The CDC is tasked with a large job. The agency is supposed to inform citizens of public health dangers. In a blog posted on Monday, May 16, the head of the Centers for Disease Control provided recommendations for how to get ready for a zombie apocalypse. The post is intended to be a tongue-in-cheek consideration of zombies. The preparedness advice, however, is entirely legitimate.
Ways to get ready recommended by the Centers for Disease Control
In the case of a zombie apocalypse, the Centers for disease control recommend keeping some basic preparedness supplies around. At the very least, the supplies should hold you over for a while. Eventually you’ll “find a zombie-free refugee camp” though. It is essential to have water. One gallon per person, per day is the recommended amount to have. Non-perishable food items, clothing, important documents, tools, first aid materials and other basic emergency preparedness items are important to keep around. The CDC’s job during this event was also outlined to be to offer assistance and investigate.
Why the CDC has brought it up
The director of the CDC first started considering putting out zombie apocalypse suggestions a few months ago. In a web chat about the nuclear power difficulties in Japan, a participant asked whether that nuclear leak would create a zombie apocalypse in Japan. The head of CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Dr. Ali S. Khan, realized at this point how many people were concerned with the idea of a zombie apocalypse. Dr. Khan is always attempting to find ways to get the public interested in preparedness with the CDC mission, as a fan of “Resident Evil” himself.
Using pop culture to spread a significant message
Whether you are thinking about zombies or 2012 disaster, people are very worried. It has become a popular thing to be concerned about. Since Dr. Khan took over the CDC’s OPHPR, the office has put out “official recommendations” for both a zombie strike and a meteor hitting the earth. These things probably won’t take place. It is more likely that there will be a flu outbreak or a tornado. There are still the same preparedness steps. Now, the CDC has taken advantage of live web chats, social media, public interaction and pop culture to teach about preparedness. Hopefully this will help individuals to be more prepared for disasters in the future.
Citations
CDC
emergency.cdc.gov/socialmedia/zombies_blog.asp
CNN
cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/05/19/zombie.warning/index.html?npt=NP1
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