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In fact, roughly over 100 mutual aid personnel have been dispatched in support of these various fires and the support of both trona and the town of ridgecrest. >> our correspondent alex field went through this 7.1 earthquake. she's in ridgecrest. we just heard the officials there talking about all of the support they're bringing to that area, certainly needed. but mainly the support people need now is helping get through the night. and many are sleeping outside. not much that the officials can do to help them there. >> reporter: certainly not, natalie. you know, just thinking about that video ...

And it will probably be another day or so to hear how officials are weighing in on how prepared they are for the future. something that helps is the fact that the emergency declaration had already gone into effect as a result of the previous quake. that helps to get resources to the people even now. >> we appreciate your reporting. we know you went threw the quake and it's quite terrifying. you're hanging with us, alex. thank you so much for helping us understand what people have experienced. scientists say friday's 7.1's quake happened on the same fault as thursday's 6.4 quake, but now the ...

Caused by this quake, well, officials still have to get their hands around that when the someone comes up. they're operating largely in the dark with large swaths of power out. we know the key concern tonight is gas leaks and fire and also looking for damaged structures. no reports, flattened structures, but certainly they're seeing cracks in the road and anything that come up overnight. really, it's going to take daylight to see what exactly the damage is here, natalie. >> right. and we know the red cross is is there helping out, helping people with water. but, you know with these power outag...

People without power. >> 1,394. >> one of our reporters also filmed a house fire. i know that early concerns were about a mobile park in ridgecrest. is that something you've been able to address? >> yes. we worked that. we visited it today and we're taking every measure we can to get the people situated and take care of this situation. we're doing the best we can. and i'm -- >> what about the -- >> one more question, go ahead. >> what about the naval station? >> don't know anything about that. i had a tour today. everything was under control. i have not contacted him since this recent 7.1 eart...

Ridgecrest. let's start with alex field. alex? >> hi there, cyril. look, because this was an aftershock, there was already an emergency declaration in place that will certainly help to speed the resources to the area that are needed, that will help to get people essentially the services that they could need right now. you just heard in that interview them touching on the fact it is dark here and the power is out. that will absolutely complicate the effort to make sure everyone is safe and secure to assess the injuries, to assess the damage. but i can tell you it's absolutely going to be a long...