The fear of another quake is too great for them to head indoors. Aid organizations are only now beginning to set up tent cities where people can have somewhere to sleep. Many haven't slept since the quake hit. Food of any kind is scarce. At least 200,000 people are homeless.
Most people make do by sleeping in cars or under makeshift shelters.
As the clock ticks down, fewer survivors are being found by rescue workers. This is not an earthquake in Los Angeles. Los Angeles has more wealth, more access to rescue facilities and has structures built to withstand quakes. International aid is starting to arrive but even that takes time. Assessments have to be made of exactly what is needed, where it's needed, and more importantly, how to get it there.