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.
Page last reviewed: February 26, 2021, 09:05 AM
Content source: Center for Preparedness and Response