en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4034452 Comments by brianwfisher http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/07/how-to-prepare-your-home-protect-the-environment-against-natural-emergencies/#IDComment229119341 The environment is often the last thing on our minds when a natural disaster strikes. That's why it's so important to plan ahead and consider environmental impacts when there isn't a disaster to deal with. One environmental hazard that seems to always accompany disasters is plastic water bottles. Planning ahead by including Lifestraws or a filtered water bottle like backpackers use is a much better plan. It produces a lot more clean water, and doesn't harm the environment. FEMA, Red Cross, and other disaster relief groups should do their planning to include a means to filter water, rather than passing out bottled water. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:54:00 +0000 http://eartheasy.com/blog/2010/07/how-to-prepare-your-home-protect-the-environment-against-natural-emergencies/#IDComment229119341