[VIDEO] This US City Looks Worse Than Haiti After an Earthquake

It's official, folks: Oakland, California is basically a third world country. A video making the rounds on social media showcases the city in all its shocking reality, and truth be told, post-earthquake Haiti seems more remarkable.

Watch the video:
 

@nickjohnson_youtube This is Oakland, California today…….. #Oakland #California #tag #news #povs #nicktok #nickjohnsonyoutube ♬ original sound - The Real Nick Johnson YouTube

However, it's not just about  appearances. The surge in crime rates in Oakland has prompted major businesses, such as In-N-Out Burger and Denny's, to close down numerous locations due to escalating safety concerns.

From Business Insider:

Denny's has closed its only restaurant in Oakland, California because of concerns about customer and staff safety.

"Closing a restaurant location is never an easy decision or one taken lightly," a spokesperson for the diner chain told Business Insider. "However, the safety and well-being of Denny's team members and valued guests is our top priority. Weighing those factors, the decision has been made to close this location."

The spokesperson added that team members who could relocate would be offered positions elsewhere, where available.

Denny's didn't respond to BI's request for information on the measures it took to keep staff and diners safe.

Denny's said the 24-hour diner had been open for 54 years. It was located close to Oakland International Airport and Oakland Arena.

The announcement came just over a week after cult West Coast burger chain In-N-Out Burger said that it will close its Oakland restaurant in March.

COO Denny Warnick attributed to the "frequency and severity" of crimes experienced by its customers and staff. The company said that these included car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies.

This will be the first time In-N-Out has ever had to close a restaurant.