Denver, Seattle or San Fransico? (1 Viewer)

[Kirk Tsai]

I know this was not mentioned in the original post, but I want to mention that SF has a very vibrant cultural scene. For example, since this is the HTF, it's hard to get a better selection of films than in SF. I don't know if that's the case in Denver or Seattle, but I'm guessing that at most, they equal to SF, and probably lag behind a bit.

I do concur with the cost issue, as the Bay Area is very expensive living wise.

 

[gene c]

Of course, those of us out here think that when the next "big one" hits everything east of Nevada is going to fall into the Atlantic Ocean! Speaking of which, we just had a 5.6 Monday night in the East San Jose hills so maybe I shouldn't be joking about this stuff yet .

 

[Allen W]

I have a friend that is in the wine business that travels nationally. He moved his business and family from San Francisco back to Denver so he could spend more time with them. He says it is pretty easy for him to make 10AM meetings in Napa flying out of the Denver airport. It is also easier on him making east coast trips.

I have been to all three cities and like all three but SF is really expensive. I am a mountain guy over beaches so it would be an easy choice for me.

 

[JohnRice]

And don't forget the SuperVolcano. Somewhere near Jackson Wyo, So Denver is toast.

 

[Michael Warner]

Where I live I'm 20 minutes from Puget Sound and 30 minutes from the closest ski lifts. Of course the real ocean beaches are at least two hours away and the quality of the snow is pretty iffy. Plus the thought of having to fly out of SeaTac on a regular basis sure isn't all that appealing.

I really like this area but if I was going to be flying a lot I would probably be going with Denver.

 

[JeremySt]

What do you think is wrong with SeaTac?

 

[Michael Warner]

Not enough direct flights especially if you're heading east. If you'll be staying pretty much on the West Coast it isn't too bad. The biggest problem is that they're very inefficient so if there's the slightest hiccup you'll find yourself in trouble. They were the worst airport to get through a few summers ago when the no liquids rule first went into effect. I liken flying from Seattle to driving in Seattle -- it's usually fine but the slightest deviation from the norm will cause all kinds of havoc.

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

Seattle is within easy lava distance of Mt. Rainier which is probably much more likely to erupt than the Yellowstone caldera.

 

[Marianne]

Maybe Jeremy should re-phrase the question to:

"Where in the USA can I live that probably won't be destroyed by a major disaster?"

 

[Dave Mack]

As someone who is leaving the Bay area after 2 and a 1/2 years and heading back to NYC, all I can say is it's a bit dull. Maybe not SF proper but most of the east bay ESPECIALLY Berkeley where we live? ZZZZzzzzz...... (Unless you're a CAL student)
That plus the fact that the Hayward fault is indeed locked and loaded and due for a truly major quake anytime now...

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

Marianne,
If it's disaster avoidance that interests you....

 

[Kevin Hewell]

Shouldn't there be a tsunami line on the East Coast?

 

[RobertR]

Looks like I'd be safer if I moved back to Denver.

 

[Michael Warner]

North Dakota here I come!

Looking at that map you would think that Buffalo would be a safe place. I guess snow fall amounts taller than your house don't count as natural disasters.

 

[Jay H]

yeah, maybe they should indicate lake-effect snow regions....

Of course, you can go crazy with stuff like acid rain, ozone, etc...

Just paint the entire map black and be done with it!

Jay

 

[Marianne]

The map doesn't indicate regions with high wildfire or flooding potential.

Where I live it's hurricanes, tornados and wildfires!

...... and poisonous animals!

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

Well it was put together by a COC of Washington county in PA....isn't that where the Johnstown flood(s) took place? Maybe the COC wanted to gloss over some embarrasing facts.

Still it's a handy map to show what regions have what potential disasters. All they need to add now is flooding, wildfires, poisonous animals, and potential Al'Qaeda nuclear testing sites.

 

[Jay H]

Don't move near Yellowstone



Jay

 

[RobertR]

Hey, I just noticed that western Tennessee looks like a dangerous place!

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

Yeah the Memphis area looks to be the most dangerous spot in the country: extreme tornados, extreme earthquakes. The New Madrid fault generated one of the largest earthquakes in US history back in 1812- something like a magnitude 8 on the Richter scale. It shifted the course of the Mississippi river! http://quake.usgs.gov/prepare/factsheets/NewMadrid/