A post submitted by CGI member Dave68.
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Since 2020 the nation has gone through some radical changes. There are more people prepping now than ever before. That should tell you just how much has changed in such a short time in our nation. While the federal government is working to figure out this moment in history, state level governance is stepping in, too.
Along with mother nature, each state is starting to get a clearer picture of its threat profile. The first step in eliminating all this fear is to understand what it is that threatens you. Then you can prepare for it.
Below you are going to find all fifty states and a threat profile for each state. This should help you decide what to prepare for depending on your state:
Alabama
Natural Disaster: Severe Storms, Flooding, Hurricanes, Tornadoes
Civil Threats: Alabama has a contentious history with a massive constitution that has been amended over nine hundred times. Most areas are not densely populated but there is a high poverty rate.
Poverty Rate: 15.5
Alabama is home to two nuclear power plants and several military installations. This makes them a target in warfare. Their natural disaster profile is no laughing matter either.
Alaska
Natural Disaster: Blizzards, Floods, Wildfires, Landslides
Civil Threats: Low population but high crime rates
Crime Per 100,000: 4185.5 (2nd Highest)
Poverty Rate: 10.1
Alaska is a massive state that requires a special kind of person to live and enjoy the place. It has the second highest crime per capita.
Arizona
Natural Disaster: Wildfires, Drought, Flooding, Extreme Heat
Civil Threats: Arizona is a border state and the crime and chaos that comes along with that.
Crime Per 100,000: 3151.7
Poverty Rate: 13.5%
Arizona is home to multiple military bases and two nuclear power plants. The issues with the border and serious issues with drought and heat give people lots to prepare for in Arizona.
Arkansas
Natural Disaster: Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Droughts, Ice Storms
Civil Threats: Crime and political corruption along with poverty are big concerns in the state of Arkansas.
Crime Per 100,000: 3456.6
Poverty Rate: 16.2%
Arkansas has a four military bases, a nuclear power plant, high crime, and poverty with serious threats like hurricanes and tornadoes.
California
Natural Disaster: Wildfires and Earthquakes
Civil Threats: Densely populated areas are overrun with homelessness
Political: Political corruption is at an all-time high in
California
Crime Rate Per 100,000: 2827.8
Poverty Rate: 11.8%
During the year 2020 many people left the state because of stringent COVID-19 restrictions and unfathomable tax rates and the natural disaster threats.
Colorado
Natural Disaster: Wildfires, Flooding, Winter Storms and Tornadoes
Civil Threats: Colorado has major cities and suburbs that can rough for preppers.
Crime Per 100,000 3068.8
Poverty Rate: 9.3%
Colorado is a very diverse state that has some really great places and then some places where you will have to prepare for civil threats and natural disasters.
Connecticut
Natural Disaster: Hurricanes, Floods, Winter Storms
Civil Threats: Old state with lots of political corruption and high population
Crime Per 100,000: 1888.4
Poverty Rate: 10%
Connecticut is a state of political prowess, wealth, and corruption. There are lots of people, a nuclear powerplant and some serious natural disasters to deal with.
Delaware
Natural Disaster: Severe Storms, Snowstorms, Flooding, Drought
Civil Threats: The proximity to large cities can make places in Delaware prime for civil unrest and
Crime Per 100,000: 2748
Poverty Rate: 11.3%
With a nuclear power plant and major air force base there are significant targets in warfare. The highly populated east coast is also dependent on civility and supply chain to survive.
Florida
Natural Disaster: Hurricanes, Floods, Landslides, Severe Storms, Wildfires
Civil Threats: Florida is one of the most diverse states in the union and has a serious population density in large cities like Miami.
Crime Per 100,000: 2666.7
Poverty Rate: 12.7%
Southern Florida has a serious set of natural disasters and conditions to deal with. It also has a tremendous number of military installations in the state and two nuclear power plants that are in the path of hurricanes.
Georgia
Natural Disaster: Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Floods, Ice Storms
Civil Threats: Georgia’s population has grown rapidly an in densely populated areas you must prepare for civil unrest
Crime Per 100,000: 2900.3
Poverty Rate: 13.3%
Georgia is a southern city that is facing the reckoning of the past, like many places in our nation. It is also fighting to keep its economy afloat in hard times. The leadership is questionable, and Georgia deals with its share of disasters.
Also, there are many military installations in this state including Fort Benning. They draw power from two separate nuclear facilities.
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