Assignment 5A- Identifying Local Opportunities
Assignment
5A- Identifying Local Opportunities
1)
“Hurricane Maria strengthens as it heads for battered
Caribbean islands” by Anne Geggis, Adam Sacasa and Aric
Chokey, Contact
Reporters for the Sun Sentinel
In
this article, written on September 17, 2017, the authors outline the rising
concern of Hurricane Maria making landfall on the Caribbean Islands. This
article explains the dangers that Hurricane Maria, now a Category 1 hurricane,
may have on the Caribbean Islands, whose inhabitants just suffered severe
damage by Hurricane Irma. The article outlines how “dozens of people had been
left dead” after Irma, and there is fear that the Caribbean will not have nearly
enough time to rebuild infrastructure and prepare for Maria.
The Problems: Many islands in the Caribbean were recently destroyed
by Hurricane Irma. A new storm, named Hurricane Maria, is growing in size and
projected to hit the Caribbean island sometime within the next week. Some
projections show it may become a Category 3 hurricane, which can potentially
destroy whatever infrastructure still exists on the islands.
The People: Anyone who lives in the Caribbean Islands, anyone who
owns property or land on the Caribbean Islands, and anyone who was planning on
vacationing to the Islands anytime in the near future will all be effected by
Hurricane Maria.
2)
“Hollywood nursing home with no power becomes
death trap for 8 patients” by
Anthony Man, Erika
Pesantes and Rafael Olmeda,
Contact
Reporters for the Sun Sentinel
This article,
written on September 14, 2017, informs readers about the melancholy that occurred
at a South Florida local nursing home as a result of Hurricane Irma. As a result
of Hurricane Irma hitting South Florida, many areas, including Hollywood,
experienced major power outages for a long period of time, lasting over a week
in some areas. All eight of the people who died in the nursing home were of
very old age, ranging from 70-99 years old. The deaths were initially reported
to be due to heat exhaustion as a result of air conditioning units that were
unable to function due to the power outage. This specific nursing home has
already had issues with health concerns and negligence. As a result, the State
of Florida is launching an investigation on the nursing homes to see if there
are other factors that may have contributed to the deaths of the eight
unfortunate elders who recently lost their lives.
The
Problems: Mass power outages across
the state of Florida as a result of Hurricane Irma have caused have caused the death
of eight patients at a nursing home in Hollywood, Florida. If the power does
not come back soon, the nursing home will continue to be dangerously hot for
the elderly people who rely on the nursing home to help them survive.
The People: The eight people who died in the nursing home have
already suffered the consequences of the Hurricane. The families of the eight
patients are also effected by the grief of their family member’s deaths.
Additionally, the owners and workers of the nursing home are effected by the
investigation into the deaths of the eight patients.
3)
“Gators
Striving for Consistency” by Robbie Andreu,
writer for the Gainesville Sun
This article, written on September
17, 2017, outlines the Florida Gator’s football teams recent win over the Tennessee
Volunteers. The article analyzes the Gator’s struggle to come together and make
offensive plays in the first half of the game. The article also includes excerpts
from an interview of Gator Head Coach, “Jim McElwain, who says that the Gator
football team needs continue to play with the same consistency that they played
with in the fourth quarter of the Tennessee game.
The
Problem: Although the Gators managed to pull
together a last second win in the game, they did not play up to their maximum
potential for the majority of the game. If they wish to have a successful season,
they must display maximum effort and skill for every moment of every future
game.
The
People: Jim McElwain, coach of the Gators, and the
entire Gator football team were all effected by the performance of this past
game, as it resulted in a win. The Florida Gator’s fans are also effected, as
they have high hopes for the next game, which is away at Kentucky. Also, all of
the teams that the Gator’s will play later in the season are effected, as they
now know what the Gator team is capable of.
4) “No decision yet on
when to reopen classes as dozens of schools remain without power” by David
Smiley and Monique O. Madan for the Miami Herald
This
article, written on September 15, 2017, also touches upon the problems left by
Hurricane Irma in South Florida. Students have missed over a week of school as
a result of Hurricane Irma. In Miami-Dade County alone, over 100 schools
remained closed through Friday. Some people have thought about temporarily transferring
students to schools that are open, that way they do not miss out on more
school. Hopefully, when 100% of the power outages in South Florida are restored,
school will resume for all students.
The Problem: Power outages and debris have led to cancellation of
school for thousands of students across South Florida.
The People: Students are effected by their schools being closed,
as they cannot learn anything and will fall behind if schools are reopened
soon. Also, teachers at those schools are effected, as they cannot go into
work.
5)
“Gas prices hit a three-year high in Florida” by Marc R. Masferrer
of the Miami Herald
This
article, written on September 18, 2017, explains how there has been an increase
in the average price of gasoline in the State of Florida, causing it to reach
the highest prices we have seen since 2014. Many believe that this spike in gas
prices is a result of the increased demand for gasoline after Hurricane Irma.
The Problem: High gas prices may put an extra burden on many
people who rely on gas for their cars so that they can travel to and from work.
This is especially true for lower class workers, as they may now have to cut
out another necessity from their budget in order to afford gas to transport
themselves.
The people: Anyone who lives in the State of Florida and owns a
car, has to operate machinery, or any other gas-powered item will see the
effects of increased gas prices on their wallets.
I liked that your articles were local to the Gainesville area. It makes them even more relevant to our class as we are all directly impacted by what happens in our community. Your articles didn't have much of an opportunity that could go with any of them, however, you identified the problem and the people impacted very well. Your formatting made this post easy to read as well, good job!
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