Originally Posted by DebsShelties
The safest place in an Earthquake is OUTSIDE in the open where things can't fall on top of you! Especially if you are near the center and buildings are coming down.
A doorway or under a table is for tornados.
I used to live in San Diego, we had Earthquakes a lot. Everyone knew what to do when they happened.
Table or a doorway are not going to protect you if the structure comes down.
Yeah, if you're in a tornado DO NOT stand in a doorway or get under a table unless it is literally breaking down your door before you have time to get underground. Even then, the doorway is a good idea for structure but horrible for flying (horizontal) debris.
At least in an earthquake a table can protect your head from anything falling (vertically) from the walls or ceiling.
There is no "outside" where I live that can't be reached by falling buildings and debris. Good thing we don't have these earthquakes often, I suppose.