Scouting Ahead – The Purple Zone

In our new ongoing assignment, the Orange Brigade took on the job of scouting possible food sources during the zombiepocalypse within each of the zones laid out for our Tasty Survival series. One thing we’re all guilty of is not looking in our own backyards for ways to survive. Check for local farms you can hit on your escape routes to add to the canned/dried goods that should already be in your go bags. Grab fresh produce while you can. It will not last long once there is no one to tend to the crops. Kill only what livestock you need to feed your party. Don’t waste food others could use.

This is what we discovered for the Purple zone in western United States.

 

Alaska: A scant 1% of Alaska is used for farming.

Just over half of farms in the state, 54%, house livestock. The main focus is on processing dairy products, followed by cattle and hogs.

The remaining 46% of farms in Alaska grow hay, potatoes, barley, and oats.

The harsh climate makes surviving in Alaska a crapshoot to begin with.

After looking at these numbers, we advise brigadiers to stock up well on canned/dried goods before planning their escape routes.

 

California: Though top-ranking in crop production, only 27% of California is dedicated to farming.

27% of state farms house livestock. The primary focus is on dairy products, then cattle and eggs.

The majority of farms in California produce a wide range of crops—grapes, almonds, lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes…the list goes on and on.

California ranks #1 in production within the United States for the following products: Almonds, avocados, broccoli, celery, dairy products, grapes, greenhouse plants, hay, lemons, lettuce, onions, peaches, pistachio nuts, plums, strawberries, tomatoes, and walnuts.

If you’re in California, stay there. Set your sights on Central California, where the majority of produce and cattle farms, and chicken farms are located. There’s more than enough variety in food to keep survivors healthy for a long time.

 

Oregon: Approximately 28% of Oregon is dedicated to farmland.

28% of farms in the state produce livestock—cattle, dairy products, chicken eggs, and chicken.

The remaining 72% primarily grow greenhouse plants, hay, ryegrass, and wheat. However if you know where to look, you may also find onions, potatoes, pears, cherries, blackberries, and grapes.

Oregon ranks #1 in production within the United States for the following: hazelnuts, ryegrass, blackberries, and fescue.

This is another well-rounded state as far as variety of products goes. Plot your escape routes to hit as many farms as possible to stock up.

 

Washington: 36% of Washington is utilized for farming.

Only 30% of farms in the state house livestock, focusing on processing dairy products, followed by cattle, and aquaculture.

70% of Washington farms produce crops like apples, wheat, potatoes, hay, cherries, and grapes. Washington ranks #1 in production within the United States for the following: apples, asparagus, cherries, hops, Kentucky bluegrass, mint, and pears.

There is plenty of variety in products available in Washington, which is a good thing. Folks from nearby states may need to find their way to Washington in order to find enough food to get by.

 

Idaho: Only 22% of land in Idaho is used as farmland.

58% of farms in the state house livestock, focusing on processing dairy products, cattle, aquaculture, and sheep.

The remaining farms, 42%, grow crops such as potatoes, wheat, hay, sugar beets, and barley. You can also find onions, dry beans, apples, and sweet corn grown in the state.

Idaho ranks #1 in potato production. They also are the largest producer of rainbow trout—grab your fishing poles, guys.

 

Montana: Over half of the state, 65%, is dedicated to farming.

 

57% of farms in the state house livestock, with the vast majority focusing on cattle, followed by dairy products, hogs, and sheep.

43% of Montana farms produce crops like wheat, barley, hay, and sugar beets. If you know where to look, you may also find potatoes, cherries, dried beans, and oats at farms throughout the state.

 

 

 

 

North Dakota: The majority of North Dakota, approximately 89%, is used for farming.

Only 23% of farms in the state house livestock—primarily cattle, dairy products, and hogs.

77% of North Dakota farms are dedicated to growing crops like wheat, soybeans, grain corn, sugar beets, barley. With some searching you can also find farms growing potatoes. North Dakota ranks #1 in production within the United States for the following: flax seed, canola, dried peas, barley, dried beans, lentils, and oats.

Though boasting a vast amount of farmland, most of the products available in North Dakota require extra processing to be edible, which won’t help any of us on the run. Grab what you can, but plan to escape to a resource-rich state.

 

There you have it, the products available from the Purple Zone. The West Coast is full-to-bursting with produce. California alone could feed the entire Zombie Survival Crew for quite some time. Keep these states in mind when plotting your escape routes.


Scouting Ahead – The Green Zone

In our new ongoing assignment, the Orange Brigade took on the job of scouting possible food sources during the zombiepocalypse within each of the zones laid out for our Tasty Survival series. One thing we’re all guilty of is not looking in our own backyards for ways to survive. Check for local farms you can hit on your escape routes to add to the canned/dried goods that should already be in your go bags. Grab fresh produce while you can. It will not last long once there is no one to tend to the crops. Kill only what livestock you need to feed your party. Don’t waste food others could use.

This is what we discovered for the Green zone in the south-eastern United States.

 

Kentucky:

Just over half of the land in the state, 54%, is dedicated to farming.

66% of farms in Kentucky are used for livestock. Unfortunately, the majority of them raise horses and mules. The second largest product is chicken, followed by cattle.

The remaining 34% of farms in the state grow crops. Again, the top producer, tobacco, doesn’t do us much good. Instead look for the few farms growing apples, peaches, and mushrooms.

Kentucky ranks #1 in horse and mule production. While good for transporting things, they don’t make good eats.

 

Tennessee:

Approximately 44% of land in Tennessee is utilized for farming.

51% of farms in the state raise livestock—primarily cattle, chicken, and hogs. There is also a decent amount of dairy products processed in the state.

49% of Tennessee farms grow crops ranging from soybeans and cotton to tomatoes, apples, snap beans, and squash.

 

 

Mississippi:

aransOnly 37% of land in Mississippi is dedicated to farmland.

Approximately 66% of the farms in the state house livestock, with a huge focus on chicken. They also produce catfish, bass, and cattle.

The remaining 34% of farms grow crops, with a focus on cotton, soybeans, and grain corn. However, if you look for it, you can find rice, sweet potatoes, and watermelon.

Mississippi ranks #1 in aquaculture production—mostly in farm-raised catfish and hybrid breeds of striped bass. Fish are great for survival and very forgiving of cooking over open flame with the right techniques.

 

 

Alabama:

Just over a quarter of the state, 27%, is utilized as farmland.

A whopping 82% of farms in Alabama raise livestock, with the majority product being chicken, followed by cattle and chicken eggs.

Only 18% of farms grow crops—primarily cotton, peanuts, grain corn, and soybeans. Some farms can be found growing tomatoes, sweet potatoes, peaches, and cucumbers.

Despite the majority product in the state being chicken, there is enough variety in produce to sustain survivors for quite some time. If you’re in the area, put Alabama in your sights on your escape routes.

 

Georgia:

Approximately 29% of Georgia is used as farmland.

67% of the farms in the state are dedicated to raising livestock, focusing on chicken, cattle, and chicken eggs.

The remaining 33% of farms in Georgia produce crops ranging from cotton and tobacco to peanuts, onions, sweet corn, and tomatoes.

Georgia is a well-rounded produce state, growing enough to satisfy the demands of a larger number of survivors if they stick to farmland. Do not get stuck in large cities.

 

Florida:

30% of the land in Florida is utilized as farmland.

Only 22% of farms in the state produce livestock, with the top products being cattle, dairy products, and chicken.

The majority of farms, 78%, grow crops—with oranges and sugarcane topping the list for edible produce. You can also find tomatoes, grapefruit, strawberries, and sweet corn grown in the state. Florida ranks #1 in the United States producing the following: Sugarcane, grapefruit, oranges, squash, tangerines, and watermelon.

It is a good thing Florida is so resource-rich and diversified. Hanging out as it does at the butt-end of the U.S., travel out of state will bottleneck. Hang tight, find a few farms to gather supplies from, and everything should be okay.

 

There you have it, the resources available thanks to farmers within the Green Zone in the south-eastern United States. There’s plenty to choose from, if you know where to look. Start plotting your escape routes now.


Scouting Ahead – Light Blue Zone

In our new ongoing assignment, the Orange Brigade took on the job of scouting possible food sources during the zombiepocalypse within each of the zones laid out for our Tasty Survival series. One thing we’re all guilty of is not looking in our own backyards for ways to survive. Check for local farms you can hit on your escape routes to add to the canned/dried goods that should already be in your go bags. Grab fresh produce while you can. It will not last long once there is no one to tend to the crops. Kill only what livestock you need to feed your party. Don’t waste food others could use.

This is what we discovered for the Light Blue Brigade’s zone in the central United States.

 

Iowa:

Nearly the entire state is utilized as farmland, totaling approximately 89%.

Half of the farms in Iowa raise livestock, with a focus on hogs, cattle, dairy products, and eggs. The other half of farms in the state produce grain corn, soybeans, hay and greenhouse plants. Now very good for gathering supplies on the run.

Iowa ranks #3 in the country for total agricultural production, though most produce is grown to feed livestock. The state ranks #1 in grain corn and hog production. We suggest grabbing what meat you can safely store and moving on to a state with more variety in produce.

 

Kansas:

A total of 90% of Kansas is dedicated to farmland.

Approximately 68% of farms in the state house livestock—primarily cattle, hogs, and the production of dairy products.

The remaining 32% of Kansas farms grow crops ranging from wheat, grain corn, and hay, to soybeans, sorghum grain, and cotton. Kansas ranks #1 in sorghum and hay production.

This is another state with crop production focusing mainly on maintaining their livestock. Gather what you can and move on quickly to another state.

 

Missouri:

68% of the land in Missouri is set aside as farmland.

About 53% of farms in the state raise livestock, housing mainly cattle and hogs, as well as facilities to manufacture dairy products.

The remaining 47% of Missouri farms focus on growing soybeans, grain corn, cotton, wheat, and hay.

In the right season, you may be able to find potatoes, apples, and watermelons. Don’t bank on it, though.

 

Oklahoma:

Over 77% of Oklahoma is utilized as farmland.

The vast majority of farms in the state, 79%, raise livestock, focusing on cattle, hogs, and chicken.

Only 23% of Oklahoma farms grow crops, mostly wheat, greenhouse plants, cotton and soybeans.

You may be able to find peanuts, watermelon, and peaches—try to plot your escape routes to pass through these farms.

 

 

Arkansas:

Less than half of Arkansas is dedicated to farmland, approximately 43%.

63% of the farms in the state raise livestock, with a focus on chicken, cattle, and chicken eggs.

The remaining 37% of Arkansas farms grow mostly rice, soybeans, cotton, grain corn, and wheat. In smaller quantities they grow tomatoes, peaches, and blueberries.

Arkansas ranks #1 in the United States for rice production, and #2 for production of channel catfish and bait fish.

 

Texas:

flowersApproximately 68% of land in Texas is dedicated to farming.

67% of state farms house livestock, with an obvious focus on cattle. They also produce chicken, eggs, and dairy products.

37% of Texas farms grow crops such as cotton, greenhouse plants, grain corn, hay, and wheat. If lucky, you can find a farm growing onions, potatoes, and cabbage to go with your beef on your quest to survive.

Texas ranks #1 in total livestock production, and #1 in total cattle production in the United States. The state also ranks #1 in cotton and cabbage production.

 

Louisiana:

Only 28% of the state is used as farmland.

39% of state farms house livestock, including cattle and aquaculture (fish, shellfish, etc.). Some of these farms likewise process dairy products.

61% of Louisiana farms produce crops ranging from Sugar cane, to rice, soybeans, cotton, and grain corn. You may also find sweet potatoes, peaches, and watermelon grown in the state.

 

 

 

There it is, folks. These are the resources available in the Light Blue Zone. A lot of the focus in the area is on livestock. We suggest grabbing what foods you can and make your way south to the more resource-rich states.


Scouting Ahead: Yellow Zone

In our new ongoing assignment, the Orange Brigade took on the job of scouting possible food sources during the zombiepocalypse within each of the zones laid out for our Tasty Survival series. One thing we’re all guilty of is not looking in our own backyards for ways to survive. Check for local farms you can hit on your escape routes to add to the canned/dried goods that should already be in your go bags. Grab fresh produce while you can. It will not last long once there is no one to tend to the crops. Kill only what livestock you need to feed your party. Don’t waste food others could use.

 

This is what we discovered for the Yellow Brigade’s zone in the mid-west.

 

Wyoming:

Just over half of the land in Wyoming is dedicated to farmland.

86% of farms in the state raise livestock and process livestock products. Cattle are the primary product, by a large margin. Hogs and sheep can also be found if you know where to look.

The remaining 14% of farms grow crops. While the top crop is hay, Wyoming also offers sugar beets, barley, dry beans, and wheat.

Make a pit stop for meat and hope you find a farm with edible produce on your escape routes. You’re not going to find a lot of variety, but at least you’ll have food.

 

Nevada:

Only 9% of Nevada is used as farmland.

68% of Nevada farms house livestock, with a focus on cattle and dairy products.

32% of the farms produce crops, with a large focus on hay.

You can also find onions, potatoes, wheat, and garlic at select locations.

 

 

 

Utah:

22% of Utah is used as farmland.

A vast majority, roughly 79%, of the farms in the state raise cattle, hogs, sheep, and process dairy products.

21% of Utah farms grow crops. The top two products are hay and green house plants. However, you can still find wheat, onions, and apples on your way through the state.

 

 

 

Nebraska:

An overwhelming portion of Nebraska is utilized as farmland, approximately 93% of the state.

The majority of farms raise livestock. The main livestock is cattle, followed by hogs.

The remaining 38% of Nebraska farms grow grain corn to feed the cattle, soybeans, wheat, hay, and dry beans.

While this state is rich in farms to visit on your escape routes, the variety of food leaves much to be desired. There are few crops that will sustain humans for the long-term after the zombiepocalypse.

 

 

Colorado:

Just under half of the land in Colorado is used as farmland.

76% of farms in the state raise cattle and hogs. Colorado is the number one producer of lamb and sheep for consumption in the United States.

24% of Nebraska farms grow crops. The top two commodities are grain corn and greenhouse plants. However, you may still find wheat, potatoes, onions, and dry beans at farms on your way to safe haven.

 

 

Arizona:

Approximately 36% of the state is farmland.

47% of Arizona farms house livestock, with a focus on cattle on dairy products.

The remaining farms grow lettuce, cantaloupes, broccoli, and cauliflower.

Despite the temperatures, Arizona produces a wide variety of food that should sustain survivors for a decent amount of time.

 

 

New Mexico:

Over half of the state, about 58%, is dedicated to farmland.

A large majority of farms house livestock and process livestock products. The main focus is on dairy products, cattle, and sheep.

22% of New Mexico farms grow crops ranging from pecans to chili peppers, corn, onions, and wheat.

Like its neighbor, Arizona, there is just enough variety in produce and livestock to keep survivors in the state fed for a while.

It would be wise to find ways to preserve or dry meat, since it is the most prevalent commodity.

 

Hawaii:

Just about 32% of the island state is farmland.

Only 17% of Hawaiian farms raise livestock, focusing on cattle, dairy products, and chicken eggs.

The majority of farms, roughly 83%, grow crops. There is quite a bit of variety, including pineapple, sugarcane, macadamia nuts, papaya.

Hawaii is the only state to grow the following: Coffee, bananas, ginger root, guava, macadamia nuts, papaya, pineapple, and taro.

 

This means once the zombies take over, the rest of the U.S. can kiss these items goodbye. Life without coffee? Start stocking up now, guys!

 

There you have it, the resources available to brigadiers living in the Yellow Zone! This zone has a wide range of food available to them. Other brigades should take note and consider these states for their ultimate safe haven.


Scouting Ahead – The Red Zone

The main concern during the zombie apocalypse is food rations. A person can only carry so much food with them. A two week supply at most, and even then their go bag may become too heavy to carry on the run from the undead. The Orange Brigade took on the job of scouting possible food sources within each of the zones laid out for our Tasty Survival series. One thing we’re all guilty of is not looking in our own backyards for ways to survive. Check for local farms you can hit on your escape routes to add to the canned/dried goods that should already be in your go bags. Grab fresh produce while you can. It will not last long once there is no one to tend to the crops. Kill only what livestock you need to feed your party. Don’t waste food others could use.

This is what we found for the Red Brigade’s zone on the east coast.

 

Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania-SCApproximately 27% of the state is comprised of farmland.

68% of the farms raise livestock or process livestock products (dairy, eggs, etc.). The top product in the state is dairy.

Only 32% of Pennsylvania farms produce crops. Most of the farms are greenhouses, growing plants, not produce. The second top crop in the state are mushrooms.

When preparing your escape routes, make sure each one passes by a farm to gather supplies.

 

New Jersey:

Approximately 17% of the state is farmland. You really want to keep an eye out for possible food sources, here.

22% of the farms raise livestock and/or process livestock products. However, most of them raise horses and mules. Dairy farms are the second most prevalent after horse ranches.

78% of New Jersey farms grow crops, with a majority producing greenhouse and nursery products. Blueberries and peaches are second and third in produce production.

We suggest brigadiers in the state do not linger long. The sparse resources will vanish quickly.

 

Delaware:

2008FarmPhotos-93Approximately 42% of the state is farmland.

80% of the farms raise livestock and/or process livestock products. Chickens compromise 73% of livestock products.

20% of Delaware farms grow crops, primarily focused on grain (feed) corn for livestock, and soybeans.

 

 

Grab a cage of chickens on your way out of town, and pack extra cans of vegetables.

 

Maryland:

Approximately 33% of the state is farmland.

58% of the farms in Maryland raise livestock and process livestock products. Chicken is the primary livestock product. You guys need to grab some cages, too.

42% of Maryland farms grow crops. However with a focus on greenhouse products, soybeans, and grain corn, pickings are scarce.

 

We recommend you grab a few chickens and head toward a state with more variety in crops.

 

West Virginia:

 

Only 23% of West Virginia is dedicated to farmland.

82% of the farms raise livestock, with chicken and cattle being the most prevalent.

17% of West Virginia farms grow crops. Most of it is hay and grain corn.

 

 

You can’t haul a cow around, but if you know how to butcher your own meat and have a place to store it (or dry it), go ahead and take down a cow. Keep an eye out for apple orchards in the fall and load up on the nutritious fruit.

 

Virginia

wheatfield34% of Virginia is farmland.

66% of the farms house livestock. Chicken, cattle, and dairy are the leading products in the state.

33% of the farms grow crops. Variety of produce is slim.

Try to find a farm growing tomatoes, wheat or apples.

 

 

North Carolina

hogsApproximately 29% of North Carolina is farmland.

65% of those farms produce livestock, with hogs and chicken being the most prevalent.

The 35% of farms growing crops mostly focus on greenhouse plants, tobacco, and cotton.

 

You may be able to find some sweet potatoes, blueberries, and cucumbers if you know where to look on your escape route.

 

South Carolina:

Only 25% of South Carolina is farmland.

56% of those farms house livestock—primarily chicken, turkey, and cattle.

The remaining 44% of South Carolina farms grow greenhouse plants, tobacco, cotton…the list of non-food items goes on.

 

 

Try to plot your escape routes to hit the few farms growing peaches, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash.

 

There you have it, the Red Zone and all it has to offer for food sources. Take a look at the farms around you and start plotting your escape routes.


Rendezvous Point Hinesburg – North East Group (Blue)

We put out the call for local information on resupply stations and rendezvous points, and the Zombie Survival Crew continues to respond. Information is coming in and we’re sifting through and compiling everything for communication to the loyalists. We started with information on South Central Resupply site Midland, TX thanks to Purple Brigade member, Kris O’Dell, continued with Wilmington, DE compliments of ZSC Yellow Brigade member Brian McCabe, and Blue Brigade member Jenni Womick brought us Trinity, and we now move forward with Sergeant at Arms, Sarah Quattrocci. Deep in the mountains of Vermont, she has located the perfect meeting place for the Blue Zone.

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Assuming that higher-population areas are high-risk, finding a location off the grid but not completely inaccessible is key. Just outside of Burlington, VT and easily accessible from both Northern and Southern areas West of the mountains via Route 116, this location is a safe distance from the more heavily populated areas.  Located on Route 116 just north of Hinesburg village on the east side of the road.

Access from New York state can be made by crossing the Crown Point Bridge and following Route 17 to connect with Route 116 at the Junction in New Haven, VT.


This building is not only spacious and designed for the long haul, but also combines security with at least some of the comforts of home. The building is powered primarily by a photovoltaic system (solar power), a 10-kilowatt wind turbine and uses another renewable resource such as wood pellets made from lumber milling waste for heating.

The core of the building features a large, open-concept common area constructed of concrete, wood, natural stone and other natural materials. It includes a 3-story stone fireplace to help keep the entire area heated during the colder months. There are dozens of skylights and operable windows to take advantage of natural light, provide natural ventilation and fresh air and allow full views of the outside.

Situated within walking distance is a grocery store, hardware store, gas station, doctor’s office, police station and – perhaps most importantly – a large secure warehouse that is ideal for storage of supplies.

To read more on all resupply stations, please go to our (for members only) Key Links under the Escape Routes/Resupply Stations section!


Southeast-Resupply Station: Kissimmee, FL (Phase I)

We put out the call for local information on resupply stations, and the Zombie Survival Crew continues to respond. Information is coming in and we’re sifting through and compiling everything for communication to the loyalists. We started with information on South Central Resupply site Midland, TX thanks to Purple Brigade member, Kris O’Dell, continued with Wilmington, DE compliments of ZSC Yellow Brigade member Brian McCabe, and now move forward with Blue Brigade member Jenni Womick.

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Kissimmee, FL—Most people would say Disney right off the bat! But, is this where you want to be during the zombie invasion? I don’t think so! I don’t even want to think of the Magic Kingdom under those circumstances!

I chose Trinity School for Blue Brigade-Phase 1 Resupply station. The school is located on West Vine Street in Kissimmee, FL.  West Vine is also known as US Highway 192, and Irlo Bronson Highway depending where on the road you are located. This is the main road in Kissimmee. It actually runs through a good portion of the middle of the state to the Atlantic Ocean. So, the school is easily accessible. 

trinityThe school, is actually on a little campus that consists of several buildings, all of which are already fenced in. The school building is an older, two-story building that resembles an old motel. There are stairwells at both ends of the building, and an elevator (if power was on) in the middle. There are public restrooms in the middle on both stories. There are limited windows, and they are high up. Each classroom has an outside door, and a door inside that links it with the room next to it. There are also restrooms between the classrooms, and sinks in each room. 

trinity2The other main building is the Family Life Center. This is a gym, with a large kitchen, restrooms with showers, and two other rooms that could serve many uses. There are very few windows, and the majority are very high up.

trinity3The other buildings on the campus are a church. There are restrooms, and other rooms and some offices here. Again, few windows. There is a another long building across from the school that has offices, a lounge and storage. There is also a fellowship hall that has a second large kitchen and an area for meeting. There are 2 small storage sheds, and in the very back of the campus there is an old house that now serves as day care-with a 3rd kitchen in it.

Trinity-Campus-310x160Since the entire campus is already fenced in, it would be not to difficult to fortify it and make it stronger. The aerial picture shows the entire area, but it’s old so there are no fences. The fences were added about 3 years ago.

For supplies, the school is in a perfect location. Directly across the street is a WalMart, and some other random stores (including a comic book store-study material for zombie killing). Next to that plaza (kiddie corner across the street to the right) is a Target and a Home Depot. Next to the school on the right there is a Play It Again Sports, and next to it on the left is a gas station. And, for the adventurous ones, a K-Mart and Big Lots about 2 blocks away. 

Also, less than 1 mile away is the Kissimmee Gateway Airport. This is a “small” plane airport (no commercial planes). If any of the planes were flyable, this could be a HUGE asset. 

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To read more on all resupply stations, please go to our (for members only) Key Links under the Escape Routes/Resupply Stations section.


Northeast (Blue) Resupply Station: Fort Delaware/Dupont (Phase II Site) Part 4

We put out the call for local information on resupply stations, and the Zombie Survival Crew continues to respond. Information is coming in and we’re sifting through and compiling everything for communication to the loyalists. We started with information on South Central Resupply site Midland, TX thanks to Purple Brigade member, Kris O’Dell, and continue now with Fort Delaware compliments of ZSC Yellow brigader Brian McCabe. Because of the amount of information Brian provided, this has been posted in multiple parts.

Phase 2 Rendezvous Fort Delaware – Colonial Island Fort

The island is a half mile off the mainland Fort Dupont, Delaware City, DE, off the main roads of Rt. 1/Rt 13 to Rt. 72, and sits in the Delaware Bay between DE and Central NJ.

Not only does the fort have living quarters—100 rooms, albeit very Colonial—they are still intact and able to be fully used and upgradeable. The fort is only accessible by boat from Fort DuPont, DE, and Fort Mott, NJ, which not only provides added security but also establishes footholds in both DE & NJ as we rebuild. Another key component to security is the fact that there are several 360 degree lookouts on top to provide added security.

Other points-of-interest are that on the Delaware side, it sits near Bear, DE, which has retail, restaurants, and other supply points for the fort. The ability to use the waterways to reestablish is very important as well, but it will be a way to easily scout and run supply missions. The bay will also provide the site with a natural supply of fish, and the state parks on each side will provide hunting opportunities. There is also acreage to grow crops—always a necessity in long-term survival.

Directions from Phase 1 – Wilmington

Use boat access at riverfront shops. Usually there are several pontoon boats/charter boats at launch. Head east into bay and south into bay, only a couple of nautical miles.

Directions from Phase 1 – Dover

Head north (Rt. 9) to Woodland Beach – the closest docking structure that’s about 14 miles away. Access either boats at launch or wait for Phase 1 – Lewes. Head up bay about 15 nautical miles.

Directions from Phase 1 – Lewes

It’s important to gather as many watercraft as possible, but be mindful of fuel, and head north in the bay around 35 nautical miles.

 

To read more on all resupply stations, please go to our (for members only) Key Links under the Escape Routes/Resupply Stations section.


Northeast (Blue) Resupply Station: Lewes, DE (Phase I Site) Part 3

Rendezvous Point Cape Henlopen — Lewes, DE

We put out the call for local information on resupply stations, and the Zombie Survival Crew continues to respond. Information is coming in and we’re sifting through and compiling everything for communication to the loyalists. We started with information on South Central Resupply site Midland, TX thanks to Purple Brigade member, Kris O’Dell, and continue now with Lewes, DE compliments of ZSC Yellow brigader Brian McCabe. Because of the amount of information Brian provided, we’ll post this in multiple parts.

Rendezvous Point Cape Henlopen

2 hours via Vehicle from Point Blue Rocks – Easy Access Rt. 1 to Rt. 9 to Cape Henlopen Dr.

Cape Henlopen State Park is an old World War II base that not only has observation towers, but bunk houses and a bunker system as well, for optimum security. It also has several large buildings that can be used for housing and/or a Command Center. There is a fishing center for a natural food supply, and the University of Delaware and the US government have a high-tech weather center that could provide a key to communicating with others at some point.

The facility will have a variety of valuable supplies in regards to primitive living, tools, hunting and fishing equipment, resource management tools, etc. One key point for this location is it sits next to the Cape May Ferry, which will not only have supplies, but it also houses various size boats. Quite useful in either falling back to the Phase 2 site or reconnecting with Phase 1’s site in Southern New Jersey. This site also sits just outside of Lewes, which has a variety of retail, restaurants, and a large hospital. Lewes also has a boat yard, which docks everything from sail boats to charter fishing boats.

To read more on all resupply stations, please go to our (for members only) Key Links under the Escape Routes/Resupply Stations section.


Northeast (Blue) Resupply Station: Dover, DE (Phase I Site) Part 2

Rendezvous Point Dover Downs – Dover, DE
We put out the call for local information on resupply stations, and the Zombie Survival Crew continues to respond. Information is coming in and we’re sifting through and compiling everything for communication to the loyalists. We started with information on South Central Resupply site Midland, TX thanks to Purple Brigade member, Kris O’Dell, and continue now with Wilmington, DE compliments of ZSC Yellow brigader Brian McCabe. Because of the amount of information Brian provided, we’ll post this in multiple parts.

Rendezvous Point Dover Downs

 


1-hour drive from Point Blue Rocks – Positioned between Rt. 1 & Rt. 113

While Dover AFB is close, we’ll assume that it’s a high-risk site, and will require recon after a base of operations is established for Phase 1. Dover Downs is not only a NASCAR track, but also a casino, both fully stocked with various supplies.

The key for this position is the ease of security. While the outside of the race track is open to all access points, the inside of the track can be heavily secured and fortified with great observational points on the top levels. In that area, there are plenty of retail stores, restaurants, and a mall for supplying the base. Key resource at this location will be fuel and auto supplies. Even when there isn’t a race, the facility has a full supply of fuel, vehicles, and parts. One other note, the City of Dover just installed a solar park with 3,000 solar panels in Garrison Oak Tech Park (White Oak Road – behind the race track).

Something to think about.

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