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This Eye-Opening Infographic Shows How Prepared Every State Is For A Natural Disaster
BI ^ | 11-29-2014 | Matt Johnston

Posted on 11/29/2014 11:21:05 AM PST by blam

Matt Johnston
November 29, 2014

The folks at Foodstorage.com have put together some crucial data about how safe we all are in one big and wonderful infographic.

The first graphic below shows a map of the United States and the disasters most likely to hit certain parts of the country. Foodstorage.com also poured through the data to look at how each state is prepared for disaster. This is measured by each state's disaster budget per capita according to NEMAweb.org.

The results are very telling. Texas is in the worst shape, according to this data. They are ranked as the least safe and least prepared state. While Vermont is the most prepared. And Wyoming takes the award for safest state.

Take a look at all the results:

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(Excerpt) Read more at businessinsider.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: disaster; earthquake; goldbugs; hurricane; survivalist; survivalists; volcano; y2k
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1 posted on 11/29/2014 11:21:05 AM PST by blam
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Garbage. Vermont is a socialist state (Bernie Sanders) with a state income tax, taking wealth away from producers. Texas has no state income tax. The leftist source that published this trash equates spending with preparedness. That’s utter nonsense.


2 posted on 11/29/2014 11:39:21 AM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: blam
Based on disaster budget per capita.

The ratings are as meaningless as Commie Core Math.

3 posted on 11/29/2014 11:47:09 AM PST by meadsjn
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To: re_nortex

ben&jerry?


4 posted on 11/29/2014 11:52:19 AM PST by rktman (Served in the Navy to protect "their" rights so they can now try to infringe on mine. Weird huh?)
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To: blam

Exactly what kind of tsunami are they expecting that will reach that far up San Gabriel mountains?


5 posted on 11/29/2014 11:56:41 AM PST by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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To: blam

Not much useful information here. And who edits this stuff?
“Foodstorage.com also poured through the data” Poured? If you are trying to use an esoteric word, be sure to get the spelling right.


6 posted on 11/29/2014 11:59:31 AM PST by Blennos
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To: re_nortex

If so, then why is ND ranked at a 10 and MN at only 2.7? We are taxed to the hilt in MN and I’m pretty sure ND has lower taxes.


7 posted on 11/29/2014 12:00:49 PM PST by NorthstarMom
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8 posted on 11/29/2014 12:02:38 PM PST by RedMDer (I don't listen to Liars but when I do I know it's Barack Obama.)
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To: blam

Not only is this BS, it is idiotic BS.


9 posted on 11/29/2014 12:05:24 PM PST by CdMGuy
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To: NorthstarMom

The numbers are meaningless. The leftists behind just pulled them out of thin air. Their goal was to make Texas look bad. That’s how I know this was all nonsense.


10 posted on 11/29/2014 12:11:25 PM PST by re_nortex (DP - that's what I like about Texas)
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To: CdMGuy

Yup. Strange how only California is at risk for Tsunamis despite the fact that any coast can get them.


11 posted on 11/29/2014 12:22:43 PM PST by cripplecreek (You can't half ass conservatism.)
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Apparently the same kind of tsunami that doesn’t affect any other coastlines.

Here in Michigan I’m not at risk for any flooding and blizzards are basic winter weather.


12 posted on 11/29/2014 12:27:54 PM PST by cripplecreek (You can't half ass conservatism.)
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I like how Hawaii was totally left out of the tsunami risk, despite just being hit by one a few years ago.


13 posted on 11/29/2014 12:29:30 PM PST by doorgunner69
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To: blam

An annoying page telling us nothing.

All you need to know is that disaster preparation is *your* responsibility.

The state and federal governments cannot be relied on for anything.

Except maybe sending jack booted thugs around to confiscate your firearms, forceably evict you from your home and, in the event of a really big disaster, probably confiscate your emergency stores.

You won’t need then anyway after being dragged out of your former home and relocated (incarcerated) in a FEMA shelter.


14 posted on 11/29/2014 12:54:27 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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To: blam

This is claptrap. Texas is very well prepared.

For instance, after Ike, which was handled quite well, all of our water sources are required to have on site generators which will continue to pump water during emergences. This is a huge help in the case of a hurricane or other disaster.

Their data is faulty and their methods are faulty. Disregard it.


15 posted on 11/29/2014 12:57:26 PM PST by buffaloguy
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To: Blennos

I’m unsure what language you speak, but poured is correct and it is commonly used in most areas of the US.


16 posted on 11/29/2014 1:00:33 PM PST by Kirkwood (Zombie Hunter)
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To: Kirkwood

Blennos is right, Kirkwood - the correct usage is “pored” - concrete is poured, letters are pored over ... I mean no offense to you.


17 posted on 11/29/2014 1:14:24 PM PST by Ken522
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To: ChildOfThe60s
All you need to know is that disaster preparation is *your* responsibility.

Yup. I think we would all be better off without FEMA. Its not that I see no role for government in disaster relief, I just don't think taxpayers should pay to rebuild private property again and again. Besides, the potential for disasters in the individual states are different.

Here in Michigan the risk of serious flooding is low and Blizzards are just winter weather. We could put a couple hundred million dollars aside to help pay for clearing the roads in the event of a major blizzard and be good to go.

Frankly I'd really rather have the national guard handle emergencies. They're pretty good at getting in, assessing damage, and starting relief and clean up efforts.
18 posted on 11/29/2014 2:02:50 PM PST by cripplecreek (You can't half ass conservatism.)
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To: blam

Texas is the worst. Spread the word. Don’t move here.


19 posted on 11/29/2014 2:27:29 PM PST by bgill (CDC site, "we still do not know exactly how people are infected with Ebola")
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To: bgill

What she said...

We have floods, fires, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes and.....fire ants. You have been warned.


20 posted on 11/29/2014 3:10:02 PM PST by Donkey Odious ( Adapt, improvise, and overcome - now a motto for us all.)
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