how many people need help? >> well, fortunately, since we have had a history of earthquakes, the construction code in chile is strict and demanding. so, i think that an 8.8 quake in another country without the building codes that we have could have meant thousands upon thousands of lives lost. that has not been the case, even though there are some high-rises that have fallen in around the city of concepcion, and there are people trapped. this is not in any shape or form anything similar to the tragedy of haiti. these are restricted areas, and buildings and the rescue operations are under way. >> reporter: we heard from president bachelet that 2 million people have been affected by this quake. >> exactly. >> reporter: describe to us in what way are these people? people without homes who have to