Montana Tops Survival List For Nuclear Attack

The Chill of Nuclear Threats: A Nostalgic Look

I remember being a kid in the early to mid 80s when the thought of Nuclear War was a big threat.

There were movies, songs, protests, all kinds of things where people were expressing their concern. There was America and there was Russia. The two super powers.  Luckily for us, Rocky Balboa won in Rocky 4 and we all learned to get along...ok, not really.

The Resurgence of Nuclear Concerns in Modern Times

While the threat died down for a bit, it has become relevant again in the main stream media and in politics.

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So, if there was a nuclear war, where would you go? Where would you be safe? What are your chances of survival? Would you want to survive?

Where to Find Safety: Top Five States During a Nuclear Event

According to the folks over at MSN, there are a few states where you might have a better chance of surviving, but they way they came up with their data, might be a little skewed.

MSN listed the following 5 states as the safest during a "nuclear event":

• Montana
• Colorado
• Wyoming
• Idaho
• Maine

Analyzing the Safety of Montana: Prime Target or Safe Haven?

Interesting. The first state on the list is Montana. Now, Montana is big, and there are certainly plenty of places to "bunker down", however, it's important to remember that we are also a prime target because of Malmstrom Air Force Base.

What about the other states?

The Geography of Survival: Understanding Population Density

Well, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho are all in the west and are considered mountain states, and with the exception of Colorado, are lightly populated. I don't believe Maine is heavily populated either, so maybe that has a factor?

So, it seems that the definition of safe comes from places that don't have a lot of people living there.

The Myth of Major Cities: Targets vs. Strategic Sites

I mean, you would think that major cities would be targeted, but you would also think so would strategic sites like, oh I don't know, Air Force Bases that have nuclear weapons. Like the one here in Montana and the one in Wyoming.

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The Uncertain Reality: Is Anyone Truly Safe?

So, is Montana really safe in the event of a nuclear event? Probably not. Is anyone? It certainly wouldn't seem so.