# AI advises standing under a doorway during an earthquake for structural support

- **ID:** `disaster/earthquake-stand-under-doorway`
- **Domain:** disaster
- **Category:** life_threatening
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 90%

## Root Cause

Modern doorways are not reinforced and offer no more protection than any other part of the building; standing under one exposes you to falling debris from the door frame and hinges, and you may be trapped if the door swings.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| earthquake-safety-v2.0 | active | — | — |
| drop-cover-hold-2024 | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **Drop, Cover, and Hold On: drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until shaking stops.** (90% success)
   ```
   Drop, Cover, and Hold On: drop to your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until shaking stops.
   ```
2. **If no table is available, crouch against an interior wall away from windows, mirrors, and heavy furniture, covering your head with your arms.** (85% success)
   ```
   If no table is available, crouch against an interior wall away from windows, mirrors, and heavy furniture, covering your head with your arms.
   ```
3. **After shaking stops, evacuate carefully, avoiding elevators and damaged structures; check for gas leaks and fires.** (80% success)
   ```
   After shaking stops, evacuate carefully, avoiding elevators and damaged structures; check for gas leaks and fires.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **** — The door frame can swing violently, throwing you into walls or trapping your hands; it offers no overhead protection. (85% fail)
- **** — Even load-bearing walls have doorways that are not designed for impact; the opening weakens the wall and debris can fall from above. (80% fail)
- **** — A helmet does not protect against falling beams or heavy debris, and the doorway can collapse, pinning you. (75% fail)