Want to know what it could be like when a 9.0 earthquake hits our area? 

Here is a fictional account of the first few minutes of such an event, written from the first person standpoint of someone in Portland, Oregon. It moves the timeline from the initial moments and extends it out 30-60 days, providing a vivid picture of what an event of this magnitude may look like as as well as the logistical difficulties of a response to such an event from outside resources. 

"I highly recommend it. It's a fascinating read and very well researched so it's quite plausible that this could be a lot what such an event looks like."  ... Dave Sinclair

It is a 5-part article. Please note the layout is a little wonky, so be sure to start with the one that says "Five Minutes"  Part 1 of 5.     'After the Big One'