Jun 04, 2018 the cdc zombie preparedness comic follows todd, his lady friend, julie, and their dog max. Ali khan, director of the cdcs office of public health preparedness and response, was handing out copies of the comic at the panel zombie summit. The head of the cdcs office of public health preparedness and response was on hand at nycc this past weekend, where he handed out hardcopies of the comic and even spoke on. The season finale of the walking dead had our survivors locked inside the center for disease control cdc in atlanta, ga with a crazy nihilistic scientist. In the story, the cdc works feverishly on a vaccine to combat a virus. Zombie pandemic was created inhouse, the cdcs david daigle told usa today. As it turns out what first began as a tongue in cheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages has proven to be a very effective platform.
Agency officials acknowledge that in most years, its efforts are decidedly dry and largely overlooked. Zombies are popular at dragoncon, which hosts several zombiethemed events, including a zombie prom. One night, after julie heads to bed, a news report informs todd of a mysterious virus thats aggressively contagious and has the unfortunate side effect of turning people into voracious faceeaters. Cdc has a fun new way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Center for disease control cdc zombie preparedness graphic novel demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. Zrs staff in government response may 20, 2011 9 comments in case you live under a rock and missed it, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc has released guidelines for surviving the coming zombie plague. Robert richardson police state 23 in order to prepare the citizenry for hurricanes, pandemics, earthquakes and terrorist attacks, the department of homeland security has decided to push their preparedness message by urging the public to prepare for a zombie apocalypse. Center for disease control zombie awareness campaign. Cdc creates comic on how to survive a zombie apoclaypse daily. Zombie pandemic was created inhouse, the cdc s david daigle told usa today. We wanted to share a blog post from our friends at the centers for disease control.
The cdc zombie preparedness comic is way more subversive. Because the truth is, preparing for a zombie apocalypse is very much like preparing for any kind of disaster that you might face, she said. Preparedness presentation and community events clackamas county. See more ideas about the walking dead, walking dead season and the walking dead 3. Oct 11, 2018 cdc has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Oct 19, 2011 cdc uses zombie comic book to teach about disasters in its continuing quest to teach people about disaster preparedness, the cdc has put out a comic book about a zombie outbreak.
The cdcs zombie survival guide pdf is titled, preparedness 101. Zombie pandemic posted on april 30, 2020 by comicbookscalping one comment join us as we take a look at the cdc published comic book preparedness 101. We continue to reach and engage a wide variety of audiences on all hazards. Zombie apocalypse is a genre of fiction in which civilization collapses due to swarms of zombies overwhelming social, lawenforcement, and military structures. With a health emergency and panicking over the corona virus the cdc put out this graphic novel for people to think about being. A week before the zombie apocalypse post, members of the cdc group.
Included is a personal preparedness checklist so you can take action once youre done reading. Using a zombie apocalypse to illustrate the need for emergency preparedness is not a new idea. Center for disease control releases zombie preparedness guide. In either a popculturally savvy move, or a terrifying one, the centers for disease control has released a new preparedness 101 plan for the zombie apocalypse. This book follows a young family who try to stay safe and level headed through a burgeoning zombie apocalypse. The zombie trend has been on a steep rise for the last couple of years, jumping from the horror scene into the mainstream with comic books and shows like the walking dead. Hidden camera investigation on what really happens to your car cbc marketplace duration. Cdc creates zombie pandemic graphic novel stylecaster. One night, after julie heads to bed, a news report informs todd of a. Oct 20, 2011 the result was the cdcs breakthrough social media.
Typically, only a few individuals or small bands of survivors are left of the living. That post proved to be very popular, so theyve followed it up with a comic on the same topic. May 20, 2011 the cdc is now hosting a video contest for zombie preparedness messages. Recorded on may 19, 2011 using a flip video camcorder. The cdcs zombie survival guide pdf could cost real lives. Zombie apocalypse providing tips on preparing to survive a zombie invasion. Zombie pandemic is one of a few comics that the centers for disease control cdc about how to respond to the outbreak of a new disease. Zombies and emergency preparedness homeland security. Cdc has a fun new way of teaching the importance of emergency preparedness. Zombie apocalypse a coup for cdc emergency team the.
The cdc s tactics using a popular topic, pushing it out through social media, asking readers to participate have been. Real life figures like the cdcs director of public health preparedness and response dr. Zombie apocalypse is a blog post by the united states centers for disease control and prevention cdc that uses a zombie apocalypse metaphor to raise public awareness of emergency preparedness. With a health emergency and panicking over the corona virus the cdc put out this graphic novel for people to think about being prepared for any kind of disaster or emergency events. Horror hudson ive infected inside isolate later leash lee elementary locked look meanwhile back movie nurse oh my gosh. Jun 04, 2011 center for disease control releases zombie preparedness guide posted on 060411 at 12. Zombie apocalypse blog in may, the centers for disease control and prevention office of public health preparedness and response ophpr recently created the preparedness 101. There, ali khan, director of the cdc s office of public health preparedness and response, passed out.
Robert richardson police state 23 in order to prepare the citizenry for hurricanes, pandemics, earthquakes and terrorist attacks, the department of homeland security has decided to push their preparedness. The cdc announced a contest for the most creative and effective videos covering preparedness for a zombie apocalypse or apocalypse of any kind. The cdc is now hosting a video contest for zombie preparedness messages. Oct 26, 2011 originally published by anthony critelli on govwin. As it turns out what first began as a tongueincheek campaign to engage new audiences with preparedness messages has proven to be a very effective platform.
Zombie apocalypse, the director of the cdcs office of public health preparedness and response, rear admiral ali s. The head of the cdc s office of public health preparedness and response was on hand at nycc this past weekend, where he handed out hardcopies of the comic and even spoke on the zombie summit panel. This comic was designed to educate the public on how to follow the basic center for the disease. Wonder why zombies, zombie apocalypse, and zombie preparedness continue to live or walk dead on a cdc web site. Each spring, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc attempts to educate americans about emergency preparedness through social media. Sep 20, 2012 although the zombie pandemic is pretty far fetched it does help bring home the idea of preparedness. Cdc comic helps you prepare for the zombie apocalypse cbr. The goal was to teach about emergency preparedness. Although the zombie pandemic is pretty far fetched it does help bring home the idea of preparedness. On wednesday, the cdc web site crashed when 30,000 people tried to see one viral hit of a blog post titled preparedness 101. In this video contest, the cdc challenged contestants to upload videos to youtube demonstrating how they are preparing for emergency situations such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and zombie attacks.
I caught up with maggie silver of the cdc communications office to find out more, and to make sure im ready for the coming zombie apocalypse. Preparedness presentation and community events clackamas. May 20, 2015 scholars examine effectiveness of cdc zombie preparedness campaign by chris post on may 20, 2015 leave a comment as far as pop culture goes, it is hard to beat the current zombie upsurge. Frank darabonts awardwinning theatrical adaptation of the walking dead comic books has proven that zombies maintain television prominence even when serving as the backdrop to a character. Zombie apocalypse is a blog post by the united states. First aid kit whistle, antibiotic ointment, bandages, face masks, gloves and reference book. The popularity of the cdcs tongueincheek zombie apocalypse article prompted other organizations to create their own, shedding light not only on disaster preparedness but also the ethics of zombie killing. The comic book went live on the cdc s website on friday, with no fanfare. Jan 20, 2016 using a zombie apocalypse to illustrate the need for emergency preparedness is not a new idea. The center for disease control cdc created a zombie preparedness comic book in 2011. The cdcs tactics using a popular topic, pushing it out through social. Zombie pandemic is a fun, compelling comic which doesnt let its mission to inform get in the way of a surprising number of thrills and twists.
Looking for an entertaining way to introduce emergency preparedness. Sep 14, 2012 the cdcs zombie survival guide pdf is titled, preparedness 101. The comic concludes with an all hazards emergency kit checklist. The tale of zombie survival was a major hit atnew yorks comiccon, whereali khan, director of the. Cdc has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Articles with short description use mdy dates from march 2012 books with. Here is the official comic book guide to surviving zombies from the center for disease control. The same article points out that the initial zombie. The cdc zombie preparedness comic is way more subversive than. Oct 19, 2011 that post proved to be very popular, so theyve followed it up with a comic on the same topic. Centers for disease control and prevention cdc found that out firsthand when the agency took a risk, and used zombies to teach the public about emergency preparedness. Zombiesa pop culture resource for public health awareness.
Centers for disease control and prevention abstract the u. Oct 12, 2011 most zombie movies either have magical thinking or poor science is it going to end the world. Centers for disease control and preventions annual social media campaign to encourage americans to prepare for natural disasters and other. Preparing for a zombie attack, or other fictional disasters, can provide useful tips to get prepared for a real disaster. Fast forward to 2011 when the us centers for disease control and prevention cdc published a graphic novel preparedness 101. The cdc zombie preparedness comic follows todd, his lady friend, julie, and their dog max. It was a really cool concept and totally divergent from the comics. Readers follow todd, julie, and their dog max as a strange new disease begins spreading, turning ordinary people into zombies. Zombies and emergency preparedness homeland security medium. Comics, comic speculation, marvel comics, dc comics, ebay. Zombie pandemic pdf graphic novel to teach the importance of emergency preparedness.
Emerging infectious literatures and the zombie condition. It has already been a hit at new yorks comiccon, a gathering of fans and creators of comic books, graphic novels, games, and other media. Scholars examine effectiveness of cdc zombie preparedness campaign by chris post on may 20, 2015 leave a comment as far as pop culture goes, it is hard to beat the current zombie upsurge. Real life figures like the cdcs director of public health preparedness and response. This is a promotional comic book that was produced by the united states center for disease control. For starters, the zombie survival guide pdf is in comic form. The article does not claim an outbreak is likely or imminent, but states. Zombie pandemic preparedness comic from the cdc 4dtraveler. Check out our graphic novella which uses the idea of a zombie apocalypse to demonstrate the importance of preparedness. Cdc creates comic to tell americans how to deal with a zombie apocalypse but says the. Zombie pandemic demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. According to khan, zombies have been a really good way to get people to engage with preparedness it served as a great bridge to. The best zombie apocalypse films, tv shows, and books forbes. Why did the cdc develop a plan for a zombie apocalypse.
Jun 01, 2012 the walking dead the comic book series every bit as phenomenal as the tv show it inspired, this is the best horror comic ever produced, and if you are a zombie fan who still hasnt picked up the. Longtime digital trends readers will likely recall a story. May 20, 2011 on wednesday, the cdc web site crashed when 30,000 people tried to see one viral hit of a blog post titled preparedness 101. The center for disease control, a government institution responsible for public health.
Khan are slipped into the world of julie and todd, a young couple who find. Our argument does not ultimately rest on the details of how the cdc used the zombie in its preparedness campaign of 2011, but rather on the fact that it did so. The plan, originally published on the cdcs public health matters blog, covers some basic history and medical info such as that the infectious agent for zombification is called ataxic neurodegenerative satiety deficiency syndrome. May 19, 2011 recorded on may 19, 2011 using a flip video camcorder. This image released by the centers for disease control and prevention shows a public service poster on preparedness 101. Cdc uses zombie comic book to teach about disasters. How a fictional zombie invasion helped cdc promote emergency preparedness marjorie kruvand loyola university chicago maggie silver u. This source has the walking dead comic issues that people can read, and i think they are much more enjoyable than the tv show on amc. Zombie apocalypse blog, a tongueincheek discussion of how to prepare for a zombie apocalypse that coincidentally led readers through steps necessary to create an emergency kit and prepare their families. In some stories, victims of zombies may become zombies themselves if they are bitten by zombies or if a zombiecreating virus infects them.
Originally published by anthony critelli on govwin. On may 18, 2011, the centers for disease control and prevention cdc published an article, preparedness 101. Scholars examine effectiveness of cdc zombie preparedness. Books like zombie autopsies shows how new infectious zombie texts act as virological repositories. The walking dead the comic book series every bit as phenomenal as the tv show it inspired, this is the best horror comic ever produced, and if you are a zombie fan who still hasnt picked up the. The head of the cdcs office of public health preparedness and. Zombie pandemic demonstrates the importance of being. Cdc uses zombie comic book to teach about disasters in its continuing quest to teach people about disaster preparedness, the cdc has put out a comic book about a zombie outbreak. The following is an excerpt of the original blog post on the cdc public health matters blog may 16th, 2011 by ali s. The center for disease control, a government institution responsible for public health in the united states, was even featured on the show at the end of their first.