Bad Places to Live

[particleman]

New York City:

Pros

*NYC is run like a small country and we have resources here most other cities don't to deal with a crisis.
*There has been an enormous investment in counter terrorism efforts.
*No one is in denial here about the potential for terrorist attacks.
*If there was a major event, NYC would be a top priority for defense (assuming it wasn't completely destroyed)--many other cities might be sacrificed or considered expendable.
*Likely distribution/entry point for any type of domestic or foreign aid.
*New Yorkers are resilient psychologically. They are less likely to cut and run but realize the importance of functioning and maintaining civilization even during a terrible crisis--which has occurred.

Cons

*Biggest population center in the U.S.
*History of major terrorist attacks and likely future target.
*Symbolic financial center of the world.
*The people that live here depend upon a vast, complex and fragile infrastructure.
*Weapons are only in the hands of criminals mostly -- as its very expensive and difficult to get even a handgun permit.
*Most people don't keep extra food or water on hand.
*Primary nuclear target during times of heightened political tension.

[acousticdryad]

Gettysburg PA and surrounding Cumberland Valley. Located about 1-1.5 hours from Baltimore, 20 minutes from Camp David, 2 hours from Washington, 2 hours from Philly, 3.5 hours from Pittsburg, 40 minutes from Fort Detrick in Frederick MD mentioned earlier, and also 40 minutes from Harrisburg PA (capital with strong naval presence)

I actually work down the road from Ft. Detrick in Frederick MD, and while I love Frederick and think it's a fantastic town, I hate working near that base. Especially with the Anthrax.

Pros:
Fairly rural
Cannot be developed heavily due to plethora of historical landmarks
Average weather conditions, no extreme colds or extreme hots (I love living along this latitude, weather is so nice)
Decent amount of game and water
15 min from Michaux state forest and quite a bit of wilderness
No big military institutions directly
Several rivers and streams, large lake and a few ponds
Roads in all directions for bugging out
Small population, 7.5k
Lotta country folk around here
Big proprieter of apples, so a lot of farming in the area
Close to some mountainous areas.

Cons:
40 min from camp david, though I don't know that camp david would be a huge target
There is a naval depot north of chambersburg
There is also a strong naval population in Harrisburg and surrounding areas
Large touristy area

I'm still debating on whether or not I'd want to stay here. Being fairly close to several big cities makes me want to go somewhere else. West Virginia maybe or even Western Maryland. Or even further west out by Colorado, Kentucky, Wyoming. Hard to do research on individual cities in the U.S.

[Kelli C]

Good point. I live in southern Louisiana not the best place either.