IL HR0030

Encourages all Illinois residents to prepare for emergencies by signing up for local text and weather alerts, developing household emergency communications, collecting important documents, and gathering emergency supplies.

Designates October 2017 as "Zombie Preparedness Month" in Illinois to promote awareness of natural disaster preparedness.

Urges Illinois citizens to follow disaster preparedness guidelines from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Recommends residents stockpile food, water, and other emergency supplies sufficient to last up to 72 hours.

Uses zombie apocalypse preparation as an analogy to encourage citizens to prepare for natural disasters like tornadoes and floods, noting that over 60% of Americans are not practicing disaster preparedness.