These Towns Are Seriously Over-Prepared
Who doesn’t think about where they’d go and what they’d do in the event of a zombie takeover? From Beavercreek, Ohio, to Woodland Park, Colorado, these small towns are perfect apocalypse destinations.
If you’re a fan of zombie movies, the chances are very good that you’ve already given some thought to how you would respond should the undead make a surprise reappearance, but do you know where to go?
Zombie aficionados agree that small towns are better options than big cities. Which one will you choose?
1. Beavercreek, Ohio
A reasonable drive from Dayton, Beavercreek, Ohio, is a beautiful suburban town with an extensive park system. It has more going for it than just places to hide off-grid in the event of a zombie takeover.
Close to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Beavercreek has multiple tactical gear stores, including military surplus options. You’ll also find a Cabela’s in town, plus several other outdoor stores for easy access to all the gear you need.
2. Camden, Tennessee
You’ve probably heard of Camden, Tennessee if you’re a serious survivalist. Home to the Survivalist Expo and multiple prepper-owned businesses, this small town is already well prepared for worst-case scenarios.
Nearby Fortitude Ranch offers 700 acres of space to survivalists looking for a refuge away from town, and the area’s mild climate provides ideal conditions for long-term survival. Add plenty of fresh water and space to hunt and forage to the mix, and you will get the perfect place to wait out a zombie apocalypse.
3. Ely, Nevada
Ely, Nevada, is further from urban centers than the other towns on this list. Surrounded by challenging terrain that will easily discourage all but the most determined interlopers, the high desert location is known for attracting outdoor survivalists.
Surprisingly, Ely is also home to an unusual number of amateur radio operators. That may not sound like a massive asset in the event of a zombie apocalypse, but it means the town will still have the infrastructure in place to communicate with the outside world once the grid goes down.
4. Hildale, Utah
Hildale, Utah, is a small town near the state’s southern border. It makes this list thanks to its unique geography, which offers desert isolation and cave access to avoid zombie outbreaks in the town and its resources.
The entire state of Utah boasts a culture of emergency preparedness, with food storage being a primary concern for many local communities. Hildale is no exception, and to sweeten the deal, it’s located near multiple bulk food storage suppliers.
5. Redoubt Region, Idaho
Known as the American Redoubt, the areas surrounding Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry, Idaho, are part of a movement of preppers actively relocating to the area. In this area, off-grid living is the norm, and residents routinely undergo weapons training.
Few areas are more ideally situated than the American Redoubt to handle a zombie apocalypse. The current residents are well prepared, and there aren’t many of them. Don’t forget: low population density means lower infection risk.
6. Woodland Park, Colorado
Woodland Park, Colorado, is a small town just west of Colorado Springs, and it’s home to NORAD’s famed bunker. High elevation and limited access roads make Woodland Park an ideal destination for a zombie apocalypse.
The same conditions also draw in modern-day preppers of all types. Woodland Park is home to off-grid families, homesteaders, and alternative energy users, all of whom will have valuable skills to bring to the table when the undead come to town.
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