The Zombie Rule Book: A Zombie Apocalypse Survival Guide (4 page)

The Molotov cocktail is an important part of your survival; it is versatile and very effective. A beer bottle full of flammable liquid with a handkerchief soaked in paraffin as a lighting device is ideal. You can use this against many zombies at a time.

Rule # 23
Do not eat the zombies

This may come as a no brainer but there will be times when you are ravenous yourself and could literally eat anything and even the walking dead may look like a walking cheeseburger, but don’t attempt to eat their flesh either uncooked or cooked.

Rule # 24
Eat sensibly

By this I don’t mean your five a day packed with fruit and veggies, but ration your food and make sure if you are walking for long periods of time that you refuel your body and at regular intervals.

Rule # 25
Never Keep Zombies as Pets

It’s not only inhumane but they may attack you or other people and attract other survivors or zombies. These are vile, disease-carrying, germ-ridden beings that you certainly don’t want near you, so think on.

Rule # 26
Learn to drive

There is no better time to perfect your driving skills than in the event of a zombie apocalypse, not being able to drive in this kind of situation is out of the question. Should you be unable to drive when the apocalypse strikes you will have to learn the hard way (better to be prepared). There will be times when you will need to be able to drive. If you are in a group of people and
one of you can drive, teach the others. You can’t rely on one person, they may be eaten alive by zombies and then there’s no driver. If you are on your own, practice carefully whenever possible, it could save your life.

Rule # 27
Make your own weapons

With the right tools you can make a weapon from most things. You may be stuck indoors but one of the first things you should do is equip yourself with as many weapons as you can find. Knives, screwdrivers and other household tools are fantastic. Even old bricks can be used as weapons to throw at zombies. Broken glass, broken furniture legs and power tools are all great weapons. Tying knives and other weapons to broom handles is also ideal.

Rule # 28
Start making plans for your future

In the event that an apocalypse-type situation takes place, you will need to be planning ahead for your future.
Ok, so things will be different now. You won’t be able to put money by for Friday-night pizza and movie nights but plan your food and drink rations as best you can.
Choose a destination, maybe you want to get to an island, a pier or even a large boat. Start planning now. If you wander endlessly without a goal you will eventually succumb to the zombies.

Rule # 29
Don’t keep rotting bodies near your base

This one’s important. Don’t keep rotting dead bodies in your base even if you have personal attachments to the deceased, you cannot do a Norman Bates here. Burying the dead is ideal but only if you are in a place where smoke and fire will not attract more zombies. If you cannot burn the bodies at least move them far away from where you are or bury them.

Rule # 30
Learn martial arts

In the event of an apocalypse, being equipped with the knowledge of protecting yourself is the greatest weapon. You don’t have to be like Bruce Lee or get a black belt in karate but it is important to learn martial arts skills. Practice punching and kicking. A rolled-up mattress taped together makes for a great makeshift punch bag. Practicing in pairs allows you to be on the attack and the defense.

Rule # 31
Stock up on food and drink

This one’s obvious but you would be surprised at how many
people forget to ration their food. In the event of an apocalypse food will keep you strong. You need to know where your next meal is coming from or just how long your rations will last. Prepare, keep the cupboard stocked with things to bulk up on, such as rice and pasta which will fill you up and is cheap and convenient to stock up on and keep just in case you should ever need it.
Food and drink will become the new currency and if you have prepared and have plenty of stored food not only will you be able to stay alive but you will be able to trade food for other things you may need. Keep a checklist so you are aware of exactly what you have and try to store tinned foods as they have a long shelf life and will be able to keep you going for a long time. Use a special cupboard in your kitchen for these foods and don’t allow yourself to dip into them unless the apocalypse has begun. The end of the world won’t wait if it ends on your weekly shopping day and you have nothing in.

Rule # 32
Board up all doors and windows