Every year people are affected by disasters. Lives are lost, property is destroyed and personal effects lost to the unforgiving aftermath of both natural and man-made disasters. The saddest part of such devastation is that most of it could have been averted with the proper preparation. Being prepared does not mean that one won't incur any loss, however, if one prepares properly, it can save lives, homes and personal affects. Proper preparation can also make recovery and dealing with insurance companies and government entities exponentially easier.

Once a disaster hits, there is no time to plan, but as the cliche goes, information is power. Pameno.com is loaded with information specific to different types of calamities. If you do your research and prepare properly, you will inevitably be able to sustain yourself and save more of your assets when the time comes.

Being aware of the types of disasters that are prone to your specific locale is the first step in getting ready.

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As an example, Californians will want to do earthquake prep and not worry too much about tornadoes. But continuing down that path, knowing you are in "Earthquake Country" is not enough. Do you live on a hill that is prone to mudslides? Are you in a wooded area that suffers from fires? Knowing the region and your specific area is key in mitigating the risk and skewing the odds in your favor of surviving a disaster with your life and your property intact.

We encourage you to use the information and tools on this site in helping you to develop an emergency plan for your family, creating an emergency supply with food, water and other essential items, creating a list of assets you own, and gaining other essential info necessary to prepare, survive and recover from disaster.

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