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 2021: $18,042,980
FY 2020: $17,502,622 - CDC Crisis Response Funding: COVID-19
FY 2021: $69,365,038
FY 2020: $22,988,427
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.
Page last reviewed: January 19, 2022, 09:05 AM
Content source: Center for Preparedness and Response