Links & Other Resources

To learn more about the District, earthquake hazards and preparedness strategies, and government agencies responsible for approving and funding school construction, please check the following sites or resources:

Center for Collaborative Policy Provides public involvement services
City of Piedmont Neighborhood Emergency Response Team
– Fire Department
– public education
– CPR
– NERT
Community Emergency
Response Team
Training and tips on earthquake preparedness
Department of Education, Facilities Planning Division Sets school specifications (size of classrooms and sites)
Division of the State
Architect
(DSA)
Approval of plans, code compliance, and accessibility
Facility Design Standards (PUSD) Provides Design Professionals working on PUSD projects with direction that will produce a uniform and consistent product
Office of Public School Construction
(OPSC)
Implements State School Building Program and the Deferred Maintenance Program.Provides staff function to the State Allocation Board
Piedmont Unified School District
(PUSD)
District and School information
State Allocation Board
(SAB)
Allocates state school construction and deferred maintenance funds
United States Geological Survey
(USGS)
Earthquake hazards info Preparedness handbook
Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country, Your Handbook for the SF Bay Region
David Mihm / Portland Website Design Services PUSD Website design and maintenance services