The CDC has compiled a basic zombie preparedness article:

http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2011/05/preparedness-101-zombie-apocalypse/

But it is VERY basic. In addition to the supplies they encourage you to keep on hand for the zombie apocalypse, a tornado or even and earth quake, you may also want to keep close at hand:

 In a water-resistant container, kept where you would ideally shelter in the building where you spend the majority of your time:

Hand-crank radio

Disposable face masks

Latex gloves

Rubber gloves

Work gloves

Spare pair of shoes

Synthetic or wool sleeping bag

Big light with big batteries

Crowbar or big hammer or big blade

Rope and bungees

Propane burner

Maps — relief and road for the major land mass you live on

Extra batteries

Nails

Plastic sheeting

Work Tape

Earplugs

Playing cards

A few good books

 

In a backpack that you can grab quickly if you end up on the run:

Water filter or iodine tablets or small bottle of bleach for water

High-calorie dense food product (ie Powerbar)

Small blade (Swiss army, etc.)

Fire – matches, lighter, flint, etc.

One fleece or wool shirt and hat

Small bottle Tylenol, anti-diarrheal, antibiotic gel, anti-allergy.

Band-aids

Two pairs latex gloves

Two disposable face masks

Small hand sanitizer

Small light w/ small batteries

List of phone numbers and paper copies of IDs

Small bottle prescriptions

Local map

Walkie Talkie with small batteries

 

This list will be expanded as we explore further skills and techniques on this blog.