
How BeforeDuringAfter Is Boosting Business Resiliency in Texas and Beyond
Business resilience means effectively navigating organizational disruptions from preparedness through recovery, and it can be difficult for any business to achieve.
Emergency preparedness and business continuity expert, Justen Noakes, joins the show to discuss how his latest venture, BeforeDuringAfter, a free online resource providing crisis management tools and best practices, is helping to build a more resilient business community.
Originally designed to support small businesses across Texas, the program offers practical disaster preparedness, risk mitigation, and continuity planning guidance. But as Justen explains, its value extends beyond state lines and provides valuable insights for any organization looking to strengthen its resilience.
Listen to learn:
- How the program’s Readiness Roadmap helps companies build a solid business continuity plan
- Why having access to information from local sources that’s tailored to your business is an advantage in a crisis
- How the program’s all-hazards approach prepares small businesses for each stage of an emergency
- Tips on navigating insurance claims and working with vendors after a disaster
To build your own Readiness Roadmap, visit BeforeDuringAfter.com.
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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