The safest areas in the United States in the event of a nuclear war include the upper Midwest, Maine, West Texas and multiple small areas, usually in areas that do not have large populations. The most unsafe areas include most of the East Coast and anywhere near a major city, a key infrastructure location, or a military installation. Australia is often cited as one of the main candidates to be the safest country in the event of nuclear war. It is a vast, empty continent with few major population centers, making it difficult for an enemy to attack all of Australia in a nuclear attack.
Even if they did, the small population means that there would be relatively few casualties. Antarctica could also be a safe haven due to its ban on nuclear weapons detonation. However, it is not an ideal place to live due to its harsh environment and lack of resources. If you are looking for a safe place to go in the event of a nuclear war, you should consider packing enough supplies and heading to the basement or center of your building.
Keep away from outside walls and ceiling and maintain a distance of at least six feet between you and people who are not part of your household. Wear a mask if you are sheltering with people who are not part of your household, but children under two, people who have trouble breathing, and those who cannot remove masks on their own should not wear them. Israel could also be a safe place to flee to if a nuclear war breaks out. The United Kingdom would be another option if London was the epicenter of an attack, as Scotland would be far enough away from the wind carrying nuclear rain.
Sweden is also worth considering as it is one of the leading countries that can survive a nuclear war according to recent studies. It is also a member of both the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Finally, the Maldives could be virtually unaffected by a nuclear explosion due to its low elevation above sea level.
