*LRB10004249MST14255r* HR0030 LRB100 04249 MST 14255 r 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION 2 WHEREAS, Tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters 3 are real and all Illinois citizens should be aware of the 4 potential danger; while prevention of natural disasters is not 5 viable, citizens can be prepared with emergency supplies and 6 plans; and 7 WHEREAS, If the citizens of Illinois are prepared for 8 zombies, than they are prepared for any natural disaster; while 9 a Zombie Apocalypse may never happen, the preparation for such 10 an event is the same as for any natural disaster; and 11 WHEREAS, Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives 12 every year and can have lasting effects, both to people and 13 property; and 14 WHEREAS, Over 60% of Americans are not practicing or 15 preparing for natural disasters, and only 39% have developed an 16 emergency plan; and 17 18 19 20 WHEREAS, Practicing for preparedness makes perfect, and staying safe is important for the citizens of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Citizens should have supplies on hand, which may include, water, food, medications, tools, electronics, HR0030 -2- 1 sanitation 2 documents, and first aid; and and hygiene, LRB100 04249 MST 14255 r clothing and bedding, important 3 WHEREAS, Having an emergency plan and supplies can reduce 4 the negative impacts of natural disasters or help avoid them 5 completely; and 6 7 8 9 10 11 WHEREAS, Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters; and WHEREAS, Emergencies can happen anywhere, anytime; citizens of Illinois should prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse; therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 12 HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that all 13 Illinois residents are encouraged to participate in preparing 14 for a Zombie Apocalypse, and have a plan that includes, signing 15 up for local texts and weather alerts, developing emergency 16 communications 17 documents and storing them in a safe place, and gathering 18 emergency supplies; and be it further for the household, collecting significant 19 RESOLVED, That all Illinois citizens are urged to follow 20 and act on disaster preparedness guidelines of the Illinois 21 Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management HR0030 1 2 -3- LRB100 04249 MST 14255 r Agency; and be it further RESOLVED, That we designate October 2017 as "Zombie 3 Preparedness Month" in the State of Illinois, and urge all 4 Illinoisans to educate themselves about natural disasters and 5 take steps to create a stockpile of food, water, and other 6 emergency supplies that can last up to 72 hours.