Alaska

At a Glance

Population: 737,438
Local Health Departments: 1
Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Opioid Response, Mental Health Resource Requests, Natural Events
Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020: COVID-19; 2018: Earthquake; 2018: Psychiatric Care Capacity
CDC PHEP Funding:
FY 2021: $5,210,000
FY 2020: $5,169,900
CDC Crisis Response Funding: COVID-19
FY 2021: $5,278,525
FY 2020: $4,902,840

PHEP-Funded Staff

Epidemiologists: 2
Laboratorian: 5
Health Professionals: 4
CDC Preparedness Field Staff: 1
Other*: 6

*Includes IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions

Top 5 Preparedness Investments

Public Health Laboratory Testing
Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Distribution
Community Preparedness
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
Medical Surge

Stories from the Field

Collaborating with Alaskan Tribes to Improve Preparedness

Most Alaskan villages are not accessible by road, meaning village leaders need to be prepared to handle emergencies until help arrives. The PHEP-funded Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium trains community leaders and equips regional hospitals to be better prepared for emergencies.