After the U.S. joined the conflict between Israel and Iran, striking three nuclear enrichment sites in Iran in June 2025, internet users shared what they claimed was a Federal Emergency Management ...

In light of recent tensions, FEMA's risk map identifies Cheyenne and Green River as potential targets in a nuclear scenario, ...

Despite this, FEMA has firmly distanced itself from the map's origin. A spokesperson for FEMA stated: "FEMA does not, and has not, released any type of formal map of potential nuclear targets.

A map, released in 2002, shows potential nuclear targets in the US, including ones in 2,000 (indicated in black) and 500 (purple) warhead scenarios, as well as state capitals (asterisk) and cities ...

A newly released map suggests that a large-scale nuclear attack on the US could result in nearly 75% of the population perishing, with major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C ...

A spokesperson for the organisation said: “FEMA does not, and has not, released any type of formal map of potential nuclear targets. However, FEMA provides information to the public to help them ...

"Go to the basement or middle of the building. Stay away from the outer walls and roof because radioactive material will collect there," FEMA explains in a safety document provided for the eventuality ...

Exposure to radiation poisoning from a nuclear attack would put an estimated 300 million Americans at risk within four days of detonation, according to a recent Scientific American report.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monroe County failed to adequately issue a mock public notice during a practice drill simulating an emergency at the Fermi, Unit 2 nuclear power plant ...

A spokesperson for the organisation said: “FEMA does not, and has not, released any type of formal map of potential nuclear targets. However, FEMA provides information to the public to help them ...