Red Cross member Kath Cosgrove said Kaikpura locals are starting to break under the stress following Monday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.
The red cross are offering counselling to those who need it and are aiming to check on everyone in the area.
"The emotional cracks are starting to show.
"We're a shoulder to cry on and I'm really good at giving hugs.
"How they're feeling is normal and it's OK to feel the way they're feeling.