Purpose
CDC provides funding and technical assistance to build public health preparedness and response capabilities nationwide. Learn more about PHEP funding for Alaska.
At a Glance
- State Population: 733,583
- Local Health Departments: 1
- Frequent Public Health Emergencies: Opioid Response, Mental Health Resource Requests, Natural Events
- Key Emergency Operations Center Activations: 2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
- CDC PHEP Funding:
- FY 2023: $5,210,00
- FY 2022: $5,760,000
- FY 2021: $5,210,000
- Public Health Crisis Response Funding:
- COVID-19 2021 Funding: $5,278,525
- COVID-19 2020 Funding: $4,902,840
PHEP-Funded Staff
- 19 PHEP-funded staff (rounded)
Includes epidemiologists, laboratorians, nurses, planners, IT specialists, administrative staff, statisticians, and other positions.
Top 5 Preparedness Investments
- Public Health Laboratory Testing
- Medical Countermeasure Dispensing and Administration
- Community Preparedness
- Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
- Emergency Operations Coordination
Content Source:
State and Local Readiness