Haiti. Chile. New Zealand.

Our hope is that Oregonians never have to experience a major earthquake, but the reality of a Cascadia subduction zone quake is likely in Oregon's future.

Such an earthquake could cause death, injuries, devastation and chaos. Oregonians will need the skills to provide basic first aid to friends and family and the supplies to survive for as long as three weeks before help arrives. Would you be ready?

On Tuesday, March 15, you'll feel the impact of a major earthquake firsthand with The Red Cross Experience, a free interactive exhibit following the 2011 Breakfast of Champions.

You will:

• See a classroom, where students practice how to Duck, Cover and Hold On.
• Pass by a home and an office where the earthquake's effects are seen and Oregonians struggle to keep calm amidst chaos.
• Experience a disaster shelter, where survivors receive everything from food and a safe place to sleep to emotional support.
• Tour a bloodmobile and understand the important role blood supplies play in a disaster.

We hope you'll join us for this firsthand look at the important work of the Oregon Red Cross. The Red Cross Experience is a one-day only event -- don't miss it!

The Red Cross Experience
Oregon Convention Center
Tuesday, March 15
Self-guided tours run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.