---"I also happen to live in Seattle. We're doomed!"----
If you are in your wood-frame house when the "Big One" hits you should be able to ride it out. Highrises, bridges, roads, water, eletric, sewer, etc. will be severely damaged. As N.O. shows, have PLENTY of provisions (3 - 4 weeks in my case) as it may be awhile before help arrives.
Downtown Seattle will be especially difficult as most access is by bridge.
Someday the "Big One" will happen. It might be later today - it might be 400 years from now. On geologic field trips in the area (such as Bainbridge Island) you can see 20-foot tall fault scarps. One side of Seattle moving 20 feet all at once and the other side staying still could sure ruin your day!
And when the "Big One" hits it won't impact just Seattle, But everything from Vancouver, Canada on down to Portland. It'll make Katrina look small in comparison.
Sorry if I brought too serious of a note to this. Time to go watch the dog for awhile!
"burzum" is from Seattle. Your post was mistakenly sent to me. I'm in NJ.....any advice?