Topic: Rhode Island, Utah, Wyoming

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency keeps track of the number of declared emergencies in each state. This doesn't exactly equate with least dangerous places to live, but it is interesting to note that since 1953, Rhode Island, Utah, and Wyoming have declared the fewest number of disasters with eight each.

And what of the most "dangerous" places to live? In terms of disasters, Texas has declared the most with 84, followed by California with 77, and Oklahoma with 66.

FEMA's list shouldn't be taken as gospel. As Slate explains, "the data are skewed by the fact that disasters are more likely to be declared in populated areas." Still the agency's numbers are well worth a look.

So, here now for your consideration, the ten states that have declared the fewest natural disasters since 1953. Just remember -- as they say in the stock market, past performance doesn't guarantee future results.

List here:   http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/the-quot-safest-quot-states-in-the-united-states-2469686/