Ohio

At a Glance

Population: 11,689,442
Local Health Departments: 113
Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Tornadoes, Winter Storms, Flooding
Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic; 2016: Republican National Convention; 2015: Ebola Response
CDC PHEP Funding:
FY 2020: $17,502,622
FY 2019: $17,356,642
FY 2018: $17,526,886

PHEP-funded staff (rounded)

Epidemiologists: 4
Laboratorians: 4
Health Professionals: 2
Other*: 17

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

Top 5 Preparedness Investments

Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Distribution
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiologic Investigation
Community Preparedness
Emergency Operations Coordinator
Community Recovery

Stories from the Field

Republican National Convention in Ohio

On July 18 -21, 2016, Cleveland, Ohio, hosted the Republican National Convention, seeing an influx of nearly 70,000 visitors to the area, including delegates from every state and territory. This event, like other large political gatherings, was considered a National Special Security Event, meaning that it was a potential target for terrorism or other criminal activity.