As a firefighter with 18 years of service, I've seen what happens when families aren't prepared. The government can't save everyone fast enough. You're on your own for the first 72 hours minimum. I keep TerraPore straws in my own home, in my truck, and in my go-bag. I've recommended them to neighbors, family members, and anyone who asks what they should have for emergencies. During our last major storm, I watched families struggle without clean water while waiting for FEMA trucks. The ones who had simple solutions like this? They were fine. This isn't paranoid prepper stuff. It's basic emergency preparedness. Like having a fire extinguisher—you hope you never need it, but you're grateful as hell when you do.