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Sometimes feels like a sledge hammer. what did this shake quake feel like? >> this felt like a tremble. constant shaking. didn't seem like a roll. it was just constant trembling. >> and the after shocks have been frequent. i'm seeing that they had been after shocks like a 5.4, which is after shocks go is nothing to sneeze at. >> no. some have been a little longer, especially after the initial earthquake. a pretty good after shock within 10 or 15 minutes. i had to be back in the doorway again. >> our understanding is that the airport is minimalist at the airport. that getting around -- there's ...

Up and overpasses have collapsed at least partially and there's definitely infrastructure damage around town. >> harris: we were trying to get to get information on whether or not the international airport has shut down. we were told there was a ground stop at first, every team working on that right now as well. i know that you said in 2002, you experience to 7.6. he said this is worse. we are glad that you are safe, thank you for joining me. we will be right back.

>> good morning. this is dana ross of public affairs officer. obviously, this morning we were here in the office and started to feel the initial jolt, movement and took cover. at this time joint base richardson -- we have our first responders and response personnel right now. we are assessing any damage to the installation. we will report that information back up the chain so we can evaluate how we can respond to the situation within the anchorage area, here on base as well, so that we are ready to continue with the recovery effort. >> dana: tell me about the power situation as well as the roa...

Situations working to keep everyone safe. here's the thing. they say there is major infrastructure damage across anchorage. major buildings and homes are damaged, many roads and bridges closed. they're obviously dealing with a lot of problems there. the schools have asked for parents to pick up their children. we just god word from the anchorage international airport that the runways are open. they are landing planes but are not allowing people to drive up to and from the airport. so the ramps, the incoming and out going ramps to the airport have been closed. i was texted a picture from a coll...

And video from social media, just kind of painting this picture of the extent of the damage right now as a result of this earthquake. >> kathy, thank you so much. i know you will get back to us as more information comes n. i want to go to the phone, anchorage resident matt hertz has been driving around the city. i understand you have been seeing the damage first hand. we have comparative video since it's been a couple hours since this first struck. what can you tell us what you are seeing? >> reporter: first of all, i'm a reporter with alaska public service. >> it makes sense you are driving a...