Zombie conspiracies have been growing in popularity for decades now. It might even be safe to say that we’ve hit the peak of zombie fever with a surge in shows like the Walking Dead, and the mass popularity of countless zombie related movies and video games. Are all of these forms of undead media some secret way for the government to prepare the masses for Z day? Probably not, but just in case there is an impending zombie outbreak, it’s good to be prepared, right?
As always, Only In Your State is here to help! We’ve looked through some zombie survival research and given thoughtful consideration into the places that might keep you the safest in Little Rhody. Here’s what we have!
- Get out of Providence and nearby cities!
Flickr/Wil C. Fry Basics of zombie survival include staying out of sight and avoiding places with a lot of people. Rhode Islanders are already at a disadvantage considering how densely populated our state is, so this rule is particularly important.
- If you must stay in Providence, try and make it to the Armory on the west side!
Flickr/Tom Bastin The first group to take this over will have a serious advantage. This historic building is a former National Guard station and is already fortified with superb outlook points.
- If you can’t make it to the armory, the Ladd Observatory is a solid temporary safe house.
Flickr/Ladd Observatory While its location on the east side of Providence is not ideal, it does provide a wonderful look out point. The building is also made of brick, making it difficult to break into.
- Let’s talk islands!
Flickr/David Smith Prudence Island not only has wonderful farm land, but was also formerly used by the US Navy. That means there are several bunkers and roads ideal for quick escapes! This might be the number one place in state to set up shop and wait out the epidemic.
- Block Island is another fine option!
Flickr/David G. Hawkins With more homes and businesses to raid for supplies than the other islands, two lighthouses that make great lookout points, and more, Block Island is a smart choice! Just use extra caution if it’s tourist season. More tourists means more living dead.
- While we mostly recommend avoiding Aquidneck Island, especially in the summer, Fort Adams is an ideal location.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz This historic coastal fortification is pretty much impenetrable! The danger here is that scavenging for supplies in Newport could be too difficult with all of the zombies. Bring rations if you can.
- Fort Wetherill is a close second to Fort Adams.
Flickr / Ani Od Chai Though a little creepier with its acres of dark tunnels full of graffiti and other signs of human life, Fort Wetherill is still a good choice. Zombie herds would have a very difficult time finding you if you can become familiar enough with the land. It’s also found in a relatively secluded section of Jamestown meaning it would take some time for the undead to discover it.
- If all else fails, go rural.
Flickr/Jeff Ledoux Let’s face the hard facts. There simply will not be enough safe houses if Z day happens. It can also be dangerous trying to interact with other groups of humans who are distracted by fear and their urge to survive. In the event you can’t make it to one of the places on this list, or other safe solid structures, head to the rural towns of the northern and southern parts of the state. Foster, Glocester, Burrillville, the list goes on! Not only do these places have farms, they also have forestland ideal for staying on the move and avoiding living and living dead alike.
It might be a little taboo, but it’s never too soon to start prepping your post-apocolpyse team. Take some time to consider this list and talk it over with your possible future zombie surviving comrades.
Flickr/Wil C. Fry
Basics of zombie survival include staying out of sight and avoiding places with a lot of people. Rhode Islanders are already at a disadvantage considering how densely populated our state is, so this rule is particularly important.
Flickr/Tom Bastin
The first group to take this over will have a serious advantage. This historic building is a former National Guard station and is already fortified with superb outlook points.
Flickr/Ladd Observatory
While its location on the east side of Providence is not ideal, it does provide a wonderful look out point. The building is also made of brick, making it difficult to break into.
Flickr/David Smith
Prudence Island not only has wonderful farm land, but was also formerly used by the US Navy. That means there are several bunkers and roads ideal for quick escapes! This might be the number one place in state to set up shop and wait out the epidemic.
Flickr/David G. Hawkins
With more homes and businesses to raid for supplies than the other islands, two lighthouses that make great lookout points, and more, Block Island is a smart choice! Just use extra caution if it’s tourist season. More tourists means more living dead.
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
This historic coastal fortification is pretty much impenetrable! The danger here is that scavenging for supplies in Newport could be too difficult with all of the zombies. Bring rations if you can.
Flickr / Ani Od Chai
Though a little creepier with its acres of dark tunnels full of graffiti and other signs of human life, Fort Wetherill is still a good choice. Zombie herds would have a very difficult time finding you if you can become familiar enough with the land. It’s also found in a relatively secluded section of Jamestown meaning it would take some time for the undead to discover it.
Flickr/Jeff Ledoux
Let’s face the hard facts. There simply will not be enough safe houses if Z day happens. It can also be dangerous trying to interact with other groups of humans who are distracted by fear and their urge to survive. In the event you can’t make it to one of the places on this list, or other safe solid structures, head to the rural towns of the northern and southern parts of the state. Foster, Glocester, Burrillville, the list goes on! Not only do these places have farms, they also have forestland ideal for staying on the move and avoiding living and living dead alike.
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