OPQRS is an organization for increasing the safety of schools in Oregon.
Oregon Parents for Quake Resistant Schools
I went to their presentation this weekend and was so glad to hear I wasn't alone. I'm grateful that someone has paved the way for parents voices to be heard in this area.
Over 50% of Oregon schools were not built to minimum earthquake standards. I realized that in my little district of only 5 schools, only 1 would qualify. Thankfully due to a new school closure ("merge") my kids will be going there. I'm feeling better about this merge already. But I would like to encourage all of you to sign their petition for the state to increase funding for school upgrades. currently there is a fund - the Seismic Rehabilitation Grants Program, but due to red tape not much of the funds are being distributed. Now is the time to step up and let our voices be heard. After all our kids are the only people that are mandated to be in a specific location for a specific number of hours and days - should we be demanding that they have a safe environment while they're there!
http://quakesafeschools.com/
Oregon Parents for Quake Resistant Schools
I went to their presentation this weekend and was so glad to hear I wasn't alone. I'm grateful that someone has paved the way for parents voices to be heard in this area.
Over 50% of Oregon schools were not built to minimum earthquake standards. I realized that in my little district of only 5 schools, only 1 would qualify. Thankfully due to a new school closure ("merge") my kids will be going there. I'm feeling better about this merge already. But I would like to encourage all of you to sign their petition for the state to increase funding for school upgrades. currently there is a fund - the Seismic Rehabilitation Grants Program, but due to red tape not much of the funds are being distributed. Now is the time to step up and let our voices be heard. After all our kids are the only people that are mandated to be in a specific location for a specific number of hours and days - should we be demanding that they have a safe environment while they're there!
http://quakesafeschools.com/
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