Things To Look For in the Early Stages of an Outbreak

Symptoms of Infection:
-High sustained fever which is unresponsive to medications and lasts over 24 hours.
-High amounts of perspiration
-Blurry vision
-Disorientation
-Nausea/ Vomiting
-Loss of Appetite
-Mumbling
-Muscle spasms or jerks (uncontrollable)
-Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

All of these symptoms are rapid in their development and may not occur, this all depends on where and how the initial infection took place.

Observations:
-Lack of Animal sounds
-General state of uneasiness
-Unknown illness cases increasing (notice patterns of infection)
-Reports of "Cannibal like" attacks

Survival Packs 101

People don't seem to remember to create a "survival pack" or "disaster plan" when they need it. That's why I am here to help! There are essential items around every house that can end up being a life saver!
These are some essentials for a basic kit:

• Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps (no one seems to think about this)
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

For a long term situation the best thing to remember is "what could be useful?" Things such as rope, scissors, Clorox wipes, gloves etc. are some things to thing about as well! 

The Walking Dead Returns!

In October The Walking Dead will be returning for it's third season on AMC. For those of you who have not seen the show it follows Deputy Rick Grimes from his hospital bed to his family and other survivors (Season 1) to trying to stay alive and dealing with the heavy blows of loss (Season 2).
Season 2 will be released on DVD (from my understanding) in the fall as well. To all zombie fans I highly suggest that you watch the series and or read the comic books! They're amazing!

Update on the "Miami Zombie"

According to my research, though a lot of information has yet to be released on the case, Rudy Eugene was found with no flesh in his stomach. (Meaning that he wasn't actually eating the flesh, he was chewing on it.) Toxicology reported that the "suspected culprit" in this gruesome act was "bath salts". These salts whose chemical makeup mimic that of heavier drugs such as PCP, cocaine, methamphetamine and Extasy are said to be the cause of violent drug induced psychosis which caused Eugene to attack the homeless man. Eugene's ex-girlfriend has also stated that he had been prone to violence and drug use.

Upon even further research it turns out toxicology was wrong about bath salts. He only had THC (marijuana) in his system. I have NEVER read any case files in which a person under the influence of this particular drug has become cannibalistic. Which begs the question, what was REALLY going on with Rudy Eugene?

What I find somewhat odd about bath salts is that despite their chemical similarities with the heavier drugs, there are no documented cases of cannibal like violence while under the influence of these other drugs. Bath salts, which have been created by rogue chemists for years before their sky rocket to popularity as a street drug. So why bath salts? Why are these harmlessly named products causing these violent outbursts that have produced cannibal-like behavior? Something tells me there's more than meets the eye with this new "drug".

Premier Issue of ZOMBIE NATION

Out this month! In a combination of weapon tactics, hand to hand combat,  pop-culture and a mass load of the most badass guns I have ever seen! Zombie Nation is the Us's first official Zombie orientated magazine. After reading it cover to cover I can can say with confidence that this mag rocks! I can't wait for the next issue. Minus the insane amount of gun advertisements, the gems of information are well put together, practical and entertaining to read. The next issue is due out in August.
If you are interested in checking it out for yourselves it's $8.99 at Shopko or at your local bookstore magazine rack!

Mysterious Rashes on Teachers and Students

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. -- Broward County school officials say they don't know what caused students at two schools to break out in a red, itches rash. Lauderdale Lakes Middle School was locked down on Wednesday morning while a hazmat squad from the Broward Sheriff's Office investigated.The South Florida SunSentinel (http://sunsent.nl/JFlsiD) reports four students and a teacher in a science classroom had a red rash on their wrists. They were not working with chemicals. The newspaper reports they were treated at a hospital and released.On May 16, 12 students and two teachers at McArthur High School in Hollywood came down with a similar rash.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/24/2815003/second-broward-school-reports.html#storylink=cpy

Toxic Chemical Spills In Florida & Nebraska

On May 19th, an unknown chemical was released in the Fort Lauderdale airport, sending five people to the hospital. Police have yet to identify the substance. Strangely enough this is not the first case of a "unknown chemical" spill. In the Louisville State Recreational center in Nebraska a train was reported for it's "propane like" smell. The recreational area was evacuated. The unknown chemical substances has yet to be identified. Considering the fact that this happened within a day of each other makes me think that this is not an isolated case.