USA’s 15 Top Nuclear Target Cities and How to Survive in Michigan

In Stephen I. Schwartz's highly regarded book "Atomic Audit," he lists 15 cities that are the most likely nuclear targets in America. While no Michigan city appeared on the list, the state is in the direct path of the fallout. Before we look at which cities will most likely be ground zero, let's examine where

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Picture this: Chicago, the Windy City, has just been leveled by a nuclear bomb, and you're in Michigan. Where should you hole up while the world is going radioactive?

Michigan's Upper Penisula: A Nuclear Fallout Safe Haven

If you're living in Michigan during a nuclear event and you're looking for a safe place to wait out the fallout, I hope you like pasties. The Upper Peninsula (UP) is where you'll want to take the family when the world goes to ashes. Far removed from the hustle, bustle, and radioactive fallout.

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There's an awful lot of unused space in the UP but not a lot of infrastructure to support a sudden influx of Lower Peninsula residents seeking refuge from nuclear winter. Bring plenty of supplies and any camping gear you might have. Chances are you'll need it.

The 15 US Cities That Are Assumed Targets for Nuclear Bombs

When Chicago's skyline (one of the 15 assumed targets in the event of nuclear war) turns into a mushroom cloud, you'll be glad you have a game plan: Go North! Whether you're looking for the isolation of the Porcupine Mountains, the small college town charm of Houghton, or the amenity-rich Marquette, Michigan's UP has options.

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Now that you know where to go once an attack has occurred, here's a look at 15 cities you'll want to steer clear of when the world gets nuked.