Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
This region is considered the most dangerous due to its significance as the heart of democracy, housing the US government, the White House, and the Pentagon. With a population of over 6.1 million, it is ranked fifth worst for evacuations, predicting more than 461,000 deaths and over 924,000 injuries in the event of a nuclear attack.
New York City-Newark-Jersey City
As the most populated city in America and a symbol of Western values, Manhattan is a high-priority target. With over nine million residents, this largest metropolitan area is ranked second worst for evacuations, projecting 1.7 million deaths and 3.1 million injuries.
