On frontier self-sufficiency in the face of Alaska earthquake

The New York Times reports here under the headline, "In Unfazed Alaska, a Major Quake is Just a Bump in the Road." Here's a quote:

The state is called the Last Frontier for a reason, and residents pride themselves on their rugged endurance. That entrenched attitude may seem hokey in the Lower 48, but it is etched into the very skin of Alaska residents, winter after winter. Daily life in the state can be harsh, but there is also much dignity to be found in resilience.