OUTBREAKS CLASS 3

A hue crisis. Class 3 outbreaks, more than any other, demonstrate the
clear threat posed by the living dead. Zombies will number in the thousands,
encompassing an area of several hundred miles. The duration of
the attack and a possible lengthy mop-up process could last as long as
several months. There will be no chance for a press blackout or coverup.
Even without media attention, the sheer magnitude of the attack will
leave too many eyewitnesses. This is a full-blown battle, with law
enforcement replaced by units of the regular military. A state of emergency
will be declared for the infested zone, as well as the neighboring
areas. Expect martial law, restricted travel, rationed supplies, federalized
services, and strictly monitored communication. All these measures,
however, will take time to implement. The initial phase will be
one of chaos as those in power come to grips with the crisis. Riots, looting,
and widespread panic will add to their difficulties, further delaying
an effective response. While this is happening, those living withm the
infested area will be at the mercy of the undead. Isolated, abandoned,
and surrounded by ghouls, they will have only themselves to depend on.