I was watching the devastation in Puerto Rico and how many
are still without water. Please if you
have not donated to a charity which is actively helping restore power and water
to Puerto Rico please do so. They are in need of our help the recovery process
will be long for the island we must do all we can to help in the rebuilding of
Puerto Rico. While I was looking into
resources to make a donation I came across a product called Lifestraw. I often
write about developing an emergency plan and kit with at least 3 days of
drinking water for any pending storm but this product filters contaminants from
a water source allowing you to drink clean water.
The company advertises this product for hiking camping and
backpacking but I think this would be ideal for an emergency. The Lifestraw
itself is small enough to fit in a backpack or an emergency kit and according
to the website it will supply one person with drinking water for a year. The
Lifestraw itself is simple to use. There is a cap on the top where the mouth
goes to keep the mouthpiece clean.
The other end has a cap but once removed can
be placed in a water source then you sip the water. In the hollow portion of
the straw is a membrane which traps all bacteria. When you are done drinking
your water you blow through the mouthpiece to expel dirty water and you are
done. I think it is important to note that although this product removes
bacteria from dirty water it will not remove chemical contaminants so stick to
natural sources of water to use this product.
I was happy to see the company is actively taking donations
and helping in the recovery in Puerto Rico. They make different versions of the
Lifestraw different sizes so you would have to make a decision on which one
would be ideal for an emergency in your area.
Mark Carbajal
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