At some point in your life, you are going to need to have the talk. I know what you're thinking, and you're wrong, it could happen to you, it could happen to anybody. I know it might not be high on your list of priorities, but having this talk could mean the difference between life and death. The talk I'm referring to, of course, is what you will do if a zombie apocalypse occurs. These tips are for a post-apocalyptic society, so until the world goes bad and zombies roam the streets, these tips won't be (and shouldn't be) applicable.
1. Think about transportation
If you plan on venturing out of your home, or fortress, how will you do it? If you choose to travel by car, or any motor vehicle, you're going to have to think about fuel. Where will you get gas, at the gas station? No. Solution? Just buy excess amounts of gasoline beforehand and store it around your home, in case the gas stations close because of a zombie attack.
I would recommend traveling by bicycle; a mountain bike would probably be best. You can traverse more terrain and it doesn't take any fuel.
2. Protect yourself
How will you protect yourself from these bloodthirsty zombies? Will you have an arsenal at your disposal or will you have to opt for your little league bat from ten years ago? If you have shotguns, assault rifles and rocket launchers, you'll be fine. Working with a limited and more realistic budget? Go to either a hardware and sporting goods store. Here you will have find heavy blunt objects, the ideal weapon for caving a zombie's head in. In terms of protecting yourself from getting bit, the main way people turn into zombies, try to wear heavy clothing, or at least multiple layers.
3. Safety in numbers
If you ever find yourself in a zombie apocalypse, which you very well could, it would be best if you weren't alone. You should travel in groups because there is strength in unity. Plus, more people means more targets for the zombies to eat. Zebra's and gazelle's use the same tactic when dealing with predators. So you should definitely surround yourself with strong individuals, but also some weaker ones. Having a few token fat people will help in the long run, mostly because they wouldn't last a long run.
4. Supplies
If at all possible stock up on as many supplies as you can. What you buy depends on your taste and cooking prowess, but dry and canned goods are your best bet. You can try and get the last bag of Arugula to make a salad, but the chances will most likely be slim. If you know someone who can fish or hunt, it would be wise to try and employ their services. You can always turn to cannibalism, but that should be your third, or at least second option.
5. Location, location, location
Picking some prime real estate to ride out this zombie nightmare will be a vital and important decision when the time inevitably comes. I would suggest a home with a high outer gate and a place with few windows. A castle with a giant farm and garden that is also surrounded by a moat and/or a lake would be ideal for a zombie apocalypse.
6. Know your zombie
Knowing what kind of zombies you'll be encountering is an important part of the process. Will they be stumbling around aimlessly or will they be prowling the streets, tracking down their next meal. Knowing the behaviors and tendencies of your undead counterparts will open several doors for you. How so? If they don't move very fast and aren't aware of their surroundings, these zombies would be very easy to kill. Do you like Wack-a-mole? Well this would be the same concept, except you would be beating a walking corpse to death with a golf club you found in your neighbor's garage. Let's say you're dealing with a super agile and strong zombie who is aware of their surroundings. Solution to this? Stay inside and lock the doors.
