It's all about preparation. We, at the Golden Eagle Research team, petitioned the Forrest County Public Safety Department to allow us to create a Facebook page to raise public awareness of an imminent invasion of the walking dead. We chose this medium because Facebook is such a universal technological tool and is used so widespread in our times. Almost everyone we know has a Facebook so what better way to get through to people.
Our page is named Zombie Apocalypse Awareness: Forrest County Division. With the page we hoped to do just what the name implies. Raise awareness. We began by titling things properly in order to get the right amount attention. We created the page and added pictures we thought helped drive the point home and a few recognizable pictures from media or other sources that would help people understand what they are dealing with. We created a video that is slightly humorous, but under the right circumstances could be informative. Humor is a big part of media and advertising these days so we decided to use what works. The video is posted as a status update from GER, as if there were late breaking news that required immediate attention.
Under the notes section of the page we've included various resources that will help the general public with anything from stocking a safe haven with supplies to what kind of tactics to use in offense and defense against a zombie. Under the notes about supplies we explain how best to stock up on items that will help you survive in the event that a person would have to wait out an invasion in a shelter or similar place. Under the note about Offense and Defense we specific strategies for fighting zombies with both Ranged and Melee weapons. Also under that note is a small guide for preparing your house or shelter to be safe and some of the best methods and practices for someone to take during the invasion.
Our very own GER member Sarah wrote a song about being prepared for a zombie attack and it was also added to our page. This medium may reach other people that notes or status updates previously couldn't. Certain people may not be inclined to read a lot of tactics and advice but would be fine with watching a video. The video isn't so much informative as it was just a medium to help raise awareness and attract people to the page
With more time our page could have reached more people but I believe the overall look and feel accurately relays the point we wanted to get across. Be prepared.
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