A Department of Natural Resources’ School Seismic Safety Project (SSSP) 2019 – 2021 Legislative Report which was released on June 30, 2021. This study that concluded that 93% of the Washington school buildings examined rated a one-star grade on a five-star grading scale. The report indicated the percent damage and risk of entrapment, death, injury and usability predicted for each building if it is prepared for an earthquake (seismic retrofitted). A separate Consolidated Statewide School Safety Earthquake Performance Assessment by School District and Name of Building Facility report provided additional details about each building in the state of Washington. It addressed the percent damage and risk of entrapment, death, injury and usability predicted for each building if it was built according to current building codes (brought up to code or rebuilt). It also included information on the soils (site class), liquefaction, shake amplification and replacement priority shown in the study. These reports can be accessed online.
