(MSC News)--By proclamation of Kansas Governor Sam Brownback, October has been designated as Zombie Preparedness Month.
Devan Tucking, section chief for the Kansas Department of Emergency Management Response and Recovery Services calls the proclamation “a fun way to remind people of the need to be prepared.”
According to a news release issued by the Kansas Adjutant General's Office, October is selected for the non-traditional safety reminder due to the Halloween Holiday's association with ghosts and ghouls.
Tucking says the idea behind the proclamation is that preparing for a zombie apocalypse involves the same steps as preparing for tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and other real-world emergencies.
That includes compiling an emergency kit for the home and car comprised of enough food, water, and other essentials to allow for a minimum of three days survival period.
Tucking says practicing an emergency plan with the family is a must, as is making sure to keep pets in mind where preparing for the worst.
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