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

[IceIce9]

MSN

As fears of a nuclear apocalypse abound, some prospective homebuyers in the US may want to reconsider the locations they’re looking for property in.

Real estate experts have concluded that the places in America that are best suited for nuclear war survival are in remote and rural areas with warm climate and access to water and farmland.

They have recommended against densely populated urban cities and places with mass transportation, shopping centers and other convenient amenities that are traditionally desirable for living

 

[KooshBall]

I'm doomed but I think I am okay with that. I don't know that I would want to survive amongst so much destruction and devastation.

 

[lizzybeth]

Same. I'm probably in one of the worst places to be during a nuclear war. If it happens, I want to go quickly.

 

[IceIce9]

I lived in Lima, Ohio for several years of my childhood. We were always told at school that Lima was #9 on the nuclear bombing list due to the large refinery and the tank manufacturing plant.

The tank manufacturing plant in Lima is still the only place in America where tanks are produced.

 

[sasha17]

On their map, what is the difference between the red triangles and the black dots?

 

[mickey2942]

LOL. Cluster dead center in Great Falls, MT where there are nuclear silos along the highline. Still manned, 72 hour shifts. Malmstrom Air Force Base.

Bring it. I have no desire to live in a post nuclear war apocalypse.

 

[Lilibet]

MSN

As fears of a nuclear apocalypse abound, some prospective homebuyers in the US may want to reconsider the locations they’re looking for property in.

Real estate experts have concluded that the places in America that are best suited for nuclear war survival are in remote and rural areas with warm climate and access to water and farmland.

They have recommended against densely populated urban cities and places with mass transportation, shopping centers and other convenient amenities that are traditionally desirable for living

We tick most of the boxes here in Southern Oregon. Small town in a rural county surrounded by farmland and mountain wilderness with nearby river and lakes. Our summers are hot and our winters can get cold, but not terrible. Lots of orchards and wineries are a plus! We do have an Air National Guard fighter jet base in the next county that might be a target. But I think we’ll stay put.

 

[Lilibet]

On their map, what is the difference between the red triangles and the black dots?

The size of the warhead, I think. The linked Daily Mail map key is more accurate.

Where to buy a house (or build a bunker) to survive a nuclear war

While heavily populated cities like New York and Los Angeles may seem like the most likely US targets, there are other, more strategic targets in states such as Montana or North Dakota.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[IceIce9]

Has anyone read the book On the Beach, by Nevil Shute? Or watched the 1959 movie of the same name, starring Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck.

Both are haunting. My dad recommended the movie and then I read the book after watching the movie.

 

[Lilibet]

Has anyone read the book On the Beach, by Nevil Shute? Or watched the 1959 movie of the same name, starring Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck.

Both are haunting. My dad recommended the movie and then I read the book after watching the movie.

It‘s been years. I should read it again or watch the movie.

 

[airportwoman]

On their map, what is the difference between the red triangles and the black dots?

The black dots are military targets, and the red triangles are population centers.

 

[Deleted member 287549]

If this ever happens, I would not want to be a survivor. Radiation sickness; starvation; contaminated food & water, etc. would soon prove fatal to everyone - even if you lived through the initial attack(s).

Watch the iconic TV movie The Day After (US, 1983) or the much more horrific BBC telefilm Threads (UK, 1984) to see what may lie in store for those who survive something like this.

On the Beach is a great novel & film. Note the original 1959 film (starring Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, & Anthony Perkins) is superior to the re-make.

 

[303gmf]

We tick most of the boxes here in Southern Oregon. Small town in a rural county surrounded by farmland and mountain wilderness with nearby river and lakes. Our summers are hot and our winters can get cold, but not terrible. Lots of orchards and wineries are a plus! We do have an Air National Guard fighter jet base in the next county that might be a target. But I think we’ll stay put.

I’d love to join you there! A childhood friend just moved back there & my Eugene family be closer, sigh

 

[Lilibet]

I’d love to join you there! A childhood friend just moved back there & my Eugene family be closer, sigh

We’ll have been here 40 years this summer, and despite traveling and looking elsewhere, we always decide to stay…nuclear war or not. Hope you can join us!

 

[LaborDayRN]

Has anyone read the book On the Beach, by Nevil Shute? Or watched the 1959 movie of the same name, starring Ava Gardner and Gregory Peck.

Both are haunting. My dad recommended the movie and then I read the book after watching the movie.

I've watched the movie.

 

[LaborDayRN]

We’ll have been here 40 years this summer, and despite traveling and looking elsewhere, we always decide to stay…nuclear war or not. Hope you can join us!

I'm in So Cal but have traveled many, many times to Oregon. I absolutely love your beautiful state!

 

[IceIce9]

I'm doomed but I think I am okay with that. I don't know that I would want to survive amongst so much destruction and devastation.

Everyone would be affected by fallout and contamination of food and water.
I think I will go rewatch one of my favorite movies, Blast from the Past.

 

[airportwoman]

If this ever happens, I would not want to be a survivor. Radiation sickness; starvation; contaminated food & water, etc. would soon prove fatal to everyone - even if you lived through the initial attack(s).

Watch the iconic TV movie The Day After (US, 1983) or the much more horrific BBC telefilm Threads (UK, 1984) to see what may lie in store for those who survive something like this.

On the Beach is a great novel & film. Note the original 1959 film (starring Gregory Peck, Fred Astaire, & Anthony Perkins) is superior to the re-make.

I bought the DVD of "Threads" but couldn't bring myself to watch it for quite a while. I did see it when it was on TV back in the day. Yes, it's horrific, but if you do see it on DVD, watch the extras. I was so thankful that we were all here 40 years later to talk about it, and all the actors said they were glad they had a chance to participate.