Map Reveals Best Places To Live In The US If Nuclear War Breaks Out

[TrappedinCalifornia]

Every once in awhile, this type of thing comes up and I'm always left... I don't know... I guess a mixture of interested, bemused, befuddled, askance, and/or incredulous. Back in the late 70's/early 80's, the Northwest Coastal region of California was once named 'the best' place to be in the event of nuclear war. The reasons were listed and they seemed to make sense at the time. Then again, other areas of California and the country were also listed, due to their potential for relative safety and relative hazard. In the end, I came to realize there is no truly 'safe' location to be. Only 'safer' or 'more prudent' locations and good, but reasonable preparations.

Map reveals best places to live in the US if nuclear war breaks out



Of course, the cynic in me also recognizes that it might have more to do with perceived marketing opportunities by the real estate experts and perceptions of foreigners. But, what do I know?

[Mr. Beretta]

I didn't see Oildale in Kern county on the list. What's up with that?

[twinfin]

Knowing what's likely to be a target is a good place to start. Don't forget to consider some of the other mapping based on typical wind conditions. You might be in a location well away from a nuke strike but have the bad luck to be directly downwind receiving a fair dusting of radioactive matter in the aftermath.

[Dirtlaw]

Sorry, but the map is totally wrong. Who in their right mind would bomb the mouse couple. Mickie and Minnie live close by. I know I must be safe.

[TrappedinCalifornia]

Knowing what's likely to be a target is a good place to start. Don't forget to consider some of the other mapping based on typical wind conditions. You might be in a location well away from a nuke strike but have the bad luck to be directly downwind receiving a fair dusting of radioactive matter in the aftermath.

I once did an analysis of fallout in California from just 3 targets being hit with, by the standards then, 'moderate' yield weapons.

It demonstrated that something like 2/3 of California would be susceptible to fallout based on prevailing wind patterns.

California has considerably more than 3 primary, secondary, and tertiary targets.

[Hairball]

So, you either die immediately or you die in a few months. If the folks on this list start popping these things off, the entire planet dies.

This is just what we know of...

Russia (5,977 warheads)
United States (5,428)
China (350)
France (290)
United Kingdom (225)
Pakistan (165)
India (160)
Israel (90)
North Korea (20)

[TrappedinCalifornia]

Well, if we follow the 2021 advice, we could move to ice bunkers in Antarctica... The Best Places to Live in the Event of Nuclear War: Where will you go?

Antarctica could be the safest place to go in the event of nuclear war because the Antarctic Treaty banned all detonation of nuclear weapons there. It is also far from any major targets. Though it's a good place to avoid bombs, it's a terrible place to live in. You might need to pack enough supplies if you go there...

Of course, the same piece also lists Denver. Uh...

Then there's Ready.gov which advises that you have 10 minutes (or more) to seek shelter... IF... you survive the "large, deadly blast. If it detonates on the ground, the explosion can suck material up into the air and create dangerous, sand-like, radioactive particles called fallout..."

What did I say earlier about the Northwest Coastal region of California being viewed favorably?



I can tell you, for a fact, that map doesn't include ALL the potential nuclear targets. Then there's the earthquake potential, the fire hazards, not to mention the tsunami potential...





Not to mention that it evidently didn't take into account... SGS Maps Radioactive Fallout from U.S. Nuclear Weapon Tests, Beginning with July 1945 Trinity Test...



Oh, wait... Ready.gov says: "The best way to stay safe in any radiation emergency is to get inside, stay inside and stay tuned."

[gabe123]

The safest place to hide from Russian nukes is actually inside Russia... just saying.

[Sailormilan2]

I didn't see Oildale in Kern county on the list. What's up with that?

Years ago I was told that because Bakersfield had 2 major freeways, and 2 major rail lines, it was considered a ?priority target?. Of course, as I said, that was years ago, and things might have changed.

[Hairball]

Another issue is the assumption that these nukes will actually hit precisely on the intended target. In other words, they were aiming for Cheyenne but it impacted in Des Moines.

[elcajon]

Wishing those alive all the best! ��

[user120312]

IMO the best live modern experience has been analyzing the aftermath of Chernobyl, now closing in on 40 years ago. There are still a few people who have lived in the exclusion zone since the event, plus flora and fauna to analyze.

Any of us who've visited the locations of the last use of nuclear weapons on civilian populations can recount how things looked at various periods.

By the time I visited 20 or so years ago, so nearly 60 years after the events, the only evidence I saw was in museums and books. The locals and the West rebuilt and life went on. Of course modern weapons are much more powerful. Still, life finds a way

Myself, I picked somewhere I could reasonably survive most disasters for at least a year absent human factors. More important was not compromising quality of life for survivability, particularly in the twilight of life.

Interesting maps, thanks. I note one state is hardly touched in the DOD hypothetical attack fallout map

[skilletboy]

Well, if we follow the 2021 advice, we could move to ice bunkers in Antarctica... The Best Places to Live in the Event of Nuclear War: Where will you go?



Of course, the same piece also lists Denver. Uh...

Then there's Ready.gov which advises that you have 10 minutes (or more) to seek shelter... IF... you survive the "large, deadly blast. If it detonates on the ground, the explosion can suck material up into the air and create dangerous, sand-like, radioactive particles called fallout..."

What did I say earlier about the Northwest Coastal region of California being viewed favorably?



I can tell you, for a fact, that map doesn't include ALL the potential nuclear targets. Then there's the earthquake potential, the fire hazards, not to mention the tsunami potential...





Not to mention that it evidently didn't take into account... SGS Maps Radioactive Fallout from U.S. Nuclear Weapon Tests, Beginning with July 1945 Trinity Test...



Oh, wait... Ready.gov says: "The best way to stay safe in any radiation emergency is to get inside, stay inside and stay tuned."

So basically the State of Jefferson and rural Southwestern Oregon, away from Medford.

Check! I'm gtg

[Featureless]

LOL! It's impossible to predict the "safest" place simply due to the vagaries in weather and winds aloft. Truth be known the "safest" place is nearly anywhere below the equator because there are no nuclear powers in the southern hemisphere.