@derekdbutlerjackson: Sometimes, the simplest little things can make the biggest difference. With Hurricane Isaias approaching, I wanted to share a video from a few years ago that unexpectedly reached millions of people. You might remember it. A little aluminum foil, my refrigerator door water dispenser, and a five-gallon water jug. Yep. That was it. I showed how you could use a piece of aluminum foil to help guide water from your refrigerator dispenser into a large jug. And believe it or not, in a pinch, it really can work! If you haven’t had time to get to the store to stock up on bottled water, or the shelves are already empty, this might be one simple way to help you prepare using what you already have at home. Now, let me be perfectly clear. I am NO expert. I’m just a guy who cooks things in his kitchen. I certainly never imagined that a little piece of aluminum foil would become the most watched thing I’ve ever shared! But here’s why I’m sharing it again. It’s not about going viral. It’s not about views, likes, or followers. It’s about people. Because behind every hurricane forecast are families trying to protect their homes, parents worrying about their children, neighbors looking out for one another, and people doing everything they can to prepare for the unknown. And if this simple little tip helps even ONE person feel a little more prepared, then I’m all for sharing it again. Just remember, use clean, food-safe containers and drinking water from a safe source. Follow local emergency guidance, especially if your area is under a boil-water advisory or evacuation order. To everyone preparing for the storm, please know that I’m thinking of you. I hope you stay safe, that your families are protected, and that the days ahead are kinder than the forecasts might suggest. Sometimes helping someone doesn’t require doing something extraordinary. Sometimes it just takes a little kindness, a willingness to share, and apparently…a piece of aluminum foil. Take care of yourselves. Look after your neighbors. And please, stay safe. Feed People. Love People. #hurricanepreparedness #hurricane #storm #hurricaneisaias #helpingneighbors
Derek D. Butler-Jackson
Region: US
Friday 09 October 2026 11:55:30 GMT
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Matt Young :
Why put it in the jug if you can get it straight out the fridge
2026-10-09 14:29:57
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bunnyxdivine :
Don’t go chasing waterfalls
2026-10-09 18:47:37
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Emoh1984 :
Going to tear through those $60 water filters.
2026-10-09 14:55:10
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B. Rigtheous :
Yummy! Aluminum Water.
2026-10-09 14:53:45
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vicktoriaa_06 :
Have u ever seen the water dispensed from the fridge it’s not clean at all
2026-10-09 19:12:42
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sowhatsyourdeal_ :
Or just go fill it up at a water fill at place for $.25 a gallon a lot faster
2026-10-09 17:35:40
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LAXERR88 :
the refil station is $2 to refill these lol
2026-10-09 15:20:52
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DomFitOfficial®️ :
When your phone dies, don’t recharge it thank you
2026-10-09 17:50:23
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charlieCLT :
It isn’t stupid if it works!
2026-10-09 12:27:51
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thateverydayguyy :
Electrolite water 😂
2026-10-09 14:58:50
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TBM Gaming & Tech :
a hose would work too🤝
2026-10-09 16:35:28
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just mina :
when is the last time you changed the water filters?
2026-10-09 19:27:14
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dc2coastie24 :
pitcher and funnel 😁
2026-10-09 17:38:45
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BransonandBeyond :
$7 in foil
2026-10-09 19:31:53
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lucy.the.legend22 :
Can I ship you a 3' funnel
2026-10-09 19:20:40
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Mike :
So does the garden hose outback🫡
2026-10-09 14:34:14
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Nelly :
Real man of genius!!!
2026-10-09 15:00:47
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tantan :
I bought a fish tank hose so I could do this. I don’t own fish but if I saw this sooner I would have tried it.
2026-10-09 15:00:34
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DIYgal2.0 :
I filled mine up yesterday for $2
2026-10-09 14:32:40
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Chep :
I use free refills at Walmart
2026-10-09 19:56:34
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C Wel :
The sink works too…
2026-10-09 19:30:00
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Anthony Brandon Paul :
I use a beer pong funnel/hose 🙌
2026-10-09 19:42:44
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Casey 🦋🧩 :
it costs $1 at a gas station to fill up 5 gallons.
2026-10-09 19:13:06
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GenX Era :
omg go buy a funnel with a tube
2026-10-09 17:58:39
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wtfSancho :
ive been drinking tap water for 40 years never had an issue
2026-10-09 18:23:42
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