Lifehacker has a helpful how-to article: Use Google Maps To Track Zombies In Your Area. Plot the best areas for zombie huntings, plan escape routes in case things get too hot, even get on the fly directions from your house, army bunker or commandeered shopping mall.

Update: if you are a zombie, or are planning to become a zombie, or have a fetish for zombies, read also at Lifehacker: Geek to Die: How to date the dead, Deathhacker: End of the World? Yeah, Right, Ask MetaFilter Roundup, Picking the right tool for the job and Zombism obviating social networking services.