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English City Council "Not Ready" for Zombie Attack

Unlike the CDC, a freedom of information request submitted to the Leicester City Council has revealed that the council is not prepared for an unexpected zombie invasion. From the article: "'We've had a few wacky ones before but this one did make us laugh,' said Lynn Wyeth, head of information governance. The Freedom of Information Act allows a right of access to recorded information held by public authorities. Ms Wyeth said she was unaware of any specific reference to a zombie attack in the council's emergency plan, however some elements of it could be applied if the situation arose."

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  1. You're Laughing Now by guyminuslife · · Score: 4, Funny

    Will you be laughing when the apocalypse comes, and you look back and say, "We weren't prepared, oh god, we weren't prepared...."

    No! You'll be wandering the streets of Leicester, all dripping blood and rotting flesh, hungering for brains. BE PREPARED!

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    I don't believe in time. It's a grand conspiracy designed to sell watches.
    1. Re:You're Laughing Now by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      no we do what we have allways done - promote them to the House of Lords.

  2. Duh. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Insightful

    If you're prepared for it, it's not unexpected.

  3. You Know... by Greyfox · · Score: 4, Funny

    Even if the zombies never come, it's never really a bad idea to install steel storm shutters or stockpile AR50s and ammo. Just sayin'

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    I'm trying to teach myself to set people on fire with my mind... Is it hot in here?

  4. Re:Unexpected? by HellYeahAutomaton · · Score: 4, Funny

    No one expects the zombie inquisition!

  5. Simple and obvious solution... by Scutter · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ...for any zombie invasion of the English countryside: Barricade yourself in the Winchester.

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    "Tell me doctor, with all of your defenses, are there any provisions for an attack by killer bees?"
  6. you need a shotgun licence, not so easy to get by fantomas · · Score: 4, Funny

    In the UK you'll need a shotgun licence to own a shotgun. Not so easy to get. You'll have to persuade the police (they do a home visit for each application) that you have a good reason for needing one, and "being prepared for the zombie invasion" probably won't be the winning answer....