 tells NCN News the conditions are not favorable. The impacts are getting that much more severe, that your dryness is more deeply entrenched in the ground. You may start to see local water conservation and water restrictions implemented. 99 out of 100 counties are in an abnormally dry stage. There are concerns about whether Social Security will be stable for future generations. North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Fox says people are living longer and that's a major driver.