Ursuline Sister of Louisville Carol Curtis, center, worked with volunteers assembling water filtration systems in Erwin, Tenn., Oct. 2.
Ursuline Sister of Louisville Carol Curtis, center, worked with volunteers assembling water filtration systems in Erwin, Tenn., Oct. 2.

Local Efforts Provide Aid to Hurricane Survivors

A local nonprofit that specializes in water purification and a Louisville parish have been busy helping to ensure clean water and cold-weather gear flow to Hurricane Helene survivors.

They’re working through St. Michael the Archangel Church in Erwin, Tenn., and with the Glenmary Home Missioners who serve the parish.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Ruby Thomas.

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Why use a plastic bag when you can simply screw on this end cap, specifically designed for Sawyer water filters?

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Editor at Backpacker

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In future, I’ll use gravity when I can, and squeeze when I have to.

Richard, aka "LowRange
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For longer hikes, it’s convenient to carry a small backcountry water filter, such as a Sawyer Mini or Micro, which allows you to replenish your water from natural sources like streams or ponds.

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