{
  "id": "disaster/hurricane-window-taping-x-pattern",
  "signature": "AI advises taping windows in an X pattern before a hurricane to prevent shattering (creates larger, more dangerous shards)",
  "signature_zh": "AI 建议在飓风前用胶带在窗户上贴 X 形以防止破碎（会产生更大、更危险的碎片）",
  "regex": "(?:taping windows|tape.*X pattern|window.*tape).*hurricane|hurricane.*(?:taping windows|tape.*X pattern|window.*tape)",
  "domain": "disaster",
  "category": "life_threatening",
  "subcategory": null,
  "root_cause": "Taping windows does not strengthen the glass; it actually creates larger, heavier shards when the window breaks, increasing the risk of severe injury and property damage from flying debris.",
  "root_cause_type": "generic",
  "root_cause_zh": "在窗户上贴胶带并不能加固玻璃；实际上，当窗户破裂时，胶带会产生更大、更重的碎片，增加飞行碎片造成严重伤害和财产损失的风险。",
  "versions": [
    {
      "version": "2023.2",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    },
    {
      "version": "2024.0",
      "introduced": null,
      "deprecated": null,
      "removed": null,
      "behavior_change": null,
      "status": "active"
    }
  ],
  "os_specific": {},
  "dead_ends": [
    {
      "action": "Using duct tape instead of masking tape for a stronger hold",
      "why_fails": "Duct tape leaves sticky residue and is even more likely to hold large shards together, creating dangerous projectiles.",
      "fail_rate": 0.9,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Taping both sides of the window for extra reinforcement",
      "why_fails": "Double-sided taping doesn't add structural strength; it only increases the size of the shards when the glass breaks.",
      "fail_rate": 0.85,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Applying tape in a grid pattern rather than an X",
      "why_fails": "Grid patterns are just as ineffective as X patterns; no taping method prevents breakage or reduces shard size.",
      "fail_rate": 0.8,
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds": [
    {
      "action": "Install permanent or temporary storm shutters (e.g., accordion, roll-down, or plywood panels) over all windows before the hurricane arrives.",
      "success_rate": 0.95,
      "how": "Install permanent or temporary storm shutters (e.g., accordion, roll-down, or plywood panels) over all windows before the hurricane arrives.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "If shutters are unavailable, board up windows with 5/8-inch marine plywood, pre-cut and pre-drilled for quick installation.",
      "success_rate": 0.9,
      "how": "If shutters are unavailable, board up windows with 5/8-inch marine plywood, pre-cut and pre-drilled for quick installation.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "action": "Move to an interior room without windows (e.g., bathroom, closet) and stay away from all glass during the storm.",
      "success_rate": 0.92,
      "how": "Move to an interior room without windows (e.g., bathroom, closet) and stay away from all glass during the storm.",
      "condition": "",
      "sources": []
    }
  ],
  "workarounds_zh": [
    "在飓风来临前，在所有窗户上安装永久性或临时性防风百叶窗（如手风琴式、卷帘式或胶合板面板）。",
    "如果没有百叶窗，用 5/8 英寸船用胶合板封住窗户，提前切割并钻孔以便快速安装。",
    "搬到没有窗户的内部房间（如浴室、壁橱），并在风暴期间远离所有玻璃。"
  ],
  "transition_graph": {
    "leads_to": [],
    "preceded_by": [],
    "frequently_confused_with": []
  },
  "official_doc_url": "https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes",
  "official_doc_section": null,
  "error_code": null,
  "verification_tier": "ai_generated",
  "confidence": 0.86,
  "fix_success_rate": 0.9,
  "resolvable": "true",
  "first_seen": "2023-08-20",
  "last_confirmed": "2024-06-01",
  "last_updated": "2024-06-01",
  "evidence_count": 1,
  "tags": [],
  "locale": "en",
  "aliases": []
}