As a field expert in disaster management and safety, I would like to clarify some common misconceptions and provide accurate advice on the safest place to be during an earthquake. Firstly, the idea that a doorway is the safest place during an earthquake is a myth that has been debunked. While it may have been true for certain types of older buildings, it is not a universal rule. In modern construction, doorways are not necessarily stronger or more secure than other parts of the building. Instead, the DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON method is recommended by experts: 1. DROP to your hands and knees to prevent being knocked down and to allow you to move if necessary. 2. COVER by getting under a sturdy table or desk that can provide some protection from falling objects. 3. HOLD ON to your shelter and be prepared to move with it until the shaking stops. In a building, avoid areas with large windows, heavy objects, or appliances that could fall. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines. In a vehicle, pull over to a stop, stay inside the vehicle with your seatbelt on, and avoid stopping under overpasses, bridges, or large signs. read more >>

DO NOT stand in a doorway: An enduring earthquake image of California is a collapsed adobe home with the door frame as the only standing part. From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. True- if you live in an old, unreinforced adobe house or some older woodframe houses.read more >>