Natural disasters are great equalizers, but recoveries can look different.

A day after three people were killed and over 130 injured by two bombings at the Boston Marathon, the search for answers is well underway.

Twitter and Facebook were used by millions in the New York area to stay connected during Superstorm Sandy. But online disaster communication and preparedness isn't limited to social networking sites. Many entrepreneurs are trying to build platforms to stay informed during crises — platforms that could be used outside of a disaster to market products.

Are you prepared for the worst? It's time to bulletproof your finances.