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Preparedness 101:

Zombie PandemicZombie Pandemic

I get to pick the next movie! That one’s going to give me nightmares.

Oh you’re such a baby, It wasn’t that scary. You know that kind

of stuff would never really happen.

Written by Maggie Silver

Art Direction by James Archer

Penciled and Inked by Bob Hobbs

Digital Color by Alissa Eckert

Lettering & Layout by Mark Conner

Special thanks to Dave Daigle & Jamie Felzer

CL IC K

Well I’m going to try and get some sleep...

Don’t stay up too late.

Stay tuned For channel 2

nightly news.

Alright, Max and I will be on the lookout for the

Boogeyman, Ha HA

Very Funny.

Huh?!

Emergency supplies,

evacuation... What’s going

on Max?

In other news, several people have been

hospitalized after a strange virus began

spreading rapidly through the Southeast...

Scientists haven’t Identified the virus yet, but symptoms

Include slow movement, slurred speech, and violent tendencies...

The Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention Is recommending that people distance

themselves from anyone displaying these symptoms. They are also recommending

families gather emergency supplies and make plans In case they are asked

to evacuate...

You can get more Information at emergency.cdc.gov.

Let’s Check The Internet...

Let’s Check The CDC’s WEB Site.

A zombie virus?

An Emergency preparedness kit, Eh? I better print this out...

This does not look good, Max.

Okay, Max... Let’s see what we can

gather up.

Oh yeah, buddy. I guess I need to add some

of your stuff too.

man I forgot I had this. It used to be my dad’s.

Well It looks like we’ve got almost everything, Max...

water, food, radio, flashlight...

He was always listening to the weather report when storms came through. Guess we’ll add It to the supplies!

Next, the pair go down to the basement.

Urrrufff!

Well that should do It...

Let’s see If there have been any new developments.

Huh?!

Maybe we should take a break

from the horror movies Max, I’m acting

like Julie, jumping at every little noise.

What In the...??

GRRRRR...

Wow, Max... Looks like they’re

Everywhere!

Huh?!

Let’s see what all the racket Is about.

Now What?

Snowball, What are

you doing?

Did Mrs. CLEMENTS let you out again? You know you’re not supposed to run off like that.

Max, Leave snowball alone!

Uh... Mrs. CLEMENTS...? Hello... ?

GRRRRR...

PPFFTT!

rrrrrrr!

meoooWwwwrr!!!

RRRR!

Just then the dull sound of shuffling and moaning can be heard from outside.

UUUrrrr!

Uh... Mrs.

CLEMENTS you don’t look so

good.

Maybe you should go lie down and

I’ll bring snowball back for you.

Mrs. CLEMENTS!!

?!!

It’s me todd, your neighbor!! You really

don’t look well!! Why don’t you go

back home...

...and I’ll bring snowball by in the

morning!

GRRR!!

AAH!!

Okay, maybe not...!

RROWWR!!

URRR!

AAARGH!

URRK!

Let go!

Todd...?

Later, Mrs. CLEMENTS!

Something weird Is

happening!

What In the world Is going on down there?

No, I’m serious there’s a weird

virus going around, look at the news...

I’m pretty sure Mrs. CLEMENTS was trying to attack her own cat, and she just nearly got me!

What on earth are

you talking about? Mrs. CLEMENTS Is a sweet old

lady. She wouldn’t

hurt a fly. I think you got a little too Into that movie.

urrrm! Grr..glurp..!

garR!

urp!

What?!

Oh my gosh!

Maybe we should just sleep down

here tonight.

I THOUGHT YOU Said stuff like this only happened In the movies!

What IS going on Todd?!

I don’t know but It

sounds like we better sit tight. Max and I got some supplies

together earlier.

Minutes later todd and julie have set up sleeping bags and turned on the radio.

Back to you In the studio

Samantha.

The CDC IS Working with Local health departments on a vaccine. Until then...

Bunker down and don’t go

outside unless you

have to!

Quarantine efforts here In Raleigh haven’t done much to

contain the spread of the virus.

Over half the city Is now infected and new cases are showing up throughout the

Southeast.

This Is a very grave and dangerous situation.

The governor has declared a state of Emergency and has

activated the national guard. The governor Is urging everyone who Is not showing symptoms to Stay In Their homes and keep Their Doors locked.

...warnings have been Issued for

dozens of counties about staying

Inside and area hospitals are

being overrun...

Uh? Wha?

What the... ?!!

(Whine!)

Okay, okay... I’m coming. Let’s take a peek outside

and see what’s happening...

What Is It max? It’s still dark out.

Max, I think we better turn

on the TV...

Nothing but snow. Let’s try

the RADio...

Uhm.. Todd... What’s going on Now?

To Be Continued...

stay In your homes. do not go outside. If you or your family

begin showing symptoms such as slowed movement, slurred speech,

or violent behaviors. Isolate them to a secure area of the house. stay tuned for more information on

where to go... Stay in Your...

!!

Preparedness 101:

Zombie PandemicZombie Pandemic part 2

Several days later at the centers for Disease control and prevention In Atlanta, Georgia...

Ah, Dr. Chang...

Dr. Greene. I was just on my way to the lab...

Have we Isolated the sample from

the state yet?

Yes, the health department sent It In monday and we’ve managed to map

the virus’ DNA...

It appears to be a highly mutated form of the flu. They’ve labeled It Z5N1.

Interesting... do we know what the source Is?

But several of them have now become Infected.

No sir... The field staff ARE Still trying to Investigate

where It started...

all the more reason to get this vaccine made... and fast!

the zombie virus Is spreading

rapidly infecting 21 people for every infected person.

Excellent.

I agree. I’ve called everyone

In on this one. They’re working ‘round the Clock.

Let me show you something dr. Ghosh has been working on...

Thomas has been modeling the vaccine

and how It will work once It enters the blood stream.

We’re using the same Type

of vaccine that we use

for the seasonal Flu...

Another week?!! And how soon will we be able to distribute this vaccine?

It’s going to take at least another week to get the first batch out.

I’ll Get right on It, Dr. Greene.

Thomas, Have you talked to Stockpile, yet?

No, Sir...

But they need to start moving supplies out to the

states as soon as the vaccine Is ready.

Indeed, they’re going to be busy. I’ll make a

call to hudson and let him know

what’s coming.

...but engineering It to target Z5N1.

We need to get messages to the public on Staying

Indoors and avoiding exposure.

The entire southeast could

be Infected by then. KIm, get on the

phone with Susan’s group...

Just lemme know when you’ve got the

drugs ready.

Roger That. I’ll send the alert out to

the states and get the trucks

ready to ship out.

Yes, this Is Dr. Khan.

No, tell CNN I’ll call

them back later...

Hudson, It’s Greene, time to round

up the troops.

Strategic national stockpile... hudson

speaking.

We’re going to have a vaccine ready to go In a week and

we’ll need your team to ship out all the meds

and supplies that go with It.

we’re almost out of food.

It’s been almost a week,

Todd, and we haven’t left the

house!

We need to get some food!

Something’s on the radio...

Do you think they have food at one

of these safe zones?

That’s us! Lee Elementary...

and you can come too, MAX!

RARF!

They must. Why else would they tell people

to go There? Alright... but how are we going to

get out of here?

Meanwhile back at Todd and Julie’s...

Spaulding Elementary, MLK Community Center and

Jefferson High School. Pets are welcome at

Lee Elementary In Wayne County...

...continues to spread. CDC Is urging everyone to practice Isolation. Stay In your homes.

If you must leave, go directly to a designated safe zone.

Vaccines will be shipped to the safe zones

as soon as they are ready. Stay tuned for a list of safe

zones In your area...

Alright, let’s pack a couple bags

and get moving! It’s going to be dark soon and I don’t want to be stuck outside

with those things!

I’ve got water, the last of the food, a blanket,

flashlight and the radio...

We’re gonna have to make a run for It. They seem to be

slower In the daytime...

...and the car’s not too far away.

The coast is almost clear. There’s one zombie just

passing the driveway...

Okay, as soon as this guy gets out of the way, I’ll tell you when to go.

And you gotta Run!

RRRRRRR

Let me get max’s leash

on and I think we’re

ready.

Go! Go! Go!

Oh Todd... they’re everywhere!

I think they’ve seen us!

Okay, Max Is In the back.

Hurry, Todd!

Come on, girl... We’re counting on you!

Eeee!!! Todd!

GOOOOOOO!!!

Be sure you’re door’s locked! GARRR!

P A T ! P A T !

P A T !

Oh man, some of them

are headed this way!

W U M P !

s c r e e e e e e e !

s c r e e e e e e e !

Uh oh... the fuel light just came on! How far away

Is that school?

What? You’re out of gas? We’ve got 10 miles to go

and It’s starting to get dark!

Well... We better drive fast and take chances!

Do me a favor and try not to hit any them...?

Julie, Todd and Max race through town to reach the safe zone...

The streets are Empty!

I guess most of them go INTO hiding during

daylight.

We made It! Lee Elementary School...

What a sight for sore eyes!

You folks made It just In time. We lock up at dusk and don’t

re-open until the morning.

Go on Inside, get screened,

signed In and they’ll

give you some food and

a place to sleep.

K p u t t !

P U T T !

P U T T ! P U T T !

And just in Time... The car’s sputtering out.

Todd, Julie and Max follow the nurse to the make-shift lab that has been set up...

Later, having been screened for the virus, Julie and Todd are cleared and allowed to enter the gymnasium which has been converted into a shelter..

I’m Nurse Evans... Just follow me

so we can get you both screened

with a simple blood test.

Okay, Max, let’s see what’s happening outside.

What?!

... CDC shipped out Its first supply of vaccines against this

novel virus that has been ravaging the nation.

The first round should reach safe zones as early as

this evening...

We’re saved?! I can’t believe It!

Hey folks, the vaccines are on

their way!

YAYY!!

While the shelter erupts In cheers, hugs and tears of relief... outside the school’s protective fence, shadowy figures are closing In...

Vaccines?!

meanwhile back at the national stockpile warehouse...

Alright folks, listen up... At 0600 we start shipping out

the first round of vaccine and supplies to the states...

From there the state health departments

will divvy up the supplies and take them to the

various points of dispensing.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do so don’t expect to get any breaks until

everyone has been vaccinated.

Now let’s MOVE!”

Around sunset, the first truck arrives at the gate of the school...

But with the setting sun, the zombies become more active and they begin closing In on the school.

The zombie horde surrounds and overpowers the guards then begins to break Into the School, smashing windows and doors...

...heading for the crowded shelter In the gymnasium!

GLurp!

GAARRR!!

Hey everybody... IT’s here! It’s HERE!

Quick! Get the truck Inside the gate. Here they come!

Sarge, we’re gonna get over-run!

We can’t just shoot them. These are our fellow citizens!

Arrgh!

Oh my gosh! Here they come!!

Run!

Mass panic ensues as everyone realizes there’s nowhere to run!!!

All of a sudden zombies break through the windows and doors and begin streaming In.

Back In the gym, people are chattering happily with their families when they hear glass breaking.

Todd, What do we Do?

Run to the lab area, maybe

there’s a way out!

todd, Look out!!!

Nooooooo!!!

GRAAARGH!

Rowf! Rowf!Whoa!

Rowf! Rowf!

Where... ?

Wow... It was all just a dream... ?

Thunderstorm’s coming...

What’s that on the TV?

Ugh! You and your scary movies. See,

this IS what happens when all you watch

Horror films!

Come on, I think we

better get to the basement.

This looks like a bad

storm.

Huh? oh... uhh... I was just

having a bad dream. I dreamt the country had been taken over by zombies...

and they almost got us!

MAx... ?

What In the world Is going on down

there?

Todd!

K R A K -B

O O M

!

What are you looking for?

Turning off the TV, Todd and Julie head down Into the basement...

This! I forgot we had It.

It used to be my dad’s.

I hear ya!

Something that could come In

real handy...

Wow... that old thing still

works! OK, but I’m

serious... I think we need to make

an emergency Kit.

...severe thuderstorm warning In effect for the following counties: PRince georges,

Bartow, Wayne...

Wayne? Hey, that’s us... turn it up!

I’ve been thinking... We

should really make an

emergency kit In case

something happened.

What If we were stuck In

the house or had to evacuate?

We need to have a plan!

meew!

The end?

As soon as this storm passes, we

can make all the kits and plans you want.

But next time, I’m picking the movie.

q Water — one gallon per person, per day

q Food — nonperishable, easy-to-prepare items (minimum 3 day supply)

q Flashlight

q Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)

q Extra batteries

q First aid kit (whistle, antibiotic ointment, bandages, face masks, gloves and reference book)

q Medications (7 day supply and medicinal dispensers if necessary)

q Multipurpose supplies (wrench, pliers, plastic sheet, duct tape, scissors, matches)

q Sanitation/personal hygiene items and bleach

q Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)

q Cell phone with charger

q Family Disaster Plan (family and emergency contact information)

q Extra cash

q Emergency blanket, extra clothes, sleeping bag (1 for each person)

q Map(s) of the area

Assemble the following items to create a kit for your home, office, school, or vehicle:

q Specific medical supplies (hearing aids/extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, cane)

q Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)

q Games and activities for children

q Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)

q Two-way radios

q Extra set of car keys and house keys

Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:

For more information visit: www.cdc.gov/phpr

We hope you enjoyed reading this fictional story. It’s meant to be both educational and entertaining.

Now that you’ve seen the importance of being prepared, take the time to put together an emergency

kit with the items included in the checklist on the inside of the back cover.

You’ll be ready for any kind of disaster, even zombies.

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