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Clean Water for Japan
Feeding The Nations prepares to send multiple water purifiers to aid in Japan's recovery
SOUTH BEND, Ind. –Feeding The Nations (FTN) has begun mobilizing relief efforts to reach Japan after a devastating 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the island nation March 11, 2011. Phase 1 of FTN’s support includes sending Air Mobile Rescuer water purification systems to help provide clean water during the recovery efforts. Each system costs $2,000 providing up to 600 gallons of clean water per day and enough drinking water for 500 people per day – much-needed assistance as water sources have been contaminated due to toxic waste, debris and dead bodies. Joe Hurston, Air Mobile Ministries president, is en route to Japan with eight systems and the goal of putting in place 40 systems. The team is assessing the situation and is developing an effective plan to disperse the purifiers and train the people on the proper use of them.
“The people of Japan have been on our hearts and in our prayers since the tragedy struck a few days ago. We pray that these water filtration systems will quench the thirst of thousands and give them hope as they rebuild their lives,” said Steve Sumrall, president of FTN. “The Rescuer is an amazing filtration system that has already saved the lives of many. We have had the opportunity to provide five systems to quake-stricken Haiti and eight to post-cyclone Myanmar. We are grateful for Air Mobile’s ministry and are blessed to work with them on this project.”
Using UV light and filters, the Rescuer operates on the same amount of power as a light bulb, providing clean water with any or no power supply necessary. It is a seven-stage, self-contained, electro-mechanical water filtration and purification system. The Rescuer removes sediment, bacteria and viruses from untreated water sources such as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, springs, reservoirs and wells. Hurston has taken the filter around the world to provide clean water in the aftermath of many tragedies. Unafraid to demonstrate the Rescuer's effectiveness, Hurston once took standing street water in post-Katrina New Orleans, filtered it and consumed it.
For those who would like to assist with bringing fresh water to Japan, visit www.FeedingTheNations.org for more information.
Feeding The Nations is a non-profit 501(c) (3) International Christian humanitarian relief organization with supporting international offices. FTN is a division of Provident® whose ministries are headquartered in South Bend, Ind. The mission of FTN is to deliver food, medicine, vitamins, planting seed and other necessities to families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty or other natural disasters. For more information, you can write Feeding The Nations, P.O. Box 2438, South Bend, Ind. 46680 or visit www.FeedingTheNations.org
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