If I try to find or protect my family I will probably die.
If I'm on my own I will start by cutting off my hair so it'll be out of the way, then collect as many medical supplies as possible, as I feel these are the
best leverage for trading (
you can collect water and hunt food, but eventually some mundane illness will get you or someone you care about) I will try to travel light rather than packrat food and supplies because I'm counting more on my small size and swiftness rather than strength to keep me alive and being female there's a slightly higher chance someone will pity me enough to share things with me later on. If all goes well I should make it to the mountain area east of my small town (lots of climbable trees, edible bugs, plants, and several fresh water sources) with a small pack of supplies- good knife, small iron skillet, metal cup, rope, garbage bag (for warmth, impromptu tent, or to collect condensation), fire starter, binoculars, medical supplies, and nonperishable light food- nuts (for protein), vitamin C tablets (so I don't get scurvy), sugar (for quick energy), and some rice or flour (for carbs)
I see how if it's a zombie like thing the coast would be a nice option. If you are a decent fisherman or even scavenger there's plenty of food, high visibility, and (with a boat) an instant escape route. You would have to hoard freshwater, make a condensation collecting device, or pray for rain all the time though.
Also if it's a zombie problem I'm more likely to join a group.
I'm no Rambo. Ideally I need protection and being a good negotiator, I should be able to help keep calm and rational a group of semi pre sane individuals. I'll make up some sort of back story to make myself seem extra useful and disappear quietly if things go awry. My greatest hope for the whole situation would be not having to hurt anyone directly even in self defense.