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Our 7 paragraph Essay!!!
A devastating earthquake has struck Salinas, California and we really need to fix it. It happened on October 22 and was very large; in fact it was a 7.4 on the Richter scale. Earthquakes are caused when tectonic plates rub which forces waves of energy to come up to the land which causes it to shake. Where the tectonic plates meet is where the fault line is where the earthquakes occur. Aftershocks happen after an earthquake and they can happen for over two years after the main earthquake. Earthquakes can happen surprisingly at any time and it is almost impossible to prepare for. We want to rebuild our city so that it is not only green but it is sturdy. Our main goal is to prevent this city from suffering from another natural disaster and also be a role model for other cities trying to be eco-friendly.
Salinas is a city in California located just below San Jose and Santa Cruz. The average population is about 151,000 people. Unfortunately about 400 people died and 7,000 were injured. The city is located right near the San Andreas Fault Line. The energy waves are so strong that it shakes the ground so violently.
The fault line is where the earthquake happens so it plays a big role in the cause of the earthquake in Salinas. There is a chance that another earthquake will strike Salinas again so that is why we want to build Salinas as a sturdier city. In fact the city is right next to the San Andreas Fault, which means that another earthquake can cause even more severe damage. That is why Salinas needs our help to fix the damage and all of the hazards that are present in the area.
The hazards that occurred after the earthquake are endangering the citizens of Salinas. There are biohazards such as flooding, sewage overflow, and contaminated water.There are also chemical hazards like broken power lines and broken gas lines. We need to fix these problems and restore everything. The flooding is coming from Salinas’ major water source; it broke open and if it isn’t taken care of the water can cause more damage and can destroy more of the homes and the city. The sewage overflow is coming from underground; this causes bacteria and can make people sick, and this sewage is a hazard to the food and the economy. Another hazard that is caused by earthquakes is contaminated water; this is mostly caused by the sewage overflow, which caused the water to blend with it; because of this there is no clean drinking water. The broken power lines limit the amount of power in the city and there is a chance that they can catch on fire. We also need to fix the broken gas lines, because the gas can get into the air and can kill people.
We came up with some solutions to fix these hazards. To fix the flooding we are going to stop the flow of the water to that pipe, and then we will repair it. In order to solve the overflowing sewage problem we are going to stop the flow to the broken pipe, clear it out and then repair it. The broken gas lines are going to be fixed by stopping the flow to the line, repair it, and use air filters to clean the air. We will repair the power lines by shutting off the electricity, clean up the broken down lines and rebuild them. Last we will fix the contaminated drinking water by filtering it all.
We took a long time on deciding on which solutions to use for the hazards left from the earthquake. If we would have bought a whole new pipe system to replace the broken sewage pipe it would have cost a lot more than it would to just repair it. So in order to save more and make things easier we will have it refurbished. For the flooding water we could have bought drainers, bulldozers, and a new pipe system; but this also would cost too much. The better choice would be to have it restored by a professional company. To fix the broken gas line we thought about patching up the holes, but if we don’t do a thorough job the patch jobs may break and the leaking gas can again become a hazardous threat; and can cause an explosion. We decided to clean up then have the line repaired. As for the broken power lines we thought about having volunteers come and help pick up the power lines; after all it would be saving us a lot of money; but then we got to thinking of how dangerous it could be. If the line isn’t handled correctly it can cause a serious injury or even death. So the smarter thing to do would be to leave it up to electricians who are qualified for this kind of work. Last we had to choose between using chemical balances or buy a filtration system for the contaminated water. We decided on using a filtration system because when using one it removes all bacteria naturally without chemicals involved. We strongly believe that this is the best way to solve these hazards.
This is our evidence that supports our reasoning in our research. Accel Electric says, “You should always remember that working with electrical systems should not be considered do-it yourself projects.” we need to leave this for the professionals. All About Water.Org says, “Drinking clean, filtered water protects the body from disease and leads to overall greater health.” Which means filtered water is very healthy for you. The Restoration Resource all bout restoration highly recommends replacing broken water pipes, or it would be very costly to replace them. The sewage pipe and gas line will be solved the same way as the previous source has referred to.
In our research of the city hazards caused by the earthquake we came to these solutions. These are the best results to benefit the city. We took into consideration what is best for the health of the citizens. We made sure that we kept within our budget. We strongly believe that we made the best decisions.