Mayor Eric Adams urged New Yorkers to take cover under a piece of furniture or in a doorway during an earthquake. But experts say doorways are not the best option. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons When an ...

During an earthquake, you shouldn't run outside or stand in a doorway. Those myths won't keep you safe. Instead, drop, cover your head, and hold on.

Folks, when the shaking starts, do not head to the nearest doorway. I cannot stress this enough: Do not stand in a doorway. I always thought the doorway was safe, too -- until I heard years ago that ...