Fear The Walking Dead, Survival Rule Of The Week: Prepare for disaster
By Liam O'Leary
Preparation #3: Learn survival skills BEFORE disaster strikes.
It’s great to know people who know important skills who can help you during a zombie apocalypse, but, truth be told, nothing is better than knowing those skills yourself.
I’m not saying you should forego trying to coordinate with your friends or family members, but, it makes things easier in the long run if you know skills to help you survive. As I mentioned earlier, in the event the worst happens (For example, a skilled loved dies) or you’re left all alone, if you already know survival skills, it makes carrying on a lot easier.
What kind of skills should you learn? Well, think about what the absolute bare minimum you’d need to survive is: You’d need food, water, shelter, the ability to defend yourself, and at least some knowledge of how to treat wounds. To meet these requirements, you should learn as much as you can about hunting, fishing, gardening or farming. Additionally, it wouldn’t hurt to learn what plants in your area are edible; Worst comes to worst, at least you should know what wild things you can eat, and what could make you sick.
It would be worthwhile for you to learn how to properly use several kinds of weapons (Either for defense or for hunting animals), as well as how to clean, disinfect, and patch up wounds; I’m not expecting you to become a doctor, but, if no one’s around, you have to be able treat the various injuries you might incur.
The important thing is that you learn these thing before any zombie-related activity starts. There are all sorts of books or videos on most of these things, and if you can’t find them, try asking friends or relatives to show you. The best part is that these skills are useful regardless of whether there are zombies; In any kind of disaster, these sorts of skills can save your life.