I was the British army better train and equip than the continental army?

Yes. The British army had years of experience and had adequate uniforms, weapons, etc. The Continental Army were, as a whole, ill-trained and ill-equipped. Many didn't know how to properly serve in the military.

what are local authorities doing to fix the problem

explanation:

the steam engine.

the locomotive.

the telephone.

the telegraph.

the internal combustion engine.

the rifle.

ironclad ships.

electricity/light bulb.