| When a hurricane is approaching, have you tried to buy extra water at the grocery store, only to find empty shelves? Inventor Michael Nevils developed the Watersafe, after witnessing his 90 year-old neighbors struggle upstairs with buckets full of pool water in the aftermath of a hurricane. The product is a solution for homeowners to keep up to 65 gallons of water in the bathtub or sink, avoiding the pre-hurricane rush for bottled water. Nevils' invention was awarded the Grand Prize in the 2007 Inventor Search Contest. "Alone, bathtubs are unreliable as emergency water containers," said Nevils, explaining how they leak, get dirty and are hazardous to small children. The Watersafe is a large, food grade, plastic bladder that is placed in the bathtub first and then filled with potable water. It comes with a hand siphon pump to dispense the water as needed. The Watersafe will protect the stored water from contamination and make it safe to drink. "I had a few bottles of drinking water," said Romayne Berry, hurricane victim. "But being without water for almost a week, I was confronted with how much was really needed for washing basics. The loss of water was worse than having no electricity." Most people don't realize how much water is necessary for cleaning, bathing, brushing teeth and flushing toilets until they have none. "The Watersafe is a useful, new item for your emergency preparedness kit. It stores the water you need and protects it from bugs and other contaminants. The Red Cross loves them, as do I." says Erik Salna, Former Television Meteorologist active in hurricane preparedness efforts. The Watersafe's innovative design is also available in two other models, the Watersafe Mini, which holds up to 5 gallons of water in a sink. And, The Watersafe Heavy Duty, which holds up to 55 gallons of water and can be used to deliver water to disaster areas. All three models are available for purchase online at www.mywatersafe.com. "I really wish I had the Watersafe for the last storm," said Berry. "I already have one sitting on my shelf for the next disaster." For more information about the Watersafe, send an email to mmcgrath(at)entrancepoint.com or call 866-352-5082. |