Kansas

At a Glance

Population: 2,911,505
Local Health Departments: 100
Frequent Public Health Emergencies:
Tornadoes, Flooding, Fires
Key Emergency Operations Center Activations:
2020: COVID-10 Pandemic; 2018: Presidential Visit to Topeka, Kansas; 2017: Solar Eclipse
CDC PHEP Funding:
FY 2021: $6,778,745
FY 2020: $7,009,071
CDC Crisis Response Funding: COVID-19
FY 2021: $18,038,850
FY 2020: $5,940,546

PHEP-funded staff (rounded)

Epidemiologists: 2
Laboratorian: 5
Educator: 2
Other*: 13

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

Top 5 Preparedness Investments

Community Preparedness
Public Health Laboratory Testing
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
Nonpharmaceutical Interventions
Medical Materiel Management and Distribution

Stories from the Field

Protecting Community from Contaminated Public Water Source

When the public water supply was contaminated after an explosion, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s PHEP-supported lab coordinated with the public information office to quickly disseminate important information to residents about the incident. They also worked together to issue a boil water advisory and provide updates on the ongoing testing of the water supply. A strong incident management structure, supported by PHEP, enabled the health department to coordinate and disseminate emergency information to protect residents and prevent illnesses related to the contaminated water source.