everyone.
  4. Pick two meeting places: one near home, one outside the neighborhood.
  5. Store one gallon of water per person per day, working toward 7–14 days.
  6. Keep shelf-stable food you will eat and a manual can opener.
  7. Talk with your pharmacist about medication continuity now, not later.
  8. Install carbon-monoxide alarms; run generators outdoors only, far from openings.
  9. Keep documents, cash and chargers in a grab-and-go bag.
  10. Leave early when officials order evacuation. Turn around, don't drown.

Outbreak briefings at a glance

  • The Grid Is Down — Extended power outage. Run generators outdoors only, well away from doors, windows and vents — never in a garage, even with the door open.
  • The Roads Are Lost — Flooded or blocked transportation. Know your official evacuation zone before a storm is named, and leave when officials say to leave.
  • The Water Is Unsafe — Contaminated or interrupted water supply. Store at least one gallon per person per day; three days minimum, two weeks if you can.
  • Communications Have Failed — Network congestion and outages. Keep a battery or hand-crank AM/FM radio and, ideally, a NOAA Weather Radio with battery backup.
  • Supplies Have Stopped — Interrupted deliveries and closed stores. Build the reserve gradually — a few extra items per grocery trip beats one panic run.
  • Shelter In Place — Hazardous outdoor conditions. Go inside immediately and bring pets with you.

Myths to leave behind

  • Myth: Wait until the danger is visible before leaving. Fact: If officials order an evacuation, leave promptly. Roads, bridges and tunnels degrade fast, and late departures are the ones that get stranded.
  • Myth: A generator is safe in a garage with the door open. Fact: Carbon monoxide accumulates in attached and partially open spaces. Generators must run outdoors, well away from doors, windows and vents.
  • Myth: Driving through floodwater saves time. Fact: Turn around, don't drown. Depth, current and whether the road is still under the water are impossible to judge from a driver's seat.
  • Myth: Social media is always the fastest reliable source. Fact: It is often fast and often wrong. Confirm with Wireless Emergency Alerts, NOAA Weather Radio, and official municipal and state accounts before acting or resharing.
  • Myth: A three-day kit solves every emergency. Fact: Three days is a starting point. Regional storms can disrupt power, water and deliveries for longer, so build toward seven to fourteen days where you can.
  • Myth: My neighborhood didn't flood last time, so it won't flood. Fact: Flood extent changes with storm track, tide timing and rainfall. Check your official evacuation zone and current forecasts each event.

Official sources

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