One word: Food. And if you live somewhere with a growing season that allows you to grow food most of the year... stand firm and stand strong. Don't let people convince you to leave your home. Moving to a place that looks "free" with a growing season of 3 months long and no water is probably not a wise choice. Talk about a "dark winter". I grew up poor in that type of climate. And I assure you, it is NOT easy. Please think carefully about packing up and moving to the mountains or the high desert with growing season 2 or 3. (Especially if you live in a decent suburb or small community in one of those states that has a growing season).