Utah Listed As Possible Nuclear Target Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Global Tensions and Nuclear Concerns

Global tensions have been dominating headlines again after the most recent military strikes involving Iran. A lot of conversations have sparked about something American's rarely think about: potential nuclear targets in the US. Analysts and defense experts look at the most possible strategic locations, and some surprising places have started showing up on those lists... including Utah!

Why Utah Made the List: Strategic Military Installations

Utah may feel far removed from international conflict, but the real reason Utah makes the list is the military installation of Hill Air Force Base and other key defense infrastructure that support the US military. Some defense analysts say Utah could be considered a strategic location in a worst-case conflict scenario. This is obviously not something residents of Utah like to think about, but it's a reminder that even states known for beauty, religion, red rocks, skiing, and national parks, also play an important role in our country's national security.

HERE ARE THE 10 CITIES WITH THE HIGHEST RISK OF NUCLEAR BOMBS:

1. Washington D.C.:

Obviously D.C. would be the biggest threat. It's the home of our Government.

2. New York City, New York:

Our most populated city in the country. It's so densely populated with constant traffic, it would be a nightmare to try and get out of that city, especially if bridges and trains were blown out.

3. San Francisco, California:

San Fran is the tech capital of the country, but also (like New York), It would be extremely hard to get out of that city if the bridges were blown out.

4. Chicago, Illinois:

Another major city, to nobody's surprise, would be a threat. But for Chicago, they're located about 50 miles from FOUR major power plants!

5. Los Angeles, California:

Los Angeles has SO MANY PEOPLE... but their economy is the second largest in the country.

6. Houston, Texas:

Houston has over 6,000,000 people in the city, and it's less than 70 miles from the South Texas Project Nuclear Generating Station. That's a big one for terrorists.

7. Seattle, Washington:

Seattle has millions of people in their city and there's also a naval base close to the city.

8. Honolulu, Hawaii:

Honolulu was already attacked at Pearl Harbor 70 years ago. There's 3 military bases near by, and it's extremely isolated from the rest of the 49 states.

9. Omaha, Nebraska:

Omaha seems interesting to make the Top 10 List, but only 10 miles away is the Offutt Air Force Base. Fun Fact: During the 9/11 attacks, this is where President Bush was flown to.

10. Ogden, Utah:

Finally, we reach Ogden, Utah. Obviously that's where Hill Air Force Base is. It's the second largest military facility in the nation in terms of population.

WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS:

1.

• GET INSIDE! NOW!
• GET AWAY FROM WINDOWS!

2.

• STAY INSIDE!
• GO TO THE MIDDLE OF THE BUILDING (AWAY FROM WINDOWS)
• GET CLEAN
• REMOVE CLOTHES AND SHOWER IMMEDIATELY

3.

• FOLLOW THE NEWS
• STAY INSIDE
• STAY PUT

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