United States of America (Impact)

The United States of America is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district. Formed from 13 colonies fighting against the British, the United States rose to become a global superpower in the twentienth century. Following the 1989 asteroid impact, the USA found itself caught in an economic recession, which lasted until the early 2000's.

Impact
The United States was one of the countries most affected by the asteroid collision. On March 22, 1989, the asteroid landed only several dozen miles away from the East Coast. The impact caused an earthquake that was felt all the way to the Midwest. A few hours later, a tsunami crashed into most of the East Coast. Boston was one of the first hit by the tidal wave, followed by New York City, Jersey City, Dover, Washington, and many more. In total, almost two million died from the earthquake and tsunami.

Post-Impact
The governors of affected states immediately declared states of emergencies. Some felt they could handle the situation without federal help, particularly states that just had minor damage, but most states asked for assistance from the FEMA.