It may sound like the plot to a cheesy sci-fi flick, but state safety officials are warning all Kansans to be prepared for the zombie apocalypse. At least in October.
During the month, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management will remind Kansans to be prepared for zombies, because if you’re prepared for that, you’re prepared for anything. To highlight the need for emergency preparedness, Gov. Sam Brownback signed a proclamation marking October as “Zombie Preparedness Month” in Kansas.
Brownback made it officials Friday in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office on second floor of the Kansas Capitol. He was joined by personnel from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management and other preparedness partners.
Although he didn’t mention zombies, “Tornadoes, floods and other disasters are real and I’ve seen the destruction they can cause,” said Brownback, “I encourage all Kansans to take time to make an emergency kit for your home and car and have a plan to reach family in the event of an emergency.”
During Zombie Preparedness Month, KDEM partners with other public safety agencies to provide information on emergency preparedness, including social media zombie preparedness challenges throughout the month.
No, state officials don’t really think the zombie apocalypse is eminent and they don’t believe there are hoards of the living dead staggering around looking for unwitting victims. Although after this brain-rotting presidential campaign and the brain-numbing presidential debate last week, one may begin to wonder.
Seriously, “the zombie approach is just a fun way to make people aware of a serious subject,” said Devan Tucking, KDEM Human Services Officer. “By coming to our events or going online to participate in our preparedness challenges, people can work toward preparing their families for disasters and emergencies.”
To take the Preparedness Challenge, go online to www.ksready.gov and click on the link for Kansas Preparedness Challenge.
Visit KDEM on Facebook to participate in special Zombie Preparedness Challenges through the month of October.
Because, you never know what could happen.
Dale Hogg
