Time frame: 3 to 6 hours after Outbreak
Phase: Containment
By now, you should have made your way to your selected location to establish Containment, picking up whatever supplies and weapons you could on your way. You should also have picked a back-up location in case your initial choice is infested. As you arrive, quickly assess the situation. If people are running out of the building screaming, it's probably infested by zombies so you should make your way towards your backup location. If they are simply walking about of the building, they may be just evacuating. If you see no one, the building is either overrun or is simply deserted, in which case you'll have to investigate further. Your best bet is if there are people, particularly those who have also initiated the Protocol, waiting in the lobby.
It is important to try to save as many people as is feasibly possible. Remember that the fate of humankind may lie in your hands, as well as other survivors. Population geneticists theorize that the minimum viable population to give the human race a chance for survival is around 500 to 1000 people. A smaller group may not be enough because the population would be susceptible to natural disasters and/or genetic degradation due to inbreeding (lack of genetic randomness). However, it wouldn't be practical to have all 500 people housed in your base during the Containment phase. The group would just run through available resources too quickly. During this phase, try to form a group of up to 50 people and just hope that 10-20 other people throughout the world follow the Protocol and form outposts as well. [Take a moment to forward the Protocol to someone to be prepared for a zombie outbreak: http://zombie-protocol.blogger.com]
Gather the group and do an inventory of available supplies and personnel. Any injured people should be quarantined immediately. Keep an eye out particularly for weapons, flashlights, and communication devices (cell phones, walkie talkies, etc). Divide the group in half: Group A and Group B. Then, divide Group B in half: Group C and Group D. Group A will be in charge barricading all ground level and lower entry points, except for the Main Entrance, which can be closed, but isn't barricaded in case the building needs to be evacuated quickly. Once all entry points have been secured and barricaded, Group A will defend the Main Entrance. Group C will perform a floor by floor search of the building, working from the bottom to the top, barricading entry points, such as windows, and eventually to the roof. One person in Group C will be appointed the "Runner" to warn the rest of the group at the first sign of zombies. Group D will perform reconnaissance of the surrounding area, identifying nearby supplies, potential sources of zombies, and tactical weaknesses of the base. A "Runner" will also have to be appointed for Group D. Unfortunately, if you are alone, or too small of a group, performing these tasks concurrently will be difficult, so perform the tasks in the following order: Task A - secure ground level entry points, Task C - make sure the building isn't infested, and Task D - perform reconnaissance of the surrounding area.
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First Hour After the Outbreak
Time frame: 0 to 1 hour after Outbreak
Phase: Containment
I've divided up the Zombie Outbreak Protocol into different phases, the first one being Containment. In terms of an outbreak, the catalyst would be the loss of containment, meaning the protocol begins at the point where things go out of control. The Containment Phase is focused on establishing containment, not of the entire situation or population, but of a subset of the previously contained area which is considered safe.
Let's assume that you have no prior knowledge of this outbreak and are taking action on-the-fly (no prior preparations). Of course, after reading through the Protocol, you may proactively take steps to expedite steps later on and gain a higher chance of survival.
Know what you're dealing with:
Since zombie outbreaks come in all shapes and sizes, it is key to find out as much as you can, as quickly as you can. If news reports indicate that it might be a zombie outbreak, assume it really is a zombie outbreak. Take note of how it is spread (bite vs. airborne) and what weaknesses the infected are exhibiting (adversity to light, decapitation, etc). This information may not be readily available, but keep an ear open while moving on to the next task.
Arm yourself:
Because you don't know where the outbreak started, you have to assume that the risk of attack is imminent and can come from any direction. Quickly grab the nearest close-range weapon within arms reach: knife, scissors, or even umbrella. Scan the nearby area and locate a mid-range swinging blunt object: bat, stick, or pipe. You may have to rely on this for the time being as firearms are probably not readily accessible (unless you live in Texas, or Newark, NJ).
Have others initiate the protocol:
After the first hour, the situation may be in utter chaos (depending on the particular infection you are dealing with), making communication rather difficult. Remember to always keep your cell phones/mobile devices fully charged. You don't know when you will have the luxury of charging it. Contact your closest family members, friends, and lieutenants and tell them to "Initiate the Protocol". The more people that can effectively follow the protocol in the event of an outbreak, the greater chance of survival of the human race.
Phase: Containment
I've divided up the Zombie Outbreak Protocol into different phases, the first one being Containment. In terms of an outbreak, the catalyst would be the loss of containment, meaning the protocol begins at the point where things go out of control. The Containment Phase is focused on establishing containment, not of the entire situation or population, but of a subset of the previously contained area which is considered safe.
Let's assume that you have no prior knowledge of this outbreak and are taking action on-the-fly (no prior preparations). Of course, after reading through the Protocol, you may proactively take steps to expedite steps later on and gain a higher chance of survival.
Know what you're dealing with:
Since zombie outbreaks come in all shapes and sizes, it is key to find out as much as you can, as quickly as you can. If news reports indicate that it might be a zombie outbreak, assume it really is a zombie outbreak. Take note of how it is spread (bite vs. airborne) and what weaknesses the infected are exhibiting (adversity to light, decapitation, etc). This information may not be readily available, but keep an ear open while moving on to the next task.
Arm yourself:
Because you don't know where the outbreak started, you have to assume that the risk of attack is imminent and can come from any direction. Quickly grab the nearest close-range weapon within arms reach: knife, scissors, or even umbrella. Scan the nearby area and locate a mid-range swinging blunt object: bat, stick, or pipe. You may have to rely on this for the time being as firearms are probably not readily accessible (unless you live in Texas, or Newark, NJ).
Have others initiate the protocol:
After the first hour, the situation may be in utter chaos (depending on the particular infection you are dealing with), making communication rather difficult. Remember to always keep your cell phones/mobile devices fully charged. You don't know when you will have the luxury of charging it. Contact your closest family members, friends, and lieutenants and tell them to "Initiate the Protocol". The more people that can effectively follow the protocol in the event of an outbreak, the greater chance of survival of the human race.
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