In one way, I guess. But only if they had a stash of tinned food. There wouldn't be much in the way of well-stocked supermarkets up there to raid, and then you'd have little to no access to water or growing your own food. I'd probably take my chances almost anywhere else than ride out a shock and then have to survive in that area!

Hey, fellow connoisseur! Points fingers at my and your noses.