Safe Structures PPS
@safestructurespps.bsky.social
Portland Public School parents advocating for safe school buildings.
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www.safestructurespps.org/resources
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/safe_structures_pps
What's next for Portland elementary & middle schools that are at risk for collapse in an earthquake? We don't know. But we should.
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
What's next for Portland elementary & middle schools that are at risk for collapse in an earthquake? We don't know. But we should.
These are our main takeaways from the FIO Committee meeting on November 10th. It’s not all crystal clear, so we strongly encourage you to watch the meeting if you can on PPS’s YouTube page (link in our linktree).
What questions do you still have? Comment and we will try to answer what we can!
What questions do you still have? Comment and we will try to answer what we can!
November 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
These are our main takeaways from the FIO Committee meeting on November 10th. It’s not all crystal clear, so we strongly encourage you to watch the meeting if you can on PPS’s YouTube page (link in our linktree).
What questions do you still have? Comment and we will try to answer what we can!
What questions do you still have? Comment and we will try to answer what we can!
We’ve also linked to the PPS YouTube channel where you can watch the meeting, if you cannot attend.
If you see folks in our t-shirts stop by for a button or sign to show your support for seismically safe schools!
If you see folks in our t-shirts stop by for a button or sign to show your support for seismically safe schools!
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
We’ve also linked to the PPS YouTube channel where you can watch the meeting, if you cannot attend.
If you see folks in our t-shirts stop by for a button or sign to show your support for seismically safe schools!
If you see folks in our t-shirts stop by for a button or sign to show your support for seismically safe schools!
Monday, November 10th at 4:30 PM the Facilities & Oversight Committee meeting will discuss a new formula and prioritization list.
The new formula & prioritization list is already in the agenda for the meeting, which is linked in our linktree/bio and there are screenshots of info in this post.
The new formula & prioritization list is already in the agenda for the meeting, which is linked in our linktree/bio and there are screenshots of info in this post.
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Monday, November 10th at 4:30 PM the Facilities & Oversight Committee meeting will discuss a new formula and prioritization list.
The new formula & prioritization list is already in the agenda for the meeting, which is linked in our linktree/bio and there are screenshots of info in this post.
The new formula & prioritization list is already in the agenda for the meeting, which is linked in our linktree/bio and there are screenshots of info in this post.
More fire public comment from one of our SSPPS parents. PPS has had millions of dollars in money earmarked for seismic work that has not gone to fixing the most dangerous elementary & middle school buildings.
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
More fire public comment from one of our SSPPS parents. PPS has had millions of dollars in money earmarked for seismic work that has not gone to fixing the most dangerous elementary & middle school buildings.
The 19 worst school buildings among PDX elementary and middle schools are.... #portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools
October 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The 19 worst school buildings among PDX elementary and middle schools are.... #portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools
Zoom link in our linktree! See you at 8!
October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Zoom link in our linktree! See you at 8!
Mark your calendars it’s an open meeting! If you’re interested in advocating for seismic safety at PPS, please join us Monday, October 27 at 8 pm. The zoom link will be in our linktree on Monday.
October 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Mark your calendars it’s an open meeting! If you’re interested in advocating for seismic safety at PPS, please join us Monday, October 27 at 8 pm. The zoom link will be in our linktree on Monday.
Also. Do you see our beautiful handouts? DM us if you would like copies of these materials on earthquake safety for your own school community! #greatshakeout #earthquakesafety #portland
October 19, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Also. Do you see our beautiful handouts? DM us if you would like copies of these materials on earthquake safety for your own school community! #greatshakeout #earthquakesafety #portland
Seismic work has been in school bonds for decades now, yet some schools are still incredibly dangerous. Why?
#portland #pdx #pps #portlandpublicschools #earthquake #seismic
#portland #pdx #pps #portlandpublicschools #earthquake #seismic
October 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Seismic work has been in school bonds for decades now, yet some schools are still incredibly dangerous. Why?
#portland #pdx #pps #portlandpublicschools #earthquake #seismic
#portland #pdx #pps #portlandpublicschools #earthquake #seismic
October 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Another major update.
Things are happening fast, and if you are interested in advocating for seismic safety and Portland’ public elementary and middle schools, now is a great time to get involved.
Things are happening fast, and if you are interested in advocating for seismic safety and Portland’ public elementary and middle schools, now is a great time to get involved.
October 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Another major update.
Things are happening fast, and if you are interested in advocating for seismic safety and Portland’ public elementary and middle schools, now is a great time to get involved.
Things are happening fast, and if you are interested in advocating for seismic safety and Portland’ public elementary and middle schools, now is a great time to get involved.
Can’t stop, won’t stop! Yes, we got a resolution, and yes, the bond passed in May, but the work continues.
Get caught up on what’s been going on in the fight for seismic safety at PPS elementary & middle schools and see how you can get involved this month!
#pdx #portland #earthquake
Get caught up on what’s been going on in the fight for seismic safety at PPS elementary & middle schools and see how you can get involved this month!
#pdx #portland #earthquake
October 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Can’t stop, won’t stop! Yes, we got a resolution, and yes, the bond passed in May, but the work continues.
Get caught up on what’s been going on in the fight for seismic safety at PPS elementary & middle schools and see how you can get involved this month!
#pdx #portland #earthquake
Get caught up on what’s been going on in the fight for seismic safety at PPS elementary & middle schools and see how you can get involved this month!
#pdx #portland #earthquake
We passed a resolution. We passed a bond. We have funding for seismic improvements.
But the work isn’t over.
We need to keep showing up to make sure our schools are seismically safe for all of Portland’s children.
But the work isn’t over.
We need to keep showing up to make sure our schools are seismically safe for all of Portland’s children.
September 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
We passed a resolution. We passed a bond. We have funding for seismic improvements.
But the work isn’t over.
We need to keep showing up to make sure our schools are seismically safe for all of Portland’s children.
But the work isn’t over.
We need to keep showing up to make sure our schools are seismically safe for all of Portland’s children.
Our own Neon Brooks on KATU saying what a lot of us are feeling: the risk to our schools in even a moderate seismic event is terrifying. It's our job to get out there and participate to make sure we see this issue addressed in a meaningful way.
#portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools #earthquake
#portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools #earthquake
September 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Our own Neon Brooks on KATU saying what a lot of us are feeling: the risk to our schools in even a moderate seismic event is terrifying. It's our job to get out there and participate to make sure we see this issue addressed in a meaningful way.
#portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools #earthquake
#portland #pdx #portlandpublicschools #earthquake
Join us tonight for a Zoom meeting at 7 pm to start organizing events in October, including the Great Shakeout!
If you've been interested in advocating for seismic safety at your school, now is the time to get involved!
ZOOM LINK IN BIO!!!!! (AKA LINKTREE)
If you've been interested in advocating for seismic safety at your school, now is the time to get involved!
ZOOM LINK IN BIO!!!!! (AKA LINKTREE)
September 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Join us tonight for a Zoom meeting at 7 pm to start organizing events in October, including the Great Shakeout!
If you've been interested in advocating for seismic safety at your school, now is the time to get involved!
ZOOM LINK IN BIO!!!!! (AKA LINKTREE)
If you've been interested in advocating for seismic safety at your school, now is the time to get involved!
ZOOM LINK IN BIO!!!!! (AKA LINKTREE)
A lot of folks have asked how to volunteer and get involved. Now’s the time!
Join us on an open Zoom meeting this Monday at 7pm. (I will put the Zoom link in the Linktree on Monday.)
We’re planning some action in October to raise awareness about seismic issues at our schools.
Join us on an open Zoom meeting this Monday at 7pm. (I will put the Zoom link in the Linktree on Monday.)
We’re planning some action in October to raise awareness about seismic issues at our schools.
September 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
A lot of folks have asked how to volunteer and get involved. Now’s the time!
Join us on an open Zoom meeting this Monday at 7pm. (I will put the Zoom link in the Linktree on Monday.)
We’re planning some action in October to raise awareness about seismic issues at our schools.
Join us on an open Zoom meeting this Monday at 7pm. (I will put the Zoom link in the Linktree on Monday.)
We’re planning some action in October to raise awareness about seismic issues at our schools.
PPS just released updated seismic safety ratings for our schools and will briefly discuss these reports at the next Board Meeting on 9/9 at 8:25 PM.
More to come after we’ve reviewed all of this new information — but if you’re interested in seismic safety at our schools attend the 9/9 meeting.
More to come after we’ve reviewed all of this new information — but if you’re interested in seismic safety at our schools attend the 9/9 meeting.
September 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
PPS just released updated seismic safety ratings for our schools and will briefly discuss these reports at the next Board Meeting on 9/9 at 8:25 PM.
More to come after we’ve reviewed all of this new information — but if you’re interested in seismic safety at our schools attend the 9/9 meeting.
More to come after we’ve reviewed all of this new information — but if you’re interested in seismic safety at our schools attend the 9/9 meeting.
How to show up for our kids: there are two important Board Meetings coming up on 9/9 and 9/16 that you can attend in-person or virtually (www.pps.net/Page/1790). You can write an email or submit a public comment. And you can sign up for our mailing list at safestructurespps.org.
September 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
How to show up for our kids: there are two important Board Meetings coming up on 9/9 and 9/16 that you can attend in-person or virtually (www.pps.net/Page/1790). You can write an email or submit a public comment. And you can sign up for our mailing list at safestructurespps.org.
Every child deserves to learn in a safe and supportive environment, and that includes buildings that can stand strong in a seismic event. We look forward to making more progress toward this vision in the 25-26 school year.
But there's still a lot of work to do.
But there's still a lot of work to do.
August 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Every child deserves to learn in a safe and supportive environment, and that includes buildings that can stand strong in a seismic event. We look forward to making more progress toward this vision in the 25-26 school year.
But there's still a lot of work to do.
But there's still a lot of work to do.
How has PPS prioritized seismic funds in the past? Have the most at-risk elementary and middle schools received the priority work? Unfortunately, no.
We took a list of PPS elementary and middle schools, sorted them by their 2012 seismic risk score, and noted which have received
We took a list of PPS elementary and middle schools, sorted them by their 2012 seismic risk score, and noted which have received
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
How has PPS prioritized seismic funds in the past? Have the most at-risk elementary and middle schools received the priority work? Unfortunately, no.
We took a list of PPS elementary and middle schools, sorted them by their 2012 seismic risk score, and noted which have received
We took a list of PPS elementary and middle schools, sorted them by their 2012 seismic risk score, and noted which have received
With the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, it's a good time to remember that every day that passes we get closer to our own "Big One --" and that many of our schools are not structurally sound to withstand this impact.
Thanks to Huynh Pool, Rose City Park parent, for hosting this video!
Thanks to Huynh Pool, Rose City Park parent, for hosting this video!
July 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
With the recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia, it's a good time to remember that every day that passes we get closer to our own "Big One --" and that many of our schools are not structurally sound to withstand this impact.
Thanks to Huynh Pool, Rose City Park parent, for hosting this video!
Thanks to Huynh Pool, Rose City Park parent, for hosting this video!
Với trận động đất mạnh 8.8 độ gần đây ở Nga, đây là thời điểm thích hợp để nhớ rằng mỗi ngày trôi qua, chúng ta lại tiến gần hơn đến "Trận động đất lớn" của riêng mình -- và nhiều trường học của chúng ta không đủ vững chắc về mặt cấu trúc ổn định để chịu được tác động này.
July 31, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Với trận động đất mạnh 8.8 độ gần đây ở Nga, đây là thời điểm thích hợp để nhớ rằng mỗi ngày trôi qua, chúng ta lại tiến gần hơn đến "Trận động đất lớn" của riêng mình -- và nhiều trường học của chúng ta không đủ vững chắc về mặt cấu trúc ổn định để chịu được tác động này.
This is a Seismic Safety Deep Dive for Richmond Elementary school in Portland, OR. Thanks to Richmond parent Emi for hosting! Source docs here: www.pps.net/Page/2246
#portland #pps #portlandpublicschools @ppsboard #earthquake #cascadiasubductionzone #pps
#portland #pps #portlandpublicschools @ppsboard #earthquake #cascadiasubductionzone #pps
July 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This is a Seismic Safety Deep Dive for Richmond Elementary school in Portland, OR. Thanks to Richmond parent Emi for hosting! Source docs here: www.pps.net/Page/2246
#portland #pps #portlandpublicschools @ppsboard #earthquake #cascadiasubductionzone #pps
#portland #pps #portlandpublicschools @ppsboard #earthquake #cascadiasubductionzone #pps
We are thrilled that the 2025 Bond has passed and that seismic upgrades for the most at-risk elementary and middle schools have been prioritized. But our work is not done. We want to raise awareness about the seriousness of this issue so that the public will keep up the pressure until every school
June 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We are thrilled that the 2025 Bond has passed and that seismic upgrades for the most at-risk elementary and middle schools have been prioritized. But our work is not done. We want to raise awareness about the seriousness of this issue so that the public will keep up the pressure until every school