FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
Sat Jul 07, 2007 06:33:00

Posted by AgentAnderson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The following statement has been issued for immediate release by the White House and Department of National Defense (DND).

In an attempt to contain the current biological outbreak and civil unrest that has occurred, a state of emergency has been declared in the United States of America, including all overseas dependencies and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It has been confirmed by several medical agencies, including the Federal Department of Disease Control (DDC), that the bodies of the infected that have died from this outbreak have become reanimated with highly aggressive behavior. To repeat, it has been confirmed that the recently infected dead are returning to life and attacking the living. Due to this unprecedented situation, the President, following an emergency session with his Cabinet, has prepared the following set of initiatives that was sent to Congress.

As of tonight at midnight, and continuing until this crisis passes, the President has declared a state of Martial Law for the United States of America.

A nationwide curfew of 7 PM is now in effect. Any citizens caught outside between the times of 7 PM and 7 AM are subject to arrest and immediate detention without legal counsel. Do not attempt to go out at night, and stay off all roadways after sunset. Do not use national highways or interstates as these are reserved for military use and are only for rapid deployment.

The Armed Forces and National Guard are working with all law enforcement agencies in order to provide rescue and defensive operations. Do not seek shelter in private residences, no matter how well stocked or protected, if you live close to an emergency shelter or military base. Citizens who live close to military bases or emergency shelter safe zones being established by local law enforcement and the National Guard are urged to go there immediately. Local news stations will provide you with the locations of these shelters. There also have been confirmed reports by law enforcement agencies that infected victims are not affected by gunfire.

ALL attempts to stop them with firearms have resulted in failure. Gunfire does, however, have the ability to momentarily stop or slow them down depending on the rate of fire. There currently is no known way of permanently stopping the infected. If you are able to get to a safe zone established by military and law enforcement, proceed there immediately. Retain all ownership records of private property, but do not attempt to transport or defend said property. Crimes against any persons still living, or of property, will be dealt with swiftly and harshly. Looters will be prosecuted with deadly force, as will any attempts at vandalism or secessionist political activity.

Only citizens living in rural areas where long distance traveling is not recommended should seek shelter in well-stocked fallout shelters, basements, and other areas where it is possible to barricade and seal all possible entrances.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAVE SAFE ZONES UNLESS IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.

Rescue teams will come to you to relocate you to these safe zones. Stay away from public areas such as retail outlets, theme parks, and / or open areas where it's not possible to secure the area. All communication facilities, including the use of land and cellular telephone facilities are to be reserved for military and rescue operations only. We will be routinely updating the public with more information as we have it.