Business Details
15 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Disaster Recovery Consulting Services
Founded in 2011, Elite Business Strategies has established itself as a leader in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. As a women-owned, minority-certified firm, we hold prestigious certifications including SBA 8(a), MBE, WBE, and DBE, and have earned recognition in the Inc 5000 list for business growth. Our expertise spans emergency management, FEMA compliance, and community resilience programs, with a proven track record in federal grant management and disaster housing recovery.We deliver customized solutions grounded in core values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring clients receive innovative, results-driven support before, during, and after disasters. Our team's deep FEMA experience and commitment to ethical operations have enabled successful projects across Florida, New York, and North Carolina, including $255 million in federal fund allocation and post-Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
Services
Emergency Management
Damage Assessments
Hazard Mitigation
Disaster Housing
Community Resilience
FEMA Compliance
Grant Management
Business Continuity
Training Programs
DEI Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We hold SBA 8(a), MBE, WBE, and DBE certifications for specialized disaster recovery expertise.
- Our team includes FEMA-experienced professionals with 13+ years in emergency management.
- We've successfully managed $255M+ in federal disaster funding allocations.
- We provide HSEEP-compliant training and FEMA-aligned business continuity programs.
- Our Inc 5000 recognition validates our growth and industry leadership.
Associations and certifications
- SBA 8(a)
- MBE
- WBE
- DBE
- SBE
Services
Emergency Management
We provide comprehensive emergency management solutions covering preparedness, response, and recovery phases. Our FEMA-certified experts develop customized plans for government agencies and organizations to ensure operational continuity during disasters. Services include training programs, exercise design, and Emergency Operations Center support tailored to specific risk profiles.
Damage Assessments
Our certified assessors conduct detailed damage evaluations for insurance claims and federal assistance programs. We specialize in FEMA Public Assistance and Individual Assistance compliance, providing accurate documentation for recovery funding. Our team supports both residential and commercial properties with rapid deployment capabilities during disaster response phases.
Hazard Mitigation
We develop hazard mitigation strategies aligned with HMGP, BRIC, and FMA grant programs to reduce future disaster impacts. Our experts create long-term resilience plans for communities and infrastructure projects, focusing on flood prevention and climate adaptation measures that meet federal funding requirements.
Disaster Housing
Our housing recovery programs address post-disaster needs through CDBG-DR funding management and temporary housing solutions. We coordinate with local governments to implement sustainable housing strategies, including case management and resource allocation for displaced residents following major incidents.
Community Resilience
We build community resilience through needs assessments, asset mapping, and economic development planning. Our programs enhance local capacity to withstand disasters by creating resilience hubs and implementing DEI-focused outreach initiatives that strengthen community networks and emergency response capabilities.
People
Princess Ousley
Founder & CEO
As founder and CEO, Princess Ousley leads with 15+ years of emergency management experience, directing $255M+ in federal disaster funding projects and shaping national resilience strategies through FEMA partnerships.
Greg Raab
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant Greg Raab specializes in FEMA compliance and grant management, with expertise in HSEEP-compliant exercises and disaster housing recovery programs implemented across multiple presidentially declared disasters.
Necole Holton
VP of Program Development
VP of Program Development Necole Holton oversees training initiatives and DEI programs, designing FEMA-aligned business continuity solutions and community resilience frameworks adopted by multiple state governments.
Questions
What emergency management services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive emergency management services including preparedness planning, FEMA compliance training, EOC support, and HSEEP-compliant exercise programs tailored to organizational needs.
How do you help with disaster recovery funding?
We assist with federal grant management for HMGP, BRIC, and CDBG-DR programs, including application preparation, compliance monitoring, and $255M+ in successful funding allocations.
What certifications does EBS hold?
We maintain SBA 8(a), MBE, WBE, DBE, and SBE certifications, with state-level recognition in Florida and New York for disadvantaged business enterprises.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with regional expertise in Florida, New York, and North Carolina, supporting local governments in Leon, Gadsden, and Wakulla counties through specialized programs.
What training programs are available?
We offer FEMA compliance training, business continuity workshops, and DEI-focused programs customized to organizational requirements, including tabletop exercises and professional development courses.
How do you support community resilience?
We develop resilience hubs, conduct community mapping, and implement economic development strategies that strengthen local preparedness through asset-based planning and stakeholder engagement.