First off, you can breathe a sigh of relief — because the scientists at the CDC don’t actually believe that a zombie apocalypse will occur. They created the CDC Zombie Preparedness guide as a fun way to get people to pay attention to disaster preparedness. Although hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, blizzards, and other natural disasters are a much clearer and more present danger than zombies, they’re simply not as entertaining. So the CDC found that using everyone’s favorite “end of the world” was a better way to get people to take action. The site includes a blog, teachers’ resources, a downloadable poster, and even a graphic novel.

Under the aptly named section “Better Safe Than Sorry,” the CDC blog post outlines what you’ll need to survive a zombie apocalypse and/or actual natural disaster. The list includes items like non-perishable food items, bottled water, meds, tools, sanitation supplies, and a first aid kit, and adds the caveat: “Although you’re a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these supplies to treat basic cuts and lacerations that you might get during a tornado or hurricane.”

The CDC zombie apocalypse guide has garnered praise from public health professionals — not because they believe such an event could happen, but because it is getting people to pay attention to the issue and actually take steps to be prepared for real natural disasters. So stock up. You never know!